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Sears 917.258534 Owner's Manual

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MODEL
OWNER'S MANUAL
Assembly
_ Operation
_ Customer Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
_ Repair Parts
G_L_T_O!_: 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 MODEL OWNER'S MANUAL Assembly _ Operation _ Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments _ Repair Parts G_L_T_O!_: 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. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator...
  • Page 3 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 pads found to be defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE'_"Y RULES ............OPERATION ....:........I0_t5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, !6-20 SERVICE AND ADJUST_o_ENTS ......2I .2_:_ WARRANTY ..............STORAGE ..............TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........TROUBLES['{OOTING ..........28.-29 _NDEX ................REPAIR PARTS - TRACTO.R .........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCE D AT AC These accessories and attachments were available through_most Sears retaiI outlet-oo,_d _',o6 rv.,.e_. ,"_en_ei _ ' "_',. when the tractor was purchased. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the mode_ number of your tractoL ENGINE SPARK PLUG ENGINE O_L...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWA £ PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (t) Hex Bolt ,-" " 3/8-16 x 1 © Seat Mulcher Plate Steering Wheel Flat Washer (1) Lock %}} washer 3/8 Video (t) Locknut Cassette 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts loft unassembled 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 ASSEMBLY First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which with hex bolt, fiat washer, lock washer and hex nut as al!ows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way shown, Tighten securely. down.
  • Page 9 ASSE TO CONVERT TO BAGGING O!:) GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING D_SCHARG_NG Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. ,f" Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory.. DEFLECTOR ....3/8-I 6 LOCKNUT 3/8"...
  • Page 10 OPERATION These symbob 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 LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL...
  • Page 11 OPERAT O KNOW YOUR TRACTOR 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 adiustment& Save this manual for future reference. LIGHT IGN_TiON SWITCH SWITCH...
  • Page 12 OPERATION over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. Never use choke to stop engine. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig.
  • Page 13 OPERATION I_PORTAN'_': MOTION COHTROL LEVER DOES TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig° 10) NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL I,.:<_ D EPRESSED, ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat To resta,_ movement, slowly release parking brake and with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged clutch/brake pedal.

  • Page 14: Carburetor

    OPERATIO Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- ADD GASOMN£ off engine and set parking brake, Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded Engage transmission bv placing freewheel control in gasotine with a minimum oi 87 octane. (Use of ieaded driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT"...
  • Page 15 OPERATION Be sure the tractor is on level ground. MULCHBNG MOWtNG TiPS Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake iMPORTANT: BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT--UP GRASS slowly return to operating position. TRASH.
  • Page 16 CUSTO ESPONSl mLITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FiLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners sharpeniRepiace Mower Blades Check Bat!erY Lev!!iRecharge ..] ..t_1 ..1..l._._ Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adiust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 17 CUSTO ESPONS B ! TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte_ BLADE MANDREL nance, ASSEMBLY BRAKE OPERATION tf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
  • Page 18 CUSTO ESPONSJ JLWT ES ENGINE BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffF LUBR_CATmON cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger wilt extend its tifeo Only use high quality detergent oi! rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH, Seiect the oil's SAE viscosity Keep battery and terminals clean.
  • Page 19 CUSTOME ESPONSIBt AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18) CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See_ Fig° 19) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- engine damage from overtteating.
  • Page 20 CUSTOMER ESPONSm ILITIES MUFFLER CLAMP CLAMP Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every t00 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMmNG ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Ptace motion contro_ _ever in neutral (N) position, Depress clutch/brake pedal fuJ_y and set parking brake, PJace attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn i£_nition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have compJete_y stopped. Disconnect spark pBug wire from spark plug and ptace wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

  • Page 22: Side-To-Side

    SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT UNKS "PRODUCT SPECtFtCAT!ONS"...
  • Page 23 SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DR_VE BELT (See Fig. 26) The mower blade drive beit may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on levei surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TO ADJUST MOT1ON CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 291 (See Fig, 30) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and Block up axle securely. adjustment should not be necessary. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow {f for any reason the motion control lever witl not hold its wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER o • BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the futiy charged battery. RED cable last from both batteries. HOOD POS_TIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL HEADLIGHT WiRE CONNECTOR FiG° 32 ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE...
  • Page 26 SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 34) ACCELERATION TEST Move throttle control lever from stow to fast position. The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary, However, minor adjust.- engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out ment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel,...

  • Page 27: Storage

    STORAGE ENGINE 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: I1" IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING ESSENTIAL FUEL gasoline in the tank inside a building SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR,...

  • Page 28: Spark Piugs

    TROU LESHOO NG POINTS PROBLE_ CAUSE CORRECTION FilI fuel tank. Out of fuel. Wiif not start See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine not "CHOKED" properly, Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Engine flooded. Replace spark plug. Bed spark piug. Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING • CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Engine continues to run Check wiring, switches and connections. If not I. Faulty operator-safety presence control system. when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor CUt - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade.
  • Page 30 SERVnCE NOTES...

  • Page 31: Schematic

    TRACTOR - = NIODEL NUMBER 917.258534 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP, AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE i0:0: ..SOLENOID CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE tGN!TtON (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH SEATS,,',,T ,,,,.,TE ,I_" ,,,I "] f--_ BLACK I BLACK BLACK ._q _ _7_ZE_If_LUTCH ["...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o .- MODEL NUMBER 917.258534 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.258534 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 146139 Battery 12 Voit 25 Amp 74760412 BoIt, Hex Head t/4-20 uric x 3/4 STD55t025 Washer STD551125 Washer STD54t025 109238X Tube, Plastic, t2" 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 109596X Clamp, Hose !53664 Switch, interlock Push-In...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° _ MODEL NUMBER 917.258534 CNASSlS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 9t7o258534 _HAS$1$ AND 5NCLOSURES PART DESCR1PT!ON 159527 Chassis Assembly 140356 Drawbar 1749O612 Screw, Thd. Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 19131216 Washer 13/32 × 3/4 × 16 Gauge 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 150!56X011 Dash STD533710 Bott, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H.
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER £17.258534 DRIVE 84100...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o -MODEL NUtvIBER 917.258534 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPT{ON Pulley, Engine 150071 Transa×le Assembly 140186 Bolt 7/16-20 X 4 Gr. 5 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 71t70764 143995 Pulley, Transaxle STD551 !43 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16 154792 Rod Shift Fender 154778...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o oMODEL NUMBER 917.258534 STEERING ASSEMBLY LI _, ,_Ti. !
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o ° MODEL NUMBEF 917o258534 STEEIRING ASSEMBLY PART DESCFtIPT1ON 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 156483 Spindle Assembly, L.H, 157473 Spindle Assembly, R°H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened t21748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 × t6 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x !-1/4 x t6 Gauge 12000029...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS "TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 917.258534 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCR_PTION 140123 Seat 134300 Spacer, SpIit ,28 x .88 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 121250X Spring STD523710 Bolt 123976X Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 153236 Bolt, Shoulder 5/I6-18...
  • Page 41 Decal, Side Panel 138311 Decal, Drawbar Cntd M'_ Hyd LT 156787 Decal, Deck Mower EZ3 142341 Pad Footrest LH STLT !46709 Decal, Fender, Craftsman !54515 Pad Footrest RH STLT 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 1545t6 OwneCs Manual, English 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917o258534 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917o258534 ENGUNE PART DESCRIPTION 150600 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting t/4-20 x 5/8 Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Model 28N707-0173-01 Muffler 137352 Gasket, Exhaust 272293 13280324 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90 °, 3/8-18 NPT Washer...
  • Page 44 REPAtR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 9t7.258534 MOWER LIFT 25 24 "/ t ....;;-;;::;:,t; •,"" .._LL._,T; _" +_7'_'...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917,2585:34 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRtPTaON 159471 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159460 Shaft Assembly, Lift t05767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21t32 x t x 21 Gauge D_fdl II ILj_ t_ytUI 125631× Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9! 7.258534 MOWER DECK 54, _/34 ..1 17...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ,- o MODEL NUMBER 9t7.258534 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DEESCRtPTION 144393 Mower Housing I22052X Spacer, Retainer STD533107 Bolt 140086 Spring, Torsion Brakes Guard, TUV Idler 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 141043 Knob Custom Oval 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar t49846 V-Belt STD624008...
  • Page 48 REPAHR PARTS TRACTOR _ o MODEL NUMBER 917.258534 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 " 90 _3 s2 ..!13 "...
  • Page 49 BEPAnR PARTS TRACTOR ,- o MODEL NUMBER 917.258534 HYDRO GEAR TBANSAXLE = MODEL NUMBER 3t0-0650 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRiPTiON 142930 Housing, Lower 142884 Washer 7/t6 x 7/8 x .060 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 150829 Differential Assembly 142932 Seal, Lip...

  • Page 50: Type

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 9t7.258534 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGWNE = !ViODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 634A _i_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1034 1026...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 9"17o258534 BR_GG$ & $TRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-0I 1022 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL...
  • Page 52 REPAmR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEl° NUMBER £17.258534 BRmGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707_ TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 634A 84,2 868A @ C3 % 284A CARBURETOR GASKET f.._.--_ 1044 d_2_ 7 s 3o5_ 1006 729 [_...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° o MODEL NUMBER 917.258534 BRtGGS & STRATTON ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0t73-01 t090...

  • Page 54: Seat

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258534 BR_GGS & STRAT'FON ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER 28N707_ TYPE NUMBER 0!'73-0! KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRtPT1ON NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 496412 94098 ** Screw, Throttle Cylinder Assembly 399265 Bearing, Cylinder 495800 Screw, Idle Speed 391086 * Seal, Oil...

  • Page 55: Spark Plugs

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917,258534 BR_GGS & STRATTON ENGINE o MODEL NU[_BER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173_01 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 284A 94073 Screw, Hex Head 729A 225!70 Retainer, Wire 810068 Screw, Set 262932 Gear.
  • Page 56 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 57 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 58 SERVMCE NOTES...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPEFi_ATmON ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN H_LL, NOT ACROSS HgLL SIGHTING _IDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. your Operate Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.
  • Page 60 OWNE 15.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC} LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own modet number. Each engine has its own model number. 917.258534 The model number for your tractor wiii 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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