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Sears Craftsman 917.251561 Owner's Manual

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CRIIFTSMnN +
MODEL NUMBER 917.251561
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 ASSrSTANCE HOT LINE, CALL TH_S TOLL FREE NUMBER:
1-B00-659-5917
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  • Page 1 CRIIFTSMnN + MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 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 ASSrSTANCE HOT LINE, CALL TH_S TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-B00-659-5917 ....
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe OperatiOn?ractices-for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS., FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH, GENERAL OPERATION iii. CHILDREN Reed, understand, and to_low a_l instructions In the manual Tragic accidents can occur it the operator...
  • Page 3 For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any batlen/]ncruded with ths rid ng equipment proves defecllve in matedal or workmanship and our testing determines the balten/will not hold a charge, Sears wt_ireplacethe bat ery a! no charge IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ..;.._..........MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..o: ........PRODUCT SPECtFtCATIONS..,:._ .._.._..o...; ..3 SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS ......21-27 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......3, 16-19 STORAGE .._._ ..............WARRANT'Y _...: ........_ ......TROUBLESHOOTING ....:..... ,..29-30 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 111 ,111 • These accessories end attachme n!s we re r_vailable through most .Seam retail outlets and ae trice centers when the tractor was purchased; Most Sears stores can order these Items for you when you provide the model number el your tractor ENGINE...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents Shown full size (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/!6qB Seat (1) Knob Video Cassetle Steering (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/t6 x 12 Gauge Wheel (3) Re,ainer Springs (doub|e ,oop) Steering Manual Sleeve Parts Bag...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY YOU_" n ew tractor has been assembled at the factory wit" the exception ofthOSe paris le_ssembled for shipping purp0ses_. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all paris and hardware you assemble must be tightened Securefy.. Use the cor'rect tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) ;ONNECT BATTERY (See Fig, 2) iii ,nuHu ,m,U,l Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob, CAU_rlON: Do not short battery termi- • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. nals., Before connecting battery, • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bdtt., move metal bracelets,...

  • Page 9: Gauge Wheels

    ASSEMBLY INSTALl. MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Retain wllh double loop retainer springs with ioops down as shown (See Figs, 4 and 7) • Connect anti-sway bar to chasss bracket under left Be sui'a tractor ts on leve! surface and mower suspension footrest and retain with double loop relainer spring al'ms are raised with attachment llft control.
  • Page 10 " ,i,,nnlnlnl,i ,I lu,,i • ASSEMBLY i_,,,,u,i, , i,i ,/CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRA CTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEtVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA C TION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: All assembly instructions...
  • Page 11 OPERATION These symbols may appear on.your tractor or in literature suppFied with Ihe product Learn and understand their meaning.. E:3& BATTEFIY CAUTfON REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE...
  • Page 12 OPERATION • • ..,,,,,,, ,,,,,i, , ,, , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,_, i, , KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR, Compare the I{iustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourseif With the focalion of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference THROTTLE...
  • Page 13 OPERATION iii iiiii ,11,,,11iiiii ii The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resu t l in severe eye damage. Always wear Safety glasses or aye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs.
  • Page 14 OPERATION ,, ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, i,,,11, TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) Adjust gauge wheel s with trac|or on a flat level suriace • Adjust mower to desired cutting height: hills with SlOpes greater than 15 ° and CAUTION: Do not drive up or down do not drive aci'oss any slope.
  • Page 15 OPERATION (See Fig. 6) TO START ENGINE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE When starting the engine for the firs_ time or if Ihe engine has run out of fuel, II wiil take extra cranking time to move CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig, 10) fuel from the tank to the engine •...
  • Page 16 illll OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor. freewheel lever while the engine is run- CAUTION; Neverengageordisengage • Mower should be propedy leveled for best mowing ning_ performance. Sea'TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"...
  • Page 17 , ,,, .,,...Hi, CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ,,u,, Jl ,,,,, ,1111, ,,,, ..J,u,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,u ......SCHEDULE 'MAINTENANCE _.,_ ._,_/_'_,, _, o_'_, _X_' '''" YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ,##-,_o_ _',_7 _'_ _,.._" _'_,.._/_.,-" _.T/" '_,Y'_,,,,'_ SERVICE DATES Check Pressure i tf Check lo_ LOOSe Fasteners...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO SHARPEN BLADF_(See Fig, 13) TRACTOR , Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbaianced btade will cause excessive vibration and even* narcs tuB! damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION •...
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLiTiES ...,i H ill TRANSAXLE COOLING TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs 14 and 15) Determine temperature range expected before oil changei, The fan and cooting fins of transmission should be kept AIr oil must meet API service classification SF or SG clean to assure proper cooling •...
  • Page 20 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE OIL FILTER CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS Replace the engine oil filter every sea_on o!"every other ol_ To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen; change il the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one cooling fins and other external sud&ces 0l the engine are year.

  • Page 21: Side-To-Side

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .,HI., H., ,,J ,,,,H., ......CAUTION; BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTSi ....Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake,, Place attachment clutch In "DISENGAGED" positiom Place motion control lever in neutral (N} position_ Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. •...
  • Page 22 ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE AND TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO.:BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 2t) _ IMPORTANT; DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE, MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig 22) - THE FOLLOWING FRONT,.TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT • Park tractor on a level sdrface Engage parking brake NECESSARY.
  • Page 23 ii,ll, ,, ,i ,,i,l,,lll,,,i,,i u,l,llllllll SERVICE..AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT NOTE: After Installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at (See Fig. 23) ful_ throtile and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear in dutch plate, Park the !rector on level surface Engage parking brake, Remove mowe rddve beit (See"TO REPLACE MOWER...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig, 27) (See Fig. 26) Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake° The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary°...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,,,H,,,,,, FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT Front w;_eel toe-in is required f0rpropersteedng opei'ation° Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If parts tn the front axis or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, cheek toe-in and adjust if necessary.
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 33) ° Raise hood Raise hood, • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gfilt • Unsnap headlight wire connector. •...
  • Page 27 i,+....i ulu i' lu,i ,n SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS luui,llul tDLE FUEL TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 34) ADJUSTING _DLE SPEED The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust- NEEDLE mentshould notbe necessary However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,...

  • Page 28: Cleaning

    STORAGE mu,_L ,,,,, ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 3D days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: tT iS _MPORTANT TO PREVENT CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...

  • Page 29: Fuel Filter

    ," r.., H,,pl m ,H,H mill rail mH TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Wgl not start Oui oHueL Ftfi lust tank Engine not "CHOKED" propedy See "TO START ENGINE" in Operalten section Engine fl_sd Walt several minutes befsre attempting to start. Bad _pad_ p{ug Replace spark plug.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS r CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence cohtral syslera Check Wiring, swl_ehee and connecgons .If not when operator reaves seat corrastod, contact an aulhodze d servlee c enter/ with attachment clutch depaffment engaged Poor oat _ uneven Worn, bent Ortease blade Replace blade..'Tight_n blade bait Maw_ rdeck net teve[...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP < STARTER SOLENOID ELECTRICCLUTCH IGNITION SWITCH S EAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) (DISENGAGED) GROUNDINGCONNECTOR i_ _ IGNITION UNIT ;_ER FiRE _OLENoID ENG{NE CONNECTIONS __@__ NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE ENGINE CONNECTOR CONNECTIONS HEADLIGHTS EGULATOR-,, ENGINE_ TRACTOR...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -. MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917;251561 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 145141 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 X 3/4 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 STD551025 Washerg132x5/Sx16Ga STD541025 Nut Fin Hex 114o20 7697J Tube Plastic 7603J Tray, Battery 109596X Clamp, Hose 145211 Bolt Wet BTR 1/4_20 x 7 5 Zinc 145209...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7,251561 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS ;.TRACTOR -. MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150253 Ratl, Frame RH 72140608 Belt, Carriage 3/,8-16 x 1 136939 140506 Drawbar, Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh t36671X558 PanetAsm.., SIdeLH 136940 Bracket. Spnsn Front Rh 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 138460 8racket Asrn.
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - .: MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 GROUND DRIVE " 54...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 GROUND DRIVE PART PART 0ESCRtPTtON DESCRIF_TION 123800X Washer 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 7563R Washer Thrust AxleHarden 151146 Console Hydro Fender STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-t6 151179 Plate Console Shift STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8x 3/4 STD541431 Lecknut He;_ W/Washer Insert 140507...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS ..TRACTOR - _ MODEL NUMBER917.251561 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART No., DESCRIPTtCiN 121472X wheel, Steering 137O94 Axie Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 136960 Spindle Asm, LH 136959 Spindle Asm.., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Kiip #T5304:75 121232X'...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9i7;251561 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 140647 Engine KoNer 22.5 HP Model CV22-PS67515 144636 Muffler Cylinder VGT (Inc. Key No. 34) 132oo36o Etbow STD gO Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT 151396 Muffter Assembly Guard 121361X Pulley V-Idler t45109 Stop Keeper Asm VGT...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEl. NUMBER 917,251561 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY " PART PART DESCRIPTION NO,r DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 72050411 Belt, Carriage 1/4-20 × 1-3/8 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 1212_9X Spacer, Split t40675 Strap, Fender 123740X Spring, Cprsfl 127018X Boll, Shoulder 5/16-18 X ,62 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr, 5 145006...
  • Page 43 7 15 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 146709 Decal, Fender 138955 Decal, Operating Irlstructton 149516 146705 Decal, Hood_ Craftsman, Deca!, Biry Dngr/Psn Eng Acme 146710 146706 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, Decal_ Irisert Strg 138047 140837 Decal, Batlery Decal, Brake Parking Saddle 151448...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9i7.251561 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 17...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 12!006X Rod Asm., Lover 145542 Shaft Asm., Lilt Vgt t21002X Lover Asm., Lilt Rh . . 1200O022 E.Ring Truam #5t33-87 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 × 16 Ga. 74780624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 X 1-1/2 125631X...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ..- MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTIbN " DESCRIPTION 136457 Deck Asm. Mower 50" Vented 137554 Keeper, Belt Idler STD541431 Nut, CrownIock 5t16-18 131494 Pulley, idler Flat 72110506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16q8 × 3/4 136572 Pulley Driven 7531J Runner, Mower LH...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 218-3010...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - _-MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 218-_3010 KEY PART KEY PART NOr NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DEsCRiPTION Locknut, Hex 5116-18 142874 Assembly, Housing, LH 153767' Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-t/2 142875 ASsembly, Housing, RH 142904 153765...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122 KEY PART KEY PART NO_ NOo DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144569 Shaft, Pump _ 127t4BX Swashplate, Variable 1227!6X Ring, Relatntng 14293B Block Assembly Pid, Stainless, Headless 122745X Searing, Ba_l 122786X 122715X Spacer...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 CYLINDER HEAP' VALVE AND BREATHER 22 2o-<:, 14 15t6_7...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR,- - MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE)BREATHER CRANKCASE I{EY PART KEY PART NO_ NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIP_ON 24318 Head Assembly, #t Cylinder 24 782 05 Cylinder Block (Use Miniblock) 24 755 76 Kit, Valve Cover, Breather 24 294 03 Fitting...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER cV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 BLOWER HOUSING AND'BAFFLES I .... ;..iGNITION IELECTRICAL • Hill =11=1111 AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMB ER 917,251561 KOHLER ENGINE ,_MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART Nee NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NOr DESCRIPTION 24 162 17 Screen, Gi'ass 24 027 20 Housing, Blower M-0403025 Screw, Giass Screen...
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 ENGINE CONTROLS 5+'--+,++ ,-s / c_2. o __,o "_ _ e-,14 " I '+ OIL PAN/LUlamcATioN...

  • Page 56: Starting

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S: TYPE NUMBER 67515 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING sYsTEM KEY PART KEY PART NOD NO, DEscRIpTION DEscRIPTION SM-0542025 Screw M6 x 1..0 x 25 M-0839070 Screw M8 x "r:25 x 70 24 090 14 Lever, Governor M-0839080...
  • Page 57 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 €.ANKS_'_FT ! EXHAUST 3---_ i1,,i iii i ii iiii iiiii i HIIIII IIII I'11111 = _' o_36 _t.s7...

  • Page 58: Fuel

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251561 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART Nee NO. DESCRIP_ON DESCRIPTION 24 853 25 Kit, Carburetor wilh Gaskel 24 014 72 Crankshaft (Includes Key Numbers 2 thru 4) 52 139 09 Piug, Cup 24 041 !5...
  • Page 59 o'o E _ _ua o _'_...
  • Page 60 £RRFTXMRN® OWNER'S 22.5 HP TWIN CYLINDER MANUAL ELECTRIC START 50" MOWER HYDROSTATIC (AUTOMATIC) GARDEN TRACTOR Each tractor has Its own model number, Each engine has MODEL tie own model number° 917.251561 The model number for your tractor w{II be found on the model plate Iocaled under Ihe seal The model number for your eng[ne wi{l be found on the blower housing of the engine.

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