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Sears Craftsman 917.254630 Owner's Manual

Sears Craftsman 917.254630 Owner's Manual

Lt 12 hp electric start 4 speed - 38" mower
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MODEL NO.
917.254630
Caution:
Read and Follow
A, Safety
RuBes
And instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
LT 12 PIP ELECTRIC
START
4 SPEED =38"
WER
LAWN TRACTOR
o Assembly
o Operation
e MaMtenance
o Repair and Adjustment
o Repair Parts
Sears,
Roebuck
and
Co,,
Chicago,
IL
60684
U,S.A.
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  • Page 1 MODEL NO. 917.254630 Caution: Read and Follow LT 12 PIP ELECTRIC START A, Safety RuBes And instructions 4 SPEED =38" Before Operating This Equipment LAWN TRACTOR o Assembly o Operation e MaMtenance o Repair and Adjustment o Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck Co,, Chicago,...
  • Page 2 LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAU- CAUTION: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT Oi TIONS. IT MEANS - A'I-rENTION! IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT PRECAUTION COME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY tS IN- ll=====l =,ul ==l= VOLVED. RULES FOR SAFE OPERATfON WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covere brush-covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or art laws (if any) If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order be the operator.
  • Page 3 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears SERIAL Lawn Tractor° it has been designed, engineered NUMBER manufactured to give you the best possible dependabili- ty and performance. Should you experience any pro- DATE OF PURCHASE blem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Department.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Adjustments: Type Parking Brake Brake Storage Parts Bag Carburetor Fuse Mower Drive Belt Mower Front-to-Rear 14-24 Repair and Adjustments Side _to-Side Hood Removal Blade° , . Throttle Control Cable Carburetor Engine Valves Fuse Air Filter Hood Removal Cleaning Levelling Mower Deck Motion Drive Belt...
  • Page 5 bushing. Unpack Tractor Bo Place steering wheel adapter on upper steer- a, Take items out of box. The box contains ing shaft. items shown below. With front wheels pointed straight ahead, Cut down four corners of the carton with a utili- place steering wheel...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBL PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE LOCATiON ..i ..BATTERY (2) Wing Nut, 1/4-20 © BATTERY (2) Hex Bolt, 1/4 - 20 x 3/4 TERMINALS t2) Lockwasher {2) Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga (2) Hex Nut, 1/4 - 20 (1) Flex Bolt, 1/2 - 13 - x 1...
  • Page 7 To assemble tractor you wit! need: (21 7/16" Wrenches Tire Pressure Gauge 1/2" Wrench Screwdriver (2) ! 1/16" Wrenches Utility Knife (I) 3/4" Wrench NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H) AND LEFT HAND (L H,) ARE DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBL Y Check Tires AD.tUS f _Nr Check the air pressure in the tires, Tires with too much B@.1 air pressure will cause the unit to ride rough, The wrong air pressure will also keep the mower from cutting level The correct air pressure is shown on the side of the tires.
  • Page 9 TION Ignition Light Throttle/Choke Attachment Lift Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal Attachment Clutch Lever Height Adjustment ..Parking Brake Knob Gear Shift Lever GEARSHIFT: Press the clutch/brake pedal down firmly ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Push lever up to engage attachment There will be an engine hesitation as the and move...
  • Page 10 TION Stopping Your Tractor NOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE_ SCREEN Push clutch-brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position Keep your foot on pedal,(Fig7) Place attachment clutch lever ..DISENGAGED position. (Fg.) Move gear shift lever "'NEUTRAL postion_ (Fig 7) Place parking brake...
  • Page 11 TION Starting The Engine ATTACHMENT CLUTCH Move throttle controllever [Fig,, 7) past "'FAST'" LEVER °*DISENGAGED" POSITION to the "'CHOKE" position, HEIGHT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Turn ignition key to "START" and release LEVER "ENGAGED' KNOB POSITION as soon as engine starts LIFT LEVER CAUTION:...
  • Page 12 OPERA TgGN Mowing Tips NOTE: TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH THE Slowly release clutch brake pedal MOWER ATTACHED. Move throttle lever to fast position. Mower should be adjusted properly front to back and side to side for good mowing performance Observe height...

  • Page 13: Brake Adjustment T4

    To keep your tractor running better, longer, per- BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, form necessary service using following ADJUSTMENT, OR REPAIR: maintenance schedule: 1. PUSH CLUTCH!BRAKE PEDAL COM- PLETELY DOWN With Every Mowing MOVE'GEAR SHIFT CONTROL LEVER TO NEUTRAL POSITION. 3, PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN "'ENGAG- Make sure alf nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins...

  • Page 14: Tire Care

    ADJUSTMENT Brake Adjustment This tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system mounted on the right side of the transaxle IFigo IOL IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN FEET STOPPING DISTANCE HIGHEST GEAR, THEN BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED_ ,,111, ,i,,,11,111 ii1,,,i,i a .
  • Page 15 AND ADJUSTMENT When grinding, care should be taken to maintain blade balance and the blade should be checked proper balance before reinstallation mower, An unbalanced or bent blade will cause ,i/LI excessive vibration when running, and eventual ! , { CE.TE.
  • Page 16 AN{) ADJUSTMENT •F 32 ° 60 ° 80 ° ° ° 0 ° I il 30 or 10W-30 Check Engine Oil Level NOTE: DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL WITH ENGINE RUNNING. Several minutes after stopping eng#_e, check engine level with tractor on level ground°...
  • Page 17 AND ADJUSTMENT 9. Check Muffler Inspect a ndreplace damaged m uffler and/or deflector it could create a fire hazard and/or damage,= TOUCH MUFFLER, :REWS CYLINDER FINS CONTACT] ..........CAUSE BURN s, I O. Lubricate Pivot Points Place several drops of SAE 30 oil at points where parts move against...

  • Page 18: Operation

    ADJUSTMENT If holes do not align, repeat steps in throttle cable adjustment_ Carburetor adjustment NOTE: ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT TO CARBURETOR,, With engine off turn high speed mixture screw clock- wise ( "-'_) closing finger tight ONLY, and turn THROTTLE counterclock wise...

  • Page 19: Parking Brake

    ADJUSTMENT ENGINE PULLEY DRIVE BELT LEAKS THAT HOSE CLAMPS SURE THERE ARE""NO FUEL 'LINE ! INSTALLATION DECAL • PROPERLY INSTALLED° ,....CLUTCH PULLEY Replace In-Line Fuel Filter If fuel filter is clogged, obstructing fuel flow to car- buretor, replacement is required. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections which were removed from both ends of fuelfilter...

  • Page 20: Fuse

    ADJUSTMENT Fuse Replacement Replace with 30 amp automotive - type plug-in fuse, The fuse holder is located under the dash. 1 9o Hood Removal To raise hood, lift at rear of hood. To remove hood, grill and side panels, raise hood and loosen one screw on each side panel.
  • Page 21 AND ADJUSTMENT Mower Installation Your Mower installs without the use of tools, Raise At _ LtFT LEVER tachment Lift Lever (Fig. 28) to its highest position. Turn UNGER LiFT LEVER "HIGHEST' height adjustment knob to lowest position (Fig. 29). POSiTiON ATTACHMENT Slide Mower under tractor, discharge guard to CLUTCH...

  • Page 22: Mower Drive Belt Replacement

    ADJUSTMENT Mower Drive Belt Replacement ENGINE PULt_EY IDLER BELT ,GUIDE BELT IOLER ao Slide belt under ex tension spring (Fig. 31) b. Place belt on rear side of both mandrel pulleys.. Spring idler belt guide down place belt around rear side of idler pulley Roll belt over engine pulley..

  • Page 23: Spark Plug T8

    ADJUSTMENT NOTE: ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS IS EQUIVALENT APPROXIMATELY 3/16" HEIGHT CHANGEr REAR Be sure all nuts are securely tightened SUSPENSION g ,, Replace cover, Front-To-Rear Mower Adjustment To obtain the best cutting "results, your mower housing should be adjusted so the front and rear flange distance...
  • Page 24 ADJUSTMENT CHART LUBRICATION AXLE PIVOT SPINDLE SPINDLE WHEEL ( 2_ FRONT WHEEL BEARING BEARING CLUTCH PIVOT ( 3"3"3_ ENGINE CLUTCH/BRAKE PIVOT CLUTCH/BRAKE PIVOT ATTACHMENT LIFT" A TTACHMENT LIFT ARM MOWER CLUTCH PIVOT SAE 30 MOTOR OIL GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO PAGE I6 FOR ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS.
  • Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE/REMEDY (SEE INDEX) Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake Position Move Attachment Clutch Lever to "'Disengaged Po_irion Fill Fuel Tank with Gasoline Check Fuel Line and Carbuterot WILL NOT START (clean If necest_ary) Replace Fuel Filter Check fuse for fault and replace Recharge or replace Battery,...
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Place Throttle Control In "'FAST'* posith)n Check air pressure in fires Check front to rear and _ide to side mower adjust merit ground speed UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE a slower Check engines RPM's (refer to Carburetor Adjustment} UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGS Replace mower blades...

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