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Craftsman 917.250520 Owner's Manual

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SEARS
oFTXMoN
MODEL NUMBER 917.250520
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 SEARS oFTXMoN MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 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 [S CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLGWING 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 workmanship.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......21-27 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 17-20 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 29-30 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ........ 32-49 ASSEMBLY ............. 7-10 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 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. !NGINE MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Seat (1) Knob Video Cassette (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Mulcher Wheel Plate (double loop) etainer Springs Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY 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 assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) (See Fig. 3) INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. nals. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch ° Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY • Place the R.H. suspension arm on inward pointing iNSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT deck pin. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower (See Figs. 4 and to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm. Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension •...
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR SHIELD (See Figs. 5 and 6) • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate Using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pro-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. •...
  • Page 11 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. E3& BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...
  • Page 12 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. THROTTLE CONTROL AMMETER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH...
  • Page 13 OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may (See Fig. 8) TO SET PARKmNG BRAKE cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas. Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.
  • Page 14 OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • Ad ust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTT NG HE GHT n the Operation section of this manual).

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12) out of fuel, itwill take extra cranking time to move fuel from •...
  • Page 16 OPERATION • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug NOTE: During this procedure there wilt be no movement of mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grassto drive wheels. The air isbeing removed from hydraulic d rive dry before mowing.
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILiTiES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ;ERVlCE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check for LooseFasteners V 4' Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Ik_'5 Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER ,RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 16) Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. unbalanced blade willcause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION •...
  • Page 19 RESPONSIBILITi CUSTOMER Remove drain plug. TRANSAXLE COOLING After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept and tighten securely. clean to assure proper cooling, ° Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is slowly, Do not overfill.
  • Page 20 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 19) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, tion or every season.

  • Page 21: Clutch Pulley

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. ° Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. ° Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. °...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) - IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 28) - THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS Park tractor on a level surface.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 (See Fig, 26) cycles to wear in clutch plate. Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTM !NTS TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 30) (See Fig. 29) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. adjustment should not be necessary.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT WHEEL TOE=IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation. RETAINING Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be RING necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust AXLE COVER if necessary.
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. ADJUSTMENT SPRINGRUSHING • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill. °...
  • Page 27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST - • Move throttle control lever from slow (,_) 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 Figs, 37 &...
  • Page 28 STORAGE 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: tT IS IMPORTANT PREVENT CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1, Fill rue! tank. Will not start Oat of fuel. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine not"CHOKED" properly+ Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Engine flooded. Replace spark plug. Bad spark plug. Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty 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 depattmant, engaged Poorcut- uneven Worn, bent or loose blade, Replace blade.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917,250520 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP. STARTER AMMETER BLACK WHITE WHITE ..SOLENOID ..BLACK BLACK ELECTRIC CLUTCH (PEDAL UP) BLACK IGNITION SWITCH BLACK BLACK (NOT OCCUPIED) (DISENGAGED) SEAT SWITCH 7111_ ..-F'111 GROUNDING CONNECTOR •...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 ELECTRICAL •...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917=250520 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144926 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 121264X Caps, Battery STD541025 Nut Fin Hex 1/4_20 7697J Tube Plastic 7603J...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 47120 28_. 68 103 6360...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144737 Rail, Frame RH 72140608 Boltl Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 140506 Drawbar, Gt 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 136671X459 PanetAsm., Side LH 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 138460...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 GROUND DRIVE 7 58...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 123800X Washer 7563R Washer Thrust Axle Harden 139989 Console Hydro Fender 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 140927 Plate Console Shift 76020412 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 73800500 Locknut Hex W/Washer Insert 140507...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 STEERING ASSEMBLY 1313 /"...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 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 Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 121748X 12000029 Ring, KIip #T5304-75...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 ENGINE [ SPARK ARRESTER KIT J...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 146412 Engine Kohler 19 HP 144110 Muffler Asm Kohler VGT (tnc. Key No. 34) 13240300 Elbow Street 3/8 NPT 13280328 Nipple Pipe 3/8NPT X 3 - 1/2 13200300 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT 138129 Clamp Tube Double Engine 121361X...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 SEAT ASSEMBLY L_ _ _,_ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 72050411 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-3/8 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 140675 Strap, Fender 123740X Spring, Cprsn 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X .62 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr.
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 LIFT ASSEMBLY 25 26 12 _ 23 --.-_ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121006X 73350800 Rod Asm., Lever Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 145542 130171 Trunnion Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt 121002X 73800800 Lever Asm., Lift Rh Nut, Lock W/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc 12000022...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 MOWER DECK >30...

  • Page 45: Gauge Wheels

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 145008 DeckAsm., Mower 46" 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 4939M Retainer Spring 137554 Keeper, Belt, Idler 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar) 144917...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 214-3010...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 214-3010 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 142874 Assembly, Housing, LH 142903 Locknut, Hex 5/16-18 142875 Assembly, Housing, RH 142904 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 142876 Brake Shaft Assembly 142905...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-118 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO, NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 127148X 144569 Swashplate, Variable Shaft, Pump 142938 122716X Block Assembly Ring, Retaining 122766X 122745X Pin, Stainless, Headless Bearing, Ball 122718X 122715X...
  • Page 49 138048 Decal, Side Panel Diehard White Decal, Operating Instruction 142254 142270 Decal Grille HDGT GT6000 USA B Decal Fender Hydro White 138042 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH 138834 Decal, Dash 138043 132266 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH Decal, insert Strg 140837 138047...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 BAFFLES AND SHROUD 6--5 BREATHER AND VENT --11 _--12 _"_--_ _/'/4...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV2OS, TYPE NUMBER 57529 BAFFLES & SHROUD AIR INTAKE KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. X-276-7 Wing Nut 1/4-20 52 063 44 Baffle, #2 Cylinder Head 52 755 83 Grommet (2) Kit, Cover and Tube...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 CRANKCASE...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - , MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 CARBURETOR CRANKCASE KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. X-82-2 52 041 09 Gasket, Intake (2) Nut, Hex 5/16-18 (12) 52 468 12 52 755 91 Kit, Manifold...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 O--4 ®--2 =" ELECTRIC STARTER @°...
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 CRANKSHAFT ELECTRIC STARTER KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO, NO. NO. 82 014 27 Crankshaft 52 098 12 Starter Assembly 52 468 03 Washer, Thrust .
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - _ MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 --14...

  • Page 57: Terminals

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 FLYWHEEL Numbers 9, 10, 25 and 28) FUEL PUMP KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 25 162 01 Screen, Grass 47086 08 25 088 21 Screw, Hex Washer Head...
  • Page 58 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,250520 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 PISTON AND ROD OIL PUMP ®...
  • Page 59 REPAIR PARTS ..TRACTOR= - MODEL NUMBER 917.250520 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-67-64 X-75-23 Plug, Pipe 1/8 N.P.T.F. Screw, Hex Washer Head #10-32 x 7/16 (2) 52 050 03 Filter, Oil Pickup...
  • Page 60 • SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 61 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 63 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ,,,,,. "T ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.

  • Page 64: Replacement

    CRAFTSMAN + SWA/RS OWNER'S 19.5 HP TWIN CYLINDER MANUAL ELECTRIC START 3 in One Convertible 46" MOWER HYDROSTATIC (AUTOMATIC) GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. 917.250520 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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