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Craftsman 917.25004 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.25004 Owner's Manual

20.0 hp twin electric start 44" mower deck 6 speed transaxle garden tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.254460
MODEL NO.
917.250040
(without
_ower
Deck)
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety
Rules
and Instructions
Before
Operating
This
Equipment
®
O
g
Q
O
AssembBy
Operation
Maintenance
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.254460 MODEL NO. 917.250040 (without _ower Deck) Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment ® AssembBy Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustment Repair Parts...
  • Page 2 out,MPORTA.T P.ECAU- ! T,O.S. ,TMEA.S- A rE. O.; B E- m co.EALE. , you.SA E.,S,.- ! .ooK sv.BoL To VOLVED, WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered, brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meetingappticable laws (ff any).
  • Page 3 For 90 days from the date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears wilt replace the battery at no charge.
  • Page 4 iNDEX Adjustments: Brake ... Carburetor Mower" Front- To-Rear ... Side- To-Side ... Height ... Throttle Control Cable ... Shifter Shaft ... Air Cleaner° ... Air Screen, Engine ... Assembly ... 5-10 Attachments ... 53-54 Battery: Charging 7, 20 Cleaning Installation ... Levels ...
  • Page 5 We recommend Vision Safety Mask for over the spec- tacles or standard safety glasses, avail_ able at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores Parts Bag Contents Not Shown Full Size (2) BaMery Carriage Bolts - 1/4 - 20 x 7 112...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBLY PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULl, SiZE LOCATfON BATTERY (2) Wing Nut, 1/4- 20 BATTERY TERMINALS (2) Hex Bolt, 1/4 - 20 x 3/4 (2) Lockwasher, (2) Washer, 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga (2) Hex Nut, 1/4 - 20 SEAT (1) Washer 17/32 x ! 3/16 (1} Shoulder Bolt 5/16 - t8...

  • Page 7: Levels

    WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD. WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING DIATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY TACT WITH BATTERY SMOKE, FUMES CHARGED BATTERY PLOSIVE° NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED ERATOR PRESENCE SENSING TEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH THE ENGINE RUNt,lING AND ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE...

  • Page 8: Steering Wheel

    A SSEMBL Y FIGURE 3 INTAKE DuCT FIG URE 4 Install Steering NOTE POSITION a 3/4 2 - t/4-" diameter from steertng STEERING WHEEL iNSERT Position steering wheel over.steering 3), BARS OF STEERING WHEEL SHOULD POINT STRAIGHT ACROSS TRACTOR Secure steering 2 I/4 dtameter...
  • Page 9 e. Connect battery cable battery terminal with hex bolt, lockwasher and hex nut (shown full size below) found in bag of parts (Fig. 5).. Tighten securely. f. Connect BLACK ground battery terminal with remaining washer, /ockwasher and hex nut size belowj found bag of parts Tighten securely.

  • Page 10: Cutting Level

    ASSEMBLY SPRING MOWER PARALLEL LINK FIGURE 7 SUS.PE NSION ARMS LiFT jLtFT TRUNNION t BRACKET FIGURE8 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH (C PosmoN) HEIGHT A DJUSTMENT KNOB FIG URE 9 LOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 10 KNOB 6. Mower and Drive Belt Installation INSTALL MOWER PARALLEL LINK RETAINER Your tractor has been shipped with the mower parallel link...
  • Page 11 READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL operation, you will achieve efficient and peak performance. Garden Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Garden Tractor and to prevent injury to yourself and others..

  • Page 12: Starting

    OPERA TION DIPSTICK FIGURE 12 OPERATOR PRESENCE SWITCH SHOULDER BOLT FIGURE 13 1. Stopping Your Tractor & KNOW HOW TO STOP YOUR TRAC- BEFORE START THE ENGINE. NOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE: Push clutch/brake pedal into ful!"BRAKE"position 14).

  • Page 13: Operating Your Tractor

    NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM FEW MINUTES BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH OF TRACTOR OR ATTACHMENT When restarting a warm engine, control midway between "F'" (fast) positions Choke to be used IMPORTANT: BEFORE DRIVING INSTALL MOWER MOWER PARALLEL GEARSHIFT FUNCTION Normal 2 OR 3 Mowing Heavy Mowing...

  • Page 14: Mowing Tips

    OPERA TION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH "DISENGAGED" POSITION HEIGHT KNOB G£AR SHIFT CONTROL LEVER FIGURE t5 FIG URE 16 FIGURE 17 Mowing Tips NOTE: TIRE CHAINS CANNOT MOWER HOUSING ATTACHED. BEFORE OPERATING READ THE "SAFETY REFER 'TO PAGE 2, Use the runner on the R.H side as a guide;...

  • Page 15: Oil Level

    keep your tractor longer, perform necessary following maintenance BEFORE MAKING JUSTMENT REPAIR: PUSH TRACTOR COMPLETELY INTO MOVE GEAR SHIFT TRAL" POSITION PLACE PARKING POSITION REMOVE PEDAL PLACE ATTACHMENT DISENGAGED TURN IGNITION TION MAKE ABSOLUTELY MOVING PLETELY STOPPED REMOVE IGNITION DISCONNECT FROM SPARK AWAY...

  • Page 16: Brake

    TENANCE ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK AND FILL TUBE OIL FILTER FIG URE 19 BRAKE OISC BR_,K e FIGURE 20 BLADE FIGURE 21 Every Hours 1. Brake Adjustment This Tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system mounted on the right side of the transax/e (Fig.. 20)_ IF TRACTOR 1.8 METRES (SIX FEET) STOPPING DIS- TANCE...

  • Page 17: Air Cleaner

    Every 50 Hours (Once a Mowing [Operating in dusty conditions may require more frequent servicing,) Check Battery Battery acid level should be even with bottoms ONLY distilled NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL Keep battery and terminals Keep battery bolts tight Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes _n caps open Recharge at 6 amperes...

  • Page 18: Air Screen

    There is a grease fitting on each front wheel and axle spindle. Use a grease gun to give each grease fitting two shots of extreme pressure lubricating grease (available through your Sears Service Center)(Fig 24 [ 6. Oil Pivot Points...

  • Page 19: Preparation

    SPINDLE WHEEL BEARINGS BOTH ENDS FOOT PEDAL SHAFT _SAEMOTOR ×TREME PRESSURE LUBRICATING GREASE SEARS PART 2557R _,_j REFER ENGINE SPECS (UNDER INITIAL PREPARATION IN OWNERS MANUAL) CHASSIS GREASE WITH BRUSH ADJUSTMENTS, OR MAINTENANCE: PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCHIBRAKE COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE MOVE...

  • Page 20: Carburetor

    REPAIR ADJUS LEAD-ACID BATTERIES FLAME SMOKING EXPLOSIVE GASES. AWAY FROM BATTERIES. WEAR PROTECTION AROUND BATTERIES. MAIN FUEL ADJUSTING NEEDLE FIGURE 29 CASING CLAMP STOP SCREW SCREW THROllLE CABLE FIGURE 30 STOP SCREW FIGURE 30A 1_ Starling GENERATE If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be MATERIALS recharged..

  • Page 21: Height

    4, Recheck the idle speed. Readjust the speed as necessary,, Fuse Replacement Repface with 3O amp automotive4ype plug in fuse purchased at all Sears Service Centers and most retail stores. Fuse is located directly behind dash. 5. Hood Removal Lift hood Disconnect headlight wiring connection (Fig,. 32).

  • Page 22: Installation

    REPAIR ADJUSTMENT SiDE TO.SiDE TRUNNION AOJUSTMENT II II IIII FIGURE" 35 ' BOTTOM OF CURL GROUND J-i-- LEVEL FIGURE 36 FIGURE 37 ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH ( POSITION) HEIGHT ADJ USTMENT KNOB ATTACHMENT FIGURE 38 UFT LEVER Side.to-Side iiii NOTE: EQUIVALENT HEIGHT CHANGE Front.To-Rear BOTTOM...

  • Page 23: Mower Removal

    7. Mower Removal a_ .Remove mower drive belt., (See "MOWER DRIVE BEL T REMOVAL" page 22, through step 3.) Pull belt off engine pulley (Fig.. 39). Pull retainer springs out of rear suspension Remove rear suspension trunnions (Fig 41) Pull retainer spring out of rear hinge pine Remove rear hinge pin (Fig.

  • Page 24: Replacement

    REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS FRAME IDLER TRANSAXLE ELECTRIC PULLEY CLUTCH LOCATOR FIGURE 43 HEX BOLT """ (GRADE 5) FIGURE 44 WASHERS KLIP RING SQUARE KEY (REAR ONLY) FIG URE 45 A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED BE IDENTIFIED LINES SHOWN AT LEFT Motion Drive CLUTCH WIRE...

  • Page 25: Storage

    SEATED, OVER WHEN MOUNTING TIRES, CAUSE AN EXPLOSION 12, Rear Wheel Replacement For rear wheel replacement, follow instructions under "TIRE CARE. "page 2.4 Coat axle with grease to prevent corrosion or rust accumulation and eventual seizing of wheel hub to azle shaft. WHEN REPLACING TRACTOR...
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM WILL NOT START WILL NOT TURN OVER ENGINE CLICKS BUT WON'T START HARD TO START ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER ENGINE OVERHEATS NO LIGHTS WON'T CHARGE OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTENI DOWN ENGINE WHEN OPERATOR NOTE: This tractor' is equipped with an operator presence sensing system, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment...
  • Page 27 UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGS MOWER BLADES WILL NOT ROTATE EXCESSIVE MOWER VIBRATION WIND ROWING STRIPPING OR DROPPING OF GRASS CLIPPINGS UNEVEN CUT OR SCALPING ERVICE RECORD FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation ... Check Tire Pressure Clean Air Screen Clean Air Cleaner...
  • Page 28 20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR SCHEMATaC AMMETER [--q FUSE RED ... LT_ 30 AMP iGNiTiONSWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT START WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: if wiring insulated clips were removed for servicing of unit, they should be replaced to properly secure your wiring, - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 POWER TAKE-OFF...
  • Page 29 REPAmF{ PARTS 20 H.P, GARDEN TRACTOR ELECTRICAL 30 {_ _._40(_ 2 _22 _. 36 (_ 43 To Engine To Engine Kill terminal NOTE: All component dimensions given in U,S. inches_ 1 inch = 25,4 mm, KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 123198X Wing Nut 1/4 - 20 STD551025...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS 20 H,R GARDEN TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917=250040 CHASSIS ENCLOSURES @_--101 59"_ _.91 '"...
  • Page 31 REPAUR PARTS 20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 120066X Seat t24294X Pan ...Seat t055t3X Bracket- Pivot • Seat t05529X Bott . Shoulder 5/t6. 124238X Cap. Spring 73680500 Nut. Lock 5/15. 73680600 Nut. Lock .3/8. I6 123784)< Fender I06.202X Reflector Rear...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS 20 H,P. GARDEN TRACTOR - NODEL NUNBER 917.254460 AND 917.250040 DRIVE PTIONAL EQUIPMENT- SPARK ARRESTER...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS 20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR DRIVE KEY PART DESCRIPTION NOo NO. t21327X Pulley, Transaxte (Driven) 12000004 Ring. Retainer 2228M Key, Woodruff #9 123797X Transaxfe, 6-Speed. Model No. 143820-0t6 STD533107 Bolt, Hex 5/t6 - t8 _ 3/4 I9t 1 t214 Washer t t732 _ 3/4 x 14 Ga 71208 BEnUshing, Rod.
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS 20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917.250040 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS 20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 1058t0X Decal _ Cap 100710L Insert, Steering 73940800 "Nut Top L ock I "2 100712K Washer 121021X Wheel. ,Steering 100711L "Adapter . Steermq 1 t0709X Column - Steering 120028X Dash I24557X Dash Plate I098t6X...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS 20 H.Po GARDEN TRACTOR LIFT ADJUSTMENT KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 100734K Knob, HeightAdjustment 1!0807X Nut Hex Special 110729X Rod - Adjust - Lift STD560907 Pin - Cotter3/32 2876H Spring 19131016 Washer 13/.32x 5/8x 16 Ga. STD541437 Nut - Lock 3/8 - 16 19151216 Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga,.
  • Page 38 _SJ"...
  • Page 39 REPAmRPARTS 20 H=P,GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 MOWER KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. STD541437 Nut - Lock3/8- 19131614 Washer 13/.32 x 1 x 14 Ga. 121316X Pulley Idler 102403X Pulley, idler 106902X Spacer 677A451 Pulley Idler 106513X Washer- Wear 121425X Arm- Idler...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS 20 H.P, GARDEN TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917.250040 TRANSAXLE PEERLESS- =,MODEL NUMBER 143=820-016 33-.,. 34..,,,8 66 31_" B ",,,. Q 37-- "1 _'49...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917o254460 AND 917o250040 TRANSAXLE PEERLESS - - MODEL NUMBER 143-820-016 Ref. Part 770088 Case, Transaxle 778253 Gear, Spur (!5 teeth) 778211 Gear, Spur (12 teeth) 778240 Gear, Spur (18 teeth) 778201 Gear.
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS 20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR ENGINE CRANKSHAFT CAMSHAFT AND VALVES OIL PAN - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 MODEL NUMBER MV20S, 57517 and 917.250040 DIPSTICK OiL FILTER "'-1 OIL PUMP...
  • Page 43 REPAUB PARTS 20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR ENGINE CRANKSHAFT KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 82 014 07 Crankshaft 52 468 03 "Washer, thrust.119i.122 (AR.)" 52 468 04 "Washer, thrust .128/.13t" 52 468 05 "Washer, thrust .137/,.140 (A..R.)" 3ANISHAFT & VALVES KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO.
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS 20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR ENGINE AiR iNTAKE 18 17 iGNiTiON - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 MODEL NUMBER MV20S, ,,71 and 917.250040 57517 BREATHER & VENT IL !!_1_/3 2 ELECTRIC START BAFFLES & SHROUD...
  • Page 45 REPAUR PARTS 20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR., ENGINE AIR INTAKE PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO, X-276-7 Wing nut t/4-20 52 755 83 "Kit, cover & tube (Includes 3,4 & decal 52 t t3 30)" 52 755 83 "Cover, air cleaner" 52 123 21 "Tube, air intake"...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS 20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD ._//t/X' - MODEL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER MV20S, 57517 CARBURETOR """ _.fl LOW OIL PRESSURE CUTOUT 917.254460 and 917.250040 ,,__ Z--23 ,6 !_.._,, 2 , (_,. _>,).2s2e ,- 28 -- 30 6 -- 32 EXHAUST...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS 20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR ENGINE CARBURETOR PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 52 041 09 "Gasket, intake (2)" 52 164 t5 "Manifold, intake" X-25-44 "Washer, plain 5/16 (4)" X-6-29 "Screw, HCo 5/16-18x1-1/4 (4)" X-73-23 Plug X-352-37 Stud 5/16-18xi (2) 25 155 02 "Connector, hose"...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS 20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR ENGINE FLYWHEEL _--2 GOVERNOF_ 15-- - MODEL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER MV20S, 57517 "_ 27 i_ 18 - -_'"- "24 917.254460 and 917,250040 FUEL PUMP PISTON & ROD...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS 20 H.P. GARDEN ENGINE FLYWHEEL DESCRIPTION PART NO. NO. "Screen, grass" 25 162 01 "Screw, hex,. wash., hd. 1/4- 25 086 21 20x5!8 (4)" 25 112 04 Spacer (4) 25 157 01 "Screw, hexo machine 3/8-24xl- 25 086 24 114"...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS 20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR ENGINE CRANKCASE PART DESCRIPTION X-82-2 "Nut, hex.. 5/16d8 52 468 12 "Washer', flat 5/16 (12)" 82 755 18 "Kit, #1 cylinder barrel (Includes 4-6)" 52 016 06 "Valve, exhaust" 52 031 01 "Insert, valve seat (2)" 52 316 06 "Guide, valve (2)"...
  • Page 51 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 52 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 53 Attachments That Add Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of they can help you. This list was current at the time of publication: atl_=chmentsmay be added, changes (including changes in the stock number) may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available.
  • Page 54 SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath. simple pin arangement_ Discharge chute adjusts to 240 degree arc from tractor seat 6-inch diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 ft. Lift controlled at tractor seat. (Use with tire chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar weight). StockNo. 71-24077 TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty;...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SiGHTiNG GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL WiTH SKY LiNE OR TREE. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°) never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tlpping or toss of control.
  • Page 56 Tile model number Ior tile Engine will be found on the Blower Housing. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co.. Service Centers and most Retail Stores. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: o PRODUCT - 20.0 HP GARDEN TRACTOR...

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