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Craftsman 917.251551 Owner's Manual

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917.251551
OWNER'S MANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
o 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 Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 917.251551 all safety rules and instructions HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: OWNER'S MANUAL before operating this equipment. 1-800-659-5917 ®...
  • Page 2 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand,and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machinebeforestarting. • Only allow respons{bleadults, who are familiar with the instructions, t o operate the machine. •...
  • Page 3 LliVlmTEDTWO YEAR WARRANTY For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this riding equipment is maintained, 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 SAFETY RULES ... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..,...,..3, 16-19 ASSEMBLY ... OPERATION ;... MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MNDEX Accessories ... 5 Adjustments: Brake ... Carburetor ... Clutch Pulley ... Gauge Wheels ... 14 Mower Front-To-Back ... 2 1 Side-To-Side ...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORmES AN _LLLLLL_ 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..
  • Page 6 CONTENTS i ,,,,i i,,111111,11,1 Parts Bag contents shown full size ---q (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/! 6-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x !_3/16 x 12 Gauge 4)..__ai_ier' Springs (single loop) (4) Retainer Springs (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Lock Washers (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge...
  • Page 7 i, , Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping pu rposes_ 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.
  • Page 8 CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nalso Before connecting move metal bracelets, bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding_ Lift hood to raised position.. Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec- tive caps and discard.
  • Page 9 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 4 and 5) Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control, Engage park- ing brake° Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts,, Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck°...
  • Page 10 /CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION 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 charged° 1 hour at 6 amps)+ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
  • Page 11 OPERATIO These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning., ÷ BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF CHOKE FUEL MOWER HEIGHT...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, this manual for' future reference° AMMETER CHOKE LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB GEARSHIFT LEVER Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute, ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor _...
  • Page 13 The operation 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 while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fiat levet surface_ • Adjust mower'to desired cutting height. Lower mower' with lift control. Remove rear retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pins..
  • Page 15 ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank.. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life)o Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness°...
  • Page 16 CUSTO =C_heckBrake Operation Check Tire Pressure U'Uchecki'or Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Check, Bat!eryLevel/Rech arge ... Clean Battery and Terminals 'Check Tra'ns'axle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjus,t,,,M0tion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine,,Q,!,l Le_,ei ... Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Clean Air Screen Inspect' MU,[[!erlSpark Arrestor...
  • Page 17 CUSTO TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manua0.
  • Page 18 CUSTOM BATTERY Your tractor has a battery' charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its fife, • Keep battery and terminals clean. Keep battery bolts tight. Keep small vent holes open.

  • Page 19: Cleaning

    i ... CUSTOME CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 15) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating.. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers CLEAN AIR INTAKEtCOOLING...
  • Page 20 SERVICE AN CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. ° Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key, Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 21 SERVICE A FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs, 20 and 2!) - IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK NECESSARY, BE SURETO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so the front is approximately 1/8"...

  • Page 22: Transaxle

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (See Fig. 23) Park the tractor on level surface,, Engage parking brake. • Remove mower drive belt (See''TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). ° Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual) Remove four screws from RH..

  • Page 23: Schematic

    SERVHCE AN TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest. It is not necessary to remove mower, BELT REMOVAL - •...

  • Page 24: Wiring Diagram

    SERVHOE TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 29) - Block up axle secure¥ Remove axlecover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal Repair tire and reassemble,, Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove,, Replace axle cover_ WASHERS RETAINING...
  • Page 25 $.ERVICE AN TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING (See Fig, 31) While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut. ° Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort for heavier attachments.. Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise tachments.. ° Retighten jam nut against spring...
  • Page 26 ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig, 33) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable necessary, proceed as follows: With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast (._) position°...
  • Page 27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary° However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise)
  • Page 28 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° CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or' spark.

  • Page 29: Air Screen

    TROUBLESHOO=['mNG POINTS i i i,,i,ii,,, i i i i,ill,,,in,i CAUSE PROBLEM Out of fuel Will not start Engine not "CHOKED" properly Engine f!ooded Bad spark piug Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter. Waterin fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor Engine valves out of adjustment _ll n in 'HII Hard to start Dirty air filter...
  • Page 30 TROU CAUSE PROBLEM Faulty operator_safety presence control system Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent orloose Mower deck not level Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels i illl,rl...
  • Page 31 C+ FI,,B + E,A+ WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IP WiRiNG INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED SERViCiNG OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 917.251551 IGNITION SPARK _----"_) UNIT PLUGS @ _-----_} 28 VOLTS O 3600 (REGULATOR DISCONNECTED) BROWN...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251551 ELECTRICAL 46 / 1. i 7 "/...
  • Page 33 Screw 10-24 x 1/2 Black 153249 Washer Pinned Delta 146283 Switch, PoToO. 140405 Ring Retainer PTO 71031008 Screw, Hex Washer Head #10-32xl/2 73951000 Nut, Keps #10-32 NOTE: Al! component dimensions given in UoS, inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 917.251551...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251551 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES j_7120 , @, ,t-- ,j •...
  • Page 35 STD551237 150851 146967X01! 100207K 105531X 138776 120 19131616 8022J NOTE: 917.251551 DESCRIPTION Bracket, Support Axle/Engine Screw Tap Tire 1/4-20 x 1/2 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh Screw Thdrolo 3/8-16 x 1/2 Bracket Asm, Pivot Hood Lh Bracket Asm,., Pivot Hood Rh...
  • Page 36 REPA}R PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251551 GROUND DRIVE 42-'--'-_...
  • Page 37 STD551143 74760720 137649 67609 140296 19131312 5142H 136327 NOTE: All component 1 inch = 25.4 mm 917.251551 DESCRIPTION Nytiner Screw, Fin° #10-24 x 1 Actuator, Interlock Switch Locknut #10-24 Cover, Pedal Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 Bracket, Interlock Locknut wflnsert...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251551 STEERING ASSEMBLY 13t3...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY NOTE: - - MODEL NUMBER 917,251551 PART DESCRIPTION Wheel, Steering t2_472X 137094 Axle Asm,, Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 136960 Spindle Asm, LH 136959 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 121748X 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ENGINE © -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251551 __s6 •_0__ s448 SPARK ARRESTER KIT I...
  • Page 41 143528 Bracket Duct Air Rear Sup 19131414 Washer Flat 13/32 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. 13090336 Nipple Pipe 3/SNPT X 4-1/2 13090308 Nipple Pipe 3/8 x 1 All component dimensions given in US., inches 1 inch = 25°4 mm 917.251551...
  • Page 42 Nut, Crownlock 124181X Spring, Seat Cprsn i 50176 Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w/Sems 140552 Pan, Seat 121246X Bracket, Mounting Switch 121248X Bushing, Snap -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251551 PART 72050411 12!249X 123740X 123976X 19171912 3/8-16 Unc 120068X 124238X 153236 STD541431 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.
  • Page 43 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 137537 Caution Decal, 4900J Clutch!Brake Decal, 146047 V-Belt Drive Schematic Decal, WHEELS & TIRES 2 ... - = MODEL NUMBER 917.251551 7 15 KEY PART NO, NO, 148957 139346 151568 150333 146710 138047 106202X 138311 145245 145247...
  • Page 44 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR LIFT ASSEMBLY - MODEL NUMBER 917.251551 25 26...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR LIFT ASSEMBLY NOTE: Alt component dimensions given in UoSoinches - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251551 PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm,., Lever 145542 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 121002X Lever Asm., Lift Rh "12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 G&...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER DECK "-. - - MODEL NUMBER 917,251551 63 _...
  • Page 47 139622 73930600 72110614 102 153390 143651 141051 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 917.251551 DESCRIPTION Pulley, Idler Flat Pulley, Driven Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 Arm, Idler Secondary Spacer, Retainer Nut, Crownlock...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251551 TRANSAXLE _'85 88_87...
  • Page 49 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4 6271H .Oil Seal 130602O0 Pipe Plug 1/4-18 N_P.T_ 4895H Needle Bearing 4222R Needle Bearing 1529R Needle Bearing - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251551 KEY PART NO. NO. 81t9M 4220R 4209R 4213R 4442R 4195R 4214R 4194R 7528R...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL. NUMBER 917,251551 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22 - PS67515 14 151617 _--23 --28 --27 _...-30 8---31...
  • Page 51 24 038 04 25 755 13 12 15303 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S_ inches 1 inch = 25,4 mm 917.251551 DESCRIPTION Cylinder Block (Use Miniblock) Connector, 90 ° Connecting Rod (Standard) (2) Connecting Rod (.25) (2) Pin, DoweI Locating (6)
  • Page 52 REPARRPARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25!551 CV22 - PS67515 20 19 18 17 16 13 t...
  • Page 53 Harness, Wire 24 518 04 Lead, Green (3", 18 Gauge, Insulated Grip Barrel Eyelets) 24 113 !8 Decal, Grass Screen = .- MODEL NUMBER 917.251551 CV22 - PS67515 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24 027 20...

  • Page 54: Starting

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER STARTING SYSTEM - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251551 CV22 - PS67515 23-_ _" 13 |_= !_" 13 14_\...
  • Page 55 82 755 28 Kit, Brush and Spring 12 227 11 Cap, Commutator End 12 086 25 Bolt, Thru (2) - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251551 CV22 - PS67515 ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. SM-0642025 Screw M6 x 140x 25...
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.251551 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22 - PS67515 3---4W 5 j_./13 16 17 e---36 o- 38 _ 37...

  • Page 57: Fuel

    Kit, Carburetor Repair 24 755 72 Kit, High Altitude (I 500-3000 Meters) 24 755 73 Kit, High Altitude (Over 3000 Meters) -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251551 CV22 - PS67515 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24 014 72 Crankshaft 52 139 O9...
  • Page 58 OTES...

  • Page 59: Operation 1

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION -.=,_ SIGHTING GUIDE ¢J1 _il AAIIL i_l O SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15 ), never across the face.

  • Page 60: Seat

    The model number for your engine wilt be found on the blower housing of the engine° AII parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Center/Department tail Stores. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: •...

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