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Sears Craftsman 917.258515 Owner's Manual

Sears Craftsman 917.258515 Owner's Manual

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917.258515
OWNER'S MANUAL
o Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustments
Repair Parts
For answers
to your
questions
about this
product,
Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat
CAUTION:
Read and follow
al! 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 Service and Adjustments Repair Parts For answers to your questions product, about this Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat CAUTION: Read and follow al! safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment= FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE...
  • Page 2 OOHT£HT$ OF H (2} Sheet Meta Screws .t /_os (i) Locknut 3/8o24 (1) Large Flat Washer Video Cassette 'Wheel Boot (1) _shou_derBolt 5/16oi8 (_ j Hex Bu ..-o,,_ x 1 M_.nual Parts Bag Parts contents shown size (!) Lock Washer (_ _ _,_!_h_ _7/32 x I ,Gi! 6 x t2 Gauge...
  • Page 3 ASSE Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts Ueffunassembted 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 too_s as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
  • Page 4 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BAKERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) SEAT CAUTION: Do not short battery termio hats by allowing a wrench or any other obieet to contact both terminals at the same time,, Before conneetin 9 battery, remove meta_ bracelets, wristwatch...
  • Page 5 INSTALL t\,IULCHER PLATE NOOK POINTS (See Figs, 5 and 6) WELD NUT FROM THE TOP Install two Jatch hooks to mulcher pBate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weid nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down°...
  • Page 6 ..ASSE ,/CHECKLIST CHECK T mRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW The tires on your tractor were ov_rinflat_tbry TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is impQrtar}t for THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM best cutting performance.
  • Page 7 These symbots may appear on your tractor 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 OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL...
  • Page 8 }<NOW YOUR ..,.,..READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manuat for future reference. LIGHT SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER...
  • Page 9 vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety, gmasseso HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning '_of grass. To eliminate this possibility, TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig, 8}...

  • Page 10: Before Starting The Engine

    TO OPERATE ON H_LLS TO OPERATE MOWER(See Fig, 9) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch. Any attempt by the operator tp leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. Select desired height of cut.
  • Page 11 ESPONSIB CUSTOMER TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 12) Care shouk_ be taken to keep the blade balanced. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte° unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nar_ceo tuat damage to mower and engine° BRAKE OPERATION The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding...
  • Page 12 VoBELTS Check V-beJts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of OiL F|LL operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not CAP/DIPSTICK adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to s_ip from wear° TRANSAXLE OOOUNG Keep transaxte free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling.
  • Page 13 CUSTOME IL!T!ES CLEAN A_R SCREEN (See Fig, 16} IN-LiNE FUEL RLTER (See Fig, 17) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent The fuel filter should be replaced once each season, ff fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, engine damage from overheating.
  • Page 14 EFIViCE A ENTS CAUTION: gEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: ® Depress clutc_rbrake pedaJ fully and set parking brake, Place gearshift _ever in neutra| (N) position, PWaceattachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position, Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key= Make sure the blades and aU moving parts have completely stopped, Disconnect spark plug wire from spark piug and piace wire where it cannot come _n contact with plug°...
  • Page 15 SERVICE AN TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) _MPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDEoTO-SIDE. Adiust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or FOLLOWING FRONToTO_BACK ADJUSTMENT Make sure tires are property inflated (See NECESSARY_ BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS...
  • Page 16 ERVICE A TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT W_TN PARKING BRAKE °'ENGAGED `° (See Fig.23) The mower b_ade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on levemsun'ace. Engage parking brake° BELT REMOVAL o Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE NUT °°A"...
  • Page 17 TO START ENG_N_I: WITH A WEAK BATTERY TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT See Fig. 27} _fsteering whee_ crossbars are not horizontal (left to right} when wheels are positioned straight fosoe_a_d_ remove steer- CAUT_O_S: L÷adoecid batteries genero ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.
  • Page 18 SERVICE ADJUSTM TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB (See Fig. 28) Raise hood. Raise hood. Pul! bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill Unsnap headlight wire connector. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely Stand in front of tractor.
  • Page 19 FINAL SETTING o Sta_ engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make TO ADJUST THROSTLE CONTROL CABLE final adjustments with engine running and shiftJmotion (See Fig. 29) contra_ Iever n neutra_ (N) pesitiono Move throttle contrel lever to slow position. With finger, The throttle control has been preset at the factory and rotate and ho!d throttle lever against idle speed screw°...

  • Page 20: Fuel System

    STORAGE ENGINE mmmediately 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: _T IS _MPORTANT PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING tN ESSENTIAL FUEL ab_iding SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETORs...
  • Page 21 PROBLEM CAOSE _'_..CORRECTION WiiJ not start Out of fuel F! fue_tank. Engine not "CHOKED _ properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine floc.Jed. Wait s÷ve_al minutes befora attempting to start. Bad spark plug. R÷ptace spark ptug. Dirty air filter. Clean!replace air rifler.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence centre! system. Check wiring, switches and cennectienso ff not when operator Jeaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Worn, beet or loose blade. Replace btade.
  • Page 23 RVICE NOTES...
  • Page 24 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY CPLP FUSE 30 AMP. STARTER AMMETER BLACK (OPTIONAL) WHITE SOLENOID WHITE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SW_TCH IGNiTiON (NOT OCCUPIED} SWITCH WHITE .,'-_ BLAC K BLACK NT C GROUNDING [" (CLUTCH OFF) CONNECTOR METER SPARK (OPTIONAL) GAP O----4D BLACK UNIT (2PLUGS ON _/,.___*...
  • Page 25 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER_ 9!7:2585!5 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 26 Switch Plunger Nc Gray 140301 Switch Ign 4 pos 124211X Nut Ignition 141226 Cover Sw ignition 109310X Key Ign Molded Craftsman, Delta 156442 Harness Man CI Am Hm 97 71110408 Bolt BIk Hex t/4-20unc x !/2 131563 Cover Terminal Red 145673...
  • Page 27 TRACTOR ° o MODEL NUMBER 9!7o2585!5 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 14 _.._...
  • Page 28 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.258515 CHASSm$ AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION Chassis Wldmt 159530 Drawbar Stretch 140356 17490612 Screw Thdrot 3/8=! 6 x 3/4 Ty-tt STD551025 Washer 13/32 X 3/'4 X 16 Ga 155272 Bumper Dash Hood t55924X015 Saddle Slkscr Fit Lt 6sp Peerless 126842X Shield Ht.
  • Page 29 DRIVE TRACTOR " " MODEL NUMBER 917,258515...
  • Page 30 W!-i'IW _ U _ TRACTOR -o MODEL NUMBER 917o25851,5 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 154777 Keeper Be_t _dler Transaxle (See Breakdown) Washer t 3/32 X 13/16 X 12 Ga 19131312 Dana Mode_ 4360-113 t27783 146682 Pulley Idter V Groove Plastic Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc BeHcrank Asm Clutch 154604...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR : : MODEL NUMBER 9!7.258515 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ ..

  • Page 32: Steering Assembly

    19133808 Washer !3/32 x 2-3/8 x 8 Ga. STD541537 Locknut Center 3/8-24 Unf 104820X Adaptor Wheel Strg..640/.635 124417X Boot Shaft Steering Craftsman !2!749X Washer 25/32 x !-!/4 x !6 Ga. 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top BIk 6855M Fitting Grease Nut Crownlock...
  • Page 33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester...
  • Page 34 M rn lr"i,_,| Ir_ ENGINE NO. " DESCRIPTION Control Th/ch RH Blk Pdl 15 10 ! 32759 "; Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4o20x5/8 T 17720410 Engine (See Breakdown)Briggs ..Model No 287707o1255oE1 137352 Muffler Exh LT B&S 14HP !O OHV 272293 Gasket Eng t 313 ld Tin Plated 13280324...

  • Page 35: Seat Assembly

    I=lr_rP41,11n PPltl"lt TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 9!7.258515 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4=20x1-1/2 140551 Bracket Pvt St 134300 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X I 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Washer Flat 13132 X I X 10 Ga...
  • Page 36 Decal Side Phi Icgold BIk B & S 145246 Fastener Pop in 140837 Decal Brake Parking Saddle 145247 Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust 128314 Decal Fender Craftsman White 1383tl Manuai Owners English 149516 Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng Acme 161467 Manuat Owners Spanish 156439...
  • Page 37 'TRACTOR ° o MODEL NUMBER 9!7.2585!5 LIF'T °j 1617 18 13---_...
  • Page 38 NJ;=_r-r&ll TRACTOR .. o MODEL NUMBER 917.258515 L|FT PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT 159474 Shaft Asm Lift t05767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer PItd 21/32 X 1 X 21ga 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 125631X Grip Handle Fluted BIk !22365X...
  • Page 39 76 z7 <2_'-67 104 106 106-- 19--_...
  • Page 40 42" MOWER PART PART DESCR|P_ION DESCRiPTiON STD541410 Locknut 144393 Mower Housing 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16o!8 UNC Bolt STD533107 13t845X900 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 133943 Washers Hardened 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 155046 Arm, Idler STD624008 Retainer Spring 122052X Spacer, Retainer...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.258515 DANA TRANSAXLE o MODEL NUMBER 4360-113...
  • Page 42 U _lfm_U r"_i_ r_&! _[ w TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 917,258515 DANA TRANSAXLE o MODEL NUMBER 4360-113 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO, DESCRiPTiON Spacer, .633 X °87 X .755 160939 Housing, Upper t20472X Sprocket, 9T 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X.734 105928X...

  • Page 43: Engine = Model Number

    Fll_lrF_llrl F'_r!l TRACTOR ,- - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.2585!5 BFtIGGS & $TFIATTON ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 496412 Cylinder Assembly 272569 *** Gasket, Carburetor Bea,,ng, Cylinder (Elbow to Cylinder) 391086 * Seal, Oii 94637...

  • Page 44: Engine - Model

    TIAOTO! - !OIEL Nil!It 917.15!5'15 BRIGGS & STRA_ON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUICtBIR 1255ofl KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESORIPTION 94704 Screw, Hex Head 668 280848 Pin Dowe 810068 Screw, Set 230192 Gear_ Rin9 496318 Housing, Bbwer 392t34 (Includes Mounting Hardware) 94786 Screw, Hex, Head,...
  • Page 45 SERVICE...
  • Page 47 SERVICE NOTES...

  • Page 48: Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HiLL SIGHTING SIGHT HOLD THiS LEVEL WiTH SKY LiNE OR TREE. greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu= Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not| ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 49 ® ER'S 14.5 HP IC ANUAL 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. 917.258515 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.