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Craftsman 917.255441 Owner's Manual

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MBER 917.255441
o Assembly
o Operation
Customer
Responsibilities
®Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
OWNER'S
MANUAL
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CAUTION:
Read and follow all safety rules and instructions
before operating
this equipmen[

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  • Page 1 MBER 917.255441 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation Customer Responsibilities ®Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipmen[...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACH INE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH° GENERAL OPERATION i11. CHILDREN •...

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor.. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: t2,5 tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance° GASOLtN E CAPACITY 5 QUARTS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized OIL TYPE (API-SG): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............. 2 OPERATION ............11_14 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-25 WARRANTY ..............STORAGE ..............TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........4 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........27-28 INDEX ................

  • Page 5: Accessories

    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 GAS CAN ENGINEOIL FUEL STABILIZER...
  • Page 6 ..: .......... illllllllll i Ill III i ii,i ..llllluulmlll 'llll Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton Seat Metal (2) Sheet Screws #10-16 x t/2 (1) Locknut 3/8_24 (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Wheel Battery Steering (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18...
  • 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_ TOOLS REQUIRED...
  • Page 8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tighteningadjustment boll PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) ° Remove cardboard packing on seat pan° ..........CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. •...
  • Page 9 , ,, ,,,, ,,,,,,, INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5) i =ill= ijl= CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding.
  • Page 10 illl iilll i i i illlllllllllllll MBLY l llll llllllllllllllll,lllllllllllllllll INSTALL MULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR (See Figs. 7A & SHIELD Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown., NOTE: Pre=assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointingdown°...
  • Page 11 READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with you r tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference° IGNITION LIFT LEVER PLLINGER SWITCH LIGHT ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER...
  • Page 12 OPERATION i,,, ....,,, ........, ....ititu trill t ttlqtttqttt Itllltltltll iiit ti 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 yourtractor or performing any adjustments or repairs.

  • Page 13: Carburetor 2

    OPERATI TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig, '10) ° Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart Your tractor is equipped with an operatorpresence sensing movement. switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with •...
  • Page 14 TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) ° When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run the attachment being used.. out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine°...
  • Page 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES '""""'''''" "' " '"'"" " '" ''"" '"" ...... MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .__.F'_ _,_ _F__, '_'" AS YOU COMPLETE _,._ _q,_ ,q,_ A "t-; ,-4. _" ,.4"; _ FILL IN DATES .REGULARSERV1CE £,4 ¢ ¢_ ¢ ¢ _,,"; _.4 £_ £...
  • Page 16 TRACTOR MANDREL BLADE Always observe safety rules when performingany mainte- rlanceo .,...,._ ASSEMB LY 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" in the Service and Adjust- TRAILING EDGE ments section of this manual).,...
  • Page 17 ii,i CUSTOMER SIBILITIES ENGINE BATTERY (See Fig. 15) "Yourtractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- LUBRICATION cient for normal use° However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger wil! extend its life,, Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade •...
  • Page 18 ill,, CUSTOM AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 18) Your' engine will not run properly using a dirty air fUter_ 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 ,.,.,,.., ,,,.,, ,,, ,, , ,,,,,,,,,,, ....ER RESPONSiBiLiTiES MUFFLER CLAMP_ 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 I00 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 20 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) positiom 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 21: Side-To-Side

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Hil,,i i illill ....IIII'III'IIHL'J'J' ii iiiiiiiiiiii i I TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. X3 and X4) 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_ Make sure tires are properly inflated (See...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ...._ ..... t l it ii ....ll,lll ll/ TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITHPARKINGBRAKE"ENGAGED" (See Fig. 25) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced withouttool& Park the tractor on level surface° Engage parking brake,, BELT REMOVAL- •...
  • Page 23 ;ERViCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ILLL LL J iiiiii iiiii iiiiiii iiiii iiii L II TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig, 29) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) n l i u ........when wheels are positionedstraightforward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.
  • Page 24 USTIVl ....... TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB ENGINE • Raise hood. TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the (See Fig. 31) grill. The throttle control has been preset at the factory and •...

  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTNIENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 32) ACCELERATION TEST - The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- • Move throttle control lever from slow (,_) to fast (,_) ment should not be necessary_ However, minor adjust- position_ if engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture ment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel,...

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    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 ..illlll illnill IMPORTANT: IT IS iMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL...
  • Page 27 ,LILILILILILIIII IIUIIUIIIJ LIIIIJ TROU HOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel, Fill rue! tank Engtne not =CHOKED" properly See "TO START ENGINE" In Operation section, Engine flooded, Watt several minutes before attempting to stsrt. 8adspark plug, Replace spark plug, Dirty air filter.
  • Page 28 iiill/i,i i i ,,...,, i i ii illllll, illl. TROUBLESHOOT G POINTS ..ii H,Hllll 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 facility, with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven...
  • Page 29 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.255441 SCHEMATIC 111° BATTERY I ..FUSE 30 AMP, STARTER BLACK WHITE WH!_E SOLENOID (PEDAL UP) i..;-i SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) [-'3 f'_--L__ CLUTCH 1BRAKE SWITCH SLACK BLACK _LACK ATT'MENT CLUTCH GROUNDING (CLUTCH OFF) CONNECTOR SLACK...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441 ELECTRICAL 36 38...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.25544'1 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 121265X Battery, 12 Volt, 25 Amp 1/4-20 UNC x 1!2 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 STD55t025 Washer STD55!125 Washer 12t264X Caps, Battery STD541025 I09238X Tube, Plastic, 12"...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES "=G...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.255441 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 140341 Chassis Assembly Drawbar 140356 17490612 Screw, Thd.. Rollo 3/8-16 x 3/4 Saddle 140169 17490612 Screw, Thdo Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 2751R Clip,Line Fuel Dash 140637X013 '10 5479J Plug, Button 122795X...
  • Page 34 _PAm_ PA_TS DRIVE. 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR " " MODEL NUMBER 917.255441...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS 12,5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,255441 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 142603 Transaxle, Dana, 6 Speed, 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic Model Number 4360-79 123789X Bellcrank Assembty Retainer, Belt t 10422X Spring, Extension, Brake 123205X Bolt t23666X Pulley, Transaxle...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441 STEERING ASSEMBLY / //...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 133741 Steering Wheel 142033 Front Axle Assembly 135227 Spindle Assembly, LoH_ 135228 Spindle Assembly, RH. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 12t748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.255441 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY' PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 134300 Spacer', Split .28 x °88 t27438X Spring 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 121250X Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5 STD523710 Bolt 123976X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC 19131610 Washer' 13/32 x I x 10 Gauge 139888...
  • Page 39 Decal, Side Panel, IC Gold 131265 Decal, Lightbox, Grill 133178 Decal, Mower, 3 In One 138836 Decal, Dash Lawn Tractor Sit 128314 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 138311 Decal, Lift Handle 137537 Decal, Caution, English 144385 Owner's Manual, English 144386 Owner's Manual, Spanish WHEELS &...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,255441 ENGINE _÷'_ OPTIONAL EQUIPM Spark Arrester ......HH HHm I'1111111...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 132759 Control, Throttle 177204t0 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 137418 Engine, B&S, 12.5HP ICQ Dual 1 VT Model No,,286707, Type NOo 0441-01 125593X Gasket, Exhaust STD551131 Washer, Lock...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441 MOWER LIFT 161718...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136973 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 122507X Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 120000O2 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I x 2t Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.255441 42" MOWER DECK _'111...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441 42" MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION STD541410 Locknut 140081 Mower Housing Bolt 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC STD533107 131845 138017 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 133943 Washer, Hardened 138440...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 19 11...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 142671 Housing, Upper 105928X Sprocket, 9 Teeth Gear, Bevel, 42 Teeth 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, Large 110084X 1/4-20 x ,.734 134394...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 286707, TYPE NUMBER 0441-01 65;7 ,¢v S.a_ 358 GASKET ! ..*SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED TO INSTALL.
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 286707, TYPE NUMBER 0441-01...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441 BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 286707, TYPE NUMBER 0441-01 :310 Housing Length --_ NOTE: To Identify Brlggs and Stratton manufactured starter motors, measure the housing length..Illl KEY NUMBER Motorand Thru Bolt...

  • Page 51: Installation

    REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.255441 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 286707, TYPE NUMBER 0441-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Tappet-Valve 490450 Cylinder Assembly 262248 Gear, Cam 399265 Bearing, Cylinder (Requires Speciat 212897 *** Gasket, Carburetor Tools For Installation)

  • Page 52: Replacement 1

    REPAIR PARTS 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 286707, TYPE NUMBER 0441-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 494887 Plate, Governor Control 618 262803 Spdng, Choke Return (Choke-A-Matic) 634 281168 ** Seal, Choke Shaft...
  • Page 53 ............,,i illl ill illll ;ERVICE NOTES .., ,,,,,, ,111111111 illl iiii i illl...
  • Page 55 >.._ ..Jp- "1', I:1:...
  • Page 56 £RRFTZMRN® OWNER'S 12.5 HP |C ELECTRIC START 3 in One Convertible 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number,. Each engine has its own model number_ 917.255441 The model number for' your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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