Craftsman 3One 917.252520, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...er Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts OWNER S MANUAL OC onvertlble 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: ...ow near drolPoffs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly tum over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by puffingyour foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes III CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presen...

Page 3: ...intained in effective working order by the operator In the state of Califomia the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Otherstates may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMITED TWO YEAR WAR...

Page 4: ...ir Screen 18 CoolingFins Engine 18 OilChange 17 Oil Level 13 17 OilType 17 Preparation 13 RepairParts 48 53 Starting 14 Storage 26 F Filters Air 18 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 13 Storage 26 Fuse 24 G GaugeWheels 8 H HoodRemoval Installation 24 L LevelingMower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart 15 M MaintenanceSchedule 15 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 16 BladeReplacemen...

Page 5: ... CLOSE OUT PLATE KIT once installed lets you mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 in 1 Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameter water tigh...

Page 6: ...14x 16 Gauge __ I lllllllMIllllll I IU 2 Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 _Bo_ 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 2 Lock Washers 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Steering Boot Steering Wheel Video Cassette Mulcher Plate Manual Pa_s Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size F_ _ 2 Washers 3 8 2 Shoulder _ ___ x 7 8 x14 Gauge Bolts I_ 2 Gauge _ 2 Center Wheels _ lock Nuts Steering Wheel Ad...

Page 7: ...t washer and 3 8 24 Iocknut and tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Fig 8 Raise attachment liftlever to its highest position Release parking brake by depressing clutch br...

Page 8: ...t washer loosely Do not tighten Tighten shoulder bolt securely Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Slide seat untila comfortable positionis reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely SEAT SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT_ ADJUSTMENT B_ _ LOCK WASHER LARGE FLAT WASHER CH...

Page 9: ... catcher accessory CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFA C TION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructionshave been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tighten...

Page 10: ...FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED L I M MOWER LIFT R N H L REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ...sed to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declmching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position 11 GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of trac...

Page 12: ...is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 9 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at l...

Page 13: ... isclosed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 16 The engine inyour tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil fillcap dipstickand wipe clean reinsertthe dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few ...

Page 14: ...11 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper d...

Page 15: ...Do not overtighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does notcover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this man...

Page 16: ... bolt securely 30 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED NOTE We do notrecommend sharpening blade butifyou do be sure the blade is balanced BLADE _ MANDREL _ ASSEMBLY I__ _ TRAIUNG EDGE FLAT WASHER ____ AS E A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD FIG 13 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 14 Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanc...

Page 17: ...viscositygrade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F 20 c 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 _ lo _ 1 o _ o o TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG 15 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting incold weather these muiti viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more freque...

Page 18: ...appinggentlyonflatsurface Ifvery dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge nut precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE COVER KNOB _ _ _ i COVER CARTRIDGE NUT FOAM PAPER PRE CLEANE...

Page 19: ... carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP CLAMP FUEL FILTER FIG 19 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep fi...

Page 20: ...gine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT ...

Page 21: ...E LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURETOADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 114 to 3 4 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D dir...

Page 22: ...brake rod If distance isother than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road testtractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest au thorized service center department WITH PARKING BRAKE ENG...

Page 23: ...O START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 29 CAUTION Lead acid batteries gener ate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT N...

Page 24: ...nector Stand infront oftractor Grasp hood at sides tilttoward engine and liftoff of tractor To replace reverse above procedures HOOD HEADUGHT WIRE CONNECTOR ENGINE TO ADJUST THRO n LE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 31 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should notbe necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as foll...

Page 25: ... final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Move throttle control lever to slow b position With finger rotate and holdthrottle lever against idle speed screw Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture valve in clockwise until en gine begins to die and then turn out counterclo...

Page 26: ...REVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank St...

Page 27: ... Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 Co_ltact an authorized service facility 10 Contact an authorized service facility 1 Clean replaceair filter 2 R...

Page 28: ...switch 4 Looseor damagedwiring 5 Blownfuss 1 Bed batterycell s 2 Poorcableconnections 3 Faultyregulator if soequipped 4 Faultyalternator CORRECTION 1 Checkwiring switches and connections Ifnot corrected contactan authorizedservicefacility 1 Replaceblade Tightenbladebolt 2 Levelmower deck 3 Clean undersideof mower housing 4 Replaceblademandrel 5 Clean aroundmandrelsto openvent holes 1 Removeobstruc...

Page 29: ... TO I I I __ _1 AFTER FIRE SOLENOID CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS A _ MIN 3600 RPM 3 AMP DC 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED RED UGHTING SYSTEM _ _ I I I NOTE OUTPUT DIODE i ALTERNATOR I YOUR TRACTOR IS SA_ AC 0 __ _ j__ L_FJ i EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL I_ _ 4VOLTS CM N_ _0__ U_mS Og ALTERNATOR SYSTEM z THE LIGHTS ARE NOT I_ HFADLIGHTR CONNECTED TOTHE I i _ BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR _ BROWN OWN ...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252520 ELECTRICAL 20 15 I 2 4O l I I I I I I_ 34 36 39 32 I I 70 36 35 39 36 7 I I I 3O ...

Page 31: ...r Washer Nut Tube Plastic 12 Case Battery W 2 Holes W Brty Clamp Hose Screw Cap Hex Nylon 3 8 16 x 1 Nut Mylon 3 8 16 3 8 Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 UNC Harness Light Socket Includes Key 33 Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wir Fuse 30 Amp Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch Plunger Switch Ignition Nut Ignition Cover Key Switch Key Ignition Switch Light Br...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252520 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _25 21 18 29 1 28 _J 14 32 ...

Page 33: ...UNC x 3 4 16 STD541431 Nut 17 131445X459 Hood Assembly 18 126938X Bumper Hood 19 17521312 Screw SItd Hex Hd w PI Washer 21 122933X Rivet Ratchet Nylon 22 124479X Washer Nylon 28 x 75 x 19 24 STD523710 Bolt 25 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge 26 STD541437 Nut 27 17030814 Screw Spiderlock Hex Hd 8 7 8 28 140137 Grill 29 124029X Lens Headlight Bar Clear 30 147310X459 Fender 31 139976 Bracket ...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252520 DRIVE 61 34 ...

Page 35: ... Assembly Foot Pedal 82 123782X 35 120183X Bearing Nylon 83 19171216 36 STD551062 Washer 84 145643 37 STD571810 Roll Pin 85 73530400 38 123674X Pulley Idler Flat 86 71208 39 STD523727 Bolt 87 19212016 40 4470J Spacer Split 395 x 59 88 12000008 41 109070X Keeper Belt Retainer 89 139964 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge 90 124346X 44 105706X Bearing Nylon 96 4496H 45 110812X Washer Hardene...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252520 STEERING ASSEMBLY 3O 25 8 12 J J 47 14 J 10 30 46 43 s _ a 11 T j II I e I i _P j i I I 36 ...

Page 37: ... Thrust Hardened Washer 25132 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27132 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Link Drag Washer Lock Nut Hex Fin 3 8 24 UNF Spacer Bearing Front Axle Bolt Hex Head 5 8 11 UNC x 3 1 2 Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC Pin Axle 5 8 x 1 55 1 54 Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Washer Screw Hex Socket Head 1 4 ...

Page 38: ...t Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 Washer 13 32 x I x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 21 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 23 74780814 Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 2 13 x 7 8 Grade 5 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 25 127...

Page 39: ...h Brake English 138311 12 146046 Decal V Belt Drive Schematic 146831 146832 WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO 1 _ 1 59192 2_ 5 8 2 65139 4 10 3 106222X 7 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X Decal Chassis 6 Speed 42 Decal V Belt Schematic Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman Decal Parking Brake Saddle Decal Mower QC System Decal Ins Hood 15HP OHV White Decal Lightbox G...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252520 ENGINE 78 37 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 33 38 78 s _ _ ss S _ L_ s s _ _ II1 1 I i J 23 4O ...

Page 41: ... Cutting 1 4 20 x 5 8 Engine B S 15Hp DiamondModel No 28N707 Type No 0162 01 Muffler Gasket Exhaust Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Shield Heat Screw Arrestor Spark Pinch Weld Hood Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Tank Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 718...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252520 MOWER LIFT 11 28 13 27 5 12 26 22 21 23 30 3 7 8 19 13 32 i I i 31 _ 19 32 13 20 15 i_ 161718 20 20 15 42 ...

Page 43: ... Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC 9 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 3146R Retainer Spring 21 19151216 Washer 15 32 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge 22 12000037 Ring Klip 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 25 2876H Spring 26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 126971X Rod Adjust Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252520 MOWER DECK 105 _ 106 105 106 3 4 5 2 16 13 10 9 29 18 21 22 _3 24 28 44 17 _ 116 ...

Page 45: ...6 Pulley Idler Flat 117 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Gauge 118 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 119 Rod Pivot with Nibs 121 Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs Guard Mandrel L H Retainer Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 Washer Hardened Roller Assembly Cam Follower Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 Locknut Bolt Shoulder 5116 18 UNC Arm Assembly Pad Brake 133943 140084 122052X 140086 141043 106932X 144200 142427 131870 127847...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252520 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 930 057 46 ...

Page 47: ...0072 Washer 76 780090 30 780108 Washer 77 788078A 31 780001 Washer 32 792001 O Ring 79 792144 33 788051 Square Cut Ring 81 786081 34 780105A Flanged Bushing 35 780118A Flanged Bushing 82 786082 36 790003 Brake Disk 83 786123 37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 90 788067B 38 799021 Brake Pad Package of 2 103 792166 39 786026 Dowel Pin 104 792167 40 792076A Washer 150 510334 41 790079 Brake Lever 42 792073 Sc...

Page 48: ... NUMBER 917 252520 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0162 01 718 3 552 634A REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4O 868A B68 4O 166 294 1029 1034 1022 1026 45 305 1023 7 52 1022 48 ...

Page 49: ...CTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252520 BRIGGS STRA rl ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0162 01 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT k REQUIRES SPEClALTOOLS _ I TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR __NS_RUCTION MANUAL 49 ...

Page 50: ... 917 252520 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0162 01 523 _ 524 I 847 304 _634A 842 524 868 868A 537 9 I022 363 12 305 _p 468 1006 188 358 GASKET SET 1 O 138 137 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 467 171 535 445 668 224 50 ...

Page 51: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252520 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0162 01 209 729A 222 _ 265 11Ol E _ I L lO ow s I 24O 783 544 311 8O3 877 601 801 1090 51 ...

Page 52: ...ton 020 Oversize 216 262766 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize 219 490815 Lock Piston Pin 222 495611 Pin Assy Piston Standard Size 224 94729 Pin Assy Piston 005 Oversize 225 231058 Rod Assembly Connecting 227 493935 Rod Assembly Connecting 230 94742 020 Undersize Crankpin Bore 232 262785 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 57164 238 262836 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 5 8 240 394358 Valve Exhaust 265 221535 Valve Intake...

Page 53: ...034 Nut Hex 1044 Clamp Fuel Pipe 1054 Elbow Fuel Pipe 1058 Pin Cotter 1090 Retainer E Ring Spring Choke Return Seal Choke Shaft Seal Governor Washer Throttle Shaft Elbow Spark Plug Brace Air Cleaner Screw Sems Screw Self Tapping Spacer Pin Dowel Gear Ring Includes Mounting Hardware Cover Starter Screw Hex Head 225170 262932 213998 399891 298909 94593 280104 394856 497605 497604 270920 496415 22411...

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Page 56: ...r your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housingof the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252520 ENGINE MODEL NO 28N707 ...