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MODEL NUMBER 917.256551
oAssembly
oOperation
° Customer Responsibilities
° Service and Adjustments
° Repair Parts
OWNER'S MANUAL
CAUTION:
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 , _EA/,eS ® MODEL NUMBER 917.256551 OWNER'S MANUAL oAssembly oOperation ° 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: 1-800-659-5917...
- Page 2 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, III. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator...
- Page 3 R DING 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 defective in material or workmanship.
- Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............OPERATION ............10-14 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-25 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-19 WARRANTY ..............STORAGE ..............TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 27-28 INDEX ................REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ........ 30-47 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..........
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Page 5: Accessories
AOOESSORIF=S AND 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 model number of your tractor. MAINTENANCE ENGINE AIR FILTER... - Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Large Flat \(1 ) Locknut ! 3/8-24 Seat © Video Cassette Steering Wheel Mulcher Plate • Steering Boot _1 (1) Shoulder (1) Hex Bolt Manual Parts Bag _"...
- Page 7 A$$E IBLY 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 ASSEMBLY Lower seat into operating position and sit on seal Open battery box door for: Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which Inspection for' secure connections (to tighten hard- allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way ware), down, Inspection for corrosion.
- Page 9 ASSEMBLY iNSTALL iVlULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR (See Figs. 6 & Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown_ NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down Tighten hardware securely.
- Page 10 OPERATION 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 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractorto familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. LIGHT IGNITION SWITCH AMMETER SWITCH POSITION...
- Page 12 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 over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
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Page 13: Carburetor
-m÷,_ OPERATBON TO OPERATE ON HILLS ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded hills with slopes greater than 15 0 and gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits do not drive across any slope. - Page 14 OPERATOON PURGE TRANSMISSION If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- _,_k AUTION: Never engage or disengage pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired heighL freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning.
- Page 15 ¸¸¸¸ll I CUSTOMER RESPONSIBUL T ES MAINTENANCE sCHEDULE '" _,_/_ FILL'N DATES AS YOUCOMPLETE REGU RBERV,CE _4_'_yS ERVIC E DATES Check Brake Operation CheckTire Pressure Checkfor LooseFasteners AR Sharpen/ReplaceMower Blades LubricationChart Check BatteryLevel/Recharge CleanBattery and Terminals CheckTransaxie Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check EngineOil Level ChangeEngine Oil...
- Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLiTiES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced.. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration arid even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel..
- Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSBBILHTIE$ TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs, 15 and 16) V-BELTS Determine temperature range expected before oil change Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG, operation and replace if necessary.
- Page 18 CUSTOM RESPONSBBILITIES CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16) CLEAN AIR iNTAKE/COOLING AREAS Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, engine damage from overheating_ Clean with a wire brush cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum kept clean at all times..
- Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPON$ B LITUE$ (See Fig. 17) ENGINE FILTER IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18) Replace the engine oil fitter every season or every other oil The fuel filter shoutd be replaced once each season. If fuet change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.
- Page 20 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: ° Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped, •...
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Page 21: Side-To-Side
SERVnCE AND AOJUSTMENT$ TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF Adjust the mower _vhile tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-SACK ADJUSTMENT driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"... - Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT NUT "A!' (See Fig. 24) 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 'q'O REMOVE MOWER"...
- Page 23 GERV ¢E ANg AgJUSTMENTG TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) (See Fig. 27) whenwheels are positionedstraightforward, remove steer- The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly adjustment should not be necessary.
- Page 24 SERWCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig. 29) Raise hood. ° Pull bulb holder' out of the hole in the backside of the CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- grill ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely and smoking materials away from bat= back into the hole in the backside of the grill...
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Page 25: Throttle Control Cable
SERVICE AND A#JUSTMENTS ENGBNE ACCELERATION TEST - Move throttle control lever from slow (._) to fast (,_) ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. (See Fig. 31) peat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until... -
Page 26: Storage
STORAGE ENGnNE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or nore. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORI"ANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING... -
Page 27: Fuse
I[IIOLIIBLI!SHOOIIIIIQ 1011118 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel FII fuel tank See 'q-O START ENGINE" =nOperalon section Eng=ne not "CHOKED" properly Engine flooded Wad several minutes before attempting to start Bad spark plug Replace spark plug Dtrty air fitter Clean/replace atr filter Dtrty fuel filter... -
Page 28: Seat
TROUILEIHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system Check wiring, switches and connections If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department engaged Poorcut-uneven Worn, bent or loose blade Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Mower deck not level...