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Craftsman 917.250560 Owner's Manual

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MODEL NU
917.250560
OWNER'S MANUAL
° Assembly
o Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
o Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow
all safety
rules and instructions
before operating
this equipment.
FOR CONSUMER
ASSISTANCE
HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:
1-800-659-5917
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  • Page 1 .., CI / ® MODEL NU 917.250560 OWNER'S MANUAL ° Assembly o Operation ° Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917 _11111 i ...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. !11. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION •...
  • Page 3 RIDWNG EQURPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship..

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......21-27 STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 29-30 REPAIR PARTS -TRACTOR ........ 32-50 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ........5,15 ASSEMBLY ............. 7-10 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........51-58 OPERATION ............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    AOOESSO tIES AND ATTACH ENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.. ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 ..............,,,,,, Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton p____ (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Seat (1) Knob .._,_) Video Cassette Steering (2) Gauge (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Wheel Wheel Bars ......
  • Page 7 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factorywith the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness° TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING WHEEL INSERT...
  • Page 8 CONNECT BATI'ERY (See Fig. 2) INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) r,ll , ill ,,_,,_H ,_/ ii Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob_ CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- ° Remove cardboard packing on seat pan_ nals. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets,...
  • Page 9 ASSEM INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT • Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left (See Figs. 4 and 7) footrest and retain with double {oop retainer spring. Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension • Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove arms are raised with attachment lift control_ Engage park-...
  • Page 10 ,/CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BES T PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA CTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT, PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: All assembly instructions have been completed. No remaining loose parts in carton.. Battery is properly prepared and chmged.
  • Page 11 ....-- --_....... i,,,, i i i.., Ill :,,i ......_*_--._._:_ OPERATHO These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the producL Learn and understand their meaniny. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE...
  • Page 12 OffERATION ill ¸ ..i, ............. KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference° THROTTLE CONTROL AMMETER...
  • Page 13 OPERATI ON HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6) cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
  • Page 14 OPERAT Of i,,i, i/r,,: , _ ..ii ill i,, TO OPERATE ON HnLLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.. CAUTION: Do not drive up or down Adjust mower to desired cutting height.. hills with slopes greater than 15 °...

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    OPERATaO TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) BEFORE STAIRTRNG THE ENGINE When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run CHECK IENGgNE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 10) out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine,.
  • Page 16 OPEF ATUON PURGE TRANSMISSION iVlOWING TiPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is CAUTION: Neverengage or disengage attached to tractor. freewheel lever while the engine is run- • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing ning_ performance_ See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"...
  • Page 17 ....Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure "[ Check for Loose Fasteners sharpen/'Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart .... Check Battery Leve.i{aechar.ge C{ean Battery and Terminals CheckTransaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension j ..... Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level CHange Engine Oi!....
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13) Care should be taken to keep the blade ba/anced_ Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower' and engine_ BRAKE OPERATION The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding...
  • Page 19 CUSTOME TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 14 and 15) TRANSAXLE COOLING Determine temperature range expected before oil change. The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG, clean to assure proper cooling.. •...
  • Page 20 ¢USTO ESPONSmtBILmTJE$ llll CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS ENGINE OIL FILTER To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Replace the engine oil filter every season or'every other oil cootJng fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one kept clean at all times, year_ Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely...

  • Page 21: Side-To-Side

    SSRVtCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..........CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. ° Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. °...
  • Page 22 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) - IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig° 22) - THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE •...
  • Page 23 SERVnOE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch I0 (See Fig, 23) cycles to wear in clutch plate. Park the tractor on level surface.. Engage parking brake_ Remove mower drive belt (See"TO REPLACE MOWER ROTO_ :::::::::,, C LUTCH PLATE...
  • Page 24 SERVtICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 27) (See Fig. 26) Park the tractor on level surface.. Engage parking brake° The motion control iever has been preset at the factory and For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on adjustment should not be necessary.
  • Page 25 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT WAS! Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation,, Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be RETAINING RING necessary,, if parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust AXLE if necessary., COVER...
  • Page 26 $ERV CE A D ADJUSTMENTS ..i, / J illl,, TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB ° Raise hood., ADJUSTMENT SPRING BUSHING Pull bulb holder- out of the hole in the backside of the grill.. ° Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill, Close hood_ ATTACHMENT...

  • Page 27: Throttle Control Cable

    ADJUSTMENTS SERVUCE A ENGINE CLOSED FOR FULL TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 34) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: •...

  • Page 28: Cleaning

    ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING ESSENTIAL FUEL gasoline in the tank inside a building SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FfLTER,...
  • Page 29 TROLl LESHOOTING POll,ITS CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Fill fuel tank Will not start Out of fuel See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Bad spark plug Clean/replace air filter Dirty air filter...
  • Page 30 POaNT$ OOTJNG PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ,=,=l,i = ,=lll=,lllL = Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system Check wiring, switches and connections If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department engaged ,/,J,,, ,, ,ll i ill Poorcut-uneven...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP. AMMETER WHITE WHITE BLACK CLUTCHI BRAKE (PEDAL UP) ELECTRICCLUTCH IGNITION SWITCH SEATSWITCH SLACK BLACK (NOT OCCUPIED) L ..(DISENGAGED) GROUNDINGCONNECTOR BLACK UNIT IGNITION AFTER FIRE SOLENOID O.A_O,.G SYSTEM OUTP,_ REGULATOR _ YELLOW...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga STD541025 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 7697J Tube Plastic 7603J Tray, Battery 109596X...
  • Page 34 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144737 Rail, Frame RH 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 140506 Drawbar, Gt !38460 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh 136671X558 Panel Asmo, Side LH 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO° 7070E 123800X Washer Key 1/4 x 2.5 Washer Thrust Axle Harden 139989 7563R Console Hydro Fender Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 140927 Plate Console Shift 73680600 76020412 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 73800500 Locknut Hex W/Washer Insert...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 STEERING ASSEMBLY =t_i j...
  • Page 39 REPARR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121472X Wheel, Steering 137094 Axle Asm. Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 136960 Spindle Asm, LH 136959 Spindle Asm,, RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304q5 121232X...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 ENGINE <v 61 ,_ "_/_ 21 "J_J_.._._ ,_®@_ I SPARK ARRESTER KIT J...
  • Page 41 PARTS REPAIR TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 132920 147490 Spark Arrester Kit Engine Kohler 22,5 HP Model CV22-PS67515 7380060O Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8-16 Unc 123487X 144636 Clamp Hose Muffler Cylinder VGT 74780624 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1-'1/2 (Inc.
  • Page 42 REPAURPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,250560 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 72O50411 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-3/8 140551 121249X Bracket, Pivot Seat Spacer, Split 140675 123740X Strap, Fender' Spring, Cprsn 127018X 123976X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X ,62 Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr.
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm, Lever 145542 Shaft Asm.., Lift Vgt 121002X Lever Asm.., Lift Rh 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 19292016 Washer- 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 74780624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 45 REPARRPARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250569 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 136457 137554 Deck Asm, Mower' 50" Vented Keeper, Belt idler 73680500 131494 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Pulley, Idler Flat 72110506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 136572 Pulley, Driven 7631J Runner, Mower LH 72140506...
  • Page 47 Decal, Panel Side Decal 138955 Operating Instruction 142241 Decal Fender Decal Grills Crafts USA Blacks 146709 146708 Decal, insert Strg Decal Hood, Craftsman, RH 146710 146705 Decal Decal, Battery Hood, Craftsman, LH 138047 146706 Decal Grille Decal 140837 Brake Parking Saddle...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 214-3010 >...
  • Page 49 REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 214-3010 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Locknut, Hex 5/16-18 142874 Assembly, Housing, LH 142903 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 142875 Assembly, Housing, RH 142904 142876 Brake Shaft Assembly...
  • Page 50 RIEPAJR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-118 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 127148X Swashplate, Variable 144569 Shaft, Pump 144577 Block Assembly " 122716X Ring, Retaining t22786X Pin, Stainless, Headless 122745X Bearing, Ball 122718X Gasket, Center Section !22715X Spacer...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,250560 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER CRANKCASE 144=:..,.'16'1720.19[ 151617 _--23 45 44...
  • Page 52 REPADR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24 318 11 Head Assembly, #1 Cylinder 24 782 05 Cylinder' Block (Use Miniblock) 24 755 76 Kit, Valve Cover, Breather 24 294 03...
  • Page 53 REPAmB PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 ,iii, 20 19 17 16 13"'"...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NOo NO, DESCRIPTION 24 162 17 Screen, Grass 24 027 20 Housing, Blower M-0403025 Screw, Grass Screen M-0549016...
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 _sTA.T,.G S_sTEM 14-_ ff16...
  • Page 56 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION M-0839070 Screw M8 x 1_25 x 70 SM-0642025 Screw M6 x 1°0 x25 M-0839080 Screw M8 x 1.25 x 80 24 090 14...
  • Page 57 REPAmR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 ,_"A.",_S"AF_= !..........EXHAUST 16 17 0_36 °-38 - 37...
  • Page 58 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250560 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24 853 25 Kit, Carburetor with Gasket 2401472 Crankshaft 5213909 (Includes Key Numbers 2 thru 4) Plug, Cup 24 041 15 Gasket, Carburetor...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. ill JLLIIIIIII iiiii HI II IIIIIIIIJIIIIIIIplIII!PPpPNII Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not _il A.

  • Page 60: Replacement

    ® OWNER'S 22.5 HP TWIN CYLINDER MANUAL ELECTRIC START 50" MOWER HYDROSTATIC (AUTOMATIC) GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor' has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number'. 917.250560 The model number for your tractor witi be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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