Table Of Contents - Craftsman 917.255581 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Safety Rules2
Brake2
Product Specifications3
Table Of Contents4
Index4
Accessories And Attachments5
Engine5
Performance5
Contents Of Handware Pack6
Assembly7
Tools Required For Assembly7
To Remove Unit From Carton7
How To Set Up Tractor8
Prepare Battery8
Install Seat8
Check Tire Pressure8
Install Mulcher Plate10
To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging10
Operation11
Know Your Tractor11
How To Use Your Tractor12
To Set Parking Brake12
Stopping12
To Adjust Mower Cutting Height12
To Operate Mower13
To Operate On Hills13
To Transport13
Before Starting The Engine13
Carb Ureto R13
To Start The Engine14
Mowing Tips14
Mulching Mowing Tips14
Customer Responsibilities15
General Recommendations15
Before Each Use15
Lubrication Chart15
Brake Operation16
Tires16
Blade Care16
Blade Removal16
Battery Charging & Cleaning17
Engine Lubrication17
V-Belts17
Transaxle Cooling17
Air Filter Foam Pre-Cleaner18
Engine Cooling Fins18
In-Line Fuel Filter18
Cleaning18
Service And Adjustments19
Tractor19
To Remove Mower19
To Install Mower19
To Level Mower Housing20
Side-To-Side20
Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt21
To Adjust Brake21
To Replace Motion Drive Belt21
To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment22
Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber22
To Remove Wheel For Repairs22
To Start Engine With A Weak Battery22
To Replace Fuse23
To Remove Hood And Grill23
To Replace Headlight Bulb23
Interlocks And Relays23
To Adjust Throttle Control Cable24
To Adjust Carburetor24
Fuel System25
Cylinders25
Other25
Troubleshooting Points26
Wiring Diagram29
12.5 Hp 42" Riding Lawn Tractor - Model Number 917.255581 Schematic29
Electrical Parts List30
Repair Parts30
12.5 Hp 42" Riding Lawn Tractor - Model Number 917.255581 Electrical30
12.5 Hp 42" Riding Lawn Tractor - Model Number 917,255581 Chassis And Enclosures32
12.5 Hp 42" Riding Lawn Tractor - Model Number 917.255581 Drive34
12.5 Hp 42" Riding Lawn Tractor - Model Number 917.255581 Steering Assembly36
12.5 Hp 42" Riding Lawn Tractor - Model Number 917.255581 Seat Assembly38
12.5 Hp 42" Riding Lawn Tractor - Model Number 917.255581 Decals39
Wheels & Tires39
12.5 Hp 42" Riding Lawn Tractor - Model Number 917.255581 Engine40
42" Mower Deck Parts List42
12.5 Hp 42" Riding Lawn Tractor - Model Number 917.255581 Mower Deck42
12.5 Hp 42" Riding Lawn Tractor - Model Number 917.255581 Foote/Dana Transaxle - Model Number 4360-744
12.5 Hp 42" Riding Lawn Tractor - Model Number 917.255581 Briggs & Stratton Engine - Model Number 286707, Type Number 0437-0146
Installation49
Terminals50
Replacement50
Spark Plugs50
Fuel50
Type50
Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation51