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8EAR6
®
MODEL NUMBER 917.259542
OWNER'S
MANUAL
®Assembly
oOperation
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 8EAR6 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 MANUAL OWNER'S ®Assembly oOperation 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 GENERAL OPERATION IIL CHILDREN •...
  • Page 3 ON CRAFTSMAN RIDnNG 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 ........ _ ......2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDU LE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-25 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .._; ....3, 15-19 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ......,, ........TROUBLESHOOTING ..........27-28 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..
  • Page 5 ACCESSOR 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 ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 © Seat Steering Wheel (1) Lockwasher (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Video Cassette Mulcher ..£ Plate (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16q8 x 1-1/4 i,,,, ,,,i,,,,,un ..
  • Page 7 Jil,,ll- ii i1,,,i,_,_,_,.,i,,, ..,..M II..ASSEM Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassemb[ed for sh pplng purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    • ....,, ,n,,,i, ,,,, i, ,11 ..ASSEMBLY Connect BLACK grounding cableto negative (-) termi- nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer SEAT and hex nut. Tighten securely. Close battery box door° SEAT PAN Open battery box door for: Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- SHOULDER...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY DEFLECTOR GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING SHIELD :KET 3/8-16 LOCKNUT ;HOULDER BOLT 318" WASHER GAUGE WHEEL FIG. 5A HOOKS INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5B and FiG. 5C • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. TO CONVERT TO BAGGING NOTE: Pre-assemble...
  • Page 10 OPERAT!ON ..........• These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with ths 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 MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE...
  • Page 11 ,i i ii!,,iii ,-i ..OPERATION ..i ,i,i , ,,,,,,,,,,, , ii1,,,,11, ii KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments° Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 12 -i,,,,,,=._ ..... ,i,,i,,,i,.i, , i, i,,,,,,i,, OPERATION ....1,1,1 ,,i,i ii ...., ,, ,,,,,1, 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.

  • Page 13: Carburetor

    OPERATNON ° To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) clutch/brake pedal, Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing Make allturns slowly° switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will TO TRANSPORT shut off the engine°...
  • Page 14 OPEIRATNON Do not mow grass when it i_ wet. Wet grass will plug TO START ENGnNE (See Fig. 9) mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine dry before mowing. has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move Always operate enqine at full throttle when mowing to fuel from the tank to the engine.
  • Page 15 GUSTO I FIESPONS B LQT ES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULARSERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners SharpentReptace Mov,er Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level/Recharge Check Transaxle Ceoting Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oft...
  • Page 16 TO SHARPEN SLADE (See Fig. 14) TRACTOR Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced_ Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade wil! cause excessive vibration and even- Fiance° tual damage to mower and engine. The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding BRAKE OPERATION wheel..
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSaBUL TI , . ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ..iiiilllll V-BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH, operation and replace if necessary°...
  • Page 18 ..i¸, ,,i,1,,,,i ,, i,ii ..ii ,,,,i..CUSTOMER RESPON BILJTmES , i,,,,,,,,,, CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS (See Fig. 16) CLEAN AIR SCREEN To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are engine damage from overheating°...
  • Page 19 ........i i,n, Jn,, ,i CUSTOME ESPONSIBULITUES ....,,,i,i,u IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18) ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 17) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season, tf fuel Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one replacement is required°...
  • Page 20 SERVSCE AN ADJUSTMENTS uu,,, ,i CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 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 lU,i, iii ,,,llllnll, i ....iiiiiiiiii, I Ul , i,i i,i, ;ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs,. 22 and 23) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SiDE-TO-SfDE. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 22 ,,,i ,,i, ........i , i SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..i,i ......... ,_,L i1,1 i ,, i ,,11,1, i,i1,,,i,, i,m,r I1,1, WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface., Engage parking brake.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS u...... i u,,,nl I..' ,,u ....• TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28) (See Fig. 29) The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever Block up axle securely, is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position°...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug*in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash. TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 31) ° Raise hood. Unsnap headlight wire connector. °...

  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,lu,i i ..ii ,i,, ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST- Move throttle control lever from slow (,_v_,) to fast (,_) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needleout (counterc!ockwise) 1/Sturn. (See Fig. 32) peat test and continue to adjust,...

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    ENGgN E Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT iS iMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL...
  • Page 27 in,, i....i U,l,,l_, _ _,. , ii,u,,,,,,,.,_lll TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS i u,nnll, II n ,,,,,u ,nl i....in ,i i i ,nl,,,,,,,-,,,_ i, ,,u PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank See "TO START ENGtNE" in Operation section. Engine not "CHOKED"...
  • Page 28 ,i i,,, TFIOUBLIESHOOTmNG POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 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 eented with attachment clutch department, engaged POOr cut - uneven Worn, bent orloose blade Replace blade.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 SCHEMATIC BLAOK BATTERY ..FUSE 30 AMP. AMMETER (OPTIONAL) STARTER SLACK SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH _____ SEAT SWITCH WHITE ..I ....',,,, f7 , sack , t BaCK n Cui2.
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 ELECTRICAL •...
  • Page 31 Cable, Ground, 6 Gauge, Black, 1 121305X Switch, Plunger 140301 Switch, Ignition 4 Position 124211X Nut, Ignition 141226 Cover, Ignition Switch 109310X Key, Molded, Craftsman 156442 Harness, ignition Bolt Blk Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 1/2 71110408 131563 Cover, Terminal Solenoid 145673 73640400...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 159527 Chassis Assembly 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 150156X011 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, LH...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 DRIVE 18 113...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle(See Breakdown) 105710X Link, Clutch Peerless, Model Number 930-057A 105709X Spring, Clutch Return Bolt Fin Hex 318-16 x t-!/4 146682 Spring, Return, Brake STD523712 V-Belt, Ground Drive 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 130801...
  • Page 36 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 37 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 133741 Wheel, Steering 154427 Axle, Asm Front 156483 Spindle, Asm Lh 157473 Spindle, Asm Rh 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer, 25/32 x I 5/8 x 16ga 19272016 Washer, 27/32 x I !/4 x 16 Ga 12000029 Ring, Klip #t5304-75...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 134300 Spacer, Split 28 x .88 140122 Seat 121250X Spring 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 123976X Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5 STD523710 Bolt 153236 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC 19131610 Washer 13/32 x I x 10 Gauge...
  • Page 39 1383!1 Decal, Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT 156787 Decal, Deck Mower EZ3 154515 Pad Footrest RH STLT 146709 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 154516 Owner's Manual, English 159854 Decal, Ins Whl Strg Srs Pot Ayp 160666 Owner's Manual, Spanish 156439 Decal, Fender Danger...
  • Page 40 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259542 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 147025 Control, Throt 17720410 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No. CV15S-41526 137350 Muffler 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 13200300 Elbow, Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt STD551231 Washer 156123...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 MOWER LIFT 718 20...
  • Page 43 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Spring W!PIngr LT Shaft Asmo Lift 159471 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 19211621 120183X Bearing Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 MOWER DECK 105" 106 -- 21 22...
  • Page 45 REPAIIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144393 Mower Housing 122052X Spacer, Retainer STD533107 Bolt 140086 Spring, Torsion Brakes 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 141043 Guard, TUV Idler 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 149846 Knob Custom Ova! V-Belt...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057A...

  • Page 47: Replacement

    REPAIR PARTS qtRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057A REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 772108A Cover, Transaxle 792075 Locknut 5fI6-24 780086A Bearing, Needle 790025 Holder, Brake Pad 770't02A Case, Transaxle 786066 Spacer 776260A...
  • Page 48 REPARRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 _TAKE I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES _--2 11 _ i,i ,i,i, _X.AU"S"T'""'...
  • Page 49 REPAHR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 ENGINE CONTROLS AIR INTAKE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Linkage, Choke Kit, Air Cleaner 12-079-07 12-743-05 Clamp, Cable (Includes Key Numbers 2 thru t2) 12-237_01 Screw, Locked Socket...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 <15 24,_== 31 /...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS " TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12-853-56 12-351_01 Kit, Carburetor (Includes #2 thru 6) Lifter, Valve (2) 12-041-02 Gasket, Air Cleaner...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 ELECTRICAL ..OIL PAN / LUBRICATION ....H ,i it-, "_ ___1o_ ° 13 __ 23 22...

  • Page 53: Spark Plugs

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259542 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12-086-I4 Screw, Hex Flange 12-032-03 Seal, Crankshaft M10x1.5x46 12-522-18 Block, Cylinder (Use Short Block) 12-468-03 Washer, Plain 3/8...
  • Page 54 = 'l SERVICE NOTES i,i, ,11 i ,11 i, i,, i,iiiiii iiii...
  • Page 55 1,1. o'oE *_,_" m_m.x . ,0. _'_= _@00 ..._0 _om_ =__o,- I..t./) °/_ _c_e 1,1, I--. t./)

  • Page 56: Seat

    £RRFTSMRII® OWNER'S 15.5 HP 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, 917.259542 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine,...

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