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MODEL NUMBER 917.251482
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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:
!-800-659-5917
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  • Page 1 /:///° MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 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: !-800-659-5917 I II IIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII...
  • 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 1N SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Iil. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION •...

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    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 workmanship..
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......21-27 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 17-20 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........29-30 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... 5 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 32-49 ASSEMBLY ..............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSER ATTACHMENTS ........= =l ll==liH.= i,=l These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor° ENGINE MAINTENANCE GAS CAN...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK .... i,ll Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton i i i Mulcher (1) Knob Seat Plate (1) Washer 17/32 x !-3/16 x 12 Gauge Video Cassette Steering Wheel (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 illlll ilJuu,,,lll i i Manual...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY You r new tractor 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.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob,, • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. nalso Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.. CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- bands, rings, etc.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY Place the R.H,, suspension arm on inward pointing INSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT (See deck pin° If necessary, rock and raise front of mower Figs. 4 and 6) to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm. Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown.
  • Page 10 DEFLECTOR SHIELD The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes.. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. • Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted°...
  • Page 11 , ................/ i Hillnlllt,_ ,nlnl OPERATION These symbols may appear on your product or in literature supplied with the product,, Learn and understand their meaning_ BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF...
  • Page 12 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with yourtractor to familiarize yourself withthe locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH LIFT LEVER AMMETER - - _ _-...
  • Page 13 OPERATION 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 14 OPERATION ° if slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) slower position_ Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT' in the Operation brake.

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    OPERATION MOWING TIPS system of an engine while in storage° To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor- Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the is attached to tractor_ engine and let it run until the fue! lines and carburetor are °...
  • Page 16 OP RATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT= FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MAX 1/3 MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The special mulching b_ade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they wit! disperse intothe grass and not be noticed,, Also, the mulched grass will...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • uuulll ,11 Check Brake Operation Ch'e& T ire P ressure check f0; Loose Fasteners ........J ..l " : I/' .... Sharpe_Repiace Mower B_ades ..c L,b,cat,o.cho, ... v, ,: ' ..Check, Battery, Leve!iRecharg ..
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLiTiES TRACTOR • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the rnowero Always observe safety ruies when performing any mainte- ° To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter nance.
  • Page 19 i i i ,iu,l,,,,,, CUSTOMER PONSIBILUTIES =,,, == ,, ,H,,, BATTERY Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 50 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffF tractor is not used for 50 hours in one yearn cient for normal use.
  • Page 20 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITi CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig, 17) 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 dded gum fibers_ FOAM ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig.

  • Page 21: Clutch Pulley

    SERVICE AND ADJ STMENTS ..::..: .._.......... U,l,,U,ill ill l/,i,l,,,,, i ,i i i i ,tu,u,, l/,_, CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"...
  • Page 22 SERVICE A D ADJUSTM ......_JLlu i ill i, ,, ..HJJJ TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) - IMPORTANT; DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO*SIDE, IF MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Figs 24) - THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURETO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS °...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IlL LINl,ll TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT NOTE: After installing a new e_ectric clutch, run tractor at (See Fig. 25) full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in clutch plate. Park the tractor on level surface° Engage parking brake° °...
  • Page 24 AND A USTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See Fig. 28) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake. ingwheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly For ease of service there is a belt installationguide decal on section of this manual.,...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - FRONT WHEEL (See Fig,,3t) - ° BLACK cable first from chassis and fully charged battery.. Block up axle securely, RED cabie last from both batteries+ • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washersto allow wheel removal+ •...
  • Page 26 CE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......• : ..... i..............TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING TO REMOVE HOOD GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 33) (See Fig. 34) While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam ° Raise hood° nut. Unsnap headUght wire connector. Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and °...
  • Page 27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ACCELERATION TEST - ENGINE • Move throttle control lever from slow (,4_) to fast (,_) ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position.. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture screw out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and (See Fig. 35 and 36) continue to adjust, if necessary,...
  • Page 28 Immediately prepare y ourtractor f orstorage a ttheendof ENGINE theseason orifthetractor w illnotbeused for30daysor more,. FUEL SYSTEM ..... ill llllllllll / Jl Hi, i , llll IMPORTANT: IT fS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS ..H '......... PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Out of fuel FIIf fuel tank Will not start Engine not "CHOKED" properly_, See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section 3,, Engine flooded Wait several minuies before attempting to start.. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug Dirty air filter.
  • Page 30 TROUBL HOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Fautty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department, engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose b{ade Replace blade,.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 SCHEMATIC tJllll °+ BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP+ ..,_- - - T ..STARTER .". WHITE I _I,K "3 _ 'it<',-iI_ m_cK _! AMrvI_/_ WHITE (__!__1 , r-, ..--"i--'-_.z__._-z_ , LJ SOLENntD CLUTCH]BRAKE " (PEDAL UP) ELECTRIC CLUTCH ....
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 146140 Battery Bolt Hex Head I/4-20 x 3/4 74760412 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga STD551025 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 STD541025 Tube Piastic 7697J 7603J Tray, Battery 109596X...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 CHASSIS ENCLOSURES 22 ,_, 1 , !
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150253 Rail, Frame RH 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-'16 x 1 140506 Drawbar, Gt 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 136671X558 PanelAsm. Side LH 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 73680700 Nut, Crown Lock Hex 7/16-14 Unc 154913...
  • Page 36 _PAI_ PA_Ts TRACTOR GROUND DRIVE " " MODEL NUMBER 917.251482...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 150035 Nyliner 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 74321016 Screw, Finn #10-24 x t 17490508 Screw, ThdroL 5/I6-18 x 1/2 Tyt 5304J Actuator, Interlock Switch STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 318-16 73631000...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 STEERING ASSEMBLY 1313 ,40" /)_'...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 STEERING ASSEMBLY 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 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 ENGINE ©...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9'17.251482 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 146412 Engine Kohler MV20S_57529 144110 Muffler Asm Kohter VGT (fnc_ Key No, 34) Elbow Street 3/8 NPT 13240300 Nipple Pipe 318NPT X 3 - 1/2 13280328 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT 13200300 138129 Clamp Tube Double Engine...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 140124 72050411 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-3/8 Bracket, Pivot Seat 140551 121249X Spacer, Split 140675 Strap, Fender 123740X Spring, Cprsn Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x _62 127018X 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr_ 5...
  • Page 43 Decal Hood Insert 151441 138955 Decal, Operating Instruction 146047 Decal, V-Belt Drive Sch Tract 151448 Decal, Grille Garden Trac. tPC 52-113-54 Decal, Engine Craftsman Kohler 146705 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH 14671O Decal, Insert Strg 146706 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH 138047 Decal, Battery...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121O06× Rod Asm. Lever 154389 Shaft Asmo, Lift Vgt Lever Asm., Lift Rh 12!002X 12000022 E-Rtng Truarc #5133-87 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga_. 19292016 74780624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 MOWER DECK...

  • Page 47: Gauge Wheels

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 153125 131494 Deck Asm., Mower 46" Pulley, Idler, Flat 138457 137554 Bracket Asm,., Sway Bar Keeper, Belt, Idler 4939M 144917 Retainer Spring Pulley, Idler, Driven 130832 137273 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar) Spring, Secondary 44/46/50 Vent 850857 17490620...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 TRANSAXLE 68+++- +++ 49 92 93 i ii i1,, i ii, 41 +-_45...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 TRANSAXLE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO, NO. DESCRIPTION Axle Shaft 4197R 8119M Needle Bearing 4220R !2000034 Retaining Ring Thrust Bearing Race 4199R Final Drive Gear 4209R 3rd Reduction Pinion, Low Differential Gear 4th Reduction Gear 4216R...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, _PE NUMBER 57529 _A,FL_o _.o S,,.ouD ......A,R,.TAKE ,,BREATHER AND,,,,,,YE,NT I _17j, *_ 14 15...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 BAFFLES & SHROUD AIR INTAKE DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. NO. NO. Baffle, #2 Cylinder Head X-276-7 Wing Nut 1/4-20 52 063 44 Grommet 52 755 83 Kit, Cover and Tube...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 O.A. C.SE I CARSUR'=TOR fILl '_---36...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,251482 KOHLER ENGINE ° MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 CARBURETOR CRANKCASE KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. X-82-2 Nut, Hex 5/16-I8 (12) 52 041 09 Gasket, intake (2) 52 468 12 Washer, Flat 5/16 (12) 52 755 91...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 iiJJ ii iiiilUll/ll 11111111111 / i LLI LI I!IIII!I!ILL DIPSTICK ! ..cYuN6_RHEAD I CRANKSHAFT rrll '='-" t "1 EXHAUST ELECTRIC STARTER I _"...
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 ELECTRIC STARTER CRANKSHAFT DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. NO. NO, 52 098 12 Crankshaft Starter Assembly 82 014 27 Washer, Thrust :119/o122 (A.R) (Includes Key Numbers 4 thru 9) 52 468 03 X-20-1...
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 <_o_,_..o. FUEL PUMP +,G.+i+io, i ....FLYWHEEL +++--+ +--2 e--3...
  • Page 57 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 FLYWHEEL FUEL PUMP KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 25 162 01 Screen, Grass 47086 Screw, Pozidriv, Truss Head 25 086 21 Screw, Hex Washer Head 1/4-20 x 5t8 (2) 1/4-20 x 5/8 (4)
  • Page 58 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 OIL FILTER ] OIL SWITCH J PISTON AND ROD J OILPUMP I .._AOS.,_IA"OV,_LV..
  • Page 59 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251482 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH OIL PAN KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. X-75-23 Plug, Pipe 1/8 NET.Fo Screw, Hex Washer Head X-67-64 #10-32 x 7/16 (2) 52 050 03...
  • Page 61 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 62 SERVICE NOTES...
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  • Page 64: Replacement

    I:RoFTS[MRN 18.5 HP IC MANUAL ELECTRIC START 48" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number_ Each engine has its own model number.. 917.251482 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seal The model number for your engine wilt be found on the blower housing of the engine..

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