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Craftsman 917.256410 Owner's Manual

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MODEL NUMBER 917.256410
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 )•_•i: H • ..H • • •• ••• •••• • •• MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 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.
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWI NG OBJECTS. FA LURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION I11, CHILDREN ..
  • Page 3 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN 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

    ,,,,,! ii i i i i lllll i, • ! iiii III,I,,HIII SAFETY RULES ............2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......19-24 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-18 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 26-27 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    AND ATTACHMENTS iiiiiiii i nl IIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIII .,,,,,,.,,,,, III.H These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased, Most Sears stores can orde r thes e items for,Y0U when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE ..
  • Page 6 illll illl ,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK lil l ,,,,,,,,,, Ill[ Jill ill ii ilnllllllllllllllllllllll iil, i i,ii, illlllll ,,ll Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, IIIIII ..IIIII iiii (2) Sheet Seat Metal Screws #10-16 x 1/2...
  • Page 7 iiii , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, .., ........Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembted 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 CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- SEAT nals. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. BOX DOOR •...

  • Page 9: Side-To-Side

    ASSEMBLY ,/CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW The tires on yourtractor were overinflated at the factory for TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance ..THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
  • Page 10 ..OPERATI ..,,,, ,,,,,,,,, These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST SLOW BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...
  • Page 11 i iiUlllll i hill ,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, n i Ulll OPERATION H In IIIIIIIIIIIIII II Inlllllllln IIIIIII Ilnl I III II n IIIIIIIIIIII m .,Hin II III1!1 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself withthe locations of various controls and adjustments.
  • Page 12 ......,,,,,,,,,,,,,, illl i,iiiii HI iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii inll, illl OPERATION i nil n,,m i i,i Hi ,i ..... ,, ,,,,, in,m, i llllll,lllll i,lll i i I_1 , ,,,,, The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects t wn int s, which can result in severe eye damage.
  • Page 13 i,,,,,i i ill ii i iii ,,, ,,, ,,, ....... rATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- !,&cA,.,r,o,,,; oo not °r've uP or 0owo i iHi, iui ,H=l ing switch.
  • Page 14 OPERATION i ii II II Illlll I COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) ADD GASOLINE • When engine starts0allow engineto run with the throttle • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded control in the choke ( X ) position until the engine runs :: gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane.
  • Page 15 • ilnlllllll CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /___J AS YOU COMPLETE _O_,,r,r. DATES REGULAR..SERVICE ..f_F_'_v SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure "C'heck for Loose Fasten'ers .._4'7 R _sharpen/Replace 'Mower Blades " AC Lubrication Cha.rt ..Check Battery Level/Recharge .....
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER NSIBILITIES /_ll TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 10) Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. nance, unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION •...
  • Page 17 i iii ii t tUllllllllllU iii nllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll nlll iiiiiiiiiiii i i iii II nil i I CUSTOMER R ii,,,,,, ¸ • ,i,w,i,, V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.
  • Page 18 ..illll CUSTOMERIIRESPONSIBILITIES u,,=,=l,=,,,,,,,, ==,,,,,,m H,,,,,,,,m lliHll CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 14) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 15) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel engine damage from overheating.
  • Page 19 illlllll i,iiiiWl,i iiiill illll IIIIIIIH IIIll 111111 CE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. •...
  • Page 20 iiiii ill ii i ill ii illlllll ii,,,,,,lllll illlll illl AND ADJUSTMENTS , ,.,... i,,i illl illll iii ill Ul iiiii, i i i,ii,lll i ii i i IL TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20) ..
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 21) The mower blade drive belt may be rep aced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See 'q-o REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJU TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 25) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.
  • Page 23 AND ADJUSTM TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB (See Fig. 26) • Raise hood. • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Unsnap headlight wire connector. •...

  • Page 24: Throttle Control Cable

    ICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE PRELIMINARY SETTING - • Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carbu- TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE retor when making carburetor adjustments. (See Fig. 27) ° Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see above).

  • Page 25: Cleaning

    STORAGE i,,,lll,llllll,i ll,l,l,,,ll 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 1S IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM CAUTION:, Never store the tractor with DEPOStTS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 26 Hi,llnl TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS . /l/l/_ i ii CORRECTION CAUSE ..PROBLEM Fill fuel tank. Out of fuel. Will not start See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section, Engine not"CHOKED" properly, Wat severa minutes before attempting to start,; Engine flooded, ..Replace spark plug.
  • Page 27 i i illl ill , iiii TROU HOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY Q _je FUSE 30 AMP. _llh STARTER AMMETER BLACK r----_ ___: 'O'O' WHITE _" ..SOLENOID CLUTCH/ BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION SWITCH WHITE : :::' ,UST;-:: ..BLACK GROUNDING BLACK...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 31 Switch Plunger Nc Gray 144921 Switch Ign 3 pos 140400 Nut Ignition 141226 Cover Sw Ignition 1404o3 Key Ign Motded Craftsman, Delta 110712X Switch Light BIk Blk Red Bracket Switch Clutch 108236X STD601005 Screw Tap Hex #10-24unc X 1t2 140336...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES •32...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 145501 Chassis Wldmt 11ga 1995 140356 Drawbar Stretch 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty-tt STD55t025 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 16 Ga 146O77 Bumper Snap-in 145208X016 Saddle Slkscr Fit Sdl 65 D4360 126842X Shield Hr.
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 DRIVE...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.256410 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Keeper Belt Retainer 142603 Transaxle 6sp Std D4360-79 109070X Washer 13/32 X 13/16 X 12 Ga 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 19131312 Bearing Nyl 503 X 628 X 1 25 123666X Pulley Transaxle 18/20"...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 STEERING ASSEMBLY ..8...
  • Page 37 Cap Wheel Steer Opp Sears B}k Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 8 Ga, 19133808 Locknut Center 3/8-24 Unf STD541537 104820X Adaptor Wheel Strg..640/.635 Boot Shaft Steering Craftsman 124417X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 121749X 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk 6855M...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,256410 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR , - MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Control Th/ch RH Blk Pdl 15 10 132759 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 152512 Engine B&S 13,5HP IC/GOLD Model No 28R707, Type No.0140-01 Muffler LT B&S 12/12 5/13 HP 137348 272293 Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS ..TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bott Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20xl-3/8 Seat 72050411 140122 Bracket Pvt St 134300 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc 140551 121250X Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 Spring Cprsn 1 27 Btk Pnt STD523710 Washer Fiat 13/32 X I X 10 Ga...
  • Page 41 Decal Mower Qc System 133179 142235 Decal Side Pnf Icgold BIk B & S 150333 Decal Cap CNSMR Help Line SRS Decal Brake Parking Saddle 140837 Decal Fender Craftsman Red 131265 Decal Lightbox 128314 Fastner Pop-in 145247 149516 Decal Battery DngdPsn Eng Acme...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 LIFT 161718 13__...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 LIFT KEY_ PART DESCRIPTION 136973 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger 17 32 Shaft Asm Lift 9 680 122507X Pin Groove I 500 Zinc 105767X 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 Washer PItd 21/32 X 1 X 21ga 19211621 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917,256410 MOWER...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 42" MOWER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144393 STD624003 Retainer Mower Housing STD533107 Bolt 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front 133944 Washer, Hardened 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 133940 Roller Assembly, Cam Follower STD624008...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 11" 6869...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 ..KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 105928X Sprocket, 9 Teeth (Reverse) 142671 Housing, Upper 110084X Gear, Bevel, 42 Teeth 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, Large 134394 * Assembly, Kit, Shim .750 Shaft 1/4-20 x .734...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 0637-A1 _614 1019 LABEL I1058 OWNER'S MANUALI 634A 305_i_ lk REQUIR ES SPECIAL TOOLS 368A TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. _'305A...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 0637-A1 108A s34e_ _634A 634C 965 +.+_+++++_ _108 <_ I IIIII1[I lk" REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL,...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256410 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 0637-A1 1044 ._75 100! , :i ¸ •...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256410 BRtGGS & STRATI"ON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 0637-A1 1090 • H¸...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 0637-A1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION * Gasket, Carburetor 272554 496413 Cylinder Assembly Stud, Carburetor Mounting 94637 Bearing, Cylinder 399265 Screen, Rotating...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917.256410 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 0637-A1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 284 94903 Screw, HexHead 668 280848 Spacer 284A 94704 Screw, Hex Head 668A 231109 Spacer 304 496280 Housing, Blower...
  • Page 54 ..iilll ......SERVICE NOTES i iiiiiii IIII III IIII...
  • Page 55 i SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL; NOT ACROSS HILL i _ : : SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. J iiiili _r/_; Operate your Tractor up and down the face of s;opes (not greater than 15 ), never across the {ace.

  • Page 56: Replacement

    £RI:IFTIMRN® OWNER'S 13.5 HP IC MANt AL 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, 917,256410 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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