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Craftsman 917.257720 Owner's Manual

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L NUMBER
917.257720
OWNER'SMANUAL
Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustments
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read
and follow
all safety
rules and instructions
before
operating
this equipment,

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  • Page 1 L NUMBER Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow 917.257720 all safety rules and instructions OWNER'SMANUAL before operating this equipment,...
  • Page 2 Safe Operation IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATING FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    LmMR'ED TWO YEAR WARRANTY For two (2) years from the date of purchase, instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. This Warranty does not cover: Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners and belts.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TA LE OF CON SAFETY RULES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES WAR RANTY TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY OPERATION INDEX Accessories Adjustments: Brake ... Carburetor ... Clutch Pulley ... Gauge Wheels ... Mower Front-To-Back Side-To-Side Throttle Control Cable ... 25 Air Filter, Engine ... Air Screen.

  • Page 5: Accessories

    SPARK PLUG GAS CAN PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations you. This list was current at the time of publication; may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or fit your model.
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/!6 x 12 Gauge Double Loop etainer Springs (4) Retainer Springs Single Loop (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 7 Your newtractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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 proper tightness, TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
  • Page 8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig, 2) CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Wash Hands or clothing accidentally in contact with battery acid. Do not smoke. Fumes from charged battery acid are e×pmosive. Read the instructions included with the battery vent caps.
  • Page 9 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 4 and 7} Be sure tractor is on level surface. Engage parking brake. Cut and remove tie down securing Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. Relieve idler tension from belt. Push idler forward and place a block (standard wood 2 x 4 or equivalent) behind idler pulley.
  • Page 10 INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs, 5 and 6) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nares°Before installing battery, remove metam bracelets, wristwatch rings, etc° Positive terminal must first to prevent sparking tal grounding. Lift hood to raised position. Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is securely attached to drain in battery tray.

  • Page 11: Controls & Functions

    KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference, AMMETER CHOKE CONTROL LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL THROTTLE CONTROL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB GEARSHIFT...

  • Page 12: Adjustments Brake

    The operation of any tractor can resumt in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resumt in severe eye damage. or performing any adjustments the spectacles or standard safety glasseso HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig.
  • Page 13 TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS ® Adjust mower to desired cutting height. ® Lower mower with lift control. spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel. Lower gauge wheels to ground. slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and in sert clevis pins.

  • Page 14: Carburetor

    ADD GASOUNE Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). iMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP iNSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.
  • Page 15 CUSTOME MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T i Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen!ReplaceMower Blades C I Lubrication Chart T I Check Battery,Level/Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals . Check Transaxle cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 16 CUSTOME TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If unit 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 manual).
  • Page 17 CUSTO BATTERY (See Fig. 16) Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life, Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even with bottoms of vent wells.
  • Page 18 CUSTOME CLEAN AmR SCREEN (See Fig. 19) 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. ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig, 19) Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to...

  • Page 19: Clutch Pulley

    SERVICE CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING Depress dutch/brake Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position= Place attachment • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 20 SERVICE FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) - iMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK NECESSARY, BE SURE TO 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 21 REPLACE MOWER BLADE (See Fig. 27) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake, Remove mowerdrive belt (See'qO 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 R.H.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRmVE BELT (See Fig, 30} 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 23 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 33) = • Block up axle securely. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. Repair tire and reassemble. Replace washers and snap retaining Hng securely in axle groove. Replace axle cover.
  • Page 24 TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT (See Fig. 36) • 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 bushing.
  • Page 25 SERVICE ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 38 & 39) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast ('¢ep)position.
  • Page 26 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. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage mower is to be stored for a period of time. clean it thor- oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
  • Page 27 OTES...
  • Page 28 T iOUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE Wiml not start Out of fuel, Engine not "CHOKED" Engine flooded. Bad spark plug. Dirty air filter. Dirty fue! filter. Water in fuel. Loose or damaged wiring. Carburetor Engine valves out of adjustment, Hard to start Dirty air filter.
  • Page 29 TROU PROBLEM CAUSE Faulty operator-safety Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Worn. bent or loose blade. Poorcut-uneven 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.
  • Page 30 18 HP 44" TRACTOR SCHEMATIC AMMETER WHITE IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT = MODEL NUMBER BATTE RY FUSE 30 AMP. [c---; ; ("_) I _ CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR BLACK IGNITION CHARGING SYSTEM 15 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM ORANGE HEADLIGHT _i _ ._...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR DECALS KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 138955 Decal Operating Instruction 142254 Decal Grill GT6000 138042 Decal Hood, Craftsman, RH 138043 Decal Hood, Craftsman, LH Maintenance 133644 Decal Side Panel 138048 Decal 142243 Decal Side Panel 128314 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 137537...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR ELECTRICAL NOTE: --MODEL NUMBER PART DESCRmPTION !21537X Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 121264X Caps, Battery STD541025 Nut, Hex 1/4-20 7697J Tube, Drain 7603J Tray, Battery...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES = MODEL NUMBER 21 94/,_ 917.257720...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRmPTION 140505 Rail, Frame RH 140506 Drawbar, Gt 136671X459 Panel Asm., Side LH 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 136696 Dash, Plastic Black 139420 Dash Asm., Lower 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x !/2 137563...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 GROUND DRIVE 6 31 <,._..
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRiPTiON 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 7563R Washer, Thrust Axle 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 76020412 Pin, Cotter 135758 Wheel, Hub Assembly 12000034 Klip, Ring 140080 Bolt, Hub 143046 Disc, Brake 136927 Yoke, Brake Disc 9204H Locknut 1/2-20...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY NOTE: = MODEL NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION 121472X Wheel, Steering 137094 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 136960 Spindle Asm, LH 136959 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 121232X...
  • Page 40 ' REPA_ PA_'T$ !8 HP 44!' "TRACTOR ENGIN,E •" MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 • •f . _ ,S '/ "1:5 43 42 [ SPARK: ARRESTEF_ K_T]...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR ENGINE PART DESCRiPTiON 14! 948 Engine Kohler 18 Mag Vt 144110 Muffler Asm Kohler VGT (Inc. Key No. 34) 13240300 Elbow Street 3/8 NPT 13280328 Nipple Pipe 3/8NPT X 3 - 1/2 1320030O Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT 138129 Clamp Tube Double Engine 121361X...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRiPTiON 127439 Seat 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 140675 Strap, Fender 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 140407 Clip, Push In 73680600 Nut, Crownlock t24181X Spring, Seat Cprsn 17490508 Screw. Thdrol 19131614 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga. 140552 Pan, Seat 121246X...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" LiFT ASSEMBLY 42 43 41 / < PART DESCRIPTION !21006X Rod Asm., Lever 137295 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 121002X Lever Asm., Lift Rh 12000022 EoRing Truarc #5133-87 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga, 74780624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 125631X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR 44" MOWER DECK - MODEL NUMBER 917.257720...

  • Page 45: Gauge Wheels

    REPAIR PARTS !8 HP 44" TRACTOR 44" MOWER DECK [qq 1- ec, e, PART DESCRIPTION 136471 Deck Asm., Mower 44" Vented 738O0500 Locknut, Hex W/Ins 5/16-18 Unc 72110506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 763tj Runner, Mower LH 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 4939M Retainer, Spring 130832...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR ° MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 TRANSAXLE 88_'__87 ,_.----9 7...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR TRANSAXLE KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRiPTiON 4197R Axle Shaft 12000034 Retaining Ring 4199R Final Drive Gear 4216R Differential Gear 4215R Differential Pinion 4217R Differential Carrier 6256H Axle Thrust Washer 74020652 Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 3-1/4 (1"...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 BAFFLES AND SHROUD BREATHER AND VENT /lilt +++++-...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE = MODEL AiR INTAKE KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. X-276-7 Wing Nut t/4-20 52 755 83 Kit, Cover and Tube (Includes Key Numbers 3 and 4) 52 096 35 Cover, Air Cleaner 52 123 2! Tube, Air Intake 231032...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,257720 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER CRANKCASE KEY PART DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. X-82-2 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 (12) 52 468 12 Washer, Flat 5/16 (12) 82 755 16 Kit, #1 Cylinder Barrel (Includes Key Numbers 4 thru 6) Valve, Exhaust 52 016 05 52 031 01...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER o MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 ® 917.257720...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS 18HP 44" TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE ° MODEL CRANKSHAFT KEY PART DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. 52 014 93 Crankshaft 52 468 03 Washer, Thrust 52 468 04 Washer, Thrust 52 468 05 Washer, Th rust .137/. 140 (A. R,) DiPSTiCK KEY PART DESCRiPTiON NO.
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR- MODEL ,NUMBER 917o257720 KOHLER ENGINE oMODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 FUEL PUMP iGNiTiON -_14 10 --_]...

  • Page 55: Terminals

    REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER FLYWHEEL KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 25 162 01 Screen. Grass 25 086 21 Screw Hex Washer Head 1/4-20 x 5/8 (4) 25 112 04 Spacer (4) 2515701 25 086 24 Screw, Hex Machine 3/8-24 x 1-1/4 52 468 15 Washer_ Plain...
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.257720 KOHLER ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 OiL FILTER OiL PAN _%\° L____T_____ CAMSHAFT AND VALVES...
  • Page 57 REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 44" TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER OIL PAN KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Screw, Hex Washer Head X-67-64 #10-32 x 7/16 (2) 52 050 03 Filter, Oil Pickup 52 199 14 Oil Pan (Includes Key #4 thru 6) X-702-14 Plug, Cup 1-1/16 52 054 07...
  • Page 58 RViCE...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SIGHTING GUIDE ilili_F='-_ Troa---------v---ctor- Operate your iii| ,_ greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- il _ ally to prevent tipping _iigi caution when changing direction SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY NOT ACROSS _OUT 0"- SIGHT AND HOLD...

  • Page 60: Replacement

    The model number for your engine wil! be found on the blower housing of the engine. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Center/Department tail Stores. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE...

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