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917.259550
OWNER'S MANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
o 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 ® 917.259550 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o 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 IIIII IIIIIIIIl'lr'l ................

  • Page 2: Brake

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE tS 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...
  • Page 3 ON CRAFTSMAN RtDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintaine& lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears witl repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ........................10-15 OPERATION PRODUCT SPECiF!CATiONS ........MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES ..... 3, 16-19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-25 WARRANTY ..............STORAGE ..............TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........TROUBLESHOOTING ..........27-28 INDEX ................REPAmR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 30-47 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..........
  • Page 5 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 items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE MAnNTENANCE ENGINE O|L, SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 TS OF ARDWARE PACK OONTE Parts Bag contents shown fuI_ size (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 © Seat Steering Whee! (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher Steering Boot Video Cassette Mulcher Plate (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Lock Manual...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembIed at the factory with exception of those pa_s left unassembted for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all part,s and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Us_: the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY Close battery box door. SEAT Open battery box door for: • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware). SEAT PAN Inspection for corrosion. Testing battery. SHOULDER • Jumping (if required). BOLT Periodic charging. DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS LOCK WASHER LARGE FLAT WASHER FLAT...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING OKET "_" 3t84 6 LOCKNUT SHOULDER BOLT 3/8 _'WASHER GAUGE WHEEL FroG.5A LATCH HOOKS aNSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs° 5B and 5¢) FIG. 50 InstaIl two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. TO CONVERT TO BAGGING DISCHARGING...
  • Page 10 ,,,r ..PERATION 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 OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF ENGINE ON MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE...
  • Page 11 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ TH_S OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATUNG YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ATTACH_ENT _GN_TtON LIGHT SWtTCH CLUTCH LEVER SW_TCH...
  • Page 12 PERATION The operation of any tractor can resuJt in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can [_ s_E_ resuttinsevereeyed_mage, ABwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieZdswhileoperatingyour tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide v;,sion safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety g_asseso NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing...
  • Page 13 OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 6 and 9) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will...

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    OPEF AT ON ..ADD GASOLINE COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below} Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded control in the choke (N) position until the engine runs gaso ine wii! ncrease carbon and lead oxide deposits rough!y, then move throttle control to fast (@) position.
  • Page 15 OPERAT O MULOHtNG MOWING T_PS Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. Afterthe engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. IMPORTANT," BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS disengage ciutchibrake pedal.
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER ESPONStB L TtES MAINTENANCE SCHEDUL FiLL iN DATES /,.,_O_" AS YOU COMPLETE ._.O_¢ SERVICE f_J/" _/_'/_ REGULAR Cheek]ire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension Adjust Motion Drive Bett(s) Tension "" C,eo n0,oe Change Engine Oil IS# #' Clean Air Screen E "...
  • Page 17 TRACTOR The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not atternpI 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.
  • Page 18 OUSTO RESPONSm LJT ES Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and COVER KNOB clean. WING NUT Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean FOAM cooling fins.
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER ESPONSm ILmTIES MUFFLER CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig, t5} Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage, engine damage from overheating.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFOF1MNNG ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion contro! _ever in neutral (N} position. Pmaceattachment ¢_utch in "DISENGAGED" position, Turn ignition key"OFF" aT_dremove key. Make sure the blades and al_ moving parts have compJetely stopped.

  • Page 21: Side-To-Side

    SERVICE A D TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) WMPORTANT: 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 driveway, Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 22 SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake. REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Measure distance between brake operating arm and (See Fig. 23) nut "A" on brake rod. The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake, if distance is other than 1-3/4", loosen jam nut and turn nut "A"...
  • Page 23 SERVICE A AOJUSTM TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 26) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheets are positioned straightforward, 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, section of this manual.
  • Page 24 E AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE W_TH A WEAK: BATTERY TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB See Fig, 29) • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. ate explosive gases, Keep sparks, fJarne Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely and smoking rn_teriais away from bat-...

  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    E AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE 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) t/8 turn. (See Fig.31) peat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until...

  • Page 26: Storage

    STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or mo re. FUEL SYSTEM _MPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,...
  • Page 27 TROUBLES NG POM TS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEm] Out of fuel, Fill fuel tank. Wiit not start See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Wait several minutes before attempting to start, Engine flooded, Badspark iSlug, Repiace spark plug. Dirtyair fitter, Clean!replace...
  • Page 28 TROU OOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence controt 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.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 9t7.259550 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY - jo FUSE 30 AMP. STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE L._O SOLENOID (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHITE BLACK ATT MENT CL:O_'_ GROUNDING (CLUTCH OFF) HOUR CONNECTOR METER _ SPARK (OPTIONAL)
  • Page 30 RtEPAIR PARTS TRAC'UOv-_ B, JODEL NLIMtBER 917.259550 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o ° MODEL NUMBER 917o259550 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTUON t44926 Battery 12 Voit 30 Amp 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc× 3/4 STD551025 Washer STD551125 Washer STD541025 109238X' Tube, Plastic, 12" 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 109596X Clamp, Hose 153664 Switch, hterlock Push-In...
  • Page 32 RI!IPAIR PAI_°I'S .._,. ',_,_,=_== NUI\!IiI 917o259550 ..I /IODIL CHASSIS AND ftOLOSUIIS...
  • Page 33 REPAmRPARTS TRACTOR o = MODEL NUMBER 917.259550 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 159527 Chassis Assembly Drawbar 140356 17490612 Screw, Thd. Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272' Bumper Hood/Dash Dash 150156X011 STD5337t0 Bolt, Carriage 3/8q 6 x UNC x ! 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H.
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS _VtODEL NUMBER 917,259550 TRACT{)_ ..DRIVE "98 ..7,.5.
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -= MODEL NUMBER 9!7.259550 DRtVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON Pulley, Engine t50071 Transaxle Assembly !40186 Bolt Hex 7/16_20 x4 Gr, 5 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 7t170764 Washer !43995 Pulley, Transaxle 10040700 Keeper Belt Engine Full Proof t54792 Rod Shift Hydro LT 154778 76020416...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .._]OOEL NUMBER 917o259550 STEERtNG ASSEMBLY ....t-. 'i ....i...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .- - MODEL NUMBER 917o259550 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRmPTION 133741 Steering Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 156483 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 157473 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 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 t6 Gauge 12000029...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ..t ODEL NUMBER 917o259550 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCR_PT!ON DESCRiPTiON 140122 Seat 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 121250X Spring STD523710 Bolt t23976X Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5 19131610 153236 Washer !3t32 x 1 x t0 Gauge Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC I45006...
  • Page 39 Decal, Side Panel 154516 Pad Footrest RH STLT 156787 Decal, Deck Mower EZ3 159792 Owner's Manual, English 146709 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 159793 Owner's Manual, Spanish 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 142341 Decal, Drawbar Cntrl Mvt Hyd Lt 146O46 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRAOTO_+ ..B,!ODEL NUMBER 9!7,259550 ENGINE OF ++ONAL EQUIPMENT ,¸ "',+. Spark Arrest÷r...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o oMODEL NUMBER 917o259550 ENGPNE PART DESCRBPTION 147025 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Modei No. CV15S-4t 526 137350 Muffler 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90 °, 3/8-18 NPT STD55!237 Washer...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ..M ODEL NU#_BER 9!7.,259550 MOWER LIFT 1718 20...
  • Page 43 -REPA-IR PARTS TRACTOR ,-o t'_ODEL NUMBER 917.2.59550 MOWER ,LtFT PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Assembly Inner!Sprg wiPlugr 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove t2000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x t x 21 Gauge t20183X Bearing, Nylon I25631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865...
  • Page 44 REPABR PARTS TRACTOR ..MODEL NUMBER :917.259550 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.259550 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144393 155046 Mower Housing Arm, Idler STD533t07 Bolt 122052X Spacer, Retainer 138017 140086 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front Spring, Torsion Brakes 138440 Brackel Assembly, Sway Bar 141043 Guard, TUV Idler STD624008 Retainer Spring...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ..MODEL NUMBER 91'7.259550 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE o MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 63 64 --..
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = o MODEL NUMBER 917.259550 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310=0650 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCR_PTION 142930 Housing, Lower 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 150829 Differential Assembly 142932 Seat, Lip...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o ° _ODEL NUMBER 917.259550 KOHLER ENGINE °- MODEL NUMBER CVt5S, TYPE NUMBER PSo41526 A_R ,INTAK BL--OWE R HOUSIN --.m+ EXHAUST...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259550 KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12-743-05 Kit, Air Cleaner 12-079-07 Linkage, Choke 12-237-01 (Incfudes Key Numbers 2 thru t2) Clamp, Cabfe 25-34I -02 Knob, Air Cfeaner Cover...
  • Page 50 I--_P_P',AIP_ PAN | ;_ TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259550 KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 FUEL SYSTEM 20-- ® c::::::z_-_ 13 24-_ --26 --27 ..// 31 / CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- o MODEL NUMBER 917.259550 KOHLER ENGINE o- r,_ODEL NUMBER CVt5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION t 2-351-0I Lifter, Valve (2) 12-853-56 Kit, Carburetor (Includes #2 thru 6) 12-755-60 Kit, Cylinder Head I2-041-02...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ,- o MODEL NUMBER 917.259550 KOHLER ENGmNE ooMODEL NUMBER CVt 5S, TYPE NUMBER pso41526 E_CTR_CALI IGNITION OI L PAN I L_ .,:@_ 1 ¢__--2 s-_.._,__Z_ ..6...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 9i7.259550 KOHLER ENGINE -° MODEL NUMBER CV!5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 _GNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRmPTJON !2-086-t4 Screw, Hex Flange 12-032-03 Seal, Crankshaft M10xl.5x46 12-522-18 Block, Cylinder (Use Short Block) t2-468-03 Washer, Plain 3/8...
  • Page 54 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATmON ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HiLL SIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL WiTH SKY LiNE OR TREE. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of stopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.

  • Page 56: Replacement

    ® OWNER'S 15.5 HP ELECTRIC START ANUAL 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. 917,259550 The model number for your tractor wilt be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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