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Craftsman 917.254640 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.254640 Owner's Manual

Lt 12 hp electric start 6 speed - 38" mower lawn tractor
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MODEL NO.
917.2546
Caution:
Read and Foflow
AH $Mety Rules
And instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
L T 12 PiP ELECTRIC
- 38"
LAWN TRACTOR
TART
o Assembly
o Operation
® Maintenance
o Repair and Adjustment
e Repair Parts
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Sears,
Roebuck
and Co.,
Chicago,
IL
60684
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 MODEL NO. 917.2546 Caution: Read and Foflow TART L T 12 PiP ELECTRIC AH $Mety Rules And instructions - 38" Before Operating This Equipment LAWN TRACTOR o Assembly o Operation ® Maintenance o Repair and Adjustment e Repair Parts ,,==, , j ......
  • Page 2 Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THIS Limit loads to those you can safety control. OPERATOR'S MANUAL and instructionsFurnished with Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing. attachments. Use counterwgight or wheel weights when suggested in the owneKs manual. 2.
  • Page 3 CONGRATULATBONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn Tractor. It has been designed, engineered manufactured to give you the best possible dependabili- ty and performance. Should you experience any pro- blem you cannot easily; remedy, please contact your DATE OF PURCHASE nearest Sears Service Department.
  • Page 4 INDEX Type ....Parking Brake ....Adjustments: Brake ....Storage ....Parts Bag ....Fuse ..... Carburetor ....Mower Drive Belt ..Mower Front-to-Rear ... Repair and Adjustments ..14-24 Hood Removal ..... Blade ..... Side-to-Side ..Carburetor ....Throttle Control Cable ..

  • Page 5: Brake

    ASSEMBLY Unpack Tractor bushing. 8, Place steering wheel adapter on upper steer- Take items out of box. The box contains ing shaft. items shown below. 9. With front wheels pointed straight ahead, b. Cut down four corners of the carton with a utili- place steering wheel on steering wheel...
  • Page 6 ASSEMBL ( ASSEMBL Y PANTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SiZE LOCATION BATTERY (2) Wing Nut, 1/4-20 (2) Lockwasher, 1/4 Int/Ext Tooth © BA TTERY © 12) Hex Bolt, 1/4 - 20 x 3/4 (2) Lockwasher ©_) TERMINALS (21 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 7 To assemble tractor you will need: (2) 7/t6" Wrenches Tire Pressure Gauge 1/2" Wrenches Screwdriver (2) 9/16" Wrenches Utility Knife (1) 3/4" Wrench STEERING WHEEL (2) 11/16" Wrenches NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H.) AND LEFT HAND (LH.) ARE DETERMINED FROM OPERA TOR'S POSITION STEERING WHEEL_ WHILE SEA TED ON THE TRACTOR.
  • Page 8 A$SEMBL Y _fAT SlAT Check Tires Check the air pressure in the tires. Tires with too much air pressure will cause the unit to ride rough. The wrong air pressure will also keep the mower from cutting level. BOLT _ _.o_ The correct air pressure is shown on the side of the tires.
  • Page 9 OPERA ON KNOW YOUR TRACTOR RF_AD THiS OWNER'8 MANUAL OEFORE OFERA TING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR. ff you understand the unit and its opera- tion, you will achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your Lawn Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERA 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. (Fig.7) Place attachment clutch lever "'DISENGAGED" position. (Fig;7) Move gear shift lever NEUTRAL postion.
  • Page 11 OPERA TION Starting The Engine ATTACHMENT CLUTCH Move throttle control lever (Fig, 7)past "'FAST" LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION to the "CHOKE" position. HEIGHT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH Turn ignition key to "'START" and release key LEVER "'ENGAGED" ADJUSTMENT POSITION KNOB as soon as engine starts, LiFT LEVER CAUTION:...
  • Page 12 OPERA TION Mowing Tips NOTE: TIRE CHAINS CANNOT'BE USED WITH Slowly release clutch brake pedal. MOWER ATTACHED. Mower should be adjusted properly front to back Move throttle lever to fast position. and side to side for good mowing performance. Refer to REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT section...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 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 Mewing 2. MOVE GEAR SHIFT CONTROL LEVER TO NEUTRAL POSITION. 3.
  • Page 14 AND ADJUSTMENT Brake Adjustment This tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system mounted on the right side of the transaxle (Fig. I0). .r.r,,....BRAKE IFTRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN FEET STOPPING DISTANCE HIGHEST GEAR, THEN BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED. a .

  • Page 15: Repair And Adjustment

    REPAIR 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 excessive vibration when running, and eventual damage to mower or engine.
  • Page 16 REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT 60 ° 80 ° 100 ° ° 32 c n l i !3Ho-! 30or 70W- 5W-30 UIil Check Engine Off Level FUEL _\_\ NOTE: DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL WITH ENGINE RUNNING. Several minutes after stopping engine, check engine level with...
  • Page 17 FtEPAIFt ADJUSTMENT Check Muffler Inspect and replace damaged muffler and/or deflector as CLEANER COVER it could create a fire hazard and/or damage, NOT TOUCH MUFFLER, I ......SCREWS CYLINDER OR FINS AS CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS. i,,i, Lubricate Pivot Points Place several drops of SAE 30 off at points where parts...
  • Page 18 FtEPAIFtAND ADJUSTMENT Check that hole in throttle lever and hole in plate line up (Fig, 20 - Insert). If holes "A" are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned. Tighten clamp screw. tf holes do not align, repeat steps in throttle cable adjustment.
  • Page 19 REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT I 7. Motion Drive Belt Removal The tractor drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park ENGINE PULLEY the tractor on level area. Engage parking brake. NOTE: BELT INSTALLATION DECAL UNDER LEFT DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION FOOTREST. DECAL CLUTCH Remove mower,...

  • Page 20: Mower Drive Belt

    REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT Fuse Replacement Replace with 30 amp automotive - type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located under the dash. 1 9. 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 FtEPAIFt AND ADJUSTMENT Mower Mstalletion Your Mower installs without the use of tools. Raise At- LtFT LEVER tachment Lift Lever (Fig. 28) to its highest position. Turn NGER LIFT LEVER "HIGHEST" height adjustment knob to lowest position (Fig. 29). POSITION a .

  • Page 22: Side-To-Side

    REPAgR AND ADJUSTMENT Mower Drive Belt Replacement a. Slide belt under extension 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. d. Roll belt over engine pulley.
  • Page 23 FtEPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT NOTE: ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS IS EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 3/16" HEIGHT CHANGE. REAR SUSPENSION Be sure all nuts are securely tightened. 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 "'D"...
  • Page 24 REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT LUBRICATION CHART AXLE PIVOT SPINDLE SPINDLE FRONT WHEEL BEARING WHEEL BEARING ENGINE- CLUTCH PIVOT CLUTCH/BRAKE PIVOT CLUTCH/BRAKE PIVOT A TTACHMENT ATTACHMENT LIFT ARM MOWER CLUTCH PIVOT SAE 30 MOTOR OIL _GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE REFER TO PAGE 16 FOR ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE/REMEDY (SEE iNDEX) Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake Position. Move Attachment Clutch Laver to "Disengaged Position Fil! Fuel Tank with Gasoline, Check Fuel Line and Carburetor {clean tf necessary) Replace Fuel Filter WILL NOT START Check fuse for fault and replace Recharge or replace Battery...
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Place throttle control in "FAST" position, Check air pressure in tires Check front to rest and,aide to side mower adjust- Use a slower ground speed UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE Check engines RPM's (refer to Carburetor Adjustment) UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGS Replace mower blades...
  • Page 27 12 H.P, 38" RmDmNG LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER $17.25_ SCHEMATIC BLACK INTERLOCK SWITCHES cLUTCH/BRAKE ATT'mENt cLUTcH (PEDAL UP) (CLUTCH OFFI WHITE _'"__ SOLENOID BLACK BLACK SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNI.,, TION IGNITION FUSE SWITCH BLACKV ! UNIT 30 AMP BLACK ' "O BLACK SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 29 REPAmR PARTS ELECTROCAL PART DESCRIPTION PART IDESCRIPT_ 7662J Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. Bulb, Light STD551025 110859X Harness, Light Socket STD541025 u Nut, Hex 1/4-20 121347X Harness, ignition 121265× Battery, 12V., 109310X Key, Molded 102476X Terminal Guard 1107t2X Switch, Light STD541625 Wing Nut 1/4-20...
  • Page 30 REPAUR$ 12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - oMODEL HUMBER 917.254640 ENCLOSURE...
  • Page 31 121306X Drawbar 105529X Bolt, Shoulder, 5/16-18 121247X Pan - Seat 73680500 Nut - Crownlock 5/16-18 105801X Decal - Fender Decal, Grill, Craftsman 121067X Spring, Seat 105806X 109872× Fender 105807X Decal, Grill, Stripe 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga_...
  • Page 32 REPAmRS 12 H.P, 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR == I'_ODEL HUMBER 917.254640 DRIVE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 33 EPAt PA{ TS 12 H.P. 38"" RIDmNG _WN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917,254640 _nVE PART DESCRIP3"8ON PART DESCRPTJON Retainer Bett 121342X Engine, 12 HP. Tecumseh 109070X Spacer Model No. 143.396012 4470J Idler, Flat t05731X Pulley, Engine 4859J Pulley, Idler 120374X Valve, Drain Oil 106298X Bellcrank Assembly (Inc.
  • Page 34 REPAmR PARTS 12 H.P.38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR ==_,JIODEL N UMBER 917.254640 5655 58 63...
  • Page 35 REPAnR PARTS 12 H.P. 38" RaDJNG LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUM R 9t7.25 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE PART _$CRIPTION PART _SCRJPT|_I_ 109283X014 Dash 108683X Rod - Steering 74180512 Screw - Truss Hd. 5/16-18 x 314 105663X Support - Saddle, Rear 73510500 Nut - Keps 5116 - 18 105664X Support - Saddle, Front 109816×...
  • Page 36 REPAQR PARTS 12 H.P, 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254640 LIFT ADJUSTMENT °_B ¥ - :35 F" ,...
  • Page 37 REPASR PARTS 12 H.P. 3S'" RUDDNGLAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.2546, LiFT ADJUSTMENT PART DFSCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 106448X Lever, Clutch, Mower 105723X Plunger 106932X Knob 109413X Grip, Handle 106451X Bolt, Shoulder 4939M Retainer, Spring 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 110029X Link, Lift 106452X Bracket, Switch, Interlock 110447X Trunnion,...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS 12 H.P. 38" RBDnNG LAWN TRACTOR .-- MODEL NUMBER 917.254840 38" MOWER...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS • 12 H.P. 3S'" RtDDNG LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.254640 38" MOWER PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION N 0. 106085X V-Belt 12t 263X Blade 121259X Housing 19132012 Washer 13t32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga. 8417J Runner, R.H. STD551137 V_asher, Lock 3/8 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 STD623715...
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  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.254640 TRANSAXLE FOOTE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-7 TRANSAXLE PART DESORIPTION PART D_=SCRIPTION 120458X Shaft. ldter Housing. Upper 12047tX 2274J Spacer..635 x .875 x .755 Screw. Tapping. 120472X Sprocket. 1/4-20 x.734 105928X Ball.
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS ENGINE _"'_" 58 127 i j / 40 i...

  • Page 43: Element

    REPAIR PARTS 12 H.P. 38" RSDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.254640 ENGRNE TECUMSEH - MODEL NUMBER 143.396012 ENGINE Ref. Part Ref. Part Part Name Part Name 35323A Cylinder Assy. 792035 'i"i'ncL Nos. Ring Retaining 28277 Washer, Fiat 35308 Valve, Exhaust (Std.} 35324 Rod, Governor 35433...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS 12 H.P. 38" RnDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.254640 ENGDNE TECUMSEH - MODEL NUMBER 143.3S60!2 :,°_F'-139 ENGINE 105 _...
  • Page 45 REPAgR PARTS 12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.254640 ENGmNE TECUMSEH - MODEL NUMBER 143.396012 ENGINE Ref. Part Ref. Part Part Name Part Name 3 17 30063 Screw, Hex washer hd. Sems, i/4-20 Plate, Support x 1/2 650887 Screw, Hex washer hd.
  • Page 46 REPAaR PARTS 12 H.P. 38" RIDnNG LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 9!7,254640 ENGINE TECUMSEH - MODEL NUMBER 143.396012 ENGINE STARTER MOTOR 33605 Part Name Starting Motor, Complete 33451 Cover, Dust 33842 Ring, Retainer 33430 Retainer, Spring 33431 Spring, Anti-drift 33432 Gear 33_3 Nut.

  • Page 50: Attachments

    Attachments ThatAddto the Usefulness ofYourCraftsman LawnTractor Searsoffersa widevarietyof attachments thatfit your tractor.Manyof theseare listedbelowwith briefexpfanations ofhowtheycan helpyou. Thislist wascurrentatthetimeof publication: however,itmaychangeinfutureyears-- moreattachments maybe added,changes (includingchanges in thestock number)may be madein theseattachments, o r somemay no longerbe available. Mostof theseattachmentsdo not requireadditionalhitchesor conversionkits (thosethat do are indicated)and are designedfor easyattachingand detaching.

  • Page 51: Levels

    SIGHT HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH L|_E TREE Operate ,/our Tractor (Jown tile face slopes (_o[ greater _han 15°1; _lever across ti_e (acu_ Make turns gfa_.Iu. airy prevent t_ppmg Or |OSS of control, Exercise extT_me CautiOn when changing dlrecHon slopes.

  • Page 52: Seat

    LT 12 HP ELECTRIC START 6 SPEED = 38" MOWER LAWN TRACTOR MODE,- NO. 917o25_) The model number will be found on the Model Plate located under the seat. Always provide the Model Number when requesting ser- vice or repair parts for your Lawn Tractor.

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