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Craftsman 917.256450 Owner's Manual

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CRIIFrgMltN
MODEL NUMBER 917.256450
OWNER'S M ANUAL
• Assembly
° Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
° Repair Parts
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER_ 1-B00-659-5917
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  • Page 1 S. A/k S CRIIFrgMltN MODEL NUMBER 917.256450 OWNER'S M ANUAL • Assembly ° Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments ° Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER_ 1-B00-659-5917 [I '1 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII I...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT; THIS CUTTING MACHNE tS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWtNG OBJECTS FA]LIJRE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH.. ii1, CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION •...
  • Page 3 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE 1SAVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EOUIP- MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER. (IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........ 19-24 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 14-18 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 26-27 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ........... 5 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ........30-47 ASSEMBLY ..............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS Those accessories and attachments were available through meal Sears retail outlets andserVice centerswhen thetractorwas purshased Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number el your tractor. ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARKPLUG GAS CAN ENGINEOIL FUEL STABILIZERi AIR FILTER...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK i,u,,,u=,u, , i lll IIIlU= Parts packed separately in carton (2) Sheet Metal Seat Screws #10-16 x 1/2 Steering Video (1 ) Large Flat Washer Whee! Cassette (1} Locknut 3/8-24 Steering Boot Parts Bag Manual (1) Hex Boll 1/2-13 x 1 (1) Shoutder Bo}t 5/16-18 Parts bag contents not shown full size Wheel...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembied at the factory with exception of those paris left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assembb must be tightened securely the correct toots as necessary to insure proper tightness, TOOLS REQUIRED ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY POSmVE DISCARDTERMINALPROTECTIVE CHECK TIRE PRESSURE {RED)CABLE CAPS The tires on your tractor were ovednflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is importanl for LOCK WASHER best cutting pedormanCe,r Reduce tire pressure to PSi shown in "PRODUCT FLAT NASHER SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 9 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in lilerature supplied wilh the producl Learn and understand their meanlng 1:::3 ,& , BATTERY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD PAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER...
  • Page 10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the iifustrations withyour tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various contrets and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference ATTACHMENT iGNiTION CLUTCHLEVER SWITCH LIGHTSWITCH L FTLEVER PLUNGER...
  • Page 11 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result In severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractoror performingany adjUstments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses_ ,i,illlll,,ll,llll ill llll...

  • Page 12: Carburetor

    ,,,i,, OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig, 7) To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutchforake pedaf Your tractor is equfpped with an operator presence sensing • Make all turns slowly switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave lhe seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged wttl TO TRANSPORT...
  • Page 13 OPERATION Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area (See Fig. 6) • TO START ENGINE that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the When starting engine for the first time or If engine has run machine This wIH result in a more even d_stdbution of out of fuel, it witl take extra cranki0g time to move fuel from...
  • Page 14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _/_//, _ ,_/_'_ __e_ ..Check B,o,o Ope,a,e. V" ......• CheckTire Pressure Checkfor LooseFastener's it" SharpenlReptace Mswe_Blades _v"..Lubrication Chart Check BatteryLeveltRecharge v" _v" Clean Battery and Tefminqt_ v" 'ii0' CheckTt,ansaxleCooling ..AdjuBl Blade Bell(s) Tension Adjusl MotionDrive Belt(s) Tensioe u ==Hu Check Engine O!!Level...
  • Page 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR AJways observe safety ru+es when performing any mainte- BLADE MANDREL nance. BRAKE OPERATION if traclor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at hfgh speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BATTERY ENGINE Your tractor has a batlery charging system whtch is suffi- LUBRICATION cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the batlery with an automotive charger will extend ils life Only use high quality detergent oil raled wilh API service classlficallon SF or SG Select the oii's SAE viscosity grade Keep battery and terminals clean...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES I,IH, • CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 14) AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13) Air screen must be kept free ol dirt and chaff to preven! Your engine will not run propedy using a dirty air filter Cle,_n the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- engine damage from overheating.
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrestor (if equipped) as it could create a firehazard and!or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours ot operation, whichever CLAMP OCCURS f irst.
  • Page 19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION; BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clut_:Wbrake pedal fUlly and set parking brake, & Place attachmerit clutch In "DISENGAGED" position, Place gearshlftlever in neutral(N) position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key, Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

  • Page 20: Side-To-Side

    ... _ ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS =,l,i i,= ,H,= II=l= TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs 19 and 20) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SfDE-TO-S1DE Adjust the mower while tractor ts parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT driveway.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND 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 Ievel surface Engage parking brake, BELT REMOVAL • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"...

  • Page 22: Terminals

    ,,i,,u,,,,i, LIu,, ,,,i i,, SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY ALIGNMENT (See Fig. 25) {f steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly CAUTION:...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB ENGINE Raise hoOd.r TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE PuIt bulb holder out of the hole in Ihe backside of the (See Fig, 27) grill. The throttle control has been preset at the faclory °...
  • Page 24 ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE AND , ,, ,U,,U,,,llLLL lll, I Ul , ....ACCELERATION TEST - TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 28) • Move throttle control lever from slow (,_) to fast ('r_,) The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adiusl- posit_on, ifengine hesitates or dies, turn td_e mtxture ment should not be necessary.
  • Page 25 STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for slorage at the end of the season or if lhe Iraetor wiU not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT & CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 26 PROBLEM Fill fuel tank Viii nat start Out of fuel Sea "TO START ENGtNE" In OpereUon ae(:l)on Englne nol "CHOKED" properly Walt savl)_al minu_as before altampttng to start Engine Itocded Sad spark pk_g Reptace spark plug. Cfeenkeplace air lIIIsr Dldy air flkef. Replace iual _Itar Oiriy fuel _tar Drain fuel Iankand carburetor, tatlll lank wilh fresh...
  • Page 27 IIL,LI L I TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operatoFsafety presence conlrol system Check widng, swltches and connections If no{ when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service canted with s|teohment e|utoh deparlmont engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose btado Replace Tighten...
  • Page 28 SERVICE NOTES i,,, L, , ,i, ,,N,...
  • Page 29 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256450 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP. WHrtE L ..S E-NSFD' _ ..CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) SEAT SWITCH t- ..(NOT OCCUPIED) /_LACK 8u_c_ (CLUTCH OFF) CONNECTOR ATT_MENT CLUTCH GROUNDING 5LACK IGNITION SPARK m_,_I UNIT _._.l PLUG CHARGING...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256450 ELECTRICAL _ 42 36 35...
  • Page 31 144921 Switch lgn 3 pos 140400 Nut Ignition 141226 Cover Sw Key Btk 1 25 Text SLT 140403 Key Ign Molded Craftsman 110712X Switch Light BIk BIk Red 140336 Bracket Switch Interlock STD601005 Screw Tap Hex #10-24unc X I/2 t08236X...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256450 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES "...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256450 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIP_ON 146501 Chassis WeJdment 11go 1995 140356 Drawbar Stretch 17490612 Screw 'Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4 Ty-tt STD551025 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga 146077 Bumper, Snap in t45208X015 Saddle Silkscreen Fit Sdl 5Sp D4360 t24027X Heat Shield Sloped Hood...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256450 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION NO,, DESCRIPTION 142602 Transaxle 5sp Std Dana, 109070X Keeper Belt Retainer Model No. 4360-78 19131312 Washer t3/32 X 13/t6 X I2 Ga 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 105706X Bearing Nyl 503 X 628 X 1 25 123668X...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256450 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256450 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Wheel Steeffng Std Black 142033 Axle Asm Fronl 135227 Spindle Asm Lh 135226 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Searing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 X 1 5/8 X 169a !9272016 Washer 27/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga 12000029...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR _ - MODEL NUMBER 917.256450 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 72050411 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 114-20xl-3/8 140122 Seat 3350 140551 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) STD523710 Boll Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 12t250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 SIk Phi 19131610...
  • Page 39 Decal Engine 1 ,5 Hp B&S IC Crafls 150678 Decal Hood Sic _eRh Craftsman 150693 Decal Chassis 5 Sp 38" 150677 Decal Hood Sic ,e Lh Craftsman 136832 Decal Mower Drive Schematic 38 150680 Decal Grille 140837 Decal, Brake Parking Saddle...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256450 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256450 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 132759 Control Throt Rh BIk Pdf 15 t0 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4_20x5/8 T 150453 Engine B&S 10.5-12.5 1C. DC Model No 289707, -0179-01 137348 Muffler Exhaust B&s Lt 272293 Gasket I 313 Id Tin Plated 13280324...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256450 LIFT...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256450 LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136973 RodAsmo Lever 122507X Shaft Asm, Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 t921162I Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga, 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handte Fluted 122365X Sutton Plunger Road 122512X...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256450 MOWER...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256450 MOWER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 142829 Mower Housing Assembly 122052X Spacer, Retainer 1-3/4 STD533107 106932X Knob Boil, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3t4 138017 144200 Belt Bracket Asm From Sway Bar 38/42 138440 STD560907 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 3/4 Bracket, Asm, Deck Sway Bar 38"...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256450 DANA TRANSAXLE _ MODEL NUMBER 4360-78 _6 55...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256450 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-78 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO_ DESCRIPTION Nee NO. DESCRIPTION 142671 Housing, Upper 105928X Sprocket, 9 Teeth (Reverse) 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, Large 110084X Gear, Bevel, 42 Teeth 1/4-20 x 734 134394 ' Assembly,...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256450 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 289707, TYPE NUMBER 0179-01 26.5 _337...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256450 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE _ MODEL NUMBER 289707, TYPE NUMBER 0179-01 12t CARBUP_E_'_OFt O VERHAUL KIT 284A 1044...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256450 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 289707, TYPE NUMBER 0179-01 1090 729A 10.58 OWNER'S MANUAL 1 _524...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256450 BRIGGS & STRA'rTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 289707, TYPE NUMBER 0179-01 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 496413 Cyfinder Assembly 272554 * Gasket Carburetor 399265 Bearing Cyltnder (Requires Special 94637 Stud, Carburetor Mounl ng Washer, Spr_ng Tools For nstailatlen)
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256450 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 289707, TYPE NUMBER 0179-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO_ NO, DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 94073 Screw, Shoulder, 392134 Gear, Ring Hex Washer Head 0ncludes Mounting Parts) 284A 94704 Screw, Hex Head 7'27 490324...
  • Page 53 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 54 SERVICE NOTES ,,,llll,, ii=lm...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. _J A Operate your Tractor up and down the fabe of slopes (not _| _JL greater than 15°), never across the face.

  • Page 56: Replacement

    CRAFTSMAN + S_ /AVRS OWNER'S 12.5 HP lC MANUAL ELECTRIC START 38" MOWER 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. 917.256450 The model number for your tractor will be found on the...