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[RRF
MODEL NUMBER
917.256812
OWNER'S
MANUAL
=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 [RRF MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 OWNER'S MANUAL =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...
  • 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. Ul. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the and on the machine before starting.

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    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, tree of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship°...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........15 SAFETY RULES ............PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-25 STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-19 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........27-28 WARRANTY ........•......3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... 5 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 30-47 ASSEMBLY ..............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ..iii w ,,_,,,,,_ ..III'I'I'H......I IIII IW' IIII I AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available throughmost 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 Parts Bag contents shown full size ..Pa_S packed SeParately in carton , _,,,_ ........... (2) Sheet Seat Screws Metal #10-16 x 1/2 Steering Boot Steering Wheel Video Cassette (I) Shoulder Bolt 5/t6-18 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x I Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size...
  • Page 7 .., ,, , ,,,,, ..,,,, ........Four 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 assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness, TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 8 CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) i ill • i i iiiiii II_L j,,lll CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- SEAT nals. Before connecting battery, re-. bands, rings, etc. move metal bracelets, wristwatch Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding.
  • Page 9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ,/'CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were ovednflated at the factory for BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW shipping purposes., Correct tire pressure is important for TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THA T YOU RECEIVE best cutting performance,, THE BESTPERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT Reduce tire pressure to PSt shown in "PRODUCT...
  • Page 10 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning, CZ3,& BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...
  • Page 11 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith you rtractorto familiarize yourselfwith the locationsofvarious controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT LIGHT AMMETER CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH SWITCH PLUNGER LIFT LEVER ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER THROTTLE/CHOKE...
  • Page 12 OPERATION ....iiiiiiii :::::: .... iiiiiii,qql iiiiii ..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 13: Carburetor

    TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) ° To restartmovement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal° Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- Make all turns slowly ing switch_ Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachmentclutchengaged TO TRANSPORT will shut off the engine.
  • Page 14 MOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine is attached to tractor° has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
  • Page 15 NSIBILmES CUSTOMER SC.EDU" Check Brake Operation ! if Check Tire Pressure V p' T Cheok,orLoooeFasteno, ..V', ' v:ir[ Check Battery LeveVRecharge ..°.,,.CleanBattery and Terminats, '"'_"_'' Check Transaxte Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s)' '"' ' Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension V°s Check Engine Oil Level Change...
  • Page 16 TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performingany mainte- nance. ASSEMBLY BRAKE OPERATION BLADE MANDREL If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See 'q'O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- TRAtUNG EDGE ments section of this manual)_ FLAT WASHER...
  • Page 17 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) BATTERY improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- will result in increased oil consumption when used above cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the 32°F, Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid battery with an automotive charger wilt extend its life.
  • Page 18 AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13) CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 14) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fitter_ Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- engine damage from overheating°...
  • Page 19 ilJl iillll i iiiiiilll illllll i i i iillllllllllllllllllll illl illllllll illllllll ii,l, ll,,ll, ILITIES ............... i illllll MUFFLER CLAMP_ CLAMP Inspect and reptace 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 100 hours of operation, whichever...
  • Page 20 RVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS _ .._ _ _._ _::_ iii i ii _ .._iii I_ .._ _ ..'.... CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutcWbrake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"...

  • Page 21: Side-To-Side

    ..ill i illl,,i, " II .._'_'_'_'_'_ _....Ill ...... iCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20) IMPORTANT; DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE, IF Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS driveway°...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..ill ii illll i ill TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKINGBRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 21) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools_ Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake_ BELT REMOVAL - •...
  • Page 23 AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See Fig. 25) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal(left to right) when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove steer- CAUTi0NI Lead-acid ba"e;ies gener- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly A[]k ateexplosive gases.
  • Page 24 AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB ° Raise hood. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE • Pull bulb holder out of the ho]e in the backside of the (See Fig. 27) griJL The throttle control has been preset at the factory and •...

  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 28) ACCELERATION TEST - Move throttle control lever from slow (,4_) to fast (,_) The carburetor has been preset at the factor,] and adjust- position+ If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture ment should not be necessary.
  • Page 26 Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of ENGINE the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL gasoline in the tank inside a building SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,...
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTI PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1,, Out of fuel., Fill fuel tank See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section,, Engine net"CHOKED" properly. Engine flooded,, Wait several minutes bolero attempting to start, Replace spark plug, 4,, Bad spark plug,, Clean/replace air filter Dirty air filter.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION :..... iii ill iHll 1o Faulty operator-safety presence control system Engine continues to run Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center! with attachment clutch department. engaged iiill ..
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP. STARTER ;*---,f--,7 BLACK ,©,©: ..WHITE L ..SOLENOID CLUTCH 1BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHITE ! ..,,-#_ C",--, j ..'! ..8LACK GROUNDING CONNECTOR...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 31 140301 Switch Ign 124211X Nut Ignition 141226 Cover Sw Key BIk I 25 Text SLT 109310X Key Ign Motded Craftsman 156442 Harness Ign Lt Dash IPC Mch 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal Red...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 14 _-.._ 4--_...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 155051 Chassis Weldment Drawbar Stretch 140356 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-I6x3/4 Ty-tt STD551025 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gao 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 155924X015 Saddle Silkscreen 126842X Shield Ht Hood Kohl/Dia Engine 155138 Clip Insulator °406 156275X010...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS DRIVE TRACTOR " " MODEL NUMBER 917.256812...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 142603 Transaxle Dana Model 4360-79 154777 Keeper Belt Idler 146682 Spring Return Brake 19131312 Washer 13/32 X 13/16 X 12 Ga 123666X Pulley Transaxte Alum 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 12000028 Ring Retainer # 5t00-62 154604...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 STEERING ASSEMBLY ..
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Wheel Steering Std Black 154427 Axle Asm Front 154422 Spindle Asm Lh 154423 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 12t748X Washer 25/32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga 19272016 Washer 27/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga 120OOO29...
  • Page 38 -- MODEL NPJMBER 917.256812 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20xl-3/8 Seat 3350 Blk/blk Craftsman 72050411 140122 140551 13430O Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1...
  • Page 39 Decal Hood Slope Rh Craftsman 136832 150677 Decal Hood Slope Lh Craftsman 140837 Decal Saddle Brake Parking 150680 Decal Grille Craftsman Sip LT Dov 150333 Decal, Cap Cnsmr Help Line Srs. 133644 Decal Maint Customer Sears Dora 133179 Decal Mower Qc System...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 ENGINE ." f Yr'_ _,'H • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Control Throt Rh BIk Pdl 15 10 132759 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs ..Model No. 28N707-0173-01 Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt 137352 272293 Gasket t 313 id Tin Plated 13280324 Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt X 3"...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 LIFT 161718...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136973 Rod Asmo Lever 122507X Shaft Asmo Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21132xl 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 122512X Spring Cprsn 139865...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 MOWER...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 MOWER PART PART DESCRIPTION NO° DESCRIPTION 144393 137729 Mower Housing Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 STD533107 Bolt 133944 Washer, Hardened 138017 155066 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front RoUer Assembly, Cam Follower 138440 131340 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 _655 62 63 59...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256812 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 142671 Housing, Upper 105928X Sprocket, 9 Teeth (Reverse) 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, Large 110084X Gear, Bevel, 42 Teeth 1/4-20 x °734 134394 * Assembly, Kit, Shim .750 Shaft...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 "_"REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1022 1026...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 634B _868 \ 1L._ I1'1 /1/_111 1(133 \ _L_ 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL ..... 121 CARBUREToR OVERHAUL KIT ..,i ,, ,,,i 987 t 634B #r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 634A 868 868A 284A ..358 GASKET sET .......... !_524 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 305_...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 1090 5"1...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 496412 Cylinder Assembly 94098 ** Screw, Throttle 399265 Bearing, Cylinder 495800 Screw, Idle Speed 391086 * Seal, Oit 231789...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256812 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NOo NO. DESCRIPTION 729A 225170 Retainer, Wire 284A 94073 Screw, Hex Head 741 262932 Gear, Timing 294 810068 Screw, Set 757 213998 Link, Counterweight...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15° MAX. slopes Operate your Tractor up ALIL greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.

  • Page 56: Replacement

    £RIIFTXMIIN° OWNER'S 15.5 HP IC 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=256812 The model number' for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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