Craftsman 917.25004, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...EL NO 917 254460 MODEL NO 917 250040 without _ower Deck Caution Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment O g Q O AssembBy Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustment Repair Parts ...

Page 2: ...cise special care when mowing around fixed objects in order to prevent the blades from striking them Never delib erately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign objects 21 Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop 22 Never place hands or feet under the mower in discharge chute or near any moving parts while tractor or mower s running Always keep clear of discharge chute 23 Use care whe...

Page 3: ...of purchase when this riding equipment is maintained lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instruction in the owner s manual Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship in this electdc start riding equipment This warranty excludes blade s blade adapter s spark plug s air cleaner and belt s which are expendable and become wom during normal use...

Page 4: ...on Chart 19 Spark Plugs 18 Tire Care 16 24 Mower Adjustment Front to Rear 22 Adjustment Side to Side 22 Height 21 Blade Sharpening 16 Blade Replacement 24 Cutting Level 10 Installation 10 Operation t3 Removal 22 Mowing Tips 14 Muffler 18 Spark Arrester 2 32 0 Oil Cold Weather Conditions 15 Engine 15 Storage 25 Operation 1i 14 Operating Your Mower 13 Operating Your Tractor 13 Starting the Engine 12...

Page 5: ... deck from skid 4 Disengage Parking Brake 5 Carefully guide the tractor backwards off the skid d J C a b I _ a Seat b Steering Wheel c Battery d Battery Acid e Owner s Manual t Parts Bag The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety gtasses or eye shields before starling your tractor and while mowing We reco...

Page 6: ...ERY TERMINALS SEAT LY PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULl SiZE 2 Wing Nut 1 4 20 2 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Lockwasher 1 4 2 Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 2 Hex Nut 1 4 20 1 Washer 17 32 x 3 16 x12Ga 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 t8 1 Adjustment Knob 1 2 6 ...

Page 7: ...te of six amperes for one hour e_ Neutralize excess battery acid from filling battery for disposal by adding it to Z4 litres 2 gallons of water in a 19litres 5 gal on plastic container Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of more soda causes no more foaming 2 Install Seat Seat position should be adjusted forward or backward so that the operator can comfo...

Page 8: ... wheel Steermg v_heei cap found tn bag of parts 4 Check Tires Reduce tire pressure to I Kg crrF 14 PSI in front t es and O 71 Kg cn F 10 PSI in rear tires Tires were overinftated for shipping purposes 5 Install Battery _ DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMINALS BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY REMOVE METAL BRACLETS WRISTWATCH BANDS RINGS ooETC I I tF BATTERY IS REMOVED DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE SPARKING MAY OCCUR a Li...

Page 9: ... h Assemble the remaining battery bolt to other side of battery support and fasten terminal guard to it with remaining wing nut Tighten both wing nuts securely by hand at the same time Fig 6 TERMINAL DOORS t Replace air intake duct Fig 4 Make sure bottom lip of duct sits between battery and lip of battery tray j Remove plastic from tractor hood and close NOTE USE TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS FIG 6 FOR 1 ...

Page 10: ... spring e Move attachment lift lever Fig 9 forward to lower suspension arms Remove retainer springs from fift trunnions Fig 8 f Slide trunnions through upper lift bracket holes and secure with retainer springs Fig 8 g Pull L H idter putley Fig_ 12 toward the right hand side of the tractor and roll belt over engine pulley Fig 8 NOTE MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION DECAL LOCATED ON MOWER HOUSING h Use...

Page 11: ... Pull switch out and up to engage attachment_ There will be an engine hesitation as the clutch engages ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Use the attachment lift lever to raise and lower the attachment mounted to your tractor Move the lift lever forward to lower attachment CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL The pedal has 2 func tions a clutch and a brake To engage the brake push the pedal completely down HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNO...

Page 12: ...epsots and reduce valve life Capac ity is 13 litres 3 I 2 gallons NOTE FRESH CLEAN WINTER GRADE FUEL MUST BE USED TO INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER START ING CAUTION EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR US ING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STOR AGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF ANY ENGINE WHILE iN ...

Page 13: ... 5 Do not mow when children and others are around 6 Never carry children or passengers 7 Always look behind machine before backing 8 Do not mow where machine can tip or slip 9 If machine stops going uphill stop blade and back slowly down 10 Be sure blades and engine have stopped before plac ing hands or feet near the blades 1 I Remove key when leaving machine MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE WILL HOLD TRAC...

Page 14: ...ear before starting up or down hills AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS If slowing _s necessary move throttle control lever to slower position LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP PING AND STARTING TO ALLOW SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL MOVES THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake To restar...

Page 15: ...st 2 Hours Two Mowings 1 Change Engine Oil Changing oil after the first two hours or two mowings will help eliminate breakqn residue which might be damaging to your engine NOTE BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DLRTTO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHANGING OIL a Drain oil with engine warm b Loosen ofldrainplug Fig 8 andremovedipstick F_g 19 c Catch oil in a suitable container d e NOTE L Tighten oi drain plug Refill...

Page 16: ...idstumps stones deep rutsandother hazards that may cause tire damage 3 Blade Sharpening For best results mower blades must be kepl sharp The blades can be sharpened with a few strokes of a tile or on a grinding wheel We suggest they be sharpened after every 25 hours oi mowing Do not attempt to sharpen while on mower fl you mow in sandy soil check the bfades after each two mowings The sand wears lh...

Page 17: ...on water NOTE BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET THE SODA SOLU TION INTO THE CELLS J Rinse the battery w_th plain water dry and reinstall on tractor e Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright f Replace battery cables connectin 9 RED battery cable to positive terminal first then BLACK bat tery cable to negative terminal Coat terminal con nec ions with petroleumjelfy g Replace terminal...

Page 18: ...T MAY CAUSE BURNS_ Every 100 Hours DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE FORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION ADJUST MENT OR REPAIR EXCEPT CARBURE TOR BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCHING HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER COMPONENTS 1o Replace Spark Plugs Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or every 100 hours whichever comes first Gap should be set at 0 030 0 762 mm Fig 26 Z Repla...

Page 19: ...ON 2 MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO NEUTRAL POSITION 3 PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN ENGAGED PO SITION REMOVE FOOT FROM PEDAL 4 PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH IN DISENGAGED POSITION 5 TURN IGNITION KEY TO OFF POSITION 6 MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COM PLETELY STOPPED 7 REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY 8 DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRES FROM THE SPARK PLUGS AND KEEP AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUGS...

Page 20: ... s preset at the factory 3600 rpm _ 75 pm and should only be changed by a qualified service techni cian who has the necessary equipmenL a Remove hood Fig 32 _ b _ Loosen casing clamp screw Fig 30 until throttle cable is free to move c Move throttle control on dashboard to FAST position_ d _ Pull throttle cable tight until speed control lever Fig 30A is against stop screw Fig 30A Re tighten casing ...

Page 21: ...e panel Fig 31 c Pivothoodandsidepanefforwardandliftofftractor Fig 32 d To replace reverse above procedure 6 Mower Adjustment Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tire pressures are I Kg cm 2 I4 PSI in front and O 7I Kg cn P I0 PSI in rear ff tires are o vet or under inflated you wilt not properly adjust your mower FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS INSPECTION OR MAINTEN...

Page 22: ... is 13 mm 1 2 lower in front when the mower is posihbned in the highest cutting position NOTE MEASURE DISTANCE D FROM GROUND LEVELTO BOTTOM OFCURL ON RIGHT REAR FLANGE AND COMPARE TO DISTANCE D AT RIGHT FRONT FLANGE b To raise rear of mower loosen nut E on both rear suspension arms Screw both nuts F up an EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS Fig 41 c When distance 3 is I3 mm t 2 lower at front than rear tighten ...

Page 23: ...D ON THE TRACTOR THE L H AND R H SUSPENSION ARMS FIG 41 SHOULD BE REMOVED Mower Blade Drive Belt Replacement a Remove mower drive belt See page 22 b Removemowerfromtractor See MOWERREMOVAL above c Pullbeft towards rearofmowerat tensioningpulfey Fig 42_ Place a block between tension bracket and mower lift bracket Roll belt off tensioning pulley d Roll belt off all other pulleys e Sfide belt from un...

Page 24: ...r _ohighest positron fo permi_ access to blades or remove mower a Remove bolt Iockwasher and washer F_g 44 turn counterclockw_se _ b Remove and discard old blade c Clean top and bo rom of mower housing d Place new blade between flanges Install with sharp edge down and secure with washer lock washer and bolt previously removed 11 Tire Care a Maintain tire pressure in front at 14 PSt tKg crrF and re...

Page 25: ...all dirt grease leaves etc give blades and underside of housing a good coat of grease or rust preventative Store in a clean dry area a Fuel System It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also e_perience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can ...

Page 26: ...oints Reattach Tiller Attachment Wire Loop Clean Battery TerminaLs Replace Starter or Solenoid Charge or Replace Battery Check Wire Connections and Ground Points Place Throttle Control in FA ST position and run staFter several times to clear out gas Remove Air Filter and clean Replace Spark Plug sf and adjust gap Recharge or replace Battery Check the Wiring Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor Use Fresh...

Page 27: ...frozen Mandrel Replace frozen td er Pulley Replace bent Or unbalanced Blades Replace Mandrel Straighten Deck or replace Set Throttle for maximum engine speed Let grass dry out Clean underside of Mower Deck Readiust Mower front to rear and slde to side Replace Blades Readjust Mower front to rear and side to side Replace Blades Replace bent Mandrel s i ERVICE RECORD FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REG...

Page 28: ...INSULATED CLIPS NOTE if wiring insulated clips were removed for servicing of unit they should be replaced to properly secure your wiring SEAT SWITCH NOTOCCUPIED IGNITION UNIT I 87A i i OPERATORPRESENCE RElAY BLACK 8lACK BLACK BlACK SPARK PLUGS BlACK 15 AMP REGULATOR t 28 VAC MIN 3600RPM ORANGE o LIGHT SWITCH PTOSWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF B E C D ON A D I I E c I B F I 1 A BROWN RemovableConnector...

Page 29: ...e Switch Interlock Clutch Cable Battery Battery to Solenoid Ignition Switch Nut Ignition Key Solenoid Switch Light Nut _ Hex 1 4 20 Cable Battery Solenoid to Starter Terminal Cover For Solenoid Cable Battery tBattery to Ground 14 51 30 STD601005 52 32 109596X 33 STD551125 34 73350400 35 74780408 36 STD541425 37 74760412 39 STD541025 40 11050400 43 STD551125 45 108824X 46 121433X 51 102501X 52 235R...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS 20 H R GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254460 AND 917 250040 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 91 _ 101 59 _ Q _ 91 60 10 110 72 J 82 W 99 27 43 68 8O 101 63 7 7 42 73 32 3O ...

Page 31: ...rq_e Side Panel R H 10553tX Nut Push 8 2 106974X Deca Cbutloz_ 105509X Bracket Fender 83 I7490608 Bolt Hex Washer Thread Rolling 3 8 123934X Scale Height Indicator 16 X 1 2 106020X Tank Fuel 85 19131614 Washer 13 32 1 _ 14 Ga 123549X Cap Fuel 86 19060718 Washer3 16 x 7 16 x 18 Ga 123487X Clamp Hose 87 t06909X Screw Special 8542R Line Fuel 88 106910X Washer I06082X Pad Spacer 89 108402X U C ip 1212...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS 20 H P GARDEN TRACTOR NODEL NUNBER 917 254460 AND 917 250040 DRIVE 16 7 59 57 92 91 8O 32 104 PTIONAL EQUIPMENT LSPARK ARRESTER _ ...

Page 33: ...v_ Helical Spring Locknut 5 I6 8 Bolt Hex 5 t6_ t8 y 2 3 4 Strap Torque Bracket Transa fle L H Shift Arm Pin Cotter t 8 _ 3 4 Rod Brake Park Rod Brake Cap Plunger Spring Rod Brake KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 61 STD55t037 Washer 13 32 x t3 I6 x t6 Ga 62 123800X Washer 1 1132 _ 1 5 8 _ 6 Ga 63 123102X Bracket Clutch qTf3 _ 3707 Bolt Carriage 3 8 I6 _ 3 4 65 t23766X Pulley Idler 66 123789X Arm Idler 6...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS 20 H P GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254460 AND 917 250040 STEERING ASSEMBLY 19 61 31 D 9 6n ...

Page 35: ...000029 Kfip Ring 54 59t9 2 Cap Valve 21 6266H Bearing Thrust 65 65139 Stem Valve 22 t24034X Gear Sector 66 278H Fitting Grease 24 I05518X Dash Lower 67 9040H Beanng 25 74180512 Screw Crown Truss Hd 68 106732X Rim 6 Front 5 6 18 x 3 4 69 t06222X Tire Front 26 73680500 Nut Lock 5 t6 t8 71 108456X Decal lnstructtons Operating 27 123783X012 Saddle 72 59 904 Tube Tire Front 28 73680600 Nut Lock 3 8 t5 ...

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Page 37: ...29 9135R Retainer Spring 10 I05848X Bolt Shoulder3 8 16 30 106308X Trunnion Lift Lower 11 125631X Grip Handle 32 STD541050 Nut Hex Fin 1 2 13 12 122364X Plunger Lever 33 21599X Arm Suspension L H_ 13 121004X Lever Lift includes Key No 34 12000022 E Ring 17 35 STD533710 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 14 110739X Spring Washer 36 STD533707 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 3 4 15 73980600 Center Lock Flangenut 3 8 x ...

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Page 39: ... Pin Front Hinge 66 17490612 Pin Rear Hinge Bracket Lift R H 67 STD533707 Guard Belt R H_ 68 I02727X Washer Lock Hvy HeL Spring 69 STD541437 Runner R H 70 STD533107 Housing Mower 72 1685H Cap Sleeve 75 72140620 Spring 76 19131210 Nut Push 77 STD533106 Bracket Deflector 78 21352X Guard Discharge 79 72110505 Decal Warning 125493X Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Decal OPEl not serviced Rod Hinge Blade Bol...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS 20 H P GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254460 AND 917 250040 TRANSAXLE PEERLESS MODEL NUMBER 143 820 016 33 34 8 66 31_ B Q 37 1 _47 1 _ 49 1 40 ...

Page 41: ...her Thrust Screw Set 3 8 16 x 3 8 Spring Screw Flanged hex hd thread forming 1 4 20 x t 1 4 Screw Hex hd threadforming 5 16 t8 x 1 t 4 Washer Thrust Bearing Ball Washer Thrust Bearing Ball Washer Flat 0 Ring Seal Oil Washer Cupped 59 59A 6O 61 62 62A 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 76 77 78 79 8O 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 Part No 786131 780165 772O98 784342 776274 776313 790007 790OO6 786026 792075...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS 20 H P GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254460 and 917 250040 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV20S 57517 CRANKSHAFT DIPSTICK _6 7 v CAMSHAFT AND VALVES 2 7 OIL PAN 2 3 4 4 OiL FILTER OIL PUMP _3 1 42 ...

Page 43: ...1 755 10 Kit retainer 4 3 52 032 14 Seal rubber 4 52 413 01 Rotator exhaust valve 2 4 41 153 01 O Ring 5 25 089 01 Spring valve 4 5 52 126 11 Bracket oi tube support 6 52 016 06 Valve exhaust 2 6 52 123 20 ube oil fill 11 7 8 7 52 017 07 Valve intake 2 7 47 139 01 Plug hex_ ctsk 3 4 NP T_F 8 52 032 13 Seat intake valve stem 2 9 230011 Retainer intake valve 2 IL PAN KEY PART NO NO I X 67 64 2 52 05...

Page 44: ...IR PARTS 20 H P GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254460 and 917 250040 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV20S 57517 AiR iNTAKE I BREATHER VENT IL _1_ 3 2 18 17 iGNiTiON _12 _11 71 _4 44 ELECTRIC START BAFFLES SHROUD t 2 ...

Page 45: ...r 4 52 055 01 Cover air cleaner element 5 X 352_39 Precleaner Element 6 52 326 12 Seal air cleaner cover 7 52 096 08 Screw hex wash hd_ 10 32 x 8 52 032 04 9 16 4 9 52 462 01 Base air cleaner 10 52 096 22 Gasket air cleaner 2 11 275220 Spacer Elbow air intake Washer I T 0 2 ELECTRIC START Screw slid pan hd 10 32 x 1 KEY PART 3 4 2 Screw slid pan hd 10 32 x 2 NO NO 1 4 1 52 098 10 Washer plain 10 G...

Page 46: ... GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254460 and 917 250040 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV20S 57517 1 CARBURETOR 8 15 __ Z 23 6 _ TM _ 2 _ _ 2s2e 15 28 30 _ 31 6 32 CYLINDER HEAD EXHAUST _ t X _ fl 2 7 6 LOW OIL PRESSURE CUTOUT 1 2 46 ...

Page 47: ...6 18 25 36801 19 25 089 02 20 25 086 26 21 25 089 04 22 25 089 02 23 25 368 03 24 52 090 13 25 25 O89 03 26 25 194 0I 27 25 146 03 28 25 041 04 29 25 757 09 30 25 104 01 31 25 041 03 32 25 100 05 25 757 11 Gasket air cleaner Carburetor For information only not available separately Gasket carburetor Strap lifting Screw hex wash hd 1 4 20x3 4 Screw throttle choke plate 4 Plate throttle Shaft throttl...

Page 48: ... PARTS 20 H P GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254460 and 917 250040 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV20S 57517 FLYWHEEL _ 2 e_3 _4 FUEL PUMP S 3 2 10 GOVERNOF_ 26 _ _ 25 29 27 i_ 18 s 6 15 _ 24 _ _ t 5 14 PISTON ROD 48 ...

Page 49: ...g speed control lever Screw hex wash hd 1 4 20x518 Spring governor Nut hex 1 4 20 Washer plain 114 2 Arm governor Screw R_H sq neck I 4 20x1 Ring retaining 4 Bushing linkage retaining 4 Linkage governor Linkage throttle Lever throttle Spring torsion Bushing thr control lever Screw hexo wash hd 114 20x1 Screw hex wash hd 10 24x3 8 3 Clamp 3 Nut hex 0 32 Screw hex hd 10 32x7 8 FUEL PUMP KEY PART NO ...

Page 50: ...l Includes 4 6 Valve exhaust Insert valve seat 2 Guide valve 2 Kit oil relief Step stud 5 16 18x3 4 3 8 16x5 8 2 long 12 Screw hexo flange 5 16 18x2 2 Ring retaining Shaft governor Bearing sleeve Std 2 Bearing sleeve _010 Bearing sleeve 020 KEY PART NO NO 13 25 086 10 14 25 086 13 15 41 46801 16 X 352 33 17 52 141 02 18 52 139 08 19 25 086 11 20 52 032 10 21 82 755 19 DESCRIPTION Screw flex flange...

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Page 53: ...12 in semi pneumatic wheels 100 Ib capc_y steel hopper Broadcasts over a 5 to 8 foot swath 70 Ib capacity steel hopper Noncorrosive spreading spinner nylon gear box stainless steel shaft_ 71 24395 Broadcasts 8 to 10 foot swath 160 Ib capacity covers 40 000sq ft No nJst polypropytene hopper and impeller Vinyl hopper cover_ 71 2416 Broadcasts 6 to 8 foot swath 50 lb capacity Corrosion resistant cons...

Page 54: ...ightfor mounting on cab top Stock No 71 26169 TRACTOR COVER protects tractor from weather Made of Evolution 3 fabric water repellent extremely breathable light weight soft non abrasive pliable in all temperatures durable stain tear puncture resistant wilt not shrink or stretch Stock No_7 24602 TILLER has 8hp engine to prepare seed beds cultivate and compost garden residue Chain drive transmission_...

Page 55: ...NLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL WiTH SKY LiNE OR TREE d _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not t _ greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu j _1_ ally to prevent tlpping or toss of control Exercise extreme n ...

Page 56: ...n may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Centers and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION o PRODUCT 20 0 HP GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254460 AND 917 250040 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV20S SPEC NUMBER 57517 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with...