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Craftsman 3One 917.257661 Owner's Manual

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CR/ F /'S
NUMBEI
917.257661
. Assembly
= Operation
- Customer
Responsibilities
- Service and Adjustments
= Repair Parts
OWNER'S MANUAL
CAUTION:
Read and follow
all safety rules and instructions
before operating
this equipment.
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  • Page 1 CR/ F /'S NUMBEI 917.257661 OWNER'S MANUAL . Assembly = Operation - Customer Responsibilities - Service and Adjustments = Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. IIIIIIIIIII IIII IIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIII IIIIIIII...
  • 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. IlL CHILDREN ,.GENERAL OPERATION •...
  • Page 3 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER; 15.5 tured to give you the best possible dependability and pedormance. GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experienceany problem you cannoteasily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen- ter/Department.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MAII'_ENANCE SCHEDULE ........S AF_-TY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-26 PRODUCT SPECIRCATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 16-19 TROUBLESHOOTING .......... 26-29 WARRANTY ..: ..........;.... 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ......_... ;. 5 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ..;...... 32-47 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .....

  • Page 5: Accessories

    i,ii, ,, i,i ..ll..i,,_ • ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ,m,,, ........III " L' _ These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was putchased_ Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE MAINTENANCE GAS CAN...
  • Page 6 " ............Hill, ii ill, i,H_ CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton mll,llllll, i,ii iii i i (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 _--] Seat Battery acid Plate Mulcher (1) Knob Steering Wheel Illlll Battery (1) Washer...
  • Page 7 II'MII I1'1' ,,_1,,i, 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 =,Hm,, ........!,!! ! ..IIl_L'll , ... 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. CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
  • Page 9 ......i, ii II_IL I,,lll,lll,I,I, ,,,I ,//11 I....... ASSEMBLY INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5) TERMINAL GUARD- CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before installin_l battery; remove WING metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, ..NUTS rings, etc. TERMINAL Positive terminal must be connected ACCESS first to prevent sparking from acciden- DOORS...
  • Page 10 iiil_ ..ASSEMBLY ....,,,,,,, ,, ,,,, ,,,,, ,,, " " ................ iiii ii ii INSTALL MULCHER PLATE TO CONVERT TO BAGGING DISCHARGING (See Figs. 7A & 7B) • r Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe ptace. washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.
  • Page 11 OPERATION ,_riH i i/,ull,J i ,, = i i.ill,ll, ,l=, KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRAC- _l:_a re the illustrations withyour tractortofamiliarize yourself with the locationsof vadous control,_and adjustments. Sav_ this manual for future reference_ ..
  • 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 for over _e spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 13 OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting. Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing Make all turns slowly switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment cMch engaged will TO TRANSPORT (See Figs.

  • Page 14: Carburetor

    ........ iii illii OPERATION ADD GASOLINE PURGE TRANSMISSION • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded ... |llllll i JiuiH gasoline. (Use of leaded gasolinewilt increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). " freewheel lever while the engine is run- CAUTION: Never engage or disengage IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES'...
  • Page 15 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP is attached to tractor. MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH., CLEAN AFTER EACH LJSEo Mower should be properly leveled for best mowjn_ °...
  • Page 16 ,ill, i llll ......,ll i,i CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ,,ill '"' ' ........iiiii iill illllll illll i MAINTENANCE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE IIIIIIIII I1'1 Check Brake Operation ,,,,,,,,, ,, ,, ,,,, Check Tire Pressure ....:v', ..v' ....
  • Page 17 SIBILITI CUSTOMER TRACTOR To check blade balance, you wilt need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, ora cone balancer. (When using acone Always observe safety ruleswhen performing any mainte- balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal- nance. anger). ° Slide blade on toan unthreaded portionof the steel bolt BRAKE OPERATION or pin and hold the boltor pin parallel with the ground.
  • Page 18 • i,iiiiilll iiiiiii ii i iii lull I,,,1"11 IllU ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... • ........IIIIII ...- II,lllU H II1,1,1,1 TRANSAXLE COOLING TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 17) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG.
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLiTIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air fi_ter. OiL RLTER Clean the foam pro-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or ever,] season, whichever occurs fih3t. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS irlllll ill l Ik"l lull illlllllll i lll illl ii iiiulll ii ,mlU illlll ii ill, ,..iiiiJl! CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutchJbrake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever rn neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"...

  • Page 21: Side-To-Side

    ,ll,llllll ,ll, l l, i , SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,i,,i iii,i Lr_ll TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) 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 IS driveway.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IlJJ Jl I IIIllll IIIIIIII III IIIII ....... TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26) Your tractor is equipped w_h an adjustable brake system (See Fig. 25) which is mounted on the _ght side of the transaxle. The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools_ Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake.
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 28) (See Fig. 27) The motion controllever has been preset at the factory and Park the tractor on level surfacer Engage parking brake. adjustment should not be neces.sary. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide deca_ on bottom side of left footrest.
  • Page 24 i,illll IIIIIIH"' " ....''_'' ......'""_ _ IIlllll ....SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 30) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positionedstraight forward, remove steer- .............
  • Page 25 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 31) Raise hood° ° Raise hood, Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill..° Unsnap headlight wireconnector. ° Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely °...

  • Page 26: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTM ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST - • Move throttle control lever from slow (,_b) to fast (,to) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position. If engine=hesitates ,or dies, turn idle fuel' (See Fig. 32) ..adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Re- peat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until The throttle control has been preset at the factory and engine accelerates smoothly.

  • Page 27: Cleaning

    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 iiiii,Uil,lllll IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL gasoline in the tank inside a building SYSTEM PARTS SUCH A_ CARBURETOR,...
  • Page 28 ii i/,,, ,, ......iiiiii iiiiii iiiUl ..i[,1!1.. TROUB DOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Wtll not start Out of fuel Fill fuel Engine not'CHOKED" properly, 2_ See "TO START ENGINE" tn Operation section. Engine flooded. Walt several minutes before attempting to start, Bad spark plugo Replace spark plug.
  • Page 29 ,i ..TROUBL OOTING POINTS _111_11/,/,1_ ii.rlllllllll iiiii iiilUlll ,ullull Ill, I_,, """'"' " ..I" PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Rill II 'Jill Engine continues to run Check wi_fng, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service canted with attachment clutch departmenL...
  • Page 30 SERVICE IIIIIII IIIII ......IIIlU IIIII1'1...
  • Page 31 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257661 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP, _-----_ ,.--jth _L._ STARTER aLAcx , ' O : O4-,' - - WHITE --I-O: r-,_z._ SOLENOID CLUTCH I BRAKE (PEDAL UP) wHrrE INO O UP, O) IGNITION SWITCH BLACK BLACZ<...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257661 ELECTRICAL 39 38%...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,257661 ELECTRICAL KEY PAA " DESCRIPTION 121537X Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 3/4 STD551025 Washer STD551125 Washer 121264X Cap, Battery STD541025 7697J Tube, Plastic 7603,,! Tray, Battery 109596X Clamp, Hose STD532575 Bolt 102476X...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257661 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257661 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION i_ESCRIPTI_)N STD541437 Nut ..140341 Chassis 140356 Drawbar 139915 Bracket, Support, Dash STD523710 Bolt 17490612 Screw, Thd., Roll. STD523710 Bolt 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT STD5414-37 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR" "MODEL NUMBER 917.257661...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257661 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144436. Transaxle Assembly 140312 Keeper, Center Span 1424.31 Spring, Return, Brake 17490612 Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty. TT 143995 Pulley, Transaxle 8883R Cover, Pedal 141002 Rod Shift Hydro LT 140186...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR ..- MODEL NUMBER 917.257661 STEERING ASSEMBLY ,'"...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,257661 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121472X Steering Wheel 126847X Bushing, Link, Drag 142033 Axle Assembly, Front 136874 Gear, Sector 135227 Spindle Assembly, LH 19131416 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge 135228 Spindle Assembly, RH 17490612...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 15,5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257661 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 134265 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4_20x 5/8 140846 Engine, Kohler Model No. CV15S, Type NooPS41508 137350 Muffler, Exhaust 13250328 Nipple, Pipe 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90°, 3/8-18 NPT STD551231 Washer...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257661 SEAT ASSEMBLY _ `''+ ". ,r"1 ..,,' ,' .-"i iw,++ _.+ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 127438X Seat 121250X Spring 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 124238X Cap, Spring, Seat 145006 Clip Push-In, Hinged 123976X Nut, Flangelock...
  • Page 43 Decal, Operating Instruction 136832 133178 Decal, Mower, 3 In One 14_-_70 Decal, Fender Hydro White Decal Ins. Hood 15.5Hp OHV 138042 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH 143935 138043 Decal Decal, Mower QC System Hood, Craftsman, LH 133179 138592 Decal Grille 132266...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257661 MOWER LIFT 161718 31 _...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257661 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136971 Wire Asm., Inner w/plunger 136968 Shaft Asm Lift 138284 Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 120183X Bearing Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS 15,5 HP 42" TRACTOR - .. MODEL NUMBER 917,257661 MOWER DECK 101_...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR -., MODEL NUMBER 917.257661 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION ..DESCRIPTION 144393 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC STD533107 Bolt 131645 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 133943 Washer, Hardened 138440...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.257661 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0750...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257661 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0750 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 142930 Housing, Lower 142684 Washer 7/!6 x 7/8 x .060 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 142959 Differential Assembly 142932...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257661 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41508 iiillllllli ,, _, , , ..,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, INTAKE ! Q__ , 8 ___ _" E ..C0NTR0'S I iiii ilmml, lllllll i iiiiii CRANKSHAFT P iJ...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257661 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41508 AIR INTAKE PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12 O79 07 Linkage, Choke 12 341 01 Knob, Air Cleaner Cover 12 237 01 Clamp, Cable t2 096 06 Cover, Air Cleaner...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257661 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41508 ::::: ..FUEL SySTEM I 14 _" IT _ _w36 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR ..- MODEL NUMBER 917.257661 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41508 F_UELSYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12 853 08 12 318 02 Kit, Carburetor (Includes Head, Cylinder 12 351 01 Lifter, Valve...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS 15.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257661 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41508 ,, , ......IGNITION /ELECTRICAL =_::) _v..___.. "__'_ __, CRANKC,,A,SE i STARTING SYSTEM...
  • Page 55 REPAUR PARTS 15,5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257661 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41508 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART PART DESCRIP_ON DESCRIPTION 12 086 t4 Screw, Flywheel Ml0x 1.5x45.8 12 032 0-3 Seal, Crankshaft 12 468 03 Washer, Flywheel Block, C.y!tnder (Use Short Btock)
  • Page 56 SERVICE NOTES...
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  • Page 60: Replacement

    CRIIFTSMIIN ® OWNER'S 15.5 HP ELECTRIC START ..3 in One Convertible 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) DRIVE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.257661 Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for your tractor wilt be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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