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Craftsman 917.255692 Owner's Manual

14. hp ohv electric start 3 in one convertible 42" mower deck 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Caution:
Read and follow
al_ Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equ=pment
_Convertible
®
oAssembly
oOperatien
oCustemer Respensibinities
o ServRceand Adjustment
o Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, _L 60684 U.S.A.
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  • Page 1 _Convertible ® Caution: Read and follow al_ Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equ=pment oAssembly oOperatien oCustemer Respensibinities o ServRceand Adjustment o Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, _L 60684 U.S.A..ll,li,Nil,ll...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE tS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AN D THROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION iii. CHILDREN •...

  • Page 3: Customer Responsibilities 3

    PRODUCT SPECgFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: l&0 tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 3,5 GALLONS Should you experience any problem you cannot easily UNLEADED REGULAR remedy, please...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............OPERATION ............t1-14 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........MAINTENANCE SCH EDULE ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-18 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......19-23 WARRANTY ..............STORAGE ..............TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........TROUBLESHOOTING ..........25-26 INDEX ................REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 28-43 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ...........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORmES AN A ACH ... i ,, ........i,ll,,ll ..These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased, They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers, Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor ENGINE MAINTENANCE STABILIZER...
  • Page 6 CONTE TS OF HARDWA E PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton Seat Battery acid -------. (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Steerlng Mulcher Wheel Plate ( ) Knob Battery Steering Sleeve i1 ) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. Ownerls Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size...
  • Page 7 Your new tractor has been assemb ed at the factory with 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 their proper tightness.
  • Page 8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4) PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob, • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. • Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Wash hands or clothing immediately •...
  • Page 9 Use terminal access doors for: CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Inspection for secure con nections (to tighten hardware). After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted.. See "TO ADJUST Inspection for corrosion_ BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this Testing battery.
  • Page 10 TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 7 & Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of • Install two latch hook assemblies to mulcher plate optional grass catcher accessory'.
  • Page 11 OPERATION 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., ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH LEVER PLUNGER UGHT SWITCH...
  • Page 12 OPERATIO The operatlon of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result In severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tractor and whlle movlng. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 13 BEFORE STARTaNG THE ENGINE TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with ° The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the the engine running and the mower clutch engaged will shut factory, already filled with summer weight oil.
  • Page 14 ....!ill ,i , i i! ii, OPERATION Hi ,_Ulll ..::: .... If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 10) to reduce load and fire hazard from dried possible When starting engine for the first time or if engine has clippings.
  • Page 15 ESPONSm CUSTO ..MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ,,.--___ .,,- _.,..,._.,,_ ,._e,,._,__ AS YOU COMPLETE Check Brake Operation ...... _ ..Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners v", SharpeniRepiaceMower Blades Lubrication Chart ..... check Battery LeveiiRecharge e," ....Clean Battery andTerrnlnals CheckTransmtssion Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 16 CUSTO ESPONSI LUTm TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower' and engine..
  • Page 17 CUSTOME RESPO TreES AiR FILTER FOAM PRE-CLEANER (See Fig. CUT AWAY VIEW VENTCAP VENT WELL Your engine wilI not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam preocleaner element after every 25 hours of operation, more often if tractor is CELL ACID used in very dusty, dirty conditions, LEVEL...
  • Page 18 CUSTO ESPONSN LITnE$ CLEAN AiR INTAKE/COOLiNG AREAS MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if To insure proper cooling, make sure the air intake screen, equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times..
  • Page 19 SERVmCEAN ADJUSTMENTS cALiTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake, Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn tgnltlon key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all movlng parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where tt cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 20 ...... It,l,l,llln,I II n 'll SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Fig& 22 and 23)- IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL S_DE-TO-SIDE. IF Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT*TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT driveway.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND A JUSTMENT$ TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 24) Th°_sm_wr_rt_leadecdrren bevlttmsa_fabcee"brake,, For assistance, there is a belt _n_s_i_on_artgrhuk_U_ decal on the mower housing BELT REMOVAL- Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position° Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IMPORTANT: YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) GROUNDED SYSTEM.

  • Page 23: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ACCELERATION TEST - ENGRNE Move throttle control lever from "SLOW" to "FAST" TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position, If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel (See Fig. 30) adjusting needleout (counterclockwise) t/Stum. The throttle control has been preset at the factory and peat test and continue to adjust, if necessary,...

  • Page 24: Cleaning

    STORAGE ENGINE immediately prepare your' tractor for storage at the end of theseason orifthe unit will not be used for30daysor more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM gasoline in the tank inside a building DEPOSITS FROM FORMING {N ESSENTIAL FUEL where fumes may reach an open flame...
  • Page 25 TROU LESHO0 G PONNTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. 1., Fill fuel tank, Engine not "CHOKED" properly, See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation seotton_ Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start° Bad spark ptug Replace spark plug Dirty air filter, Cleantreplace...
  • Page 26 G POINTS TF OUBLESHO0 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECllON ............ Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presencecontrolsystem, 1, Check wiring,switches and Connections,if not when operator leaves seat correcled, contactan authorized service facil[ty_ with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut*uneven 1_ Worn, bent orloose blade Replace blade, Tighten blade boll Mowerdeck not level, Level mower deck,...

  • Page 27: Schematic

    14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255692 SCHEMATIC o 1! io 0 ,0K BATTERY _'!it _" ) FUSE 30 AMP, STARTER WHITE SOLENOID IGNITION SWITCH CLUTCH!BRAKE (PEDAL UP) I 2""_._ .,""_ L WHITE WHITE 8_CK ,,--O j_:; "_ BLAOf{ BLACK SEAT...
  • Page 28 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR . - MODEL NUMBER 917.255692 ELECTRICAL °...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255692 ELECTRICAL KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 121537X Battery 121264X Cap, Battery Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 3/4 102972X Switch, I_nition 74760412 124211X Nut, Ignition STD551025 Washer Washer...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255692 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES R_48 1"...
  • Page 31 REPABR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.255692 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 105518)( Dash, Lower Chassis '135034 17490608 Screw, Thd., Roll. Drawbar '130805 3/8d6 x 1/2 Type TT 17490612 Screw, Thd, Roll Bracket Assembly, 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255692 DRIVE...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,255692 DRIVE PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 136168 Transaxle, Dana, 6 Speed !23789X Bellcrank Assembly 110422X Spring, Return, Brake 123205X Retainer, Belt 123667X STD523715 Bolt Pulley, Transaxle 12000028 STD541437 Ring, Retainer 121520X...
  • Page 34 s_ _"G _ss_Y...
  • Page 35 REPAURPARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255692 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 133741 Steering Wheel 17490612 Screw, Thd,, Rollo 131450 Axle Assembly, Front 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT 135227 Spindle Assembly, LH STD551137 Washer, Lock 135228...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255692 ENGHNE ÷ • ......OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 37 RE!PAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR., - MODEL NUMBER 917.255692 ENGINE PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 134265 Control, Throttle 123487X Clamp, Hose 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 8543R Line, Fuel 1/4-20 x 5/8 13280336 Nipple, Pipe 132499 Engine, Kohler, 14 HP, 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90 °, 3/8-18 NPT...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255692 SEAT ASSEMBLY >, PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 127438X Seat 121250X Spring 126656X Bracket, Pivot, Seat 123976X Nut, Flangelock 1/4 Grade 5 STD523707 Bolt STD511005 Screw 1913121O Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 10 Gauge 73951000...
  • Page 39 108456X '131473 Decal, Operating Instruction Decal, Chassis, 6 Speed/42" 133178 Decal, Mower, 3 In One 136832 Decal, V-Belt Schematic 128490 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH 121343X Decal, Danger 128491 3713J Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH Decal, Rotating Blades 105806X 133179 Decal, Grille, Craftsman...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255692 42" MOWER DECK 7"/ 5.-_ -----6 98 97...
  • Page 41 REPAnR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 917.255692 42" MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 130970 131335 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" Spring, Extension 130969 133551 V-Belt, 42" Mower Rod, Pivot, with Nibs STD560907 110485X Cotter Pin...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255692 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-41 6"6...
  • Page 43 REPARRPARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255692 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-41 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 124643X Housin_ Upper 106605X Gear, Bevel, 42 Teeth 2274J Screw, !apping, Large 134394 Assembly, Kit, Shim, °750 Shaft 1/4-20 x .734 120473X Shaft, Drive...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,255692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER 1445 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES AIR INTAKE i _--1 :cRANKSHAFT.J E X.AUST.,I .....
  • Page 45 RIEPAmRPARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER 1445 AIR INTAKE BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12 341 01 Knob, Air Cleaner Cover SM-0545010 Screw, Mounting M5 x 0,8 x 10 ('14) 12 096 06...
  • Page 46 REPABRPARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER 1445 FUEL SYSTEM _i ........135 HUHIUHI/ UHI I ill CYLINDEP HEAD, VAVLE BRE,ATH..ER ' .I 21 .._ 20-._.__ 19 ----_...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.255692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER 1445 FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION Kit, Float 12 853 08 Kit, Carburetor w/Gaskets 12 757 02 Gasket, Bowl (Includes Key Numbers 6, 7: and...
  • Page 48 REPAUR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER 1445 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION GNITION 1 ELECTRICAL _--20 START!NG SYSTEM I ®...

  • Page 49: Starting

    REPABR PARTS 14 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.255692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER 1445 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION SM-1040045 Block, Cylinder (Use Short Block, Screw, Flywheel Mounting 12 468 03 Part Number 12 522 02) Washer, Flywheel Mounting Screw...
  • Page 50 ERVmCENOTES...
  • Page 51 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SUGHTUNGSLOPES FOR SAFE; OPERATUON ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15° bIAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.

  • Page 52: Seat

    ® 14.0 HP OHV OWNER'S ELECTRIC START MANUAL 3 in One ConvertJbUe 42" OWER 6 SPEE TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTO MODEL NO. 917.255692 Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number, The model number for your tractor will be found on the modet plate located under the seat.

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