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MODEL NUMBER 917.259564
OWNER'S MANUAL
e Assembly
Operation
®Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustments
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 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 OWNER'S MANUAL e Assembly Operation ®Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments 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 IIIIIIIIIII!111111111111111111111111111 IIIIIIIII II III IIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT iN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. IlL CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION •...
  • Page 3 RiDiNG EQUIPMENT 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 or...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............OPERATION ............10-14 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..,...... 20-25 WARRANTY ..............STORAGE ..............TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........TROUBLESHOOTING ..........27-28 INDEX ................REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 30-47 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    i ..i i1.= .i..i .. .i ..ACCE$SORmE$ ATTACHMENTS ..i..., ..P... i. ,111 ..11 .HI. These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractorwas purchased° Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 ' '1=u'= ..... :..CONTENTS OF H. PACK ....1, u ruu,,,,m, =,=,unnn u,,,,,u, Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton i, = u '"H" i , ,i,, ii iiiiiiiiiiiiii i i ,, i i,i 3/8-1 6 x 1 (1) HexBolt Seat Video...
  • Page 7 ii,ul, iiii, ,...." ,i,,u i iii, Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes° To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assembte must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness_ TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 8 iii ..... ,l.lr,l,i ..i, L ..I..i"11 ..,n i1,,11,, ASSEM HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR SEAT CONNECT BA'R'ERY (See Fig. 2) SEATPAN CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the SHOULDER...
  • Page 9 ,,=,,,=,,,=,=,l '"' ,,,,,,i,,, ASSEM ..ii i1,,i,, i,,,i, TO CONVERT TO BAGGING GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING DISCHARGING BRACKET Simply remove mutcher plate and store in a safe p_ace. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory, DEFLECTOR 3/8-16 LOCKNUT...
  • Page 10 i,unl ..i lU, i,,nn i,,u,,nl,lU , i u u, Miiiiqnl"'i OPERATION ....u ii, ,,i rain I " ' lu u,n These symbots may appear on your' tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD...
  • Page 11 ,i,,i ....OPERATION ,11,,i i,i i i, ,,,,i KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH...
  • Page 12 ' i,,11,11 iii, i,, ==,, i ,,,,,1=,,,= , i ,=ll_ 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.

  • Page 13: Carburetor

    TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) • To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal, Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing • Make all turns sIowly. switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.
  • Page 14 ..ii ... ,L, LII OPERATION ....i i...._,1!, ..in the opposite direction making left hand turns until TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) finished (See Fig.. 10 ). When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip=...
  • Page 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSmBIL TmES ..l Ull'" ' I ..II'"UI'U'"' U'" MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .____._ _.._n_ _._ FILL IN DATES J_.j'__'_O_ AS YOU COMPLETE REGULARSERVtOE _.&/_ _.-q'/__.4_ _ _£._ SERV ............J__.U,_ ERVICE DATES Check BrakeOperation , CheckTire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners Mower Blades ,,_"...
  • Page 16 ..RESPONSmBILITIES 1,1,1111,,111 ,i ,i, I ,,,111 ..i i,,,,i ..... TRACTOR BLADE MANDREL Always observe safety rules when pedorming any mainte- ASSEMBLY 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"...
  • Page 17 I'HI'"I'I '1 " "1 '"1" '1' CUSTOMER RESPONSmBBLUTJ ,i i1,, , i , I,,,I,,,HI BATTERY TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig° 14) Your tractor has a batter,/charging system which is suffi- Determine temperature range expected before oil change. cient for normal use_ However, periodic charging of the All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH,, battery with an automotive charger will extend its life..
  • Page 18 AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter',. Ctean the foam pre-cleaner after' every 25 hours of opera- FOAM tion or every season. Service paper' cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner' more often under dusty conditions_ KNOB Failure to clean or service air cleaner will cause engine to...
  • Page 19 i1,1,,,111,11 CUSTOMER i,,,11,,,11, i 'I'II'IIMII I' MUFFLER CLAMP Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every t00 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 20 ......,,i,i,! ,i,,i,,,11,1,11,=, SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS i, iiii ..... ,,,,, , i,,,,,,i,,,,11, ,, i 1,1,,,,,i, ,1,1,11 ._,,_,_ , ,,,i,,,,i,, CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"...

  • Page 21: Side-To-Side

    ......i, ,, • :---':; ..... H'UlI"IIn' ' ,"1I ' AND ADJUSTMENTS SERVmCE ....nuunu ,,,, ,r_,,,llll ..i,,,lln n TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs_ 22 and 23) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDEo IF Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 22 ,,,=,,,= I,,H......ii i =, ,,,1=, SEIRVmCEAND ADJUSTMENTS ..,',, t ,,,11,,,,1 ,i ...u .., ..TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 24) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface°...
  • Page 23 n ..i=..r"n , ,'l"ull " ,..rl_l i.in. i..SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i1...i ..,,..ul.i ..i..UUlU i _r..,... i ....i..TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD- TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28) (See Fig.

  • Page 24: Throttle Control Cable

    ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 32) 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 "POSITIVE" "NEGATIVE" necessary, proceed as follows: i, ,II,H, H'HI With engine not running, move throttle controllever fast position.
  • Page 25 " ,, ,i.,,,, ,11111,, i i i1,,,, SERVICE ANO ADJUSTMENTS i1,1 While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw, turn idle mixture screw in (clockwise) until CHOKE CLAMP engine begins to die and then turn out (counterclock- SCREW wise) until engine runs rough. Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions.
  • Page 26 , nn:l, ,,llu ..i,,nnl ..i,,,,i,,i, ii,,u,,,ll , ,,i,,lll,ll STORAGE ..i i,,ulll u,,,,n,,ir u'" ENGINE Immediatety prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or moreo FUEL SYSTEM , i,,,...
  • Page 27 i i..i, i ..i i.i.n........,nlu. i TROUBLESHOOTING POaNTS ,i ,i,ii,, ,i ii iiq i, r,l,l,,i ,i, iii ,i,_ i ii i iii, CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Out of rue! Fill fuel tank Will not start Engine not "CHOKED" properly See "TO START ENGINE"...
  • Page 28 ' ,i ,,11,,-i ..i,i i i,i1,,,i,1,111,111-1 ¸ , i i i,,i,i i1,,,i TROUBL HOOTING POINTS ....i iiiiiiiiiii CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM ..ii1,111,11,11,, i,,i,1,,,i, i..ii i, i1,1, Checkwiring, switches and connections, If not Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Engine continues to run corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 SCHEMATIC llt- 0E0 o111o 0LAc. BATTERY 30 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM NOTE (REGULATOR DISCONNECTED) YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. BROWN THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE°...
  • Page 30 REPABR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 31 Cable, Ground 12!305X Switch, Seat 1403O1 Switch, tgnition 4 Position 124211X Nut, Ignition 141226 Cover, Ignition Switch t09310X Key, Molded, Craftsman 156442 Harness, Ignition Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 1/2 71110408 131563 Cover, Terminal Solenoid 145673 73640400 Nut Keps Blk Hex 1/4-20 UNC...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 33 REPARRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 159527 Chassis 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT STD551025 Washer !3/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 150156X011 Dash, Si_kscreened STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927...
  • Page 34 REPAIR pARTS TRACTOR " - MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 DRIVE 88 87 18 113...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,259564 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Link, Clutch ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 105710X Spring, Clutch Return Peerless 930-057A 105709X Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x ld/4 146682 Spring, Return, Brake STD523712 V-Belt, Ground Drive 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 130801 Keeper, Belt, R_H.
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 STEERING ASSEMBLY !_'_ _L'--'..,.,.._ 11 •...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139766 Steering Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 156483 Spindle Assembly, L H, 157473 Spindle Assembly, Roll. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x t6 Gauge 12000029...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4_20x1_1/2 140551 134300 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 74760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt 19131610...
  • Page 39 Decal Chassis 42" Decal 147139 156439 Fender Danger Sears Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal 160396 160876 Engine t9.5 HP Turbo Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 158215 Decal Insert, Hood 160284 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 138047 160285 Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal 156787...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 ENGINE 41 33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 160964 Control Throt Paddle 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut I/4-20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs ..Model No. 35t777-1036-A1 149723 Mufffer Exhaust 122434X Exhaust Asm. Left 122435X Exhaust Asm. Right 138129 Clamp Tube Double Engine 150176...
  • Page 42 RIEPAJRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 MOWER LIFT t"i...
  • Page 43 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Assyo, Inner, with Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm, Lift 105767X Pin Groove 120OOOO2 E Ring #5!33-62 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 G& 19211621 120t83X Bearing Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read...
  • Page 44 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.259564 MOWER DECK _"_132...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9'17.259564 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 133943 Washer, Hardened 144393 Mower Housing 155046 Arm, Idler Bolt STD533107 122052X Spacer, Retainer Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 138017 140086 Spring, Torsion Brakes Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 138440 t41043 Guard, TUV Idler...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057A 68 34...
  • Page 47 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057A REF PART REF PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 772108A Cover, Transaxle 792075 Locknut 5/16-24 780086A Bearing, Needle 790025 Holder, Brake Pad 770102A Case, Transaxle 786066 Spacer 776260A Shaft, Counter 786086...
  • Page 48 REPABRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 351777, TYPE NUMBER 1036-A1 0 718 _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR 87_.,_ INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1022 1023 ! 031 1030...
  • Page 49 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 351777, TYPE NUMBER 1036-A1 o116 117A _1054A...
  • Page 50 REPANRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 351777, TYPE NUMBER 1036-A1 209A 116A 354_819A 1004 GASKET...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 35'1777, TYPE NUMBER 1036-A1 657 _€ 308.1 729A 985 @_@ 1019 LABEL KIT 1054...
  • Page 52 REPANR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259564 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 351777, TYPE NUMBER 1036-A1 3o, I ..188A 1036 1022 $105 117A BREATHER GASKET 121 CARBURETOR 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL...

  • Page 53: Connecting

    REPARR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259564 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 351777, TYPE NUMBER 1036-A1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION *** Jet, Main 808093 Cylinder Assembly 117A 805971 118 807719 *** Valve, Idle Adjust 807687 Bearing, Cylinder 805980...

  • Page 54: Terminals

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUi',,/IBIER 917.259564 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 351777, TYPE NUMBER 1036-A1 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 494990 Motor, Starter 802 494988 Cap, End 310 94004 Bolt, Thru 803 494205 Housing, Starter 324 494439...
  • Page 55 ,.,I "'8 _a,-,- I.I..I t,/) I.!.1 t,/}...

  • Page 56: Replacement

    ® OWNER'S 19.5 HP MANUAL ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number: 917.259564 The model number for your tractor wilt be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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