Related Manuals for Craftsman 917.250261
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.250261
- Page 1 rXMaN° MODEL NUMBER 917.250261 OWNER'S MANUAL • Assembly ° Operation ° Customer Responsibilities ° Service and Adjustments = Repair Parts...
-
Page 2: Safety Rules
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 GENERAL OPERATION III. CHILDREN Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the... -
Page 3: Customer Responsibilities
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Tractor It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 20 0 tured to give you the best possible dependability performance GASOLINE CAPACITY 3 5 GALLONS AND TYPE" UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized OIL TYPE... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CON!TENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......19-25 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-18 WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 28-29 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..........REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ....... 31-47 ASSEMBLY ............... 7-10 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........ -
Page 5: Tractor
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 _tems for you when you provide the model number of your tractor ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN... - Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ,,,,,,,,,, i, u [, ill,llll i , Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton Seat Battery acid (1) Shoulder Bolt 5t16-18 (1) Knob Battery Steering Wheel (1) Washer "i7/32 x 1-3116 x 12 Gauge Double Loop Parts Bag Owner's Manual...
-
Page 7: Assembly
ASSEMBLY iiiiii iiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiii , i i I,IIIIIIl,lI,JUJIJl,ll,lll,I Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembted for shipping purposes,. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. - Page 8 ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob_ PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) ° Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.. ,NN,mm,ll ° Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.
- Page 9 i,ii ill,,llll iiiii , ASSEMBLY IIIIII INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT • Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck (See Figs. 4 and pins° If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms,, Be sure tractor is on level surface_ Engage parking brake.
- Page 10 ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 5 and 6) "" .." TERMINAL CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-- WING NUTS ..:"" """ ,_UARD nals. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands° rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected BATTERYBOLT_.
- Page 11 OPERATIC i ..H,,,,,,,i I,,H I KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize you rself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save his manual for future reference, LIGHT S_ITCH AMMETER THROTTLE...
-
Page 12: Operation
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 tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard... -
Page 13: Gauge Wheels
I=,,I,' H=' = ,IIHH==,=H =' = OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig, 9) TO OPERATE ON HILLS • Adjust mower to desired cutting height • Lower mower with lift control. Remove rear retainer hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and CAUTION: Do not drive up or down... - Page 14 ill, OPERATION GASOLINE MOWING TIPS Filt fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing gasoline (Use of leaded gasoline wi!l increase carbon is attached to unit and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life) •...
-
Page 15: Battery
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBULITmES llllm,l,, i ii, ,, ,,i i ,,Nii,m i,i, MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,_ ._/_ __/__o_ _.__ F,LL,N OATES AS YOU COMPLETE '_'_ _" _" "" J_4_.,_SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation ...." Check Tire Pressure Check for LooseFasteners .. - Page 16 IIL'J'JI'LUUJII= U,JLUUULUUe'ILU CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILNTIES UJlL_ TRACTOR The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower, Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter nance, steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer.
- Page 17 i ill,i HH_I ,I IIIII _,_l IIIll RESPONSiBiLiTiES CUSTONIE (See Fig. 16) BATTERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- will result in increased oil consumption when used above cient for normal use_ However, pedodic charging of the 32°F.
- Page 18 CUSTOME ESPON BILITIES CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 19) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating, Clean with a wire blush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers ENGINE COOLING...
-
Page 19: Clutch Pulley Fuse
SERVRCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,u,i H, UHH,,,,,,,,, I ,U n UU, ' ........CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. ° Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. -
Page 20: Mower Dive Bell
iiii lU i JlllUl,U ii nl ,1111,111111 ilU ii ,UlllUl SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS i i i TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) - IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVELSIDE-TO-SIDE MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 26) - THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS... -
Page 21: Mower Blade Drive
SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT CLUTCH PLATE (See Fig. 27) Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake • Remove mower drive belt (See'TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual)_ •... -
Page 22: Steering Wheel
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,,,Ul,, ,,,,,H,,,,HH,, ,H, "H ,"'H' ',"""11 ,,,,H, H mH TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See Fig. 30) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake+ ing wheel and reassemble per'instructions... - Page 23 nil ii,, ,, inl ,,,11,1 uu SERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL (See Fig° 33) • Block up axle securely • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washersto allow wheel removal • Repair tire and reassemble. ° Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.
- Page 24 SERVICE AI D ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING ADJUSTMENT SPRING BUSHING (See Fig. 35) White holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam ° Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring reduce lift effort for heavier attachments° • Turn adjustment bolt counterctockwise for lighter tachments.
-
Page 25: Throttle Control Cable
IIH H SEFiVNCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ACCELERATION TEST - ENGINE • Move throttle control lever from slow (,_) to fast (,€_) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position_ If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture screw out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and (See Fig. - Page 26 STORAGE ..,.,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,,, Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of ENGINE the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM m,,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,r ,,,,m,,, ,,, ,,, IMPORTANT: 1T IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS...
- Page 27 SERVICE OTES...
-
Page 28: Blade
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fueI Fdl fuel tank Engine not 'CHOKED properly See "TO START ENGINE' in Operation section Engine flooded Wad several r'n_nutes before attempling to start Bad spark plug Replace spark plug Dirty air feller Cleanheplace a_r filter... -
Page 29: Seat
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CORRECTION CAUSE Fauttyoperator-safety presence control system Check wking, switches and connections If nol Engine eont}nues to run corrected, contact an authorized service censer/ when operator [eaves seat with attachment clutch department engaged Worn. bent or loose blade Replace blade Tighten blade bo[t Poor...