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Craftsman 917.252502 Owner's Manual

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MODEL NUMBER 917.252502
OWNER'S MANUAL
+ Assembly
+ Operation
®Customer Responsibilities
+ Service and Adjustments
+ Repair Parts
_AUTION:
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 NUMBER 917.252502 OWNER'S MANUAL + Assembly + Operation ®Customer Responsibilities + Service and Adjustments + Repair Parts _AUTION: 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

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices 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 ltl, CHILDREN Read, understand, and fofiow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator...

  • Page 3: Specifications

    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 parts found to be detective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......19-24 PRODUCT PECiF_CAT_ONS ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-18 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 26-27 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ........ 30-47 ASSEMBLY ............... REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........

  • Page 5: Maintenance

    ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the modemnumber of your tractor. ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separate|y in carton "_\'\\\_ (2) Sheet Seat Metal Screws #i0q6 x 1/2 (1) L0eknut 3/8-24 Video Steering CasSette (1) Large Flat Washer Wheel Steering Boot Manual Pa_s Bag (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 (1) ShOulder Bolt 5/16-t8 Parts bag contents...
  • Page 7 ........iiii II1[ ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left 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 CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3} CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- SEAT naJs. Before connecting battery, re- bands, rings, etc. move metal bracelets, wristwatch Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat BOX DOOR pan to raised position..

  • Page 9: Check Tire Pressure

    J CHECKLiST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE best cutting performance. THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND SATtSFACTION FROM...
  • Page 10 ERATION These symbols 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: Know Your Tractor

    RATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the ustrat ons w th your tractor to fam ar ze yourse f w th the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACHMENT AMMETER IGNITION...

  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: Under certain conditions when trac or 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, 6) always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

  • Page 13: Before Starting

    OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat h_esgreater than t5 ° and with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

  • Page 14: To Start Engine

    OPERATION ADD GASOUNE MOWING TiPS Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, _egutar unleaded • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon is attached to tractor, and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES...
  • Page 15 .., J L • CUSTOM ESPON MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FiLL tN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE _ERV1CE DATES v" v" ..... I I ..Check Brake Operation v" v" Check Tire Pressure V" ..T Check f 0rLoose Fasteners I Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades v"...
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER ESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig, !0) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade witl cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding...

  • Page 17: Air Filter

    CUSTO RESPONSIBILITI Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this operation and replace if necessary.
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER ESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 14) tN-LINE FUEL RLTER (See Fig. 15) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent The fue! filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum...
  • Page 19 SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS U = I=""t'=='='='='=="_l=r= CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. •...

  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20) 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 propedy inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 21) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE NUT "A"...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGaNE WSTH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig, 25) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheets are positioned straightforward, remove steer- mg wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..... • 'n.,=lM= == ' TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB (See Fig. 26) Raise hood. • Raise hood, • Pull bulb holder out Of the hole in the backside Of the grill. •...

  • Page 24: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE FINAL SETTING - Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutra_l(N) position. (See Fig, 27) . Move throttle control iever to slow (,_) position.

  • Page 25: Storage

    STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for Storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wilt not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT CAUTION: Never sto_ DEROSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL...
  • Page 26 LESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECT|ON Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fueitank. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter, Clean/replace air fiIter.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    POINTS TROUBLESHOOTING ,,H,I! i i illl,iT.r_l ii l llll, ....PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ii, r ,i ,,11!1 Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections, If not Engine continues to run corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat department.

  • Page 28: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 SCHEMATIC BATTERY CY"_ FUSE 30 AMP. STARTER AMMETER BLACK WHITE ..SOLENOID c_ _- (_LUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHfTE SEAT SWITCH ..(NOT OCCUPIED) w,,TE'_-,t 7,-I _ ..F ..BLACK ATT MENT CLUTCH""" 7 _ -G_ BLACK UNIT PLUG...

  • Page 30: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 ELECTRICAL 36 35...
  • Page 31 Switch Plunger Nc Gray 144921 Switch Ign 3 pos 140400 Nut ignition 141226 Cover Sw Ignition 140403 Key lgn Molded Craftsman, Delta !!0712X Switch Light Btk Blk Red 108236X Bracket Switch Clutch 17021008 Screw Tap Hex #10-24unc X 1/2 140336...

  • Page 32: Chassis And Enclosures

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES °t...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 145501 Chassis Wldmt 11ga 1995 140356 Drawbar Stretch 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty-tt 19131216 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 16 Ga 146077 Bumper Snapqn 145208X016 Saddle Slkscr Fit Sdl 65 D4360 126842X Shield Ht.
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 DRIVE "4 A 52...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR" - MODEL NUMBER 917,252502 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 142603 Transaxle 6sp Std D4360_79 109070X Keeper Belt Retainer Washer 13/32 X 13/16 X 12 Ga 146682 Spring Return Brake Tia Zinc 19131312 123666X Pulley Transaxle 18/20" tires 105706X Bearing Nyl 503 X 628 X 1 25 Washer Hardened...
  • Page 36 "MODEL NUMBER 912.252502 s_!l_._ ,/ _ •...

  • Page 37: Steering Assembly

    19133808 Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 8 Ga. 7810H Locknut Center 3/8-24 Unf 104820X Adaptor Wheel Strg..640/.635 124417X Boot Shaft Steering Craftsman 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 121232X Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk 6855M Fitting Grease 149684...

  • Page 38: Optional Equipment

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR' - MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 132759 Control Thich RH Blk Pd115 10 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4o20x5/8 T 145294 Engine Asm B&S Dmd.PLSI Dual 13HP Model No 28M707, Type No.0142-0! 137348 Muffler LT B&S 12/12 5/13 HP 272293 Gasket Eng 1 3t3 Id Tin Plated 13280324...

  • Page 40: Seat Assembly

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 72050411 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk t/4-20xl-3/8 140551 Bracket Pvt St 134300 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc 74760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 Bfk Pnt 19131610...
  • Page 41 Decat Hood RH Crafts li Sip LT 131473 Decal V-Belt Sch 140561 Decal Hood LH Crafts li Sip LT 136832 Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman 95 132674 Decal Gd]le LT4000 Craft USA 145245 Decal Ins Hood HP Black 133644 Decal Malnt Cust Sears Domesti...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 LIFT 161718...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136973 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger 17 32 122507X Shaft Asm Lift 9 680 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer Pltd 21/32 X 1 X 21ga t20183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 td 125631X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 MOWER...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 42" MOWER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON 144393 140083 Mower Housing Rod, Clutch, Secondary, with Nibs STD533107 Bolt 140088 Guard, Mandrel, L.H, 138017 STD624003 Retainer Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 138440 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar STD624008 133944...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 11 + ¸ 43"...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRI_PTION NO. NO= DESCRIPTION 142671 Housing, Upper 105928X Sprocket, 9 Teeth 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, Large 110084X Gear, Bevel, 42 Teeth 1/4-20 x .734 134394 * Assembly, Kit, Shim .750 Shaft 134400...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -= MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0142-01 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR iNSTRUCTION MANUAL.

  • Page 49: Briggs & Stratton

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0142-0! 987 t 634B _123 _I05 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. _524 646 _ 284A...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 BRMGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0142-01 _ 78 1044 @ 7s...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 BRtGGS & STRA_ON ENGINE., MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0142=01 ....:::j ......729A 1090...

  • Page 52: Engine - Model Number

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0142-01 KEy PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCR}PTION 496413 Cylinder Assembly 272554 * Gasket, Carburetor 399265 Bearing, Cylinder 94637 Stud, Carburetor Mounting 391086 * Seal, Oil...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR.. - MODEL NUMBER 917.252502 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER 28M707, TYPE NUMBER 0142-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 94073 Screw, Hex Head 280848 Spacer 284A 94704 Screw, Hex Head 392134 Gear, Ring 304 496280 Housing, Blower...
  • Page 54 SERVICE NOTES...

  • Page 55: Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HtLL SiGHTiNG GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. &...

  • Page 56: Replacement

    £RnFTSl4RH S A/RS OWNER'S 13.0 HP IC MANUAL ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own modet number. Each engine has its own model number. 917.252502 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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