Craftsman 917.25433, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...and understand this Operator s Manual IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol El0 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol El0 will void the product warranty Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com cr...

Page 2: ...operator abuse including but not limited to damage caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not timited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil fai...

Page 3: ...ades Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating Stop machine ifanyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always took down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when cr...

Page 4: ...ine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shutoff They may fall offand beserio...

Page 5: ...ution when servicing them Checkbrakeoperationfrequentty Adjust andservice asrequired Maintain orreplace safety and instruction labels asnecessary Besure thearea isclear ofbystanders before operating Stop machine ifanyone enters thearea Never carry passengers Donot mow inreverse unless absolutely necessary Always took down and behind before and while backing Nevercarrychildren evenwiththe blades sh...

Page 6: ...erve the SAFETY RULES CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILiTiES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your tractor Follow instructions under Maintenance and Storage sections of this manual Wear proper Personal Protective Equip ment PPE while operating this machine including at a minimum sturdy footwear eye protection and hearing protection Do not mow in sh...

Page 7: ... lines on all four panels of carton Remove end panels and lay side panels flat Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID TO CHECK BATTERY 1 Lift hood to raised position NOTE If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label is located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY ...

Page 8: ...KE inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST Before you operate your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product Please review the following checklist All assembly instructions have been com pleted J No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged J Seatisadjusted comfortably and tig...

Page 9: ...d result in serious injury or death The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided ...

Page 10: ...Used for starting and controlling engine speed E ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor F iGNITiON SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSITION Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse H LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off J CRUISE CONTROL LEVER Used t...

Page 11: ...eaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than STOP will cause the battery to discharge and go dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause brown ing of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor...

Page 12: ...ss over 6 in height shoutd be mowed twice Make the first cut relatively high the second to desired height TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly offthe ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE Adjust gauge wheels with ...

Page 13: ...and engage parking brake To restart movement slowly release park ing brake and brake pedal Slowly depress appropriate drive pedal to slowest setting Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control infreewheeling position Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor 1 Raise attachment lift lever to ...

Page 14: ...tra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine 1 Be sure freewheel control is in the trans mission engaged position 2 Siton seatin operating position depress brake pedal and set parking brake 3 Move attachment clutch to disengaged position 4 Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below 5 Insert key into ignition and turn ...

Page 15: ...rol to half 1 2 speed Disengage parking brake 8 Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet Repeat this driving procedure three times Your transmission is now purged and now ready for normal operation MOWING TiPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER...

Page 16: ...is tractor does not cover 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 At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section...

Page 17: ...CK REVERSE OPERATION ROS SYSTEM When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the engine ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to drive in reverse should shut off the engine When the engine is running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to drive in reverse should NOT shut off the ...

Page 18: ...r expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES c 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE oilvi_chart I e NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather they wilt result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F 0 0 Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running tow on oi...

Page 19: ...eating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stub born dried gum fibers CLEAN AIR INTAKE COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling make sure the grass screen cooling fins and other exter nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty dirty conditions remove the blower housing and other cool ing shrouds Clean ...

Page 20: ...osition set the parking brake and stop the engine 3 Thread the nozzle adapter packaged with your tractor s Operator s Manual onto the end of your garden hose 4 Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto the deck washout port at the left end of the mower deck Release the lock collar to lock the adapter on the nozzle 20 iMPORTANT Tug hose ensuring connec tion is secure...

Page 21: ...and discon nect mower suspension arm A from chassis pin B and rear lift link C from rear mower bracket D remove retainer springs and washers _f_ CAUTION After rear lift links are discon nected the attachment lift lever will be spring loaded Have a tight grip on lift lever when changing position of the lever 8 Slide mower out from under right side of tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than th...

Page 22: ... and retainer spring 8 Hook end of clutch cable spring Q into hole in idler arm R 9 Push clutch cable housing guide P into bracket slide collar L onto guide and secure with retainer spring K 10 Install belt onto engine pulley M and belt keepers G 6 ATTACH FRONT LINK E Work from left side of tractor Insert rod end of link assembly through front hole in tractor front suspension bracket F IMPORTANT C...

Page 23: ...same on both sides 4 If adjustment is necessary see step 2 in Visual Adjustment instructions above 5 Recheckmeasurements adjustifneces sary until both sides are equal A 23 FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower blades should be adjusted so the front tip is 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear tip when the ower is in its highest pos...

Page 24: ...motion drive belt and position of all belt guides and keepers 2 Remove bettfrom stationary idler A and clutching idler B 3 Remove belt from centerspan idler C 6 Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cool ing fan blades D 4 Remove belt downward from engine pulley E 5 Slide belt toward rear of tractor off the steering plate F and...

Page 25: ...l hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks purchase and use tire sealant from Sears Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washers TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT TERY _ WARNING Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flam...

Page 26: ... stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS SEMBLY 1 Raise hood 2 Unsnap headlight wire connector 3 Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor 4 When replacing hood be sure to recon nect the headlight wire c...

Page 27: ... system parts such as carburetor fuel hose ortank during storage Also 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 Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Nev...

Page 28: ...aged wiring 4 Faulty solenoid or starter 28 CORRECTION 1 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 Empty fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments sec...

Page 29: ...ce muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 13 Check all wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 14 15 Engine valves out of adjustment 15 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Excessive vibration 1 Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Bent blade mandrel 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Engi...

Page 30: ...s for proper PSI 6 Worn bent or loose blade 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt 7 Buildup of grass leaves and 7 Clean underside of mower trash under mower housing 8 Mower drive belt worn 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in this manual 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes 11 Clean aro...

Page 31: ...shipment or servicing Axle key missing 1 Engine throttle control not se between half and full speed fast position before stopping engine 1 Reverse operation system ROS is not ON while mower or other attachment is engaged Place freewheel control in ENGAGED position See CLEANING in the maintenance section Replace motion drive belt 4 Purge transmission 5 Install axle key at rear wheel See TO REMOVE W...

Page 32: ...s greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page along dotted line indicated above 2 Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree trunk or other upright structure 3 Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure 4 Compare the angle...

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