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Craftsman 917.25559 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.25559 Owner's Manual

12.5 hp ic electric start 38" mower deck automatic (hydrostatic) drive lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.255590
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
, Assembly
• Operation
. Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustment
° Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck
and Coo, Chicago,
JL 60684 U.S°A.

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.255590 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and instructions Before Operating This Equipment Sears, Roebuck , Assembly • Operation . Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustment ° Repair Parts and Coo, Chicago, JL 60684 U.S°A.
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL OPERATmON Read, understand, and follow alt instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting, Only allow responsible instructions, to operate the machine.
  • Page 3 For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this 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...
  • Page 4 SAFETY RULES ... PRODUCT SPECIFmCATIONS ... CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY ... TABLE OF CONTENTS ... iNDEX ... TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY raND Accessories ... Adjustments: Brake ... :... Carburetor ... Mower Front-To-Back ... t9 Side-To-Side Throttle Control Cable ... 24 Air FiIter, Engine ... Air Screen, Engine ...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    AIR FILTER PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your vehicle. you. This list was current at the time of publication; however, it may change in future years - more attachments may be added, changes may be made in these attachments, orsome may no longer be available orfit your model. ContactyournearestSearsstorefortheaccessotie$...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Parts Bag contents (1) 2_3/8" Dia. Washer (I) Shoulder Bolt 5/t6-t8 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. (2) Hex Bolts 1/4 - 20 x 3/4 (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. OF HARDWA shown full size Metal (2) Sheet Screws...
  • Page 7 TOOLS REQUIRED A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (i) 5/16" wrench (2) 7/16" wrenches (1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife When right and left hand is mentioned means when you are in the operating behind the steering wheel).
  • Page 8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR PREPARE BAKERY (See Fig, 21 CAUTION: Wear eye a_d face shield. Wash hands or c_othing _rnmedlately if accidentally in contact with battery acid. Do not smoke. Fumes from charged battery acid are e×p_osiveo Read the instructions included battery vent ¢apso Always wear gloves, c_othing...
  • Page 9 iNSTALL BATTERY CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- meta_ bracelets, rings, etc. hale. Before installing Positive termina_ must first to prevent sparking tat grounding. Lift seat to raised position. Open battery box door. Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals toward front of unit.
  • Page 10 LIGHT SWITCH THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL FREEWHEEL CONTROL PAR KiNG Sears tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards institute. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH mower biades, or other attachments tractor. LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.
  • Page 11 POSITION WHEN THE or repairs. We recommend wide vision safety at Sears Retail or Move throttle control to "SLOW" position. Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key. Always remove key when leaving vehicle to prevent unauthorized use.

  • Page 12: Carburetor

    TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut.
  • Page 13 TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it wil! take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. Depress the clutch/brake brake, •...
  • Page 14 CUSTOM MAINTENANCE ... i FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check _rake Operation Check 'ire Pressure Check )r Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check ;attery Level/Recharge Clean attery and Terminals Check ransmission Adjust lade Belt(s) Tension Adjust lotion Drive BeEt(s) Tension Check...
  • Page 15 CUSTO TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any main- tenance. BRAKE OPERATION If unit requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, than brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
  • Page 16 CUSTO TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUUD LEVEL (See Figs, t3 & 14) Check fluid level after every 25 hours of use, Rear drawbar must be removed to check fluid level° Remove the four (4) fasteners to remove the drawbar. • Clean reservoir thoroughly before removing cap. Check for,proper fluid+ level in reservoir (should be above the OiL LEVEL COLD"...
  • Page 17 CUSTO ... i ABR FILTER FOAM PRE-OLEANER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter, Cfean the foam pre-cleaner element after every 25 hou rs of operation, more often if used in very dusty, dirty conditions.
  • Page 18 ERVICE AN CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch!brake Place motion control lever in "NEUTRAL" Place attachment clutch 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 19: Side-To-Side

    SERVICE AN TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on levet ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS over or under inflated, you wiil not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • Raise attachment lift iever to its highest position.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AN TO REPLACE MOWER (See Fig. 24) ... i The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on levet surface, brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide deca! on the mower housing. BELT REMOVAL - •...
  • Page 21 Repeat reverse drive test and, if necessary, readjus! until "creep" is eliminated, ELECTRmC C LUTCH tf "creep" cannot be eliminated by the above adjustments WiRiNGHARNESS contact your nearest Sears Service Center, CONNECTOR LEVER REVERSE ADJUSTMENT plate and move plate Forward "creep", move plate backwards 1/16 inch.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AN TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, steering wheel and reassemble per instructions Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE FUSE (See Fig, 31) ... i Replace with 30 amp automotive-type fuse holder is located in the engine compartment, directly in front of the dash. FiG. 3i TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT ° Raise hood, Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

  • Page 24: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE AN ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE ... i (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, tf adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: •...

  • Page 25: Cleaning

    immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the unit 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 26 Replace fuel filter. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter, Check alt wiring, Contact Sears Service Department. Contact Sears Service Department, Clean/replace air filter. Replace spark plug. Recharge or replace battery.
  • Page 27 Faulty alternator. Motion control lever is out of adjustment. G POINTS CORRECTION Check wiring, switches and connections. corrected, contact Sears Service Department, Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt. Level mower deck, Clean underside of mower housing. Replace blade mandrel, Remove obstruction.
  • Page 28 12.5 HP 38" RiDiNG SCHEMATBC WHITE IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT M + G START B + S ... O---'- NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS LAWN TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER lil ° olI!o BATTERY ---... FUSE 3OAMP. i ... "if ATT'MENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH Lj'T_ OFF) (PEDAL UP) CLUTCH/BRAKE...
  • Page 29 124489X Decal Hood Slope Rh Craftsman 124490X Decal Hood Slope Lh Craftsman 132674 Decal Grille Lt4000 Craft Usa !33644 Decat Maint Customer Sears Dora 128235 Decal Panel Side l/c Gofd/blk 108631X Decal li(die Cut) 125880X Decal Fender Craftsman Red WHEELS AND TIRES 1 -..._.._.._=.
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR ELECTRICAL - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.255590 @12 _ 13 " i_ t...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS 12,5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR ELECTRICAL .. ,. MODEL NUMBER KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 126664X Battery 12v 25amp Lt Hyd Craft 130890 Bracket Switch _ntedock 108236X Bracket Switch Clutch 128369 Harness tgn B&s Fender HI 4207J Cable Ground 6ga 12"black 132202 Cable Battery 6 Ga 42"red...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - .- MODEL NUMBER 917.255590 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 33 * Nut I26595X010 Saddle Sifkscreened 17490608 Screw ThdroJ 3/8-16xl/2 275tR Clip Line Fuel !3/32 Mtg Hole 126604X0t0 Dash Silkscreened Sears Eng 5479J Plug Button Blk 359 Din t22795X Panel Pnt Dash Lh 12t794X Cover Access Black Square 124031X012 Pane! Slkscr Dash Rh Weldment...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR " -' MODEL NUMBER 917,255590 DRIVE 53 _...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS 12o5 HP 38" RHD NG DRHVE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 121430X Pump Hydro Sunstrand 12143tX TransaxteAsm 121323X Pump Resevoir 126581X Keeper Asm Belt Transaxle 73680400 Nut Crown!ock 1/4-20 Unc t26579X Pulley hput 121211X Spacer Stand-off Hydro Fan Zin 12t188X Bracket Pnt Mtg Differential STD523145...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR STEERING ASSISM BLY - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255590...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. * STANDARD HARDWARE o o PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE; All component dimensions given in U.S. inches =.. MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1007t3N Wheel Steering Std Black 105669X Axle Asm Front 130460 Spindle Asm Lh 130459...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR .- - MODEL NUMBER 917.255590 ENGINE F 32 33, / L EQU1PM ENT ster...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR ... i ENGINE ... i - MODEL NUMBER 917.255590 KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 132761 Controt Throt Rh Blk Pd114 10 177204 t 0 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 131953 Engine B&s 12 5 Jcq Dual 1 Vt 125610X Muffler Exhaust B&s Lt Std 10!326L...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917,255590 38" MOWER...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR 38" MOWER PART DESCRIPTmON 129365 Mower Asm 38"welded 73680500 Nut, Crownlock 72140506 Bolt, Carriage 763tj Runner, L, H. !10485X Bearing, Bali, Mandrel 128774 Housing Asm., Mandrel Vented (machd) 129895 Bearing, Bali 133172 Shaft and Bearing Asrn.
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS RmDING LAWN TRACTOR- 12.5 HP 38" SEAT ASSEM BLY KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 127437 Seat V-350 Blkired Craftsman 126656X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) STD523707 * Bolt 19131210 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 2751R Clip Line Fuel 13/32 Mtg Hole STD54t437 * Nut 124181X...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS 12,5 HP 38" RiDiNG SUNSTRAND PUMP ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION !22756X Sha.ft, Pump t22716X * Ring, Retaining 122745X Bearing, Ball I22715X * Spacer I22700X * Seal, Lip 122699X * Ring, Retaining !22767X Bearing, Cradle t22747X Bearing, Journal t227!7X * Seal, Lip I22748X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RiDiNG AGRI-FAB TRANSAXLE ... i LAWN TRACTOR = -. MODEL NUMBER - MODEL NUMBER 12143tX SHELL DURINA-O(20 OZ.) GREASEJ 917,255590 :SELECTIVE...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" R DtNG LAWN TRACTOR AGR oFAB TRANSAXLE KEY PART NO: NOo DESCRBPTION t226t4X Housing, Haft L.H. !226t5X Housing, Half R.H. t22616X Axle L.H. I22620X Axle R.H. 12262IX Bearing, Ball 122622X Washer, Flat 3/4 x 1-!/8 x .030 122623X Gear, Miter 122624X...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HiP 38" RRD}NG LAWN TRACTOR BRaGGS & STRATTON Y337 *SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED ENGINE =MODEL NUMBER 286707, TYPE NUMBER TO _NSTALLo o.o MODEL NUMBER 917.255590 358 GASKET 0437-01 _szs...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN 'TRACTOR - -. MODEL NUMBER 917.255590 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER 286707, 'TYPE NUMBER 0437o0! ... ! 121 C,.ARBURETOR OVEP_H,&UL KIT...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR BRJGGS & $TRATTON ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER KEY NUMBER Motor and Thru Bolt MANUFACTURER Drive Assyo Assembly Briggs & Housing Stratton Length 494325 3-;_1/32" *Includes Brush Set _lncludes #398003 Clutch Assembly #280104 Gear #490467 Retainer and Pin...

  • Page 49: Install Ation

    REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR BRtGGS & STRATTON ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER 28(}707, TYPE NUMBER 0437o01 KEY PART NO. NO. DSSCRIPTION 490450 Cyiinder Assembly 261623 Bearing, Cylinder (Requires Special Tools For Installation) 391086 *Sea!, Oil 494240 Head, Cylinder 271866 *Gasket, Cylinder Head...

  • Page 50: Terminals

    REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR BRIGGS & STRATTON KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRiPTiON Motor, Starting, 12 Volt (see chart - - - on illustrated pages for replacement parts for Starting Motors) 332 92284 Nut, Hex 333 492341 Armature, Magneto 334 93381 Screw, Seres, Armature Mounting...
  • Page 51 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HiLL S_GHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL W_TH SKY LiNE OR TREE,...
  • Page 52 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat. The model number for your 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...

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