Craftsman 917.254530, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... Operating This Equipment i i illllll i i ll iu 12 0 HP RC ELECTRIC START 38 MOWER DECK 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustment o Repair Parts i iii i ii i i i ill iiill IllIHll I I II II _ LJ JJL IU I I IIIH I I Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago IL 60684 U S A ...

Page 2: ...anging direction on slopes Whi_e going up or down slopes place gearshift control lever in t st gear position to negotiate the slope without stopping Never mow in wet or slippery grass when traction is unsure or at a speed which could cause a skid Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards Keep away from drop offs Do not drive too c ose to creeks ditches and public high ways Exerc...

Page 3: ...haust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester sused it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law _Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler ...

Page 4: ...aner 16 Fuel 17 Fuel Type 12 Storage 25 Fuse 23 H Hood Removal installation 23 L Leveling Mower Deck 18 19 Lubrication Chart 14 M Maintenance 14 17 Air Filter 16 Air Filter Foam Pre Oleaner 16 Air Screen Engine 17 Battery 16 Blade 15 Cooling Fins Engine 17 Engine Oil 16 Fuel Filter 17 Lubrication Chart 14 Schedule 14 Spark Plugs 17 Tire Care 8 15 22 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 19 Adjustment Sid...

Page 5: ...promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn Ta pered 25 steel spikes mounted on 10 in diameter discs punc ture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in Steel weight tray for increased penetration DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pick up Twenty spring tine teeth Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding Available for front or rear m...

Page 6: ...x 12 Ga 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 _ 2 Washers 9132 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 2 Lockwashers 1 4 2 Wing Nuts 1 4 20 i i _ tll Parts packed seParately in carton Seat Q Battery acid Steering Wheel Battery Owner s Manual Steering Boot ___ Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size _ Steering Wheel Steering Insert Bushing 2 Keys 2 Battery Carriage Bolts 1 4 20 x 7 1 2 Steering Wheel Adapter 1...

Page 7: ...two 2 sheet metal screws and tighten securely Position steering boot over steering shaft Place tabs of steering boot over slots in dash and push down to secure Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto adapter Assemble large flat ...

Page 8: ...ed in handling Dispose of excess battery acid Neutralize acid for disposal by adding it to four inches of water in a five gallon prastic container Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of more soda causes no more foaming Follow instructions on how to install battery CUT AWAY VIEW _ VENT CAP L _ J L J BATTERY CELL ACID LEVEL INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust s...

Page 9: ...re Inspection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping if required Periodic charging POSITIVE NEGATIVE TERMINAL TERMINAL NEGATIVE POSITIVE RED BLACK CABLE FLATWASHERS CABLE HEX NUT LOCKWASHERS HEX NUT FIG_ 4 WING ACCESS NUT DOOR BATTERY BOLT KEY BATTERY BATTERY HOLE DRAIN TUBE TRAY FIG 5 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AN...

Page 10: ... of the American National Standards Institute_ ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used 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 declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE LEVER Locks clutch brake pedal into...

Page 11: ...gging and mower per formance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 6 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever Start tractor with clutch brake pedal depressed and gearshift ever in NEUTRAL position Move gearshift lever to desired position Slowly release clutch brake pedal to start movement IMPORTANT BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS FA...

Page 12: ... position BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 16 The engine in your unit has been shipped from the factory aiready filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with unit on level ground Remove oi fill dipstick and wipe clean replace and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfil...

Page 13: ...er should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING m the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a guide The blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner See Fig 8 The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cuL Have the c...

Page 14: ...ed receive full va_ue from the warranty operator must main tain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments wilt need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for w...

Page 15: ...See Fig 10 Raise mower to highest position to aflow access to blades Remove hex bolt lockwasher and fiat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown Reassemble hex bolt fockwasher and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 30 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 5 HEATTREATED MANDREL _ACKSHAFT ASSEMBLY FLAT WASHER ...

Page 16: ...ng ENGINE LUBRICATION Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of continuous use Add SAE 30W motor oil or equalivenL Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level SAE 5...

Page 17: ...eplace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 16 Fuel filtershould be reptaced once each season Iffuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor re placement is required With engine cool remove fi...

Page 18: ...o its highest position Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor Install parallel link to front axle and mower with hinge pins Secure hinge pins with retainer springs Install clutch rod in clutch lever and secure with retainer spring Lower attachment lift lever to lower suspension arms Slide trunnions through lift bracket holes and secure with retainer springs Roll be...

Page 19: ... housing should be adjusted so the rear is approximately 3 4 to 7 8 higher than the front when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D at front and rear flanges of mower housing as shown i To raise rear of mower loosen nut E on both rear suspension arms Screw both nuts F on both rear suspension arms an equal number of turns When distance D...

Page 20: ...PLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Figs 22 and 23 The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on the mower housing BELT REMOVAL Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Pu...

Page 21: ...r than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest Sears Service Center WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED JAM NUT OPERATING ARM FIG 24 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 25 The tractor drive belt may be replaced without toots Park the tractor on level area Engage parking brake For assistance there is a heft installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest Re...

Page 22: ... ONLY FIG 26 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Figs 27 28 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 tS EQUIPPE...

Page 23: ...lder securely back into the hole in the backside of the gal Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in Repair Parts section of this manual TO REMOVE HOOD GRILL AND SIDE PAN ELS See Fig s 30 and 31 Raise hOOdr Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand at side of trac...

Page 24: ...nd then turn out counterclockwise 1 turn FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustmen s with engine running and shift motion control lever in NEUTRAL position With throttle controt lever in FAST position turn high speed mixture screw in clockwise until engine begins to die then turn out counterclockwise untit engine runs rough_ Turn screw to a point midway bet...

Page 25: ...t run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer co...

Page 26: ... damaged part s 1 Fill fueltank 2 See TO START ENGINE in operation section 3 Walt several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Reptacefuet filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 Contact Sears Service Department 10 Contact Sears Service Department t Ctean repface air filter ...

Page 27: ... deck not level 5 Low uneven tire air pressure 6 Worn bent or loose blade 4 Replace idler pulley 5 Replace blade mandrel 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Sh ft to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing_ 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Headlight s not working if So equipped Battery will not charge 7 Build up of ...

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Page 29: ...NATOR 20 VOLTS AC M N CIRCUIT I M G B L B S NOTE YOUR TRACTOR iS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHT NESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME NON REMOVABLE _ REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS ORANGE ...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254530 ELECTRICAL 10 24 8 33 18 _ 32 I I J 30 ...

Page 31: ...ex 1 4 20 x 1 2 Gr 5 34 121305X 14 STD541425 Nut Keps 1 4 20 35 STD601005 15 4799J Cable Assembly 36 74641008 16 11050400 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 1 4 17 719J Cover Terminal 37 73951000 18 5114J Cable Battery 38 4171R 19 109553X Switch Interlock 39 121264X 20 4207J Cable Battery 10t539X 21 74760412 Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x3 4 128305 22 STD551025 Washer9i32x5 Sx16Ga Nut Hex 1 4 20 Battery Terminal Guard Wing...

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Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO 917 254530 DRIVE _ 93 9 69 96 95 57 55 _ 30 67 88 t OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 34 ...

Page 35: ...61210 19151216 104777X 17490612 19131312 105730X 09070X 4470J 123674X 127783 123789X STD523715 105709X 110812X 12000039 Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Ga Knob Shift 83 105700X Rod Shift 84 106919X Bolt Hex 1 4 28 x 3 4 85 19091210 Washer Shift Plate 86 11050600 Pin Cotter I 8 x 1 87 7152J Washer t5 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 88 121851X Retainer Belt 89 STD551062 Screw Hex Washer Thd Roiling 90 STD523727 318 16 x...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254530 STEERING ASSEMBLY 42 30 28 25 27 30 t5 1 i 56 55 59 36 ...

Page 37: ...f Tap 10 16 x 1 2 59 Type ABTPS 60 Bushing Steering 61 Bracket Steering 63 Screw Hex Washer Thread Rolling 3 8 16 x 3 4 Type TT Bearing Thrust Gear Sector Shaft Support Klip Ring Washer Hardened Shaft Steering Cap Axle Plug Button 124033X 74761060 I05669X 1t0438X 73601000 19212010 3366R 105715X 120754X 19131416 76020412 STD551137 73610600 128122 105656X 130524 278H 9040H 106732X361 59192 65139 124...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254530 LIFT ADJUSTMENT 45 _ D_t 19 3B ...

Page 39: ... 7 8 x 16 Ga 50 E Ring 51 Button Plunger 52 Spdng Compression 53 Screw Hex Washer Thd Rolling 54 1 4 20 x 3 4 55 Shield Heat 57 Ctip Insulated 59 Bearing Nylon 60 Receptacle 1 4 Turn 61 Retainer 1 4 Turn 62 Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Shaft Lift 123650X 122364X 125631X 4939M 110029X 110447X 110448X 121598X 105848X 121599X 106308X STD541050 9135R 19171516 4921H 127057X 106444X STD523707 109728X STD56...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254530 MOWER 47 cc s3 E 59 J 27 28 44 L A B 17 B 3 56 H G 4O ...

Page 41: ...688X Pulley Idler 67 STD560907 32 106513X Washer Wear 1 16 68 72110506 33 I02669X Keeper Belt 69 74760412 34 121687X Mandrel Assembly 70 109893X 35 100668L Plate Support Mandrel 71 73680400 36 17490614 Screw HexWasherHd 72 110445X 3 8 16 x 7 8 73 STD551037 37 17490620 Screw Hex Washer Hdr 122215X 3 8 16X 1 1 4 105814X 38 121263X Blade 3713J 39 19132012 Washer 13 32 x 1 t 4 x 12 Ga 121343X 40 STD55...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254530 TO _ e w _T _ODELNUMBER A _ n TRANSAXLE 20 21 19 22 23 24 25 d 57 44 56 55 45 46 47 48 6O 49 14 19 43 52 42 ...

Page 43: ...X 19 105911X Bearing Flange 60 120475X 20 108976X Gear Spur 14T 61 120476X 21 105913X Collar Clutch 62 120961X 22 120468X Key Clutch 63 7294J 23 2242J Key Woodruff 3 64 t08989X 24 120469X Shaft Intermediate 65 120953X 25 2244J Key Woodruff 6I 66 120954X 26 105916X Ring Retaining 67 120955X 27 120470X Sprocket 18T 68 108992X 28 110070X Spacer 69 t08996X 29 108977X Gear Spur 37T 70 120956X 30 120405...

Page 44: ...AIR PARTS 12 HP 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254530 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 28 1707 TYPE NUMBER 0412 01 2 _ 70 14 71 7 15 16 73 48 g 47 51 20 21 22 _42 43 44 12 13 27 _ 58 6O 6 63 68 ...

Page 45: ...1 Spring Exhaust Valve 56 490815 Retainer Exhaust Valve Rotocoil 57 398525 2 58 92791 Rotocoil Exhaust Valve 59 93722 Gear Cam 60 90576 Plug Spark 1 1 2 high 37 42 61 26157 mm 62 90200 Elbow Spark Plug 63 93572 Wrench Spark Plug 64 260695 Screw Cylinder Head 3 long 65 390784 Lock Connecting Rod Screw Screw Connecting Rod 66 221535 Rod Assembly Connecting 67 93496 Note For Connecting Rod with 68 26...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254530 ENGINE BR_GGS _ _ r_ _n _I D 281 _n _ _vD _ l n D nAt on4 3 55 1 39 6 2 q_14 24 7 18 19 T _22 W 23 68 73 7O _33 L r _ _ __J 67 48 ...

Page 47: ...ap 56 221995 Screw Clamp Mounting 57 231323 Clamp Oil Filler Tube 58 222014 Fill Group Oil 59 396568 Tube Oil Filler 60 221997 Seal Filler Tube 61 490473 Stud Air Cleaner 62 93572 Knob Air Cleaner 63 394682 Stud Air Cleaner 64 230896 Cover Air Cleaner 65 222311 Nut Air Cleaner Mtg 66 67218 Cartridge Air Cleaner 67 394462 Body Air Cleaner 68 93053 Gasket Air Cleaner 69 3938t5 Screw Air Cleaner Sem ...

Page 48: ...h Thru Bolt Assembly Brush Assembly End Cap Assembly Commutator Armature Assembly Housing Assembly Drive End Cap Assembly Drive Assembly Clutch Assembly Retainer and Pin Gear Roll Pin Screw Sem 48 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 14 93984 Screw Sem 15 490324 Cover Starter Includes Mounting Screws 16 393474 Stator Alternator Dual Circuit 17 393456 Diode and Connector Assembly Dual Circuit 18 393362 Alter...

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Page 52: ...ered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Centers and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW ING INFORMATION PRODUCT LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254530 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 281707 TYPE NUMBER 0412 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians prefes s...