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CR/ F
NUMB
917.256610
OWNER'S MANUAL
®Assembly
o 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:
1-800-659-5917

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  • Page 1 CR/ F NUMB 917.256610 OWNER'S MANUAL ®Assembly o 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: 1-800-659-5917...
  • 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+ GENERAL OPERATION I!L CHILDREN •...

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASEr PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. AFTER 30 DAYS LFROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP" MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER. (IN"HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY_) THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN THE UNITED STATES°...
  • Page 4 LI....i iii iiiiii IIII .... TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......21-27 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ....... 3, 16-19 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 29-30 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ........ 32-49 ASSEMBLY .............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ruES ATTACHMENTS i i,,i,H These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail out_etsand 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, ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK i1,1,iu ,i,1, IIII UIIUIII Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (I) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Seat (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Video i '11 IIIIIIIIJLIIgj IIIII Mulcher Cassette Steering Plate Wheel...
  • Page 7 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_ TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
  • Page 8 CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tighteningadjustment knob, CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. nals. Before connecting battery, re- • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt move metal bracelets,...
  • Page 9 ° Place the R_H. suspension arm on outward pointing INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See deck pin. tf necessary, rock and raise front of mower Figs. 4 and 7) to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm. Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension °...
  • Page 10 IBLY ..i LJ I I J ill Ill lllllH I II Ill Illlllll,, INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and DEFLECTOR SHIELD • 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.
  • Page 11 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the producL 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...
  • Page 12 OPERATION ....... lU lUlll KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrations with your tractorto familiarize yourselfwith the locationsofvadous controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION SWITCH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH THROTTLE/CHOKE LIFT LEVER CONTROL...
  • Page 13 OPERATION i,i ll,lll i i ........... 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 oreye 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.
  • Page 14 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) J IIILIIII I Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface° CAUTION: Do not drive up or down • Adjust mower to desired cutting height (s_e "TO hills with slopes greater than 15 °...

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE • Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 16) The engine in your tractor has been shipped, fromthe Move attachment ctutch to "DISENGAGED" position+ factory, already filled with summer weight oil, Move throttle control lever to choke (N) position for °...
  • Page 16 ATION ° Sitting inthetractor seat, start engine. Afterthe engine MULCHING MOWING TIPS is running, move throttle control to half (1!2) speed. IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP With motion control lever'in neutral (N) position, slowly MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND disengage clutch/brake pedal.
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER LITIES MA'.TE.A.CE SCHEoULE ........AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE /_O-_=c_,,,r',=, _/_.,_- _,_e- SERV.ICE DATES CheckBrakeOperation ....V €' ....CheckTire Pressure Check for LooseFasteners _€#" "_ " SharpenlReplace Mower Btades ....C Lobr_cattonC"art ,V". CheckBatteryLeveVRecharge .._ "...
  • Page 18 ER R TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced_ An Always observe safety rules when performingany mainte- unbalanced blade willcause excessive vibration and even- nanceo tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION •...
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPO TRANSAXLE COOLING TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 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, clean to assure proper cooling°...
  • Page 20 SIBILITIES CUSTOMER AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) Your engine wilt not run property using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season° Service paper cartridge every 100 hoursof operation or every season, whichever occursfirst° Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
  • Page 21 ii1,1,_ $ERVmCEANDA USTMENTS IIIL,IIII' I III1'11111111111 II I1'"11' '1 ' I ' CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lm/er in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

  • Page 22: Side-To-Side

    AND ADJUSTMENTS ....U ll LLII I]l l I I]IIIIll]IUlIIIIIIIll FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING 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 23 ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig_25) - Park the tractoron level surface° Engage parking brake. Park tractor on a levet surface. Engage parking brake_ °...
  • Page 24 E AND ADJUSTM i i u =u =l=ll=l=l=, ......TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 27) (See Fig. 28) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right s de of the transaxle. Park the tractor on level surface.
  • Page 25 $ERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See Fig. 29) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when.wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- The motioncontrol lever has been preset at the factory and ingwheel and reassemble per itlstructions in the Assembly adjustment should not be necessary, section of this manual...
  • Page 26 ......i i ill Ull I IIl l Illll II Ill IlllUlnnlllllIHlllll,lllll ......AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY • Raise hood. (See Fig. 31) ° Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

  • Page 27: Throttle Control Cable

    ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST - ° Move throttle control lever from slow (,_) to fast (,_) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel (See Fig. 33) adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Re- peat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until...

  • Page 28: Cleaning

    STORAGE ILILI IIIIIUU U I IIII ........ iljl] ENGINE immediately prepare your' tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 3 0 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM ' II iiii ii i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitll IMPORTANT: IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM...
  • Page 29 TFIIOUBLESHOOTmNG POaNT$ ,,,l_J i i,,i,,i, 'iLL[ ......PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1o Outoffuel, Fill fuel tank° 2°- .Engine not "CHOKED" properly., See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section, Engine flooded, 3_ Wait several minutes before attempting to start° Bad spark plug,, Replace spark plug, Dirty air fi{ter.,...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM ..i1,1111111111 iiii iiiii Check wiring, switches and connections. If not Faulty operator-safety presence control system Engine continues to run corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat departmenL with attachment clutch engaged 1,.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 SCHEMATIC AMMETER BLACK IGNITION SWITCH SEAT SWITCH BLACK dl BLACK (NOT OCCUPIED) BLUE GROUNDING CONNECTOR AFTER FIRE SOLENOID BLACK UNIT PLUG IGNtTION SPARK CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 2,8 VOLTS AC MIN. @ 3600 RPM 3 AMP DO @ 8600 RPM (CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED)
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610...
  • Page 33 REPAmRPARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,256610 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION t46140 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 3/4 STD551025 Washer STD551125 Washer STD541025 7697J Tube, Plastic 7603J Tray, Battery 109596X Clamp, Hose 145211 Bolt, B_roFrt !/4-20 x 7°5 145209 Holddown Btr. Dash 145769 Nut, Push Nylon 1/4"...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 117114 t3--_...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 145501 Chassis 140356 Drawbar '17490612 Screw, ThdroL 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT 145206 Saddle 126471X Clip, Fuel Line 145203 Dash, Plastic 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 145218 Panel, Dash, LH 145217 Panel, Dash, RH...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 DRIVE...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150071 105709X Transaxle Assembly Spring, Return, Clutch 74760620 Bolt Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 143995 140294 Pulley, Transaxle V-Belt, Ground Drive 140312 141002 Rod Shift Hydro LT Keeper, Center Span 145028 Clutch Elect...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 256610 STEERING ASSEMBLY .._ ..- - _41 37_-_...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 256610 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART 121472X Steering Wheel 142033 Axle Assembly, Front 135227 Spindle Assembly, LH '135228 Spindle Assembly, RH 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1_,5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Klip...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 ENGINE © _,._. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 REPAmR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917o256610 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 134265 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 151063 Engine, KohTer Model No. CV15S, Type No. PS41525 137350 Muffler, Exhaust 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90 °, 3/8-18 NPT Washer STD551231 128953...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121250X Spring 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 123976X Nut, Flangelock 1/4 Grade 5 145006 Clip Push-In 124238X Cap, Spring, Seat 8TD541437 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5116-18 UNC 124181X Spring, Seat STD541431 140552...
  • Page 43 138955 151708 Decal, Operating Instruction Decal, Ins.. Hood 151302 146710 Decal, Mower, EZ3 Decal, Insert Strg 146705 138047 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH Decal, Battery 146706 12-1'13-55 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH Decal, Engine 140837 151400 Decal, Grille Decal, Brake Parking Saddle...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 MOWER LIFT...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136971 Wire Asm., Inner w/plunger 136968 Shaft Asm Lift 138284 Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5!33-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 120183X Bearing Nylon 125631X .
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 MOWER DECK 103102 lO6-_,...
  • Page 47 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION t45008 Mower Housing (Weldment) 137554 Keeper, Belt, Idler 138457 Bracket Asm.., Sway Bar 144917 Pulley, Idler, Driven 4939M Retainer Spring 137273 Spring, Secondary 44/46/50 Vent 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar) 17490620 Screw, Thdrolf 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Tytt...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 135.
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 14293O Housing, Lower 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 150829 Differential Assembly 142932 Seal, Lip 142991...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 illillllllllllllllllll ii i i i i ......B_OWE..o_.._ _,o..p._ FFLE_ AIR INTAKE ..i i i i ENGINE CONTROLS • _,..16 EXHAUST...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,256610 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO_ NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 25 341 O2 12 07907 Knob, Air Cleaner Cover Linkage, Choke 12 2370I 12 09624 Cover, Air Cleaner Clamp, Cable...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 LIIIIIIIIIIII , l lJ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ... IIIIIIIIIIIIIL I I LII FUEL SYSTEM 23_. 26 _::__26 _-2o CYLINDER HEAD, VALV,E,,,,,,ANDBREATH, ER...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-0641060 Nut, Carburelor M6 x 1..0(2) 12351 01 Lifter, Valve (2) X-25-63 Washer, Plain 1/4 12 755 60...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL OIL PAN I LUBRICATION ,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,, ,,, ,,,, ,,, IIIIIIIIIIII II IIIII <3_--4 14-- ---lO 6_ZI CRANKCASE STARTING SYSTEM H, HUIUIIUUI'U I I II ill...
  • Page 55 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256610 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 IGNITION t ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12 086 14 Screw, Flywheel M10 x 15 x45o8 12 032 03 Seal, Crankshaft 12 468 03 Washer, Flywheel 12 522 18...
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  • Page 60: Replacement

    £RRFTSMnN® OWNER'S 15.5 HP MANUAL ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) DRIVE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.256610 Each tractor has its own model number_ Each engine has its own model number, The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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