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Craftsman 917.25156 Owner's Manual

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NIODEL
MBER 917.251560
®
OWNER'S
MANUAL
o Assembly
®Operation
, Customer Responsibilities
• 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 ® / Ro NIODEL MBER 917.251560 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly ®Operation , Customer Responsibilities • 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...
  • Page 2 • Keep children out of the mowing area and underthe watchful care of another responsible adulL Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area., Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.
  • Page 3 For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman 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...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY OPERATION INDEX Accessories ... Adjustments: Brake ... Carburetor ... Clutch Pulley ... Gauge Wheels ... 14 Mower Front-To-Back ... Side-To-Side ... 21 Throttle Control Cable ... 27 Air Filter', Engine...20 Air Screen, Engine ...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor_ Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how they can help you° This listwas 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, or some may no longer be available or fit your model., Contact your nearest Sears store for the...
  • Page 6 , ,,,,,,,, i i I IHI I"L I" IIII IIIII "1""11 Parts Bag contents shown full size i iitt IIII]l)ltt]l (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I]1]1 IIII III _,__er Sp rings (single loop) i,iiii, iij, i i i i i lllllllllll,i...
  • 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 CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. i, iiii • Lift hood to raised position. •...
  • Page 9 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 4 and 7) 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_ Slide mower undertractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor,...
  • Page 10 t t Itt tt It It It tt tt tilt tt tt It lit tit tt tltlttttl ,/CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT_ PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: All assembly instructionshave been completed°...
  • Page 11 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII_ i,,,]11111111 _1_1 i _ _ i i i These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FUEL CHOKE REVERSE MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY iiiiiiiii...
  • Page 12 llllll i i ill ii i ii llllIHIHIHIHIHUlllll KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING Compare the illustrationswith your tractorto famdlarlze yourselfwith the locationof various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. AMMETER CHOKECONTROL LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL...
  • Page 13 iii1_111,111 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 r_ I j The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result i I I spectacles or standard safety glasses, HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR...
  • Page 14 illllllllllllllllll ii illllllllllllllllllllllllll iill iiii TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface_ • Adjust mower to desired cutting height. • Lower mower with lift control. Remove rear retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel. °...

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    BEFORE STARTLING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 10) The engine inyourtractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil. Check engine oil with tractor on level ground. Unthread and remove oil fill cap!dipstick;wipe oil off° Reinsert the dipstick intothe tube and rest oilfill cap on thetube.
  • Page 16 PURGE TRANSMISSION IA... CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time+ This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel- oped during shipping of your tractor.
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES As YOU C OMPL REGULAR..SERV!C E... Check Brake Operation CheckTire Pressure Checkfor Loose Fasteners Sha_e_Replace Mower Blades c L"brtc'iionCh"" " Check BatteryLevellRecharge Clean Batteryand Terminats CheckTransaxle Coollng Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s-) T ension :...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nanceo 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" i.n 'the.Sbr_ice and AdjrJ_3F ments section of this manua])o TIRES Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD-...
  • Page 19 TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. possible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxle.
  • Page 20 CUSTOMER ,=,,i,l,= i LHlU,U,t CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds.

  • Page 21: Clutch Pulley

    ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i ± | i H,,,m_l_ CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. ° Place motion control lever inneutral (N) position. ° Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped, °...
  • Page 22 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21)- IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURETO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SI DE-TO-SIDEo To obtain the best cutting results, the mower' housing should be adjusted so the front is approximateIy 1/8"...
  • Page 23 RVmCEAND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake,, ° Remove mower drivebelt (See'`TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT _ in this section of this manual), ° Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual).
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For ease of service there isa beltinstallationguidedecal on bottom of left footrest, • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual..) BELT REMOVAL - °...
  • Page 25 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation. Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necessary..
  • Page 26 RVICE A DADJUSTME TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT ° Raise hood. ° Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdll, ° Replace bulb in holderand push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. °...

  • Page 27: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 34) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, Check adjustmentas described below before loosening cable, If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: With engine not running, move throttie controIlever to fast (,t_) position.

  • Page 28: Cleaning 2

    H HIHIllllll Illll IIILIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wilt not be used for 30 days or more. cAu oN: Nevers'°'e' e'r gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

  • Page 29: Air Screen

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start Out of fuel Engtns not"CHOKED" Engine fleoded_ 4_ Bad spark plug, Dirty air filter, 6o Dirty fuel fiiter_ Water in f,JeL Loose or damaged wiring,, Carburetor out of adjustmenL Engine valves out of adjustment., Hard to start Dirty air filter°...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE Faulty operator-safety presence control system,, Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven 1,. Wom, bent or loose blade. Mower deck not level. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel, 5_ Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandre?s.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 SCHEMATIC IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT M+ G START B + S + L NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING PTO SWITCH POSITION...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 ELECTRICAL NOTE: AI! component dimensions given in U.S. inches PART DESCRIPTION 146141 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga STD541025 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 7697J Tube Plastic...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 47120 ,_----47 68 103...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 150253 Rail, Frame RH 140506 Drawbar, Gt !36671X558 Panel Asm°, Side LH 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 145203 Dash, Plastic Black 150273 Dash Asm., Lower 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 145166 Support, Battery 108067X...
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  • Page 37: Transaxle

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 GROUND DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 7563R Washer Thrust Axle Harden Nut Crownlock 3/8_16 73680600 76020412 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 140507 Wheel Hub Asm, 140080 Bolt Hub Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga 19131316 140921 Spring Rod Brake...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- STEERING ASSEMBLY MODEL NUMBER 917.251560...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 STEERING ASSEMBLY NOTE: PART DESCRIPTION 121472X Wheel, Steering 137094 Axle Asmo, 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, KIIp #T5304-75 121232X...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .- MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 ENGINE _ylo ______ \...
  • Page 41 Washer 13/32 x I x 16 Ga, 142040 Spacer Engine CV22 Round Pm 19132007 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 7 Ga. 143020 Duct Air VGT Sears Kohler CV22 140787 Pipe Crossover CV22 175804O8 Screw Tap Tite 1/4-20 x 1/2 143528...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 140675 Strap, Fender 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X .62 145006 Clip, Push In Hinged 76680600 Nut,Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 124181X Spring, Seat Cprsn 140552 Pan, Seat 12!246X...

  • Page 43: Schematic

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- DECALS 6 3 715 PART DESCRIPTION 138955 Decal, Operating Instruction 146705 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH 146706 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH 140837 Decal, Brake Parking Saddle 133644 Decal, Maintenance 138048 Decal, Side Panel 151568 Decal, Inso Hood 142342 Decal, Control Movement 137537 Decal, Caution...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR LIFT ASSEMBLY -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 25 26 10 \...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR LIFT ASSEMBLY NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S,_inches - - MODEL NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm. Lever 145542 Shaft Asmo, Lift Vgt 121002X Lever Asmo, Lift Rh 1200O022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 19292016 Washer 29/32 x t-1/4 x 16 Ga. 74780624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 125631X...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER DECK -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 16'-_...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 136457 Deck Asmo, Mower 50" Vented 73680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 72110506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 7631J Runner, Mower LH 138457 Bracket Asmo, Sway Bar 4939M Retainer, Spring 130832 Arm Suspension, Rear 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gro8 Patched...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 218-3010...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION !42874 Assembly, Housing, LH 142875 Assembly, Housing, RH 153765 Oil Seal .984 x 1.5 x ..25 142876 Brake Shaft Assembly 142877 Axle Mounting Horn Assembly 142878 Washer 1.0 x 1o63 x .08 142879 Washer 1.0 x 2.06 x ,.09 142929...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122 PART DESCRIPTION 144569 Shaft, Pump 122716X Ring, Retaining 122745X Bearing, Ball 122715X Spacer 122700X Seal, Lip 122699X Ring, Retaining _22767X Bearing, Cradle 1227!7X Seal, Lip Arm, Trunnion 122748X 122749X Guide, Slot Housing Kit, Transmission 144571 t22770X...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 _CRANKCASE_ 28-1 20--_ _-29 45 44 _.._30 _-32 _--8...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 CYLINDER HEADP,/ALVE/BREATHER KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24318 11 Head Assembly, #1 Cylinder 24 755 76 Kit, Valve Cover, Breather (includes Key #3, 34 thru 36) 25 313 02 Grommet, Rubber 24 755 20 Kit, Breather' (includes Key #3 &...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 -- MODEL NUMBER 20 19 18 17 16 13 "" 917.251560...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24 162 17 Screen, Grass M-0403025 Screw, Grass Screen M4 x 0.7 x 24 (4) X-25-92 Washer, Plain 1/2 (4) 24 112 04 Spacer, Fan (4) 24 157 03 Screw M6 x 1.0 x 16 (4)

  • Page 55: Starting

    REPAmRPARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 STARTING SYSTEM ] - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 14-_...
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,251560 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION M-0839070 Screw M8 x to25 x 70 M-0839080 Screw M8 x t..25 x 80 24 096 05 Cover, Pinion 25 098 03 Starter' Assembly (Includes 6-11)
  • Page 57 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,251560 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 EXHAUST 5 .,._ 16 17 e-_36...

  • Page 58: Fuel

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- KOHLER ENGINE ,- MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24 853 25 Kit, Carburetor with Gasket (Includes Key Numbers 2 thru 4) 24041 15 Gasket, Carburetor 24 O53 25 Carburetor Assembly (For information Only, Not Available Separately) (Includes !5-39) 24 041 14...
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  • Page 60 The model number for your engine will 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 and most Re- tail Stores.

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