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Craftsman 917.255540 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.255540 Owner's Manual

14.0 hp twin cylinder electric start 38" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.255540
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety
Rules
and Instructions
Before
Operating
This
Equipment
14.0 HP TWIN CYLINDER
ELECTRIC
START
38" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
° Assembly
• Operation
. Maintenance
. Service and Adjustment
, Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Chicago,
IL 60684 U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.255540 14.0 HP TWIN CYLINDER Caution: ELECTRIC START Read and follow all Safety Rules 38" MOWER and Instructions 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE Before Operating This Equipment LAWN TRACTOR ° Assembly • Operation . Maintenance . Service and Adjustment , Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago,...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECTSPARK PLUGWIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS. iMPORTANT SAFE3'YSTANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY, YOU R UNIT IS EQUIPPEDWITH SUCH CONTROLS_ DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

  • Page 3: Maintenance

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor_ It has been designed, engineered and manu- factured to give you the best possible dependability HORSEPOWER: t4 0 performance. GASOLINE CAPACITY: 2 GALLONS Should you experience any problem you cannot easily UNLEADED REGULAR remedy, please...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS .;AFETY RULES ......ASSEMBLY ......JRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....OPERATION ......_.10-13 ;USTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ....MAINTENANCE ......14-17 _"ABLE OF CONTENTS ...... SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .... 18-24 NDEX ........STORAGE ......!VARRANTY ......TROUBLESHOOTING ....26-27 REPAIR PARTS ......
  • Page 5 ..• .... i,,u,H, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS u=,l, =lu=, ,,,ill.. llnl. =,m, ....= = H,Ju= These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retait ou'lets, catalog and service centers Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor ENGINE MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 6: Contents Of Hardware Pack

    .,.i, iiiiiii,, H I"U....... I' "111 ' IIlI"' I' CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton Seat Battery acid (1) Shoulder Bolt 5116-18 Steering Wheel Battery (1) Knob Owner's Manual Parts Bag (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gao Parts bag contents not shown full size...

  • Page 7: Tools Required For Assembly

    TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed. (2) 7/16" wrenches (1) Tire Pressure Gauge HEX NUT (1) 9/16" wrench (1) Screwdriver (1) 1/2" wrench (t) Utility Knife When right or left hand is mentioned in this manuat, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel)_ TO REMOVE...
  • Page 8 illl ASSEMBLY illl illllllllll illllll illlll HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See FIG. 4) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. PREPARE BATTERY (See FIG. 3) ° Remove cardboard packing on seat pan...., Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt. CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.

  • Page 9: Install Battery

    ,11,1 iii 11,.111 ..........,i,i,,iii i ,,II,H , ,,i,, ......ii iiii CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM WING NUT TERMINAL After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that GUARD the brake is properly adjusted. See"TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Operation

    i illl illlllillllllll UllUiiiiiUllllllU i ilillllllllliiillllllllllll!l OPERATION :::: _::]_l_U ] LI _L ILl i ijjl KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrations with your Tractor to familiarize yourseff with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference, ATTACHMENT...
  • Page 11 i ..i ..i iil.l.il.i i..i..lll.i illl- i OPEF ATmON ... i.i, i.ll=l.=l=. The operation of any tractor can result tn foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resu!t In severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shlelos while operating your tractor or before performing any adjustments or repairs°...

  • Page 12: Before Starting

    OPERATIO TO OPERATE ON HILLS (See FIG. TO OPERATE MOWER 8 & ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not| the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will CAUTION: Do not drive up or down htllsJ...

  • Page 13: Mowing Tips

    ,, ii ,, ,11, ,,,i OPERATmO ....i,i iiii , ,,MI, III,H MOWING TIPS GASOLINE o Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is at- • Fill fuel tank, Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline tached to unit (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead ox- ide deposits and reduce valve life) •...

  • Page 14: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILLIN DATES AS YOUCOMPLETE ..REGULAR SERVICE ..___-_J_ €/Y'/_'4.-_/"S ERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation CheckTire Pressure Checkfor LooseFasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubricate Pivot Points Check Battery Level/Recharge C!ear_ Battery and Terminals Check EngineOil Level ChangeEngine Oil I_+,= CleanAir Filter/FoamPro+cleaner N E Or+an At;Screen...
  • Page 15 i, nlUUUl nl ,Ul,,nlnnlll MAINTENANCE ....n,,,,,,,i,u,nl, TO SHARPEN BLADE (See FIG. 13) TRACTOR Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, An unbal- Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- anced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual nance damage to mower and engine, TIRES...
  • Page 16 HH'HHIH'I'H '"'11' IVIAINT TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS - ° After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug arid tighten securely. Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause • Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour the battery to "leak"...
  • Page 17 o Unscrew old filter byturning counterclockwise Use a suit- AIR FILTER FOAM PRE-CLEANER (See able container to catch oil. FIG, 18) * Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to rubber gasket on Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by replacement oil filter.

  • Page 18: Side-To-Side

    • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake= • Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. •...
  • Page 19 SERVDCE AN ADJUSTMENTS i,%,1 ,IIH, i i1,1,, ii ,i H,,IINIIH FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT (See Figs 24 and 25) - To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so the front is approximately 1/2 to 3/4" (1.3 cm to 1,9 cm) lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position.
  • Page 20 ............... SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) IDLER BELT BELT ENGINE PULLEY GUIDE Your tractor' has been manufactured with the ability to readjust the mower blade drive belt to provide you with longer belt life. L,H°...
  • Page 21 ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE AND ..11 =l, nmuinllll TO ADJUST BRAKE (SEE FIG. 28) TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE Your unit is equipped with an adjustable brake system JUSTMENT (See FIGS. 30 and 31) which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. The transaxle should be in neutral when the gearshift lever if unit requires more than 6 feet stopping distance at high is in the neutral (lock gate) position.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS ::::::::::::::::::::::::i=, i H,i ii =l,,= ,=lNi ,Hi ll=lN= H= l liH TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See • BLACK cable first from left side of chassis and fully Fig. 32) charged battery. •...
  • Page 23 ....iii iiii ii ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE AN ENGINE TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Figs. 36 and 37) • Raise hood. (See Fig. 38) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and •...

  • Page 24: Throttle Control Cable

    ,,,,,, i i i,iii SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS iiiiiiiiiii iii i iii i ii ii ....HHH,H=, H= TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Fig. 40) (See ACCELERATION TEST- The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- " Move throttle control lever from "SLOW" to "FAST" ment should not be necessary.

  • Page 25: Engine Fuel System

    illll ill i,i, LJLI STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: 1T IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSEN- CAUTION: Never store the tractor with...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    _111 illll ill,ii ill i,,,ll Ill U TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS ,,, ,,,,i,i l i, Ull u ul ....,,11 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION WIll not start Outof fuel. Fill fuel tank Sea TO START ENGINE In Operation section. Engine not"CHOKED" properiyo Engine flooded, Walt several minutes before attempting to start.
  • Page 27 i,l,lllll ,1111 ,llll,i ,i,1,11 i i illll,lll,lllll illllllllll iit,llll TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE ....illl Engine continues to run 1_ Fautty operatoFsaiety presence control system Check widng, switches and connections, If net when operator leave8 seat corrected, contact Sears Service Department with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven...
  • Page 29 14 HP RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255540 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP STARTER WHITE ..t ..WHITE ! i : i -w--J _..CLUTCHIBRAKE (PEDALUP) BLACK _SWlTCH ATPMENTCLUTCH TILLER ATTACH- (CLUTCHOFF) MENT CONN, I ..BLACK _ BLACK SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED)

  • Page 30: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS 14 HP RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255540 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255540 ELECTRICAL DESCRIPTION PART PART DESCRIPTION 19091016 109310)( Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge Molded, Key 10040400 Washer, Lock 1/4 110859X Harness, Light Socket 73220400 Nut. Hex 1/4-20 4152J Bulb, Light 123198X...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. 917.255540 CHASSIS...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. 917.255540 CHASSIS KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NOv Panel, Side, L.H_ 127438X Seat 108410X Hinge, R.H. !26656X Bracket, Pivot, Seat 106091X Hinge, L.H. 105529X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 t06090X Screw, Special...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. 917.255540 DRIVE _5 6 " I '_.-71 ,_43 98 D --OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT SPARK ARRESTER...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. 917.255540 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Rod, Brake 123666X Pulley, Transaxle (Driven) 110437X 12000028 Ring, Retainer 124236X Spring, Rod, Brake 73800600 Nut, Hex, Lock W,&_/sh Insert 3/8-16 106888X Washer 13/32 x t3t16 x 16 Gauge 120898X...

  • Page 36: Lawn Tractor

    REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. 917.255540 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. 917.255540 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NOt DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 73901000 Locknut, Flange 5/8-tl 126805X insert, Steering Wheel 105656X Spindle, LH.. 73940800 Nut, Top Lock 1/2-20 UNF t05654X 100712K Washer...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. 917.255540 LIFT"ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. 917.255540 LIFT ADJUSTMENT KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NQ 106933X Knob 9t35R Retainer, Spring 125916X Lever, Mower, Clutch 4939M Retainer, Sp.ring 125914X Bracket, Pivot 110447X Trunnion, Dft 73680600...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. 917.255540 MOWER • _"25_...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. 917.255540 MOWER KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 106085X V-Belt STD551137 * Washer, Lock 3/8 * Bolt, Hex 3/8_24 x 1-1/2 Grade 5 !21259X Housing STD632715 Spring, Extension 8417J Runner, RH.
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - . MODEL NO, 917,255540 TRANSAXLE FOOTE-DANA - - MODEL NO. 4360.7...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NO. 917.255540 TRANSAXLE FOOTE-DANA - - MODEL NO. 4360-7 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, Spacer .635 x875 x .755 't20458X Housing,. Upper 120472X Sprocket, 9 Teeth 2274J Screw, Tapping, Lg.
  • Page 44 REPAnR PARTS 14 H.P.RIDING TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.255540 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON --MODEL NUMBER 303777, TYPE 0032-02...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS 14 H.P. RIDING TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.255540 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 303777, TYPE 0032-02 DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO, Pin-Cotter 807511 Cylinder Assembly 805417 Seal-Governor Shaft 805107 Bearing-Cylinder 805054 805101 Seal-Oil 805412 Bushing-Governor Shaft...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS 14 H.P. RIDING TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.255540 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 303777, TYPE 0032-02 _:_73 ,_4s 47LCARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT ] _,46...
  • Page 47 REPARR PARTS 14 H.P.RIDING TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.255540 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 303777, TYPE 0032-02 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. Screw-Hex Head 805006 Screw-Sem 805169 805409 Manifold Assembly-Intake 394890 Regulator-Alternator 805023 *Gasketqntake Manifold 805448 Screw-Regulator...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS 14 H.P. RIDING TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.255540 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 303777, TYPE 0032-02 _'t8 (_17 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO, NO. NO. 807640 Gasket Set 805003 * Gasket-Air CIeaner 805112 * Gasket-Crankcase Cover 807688...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS 14 H.P. RIDING TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.255540 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 303777, TYPE 0032-02 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NOo NO. NO. NO. 807657 805009 Screw-Sere Cover-Air Guide (Cyl, #2) 807663 Cover-Carburetor Back Plate Assembly 805369 807660 Screw_Sem...

  • Page 50: Starting

    REPANR PARTS 14 H.P. RIDING TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.255540 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON -- MODEL NUMBER 303777, TYPE 0032-02 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NOo NO. NO. 399169 Motor-Starting 490309 Armature Assembly 49O316 Brush Spring Set 94288 Roll Pin 8O5247 Screw-Starter...

  • Page 51: Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AN.LD HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE;_)R TREE. 15° MAX.

  • Page 52: How To Order Repair Parts

    OWNERIS CYUNDER 14,0 HP TWHN nVIANUAL ELECTREC START 38" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number,. Each engine has its own model C9!7°255540 number. The Model Number' for your tractor will be found on the modet plate lo- cated under the seat The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine,...

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