Craftsman 917.254750, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... and Instructmns Before Operating This Equipment 12 5 HP OHV ELECTRIC START 38 MOWER DECK 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities oService and Adjustment Repair Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago IL 60684 U S A J p l l iM i ll J u ii H 1 i i lll ll ...

Page 2: ...owly and gradualfy downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenty turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if anedge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes III CHILDREN Tragic accidents can...

Page 3: ...ne s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrestor is used it should be maintained in effect ve working order by the operator tn 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 arrestor for th...

Page 4: ...ir Filter 17 Air Filter Foam Pre Cleaner 17 Air Screen 17 Cooling Fins Engine 17 Oil Change 16 Oil Level 12 16 Oil Type 16 Preparation 12 Repair Parts 44 48 Starting 13 Storage 24 F Filter Air Filter 17 Air Filter Foam Pre Cleaner t7 Fuel 17 Fuel Type 12 Storage 24 Fuse 22 H Hood Removal Installation 22 L Leveling Mower Deck 19 Lubrication Chart 14 M Maintenance Schedule 14 Mower Adjustment Front ...

Page 5: ...ght tray for increased penetration MULCH RAKE DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup Twenty spring tine teeth Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding Available for front or rear mounting SPRAYERS use 12 volt DC electric motor that connects to the tractor battery or other 12wolt source includes booms for automatic spraying when pulling and hand h...

Page 6: ...20 x 3 4 4b 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Lock Washers 4 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge _ i i i HARDWARE PACK i ii1 1 1 i 1 i Parts packed separately in carton i i I i i i Seat Q Battery acid Steering Wheel _ Steering Boot Battery Owner s Manual II H z L_J _ 1 t I Parts Bag J Parts bag contents not shown full size ii o 1 teo L J Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Adapter _ _ 2 Keys l____ q i Battery Caps and Inst...

Page 7: ...e 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 heftto right and slide onto adapter Assemblelarge flat washer and 3 8_24 hex Iocknut and tighten securely Snap insert into center of steering wheel Re...

Page 8: ...s occurred in handling Dispose of excess battery acid Neutralize acid for disposal by adding it to four inches of water in a five gallon plastic container Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of more soda causes no more foaming Fellow instructions on how to install battery cu r AWAY ViEW r CAP VENT WELL BA r ERY CELLACID LEVEL INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adju...

Page 9: ...HER HEX BOLT POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL FIG 4 VENT CAPS BATTERY BOX DOOR 9 FIG 5 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose pars in carton Battery is properly prepared and cha...

Page 10: ...onal 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 dec utching and braking the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position GEARSHIF...

Page 11: ...ine 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 THRO Fi LE CONTROL See Fig 7 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate and the engine cooling air flow Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower ...

Page 12: ...n BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 14 The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filied with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on ievel ground Remove oil fill dipstick and wipe cle_q replace and screw cap tight wait for a few secones remove and read oil ievel tf necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill...

Page 13: ... the cut area to the right of the tractor This will result in a more even distribu tion of clippings and more uniform cutting When mowing large areas start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished See Fig_ 9 MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when th...

Page 14: ...ected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must main rain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All ad ustments in the Service and Adjustments section of th s manual shou d be checked at east once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace ...

Page 15: ...h trailing edge up towards deck as shown Reassemble hex boit lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten boft securely 30 35 FL Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT 1SGRADE 8 HEAT TREATED LOCK WASHER _ MANDREL ASSEMBLY TRAILING EDGE _ HEX BOLT GRADE 8 _A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD FIG 10 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 11 Care should be taken to k...

Page 16: ...ICATION Only use high quality detergent o 1 rated with API service classification SG Select the oils SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES FIG 13 NOTE Although muLti viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used aboe 32 C Check your engine oil level mor...

Page 17: ...ee TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Remove screws securing air cleaner body and re move Cover carburetor opening to prevent entry of dirt o Remove oil fill dipstick and cover opening to prevent entry of dirt Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing off engine Use compressed air of stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins To...

Page 18: ...nks from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT tF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER tS TO BE MOUNTED TO THE TRACTOR THE R H AND L H SUSPENSION ARMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM TRACTOR TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig 17 Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right sid...

Page 19: ...ront links are equal in length Both links should See TOADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT inthe be approximately 10_3 8 Operation section of this manual If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same On both sides of tractor loosen but do not remove the length as other link fasteners securing the adjustable pivot brackets to To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front frame Both brackets...

Page 20: ...emove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Remove belt from engine pulley Roll be_t over top of transaxle puJley_ Install new belt by reversing above procedure IMPORTANT REPLACE ONLY WITH BELT LISTED IN THIS MANUAL FRAME FIG 22 TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 23 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mount...

Page 21: ...ine it should be recharged If jumper cables are used for emergency starting fotlow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE not lose Repair tire and reasse...

Page 22: ... in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hote in the backside of the grili 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 the electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section of this manual Unsnap headlight wire connector Remove retainer springs from hood pivot brackets o Sta...

Page 23: ...out counterclockwise 1 turn FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in NEUTRAL position o With throttle control lever in FAST position turn high speed mixture screw in clockwise until engine begins to die then turn out counterclockwise until engine runs rough Turn screw to a point midway between those t...

Page 24: ...VENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING tN 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 o Drain the fuel tank S...

Page 25: ...fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark ptug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuet filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check attwirlng 9 Contact Sears Service Center Department 10 Contact Sears Service Center Department 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replac...

Page 26: ... insta_ed 10 Improper blades used 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Switch Is OFF 2 Bulb s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean underslde of mower housing 4 Replace blade mandrel 5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes 1 Remove obstruction 2 Re...

Page 27: ...UTCH OFF SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED BLACK Cf IGNITION UNIT SPARK J PLUG F IGNITION SWITCH REGULATOR ALTERNATOR 40 VOLTS AC 3600 RPM REGULATOR DISCONNECTED ORANGE o ow sLAcK tI SWITCH OFF _ _ _ _ POSITION I CIRCUIT OFF M G ON I B L START I B S WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 0 REMOVABLE CON...

Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254750 ELECTRICAL A 9 C D 12 13 t8 0 _15 29 22 E F 32 33 31 17 34 3O 19 28 ...

Page 29: ...4tX 33 7662J 34 I08236X 35 STD601005 36 136890 37 STD601005 Battery 12 Volt Switch Starter Nut Ignition Harness ignition Cable Ground Cable Battery Cable Battery Battery Box Clamp Hose Solenoid Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 UNC Bolt Hex Fin t 4 20 UNC x 1 2 Grade 5 Washer Nut Cover Terminal Switch Interlock Screw Switch Interlock Screw Switch Plunger Cap Battery Boft Hex Head 1 4 20 UNC x 3 4 Was...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES MODEL NUMBER 917 254750 I 9 A 13 G 31 34 3O ...

Page 31: ...3 8 I6 UNC Saddle Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 2 Type TT Clip Fuel Line Dash Plug Button Panel Dash LH Cover Access Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 2 Type TT Screw Machine Threaded 5 16 I8 UNC x 3 4 Nut Hex Keps 5 16 18 UNC Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Bolt Hex Fin 1 4 20 UNC x 1 2 Washer Lock Heavy Helical Spring 1 4 Rivet Ratchet Nylon Washer Nylon 28 x 75 x 19 Retainer Spring Bolt Hex Fin 3 8...

Page 32: ...REPAIR DRIVE 57 PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254750 D F 25 77 75 74 75 A B _79 13 _ 42 10 62 7O 34 37 J C D E F G 71 18 1 67 72 _ 19_ _6o_ 68 32 7 36 78 75 76 H I 33 45 ...

Page 33: ...eeper Belt LH 74 Boft Hex Fin 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 75 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 76 Shaft Assembly Foot Pedat 77 78 Bearing Nylon Washer 2t 32 x t x 16 Gauge 79 Pin RoJl 3 t6 x 1 80 Pultey tdler Flat Bolt Hex Fin 3 8 16 UNC x 2 3 4 447oj 10907OX 19131312 STD541437 105706X 11O812X 120o0039 127783 I23789X t232O5X STD523715 STD541437 STD551037 105710X STD56t210 105709X STD561210 125907X 127274X 104777X 191...

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Page 35: ...aring Steering Column Link Drag Washer Lock Heavy Helical Spring 3 8 Nut Hex Fin 3 8 24 UNF Spacer Bearing Front Axle Bolt Hex Head 5 8 11 UNC x 3 1 2 Locknut Hex Jam with Washer Insert 5 8 1 UNC Pin Axle 5 8 x 1 55 1 54 Large Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Washer Lock Heavy Helical Spring 1 4 Screw Hex Socket Head 1 4 20 x 5 8 Shaft...

Page 36: ...13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Strip Foam Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 Spacer Sp_it 36 A B C D E KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 16 121250X 17 123976X t8 STD511005 19 73951000 2O 4171R 21 105529X 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 Spring Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Screw Slotted Pan Head t0 32 x 1 2 Nut Hex Keps 10 32 UNF Clip Insulated Bolt ...

Page 37: ...05809X 14 130929 15 121343X 16 3713J 17 133179 18 132267 135186 DESCRIPTION Decal Caution Decal Clutch Brake Decal V Belt Drive Schematic Decal Chassis 5 Speed 38 Decat Mower Drive Schematic Decal Danger Decal Rotating Blades Decal Mower QC System Decal Steering Wheel Insert Manual Owner s 37 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 124157X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Tire Fro...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254750 ENGINE 1 30 10 F 2 7 29 25 28 27 13 5 23 A B C D E G 16 _ Q9 2 19 38 ...

Page 39: ...T Engine Tecumseh 12 5 HP Model Number 143426t22 Muffler Exhaust Deflector Muffler Screw Hex Spidedock 8 x 1 2 Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Washer Lock Jnternal Tooth 1 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Washer Lock Bolt Hex Head Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Lock External Tooth 3 8 Screw Hex Head Thd Roll 3 8 16 x lq 4 Type TT Sh...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254750 38 MOWER DECK 45 45 75 76 44 74 23 7 14 46 27 2_j221 3 3 15 55 56 52 53 40 ...

Page 41: ...d 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 71 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 12 Gauge 72 Link Front 73 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 74 Trunnion 75 Nut Crownlock 1 2 13 76 Lift Link RH 77 Pin Spring 5 16 3 4 78 Suspension Arm Rear 79 Link Lift LH 80 Idler Arm Assembly Washer Spacer Pulley Mandrel Single Nut Flangelock 9 16 Pulley Idler Flat Spacer Retainer 1 3 4 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 12 Gauge STD541437 131290 133502 133503 120183X 122507X 105767X 1...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254750 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 21 0 27 I 4 69 11 so 3o 57 74 48 42 37 ...

Page 43: ...er 64 792074 4 Required Package Of 2 65 780139 27 792035 Ring Retainer 66 786067 28 788040 Ring Retainer 67 792085 29 780072 Washer Thrust 30 780108 Washer Thrust 68 786086 31 780001 Washer 69 780051 32 792001 O Ring 70 786118 33 788051 Seal Square Cut 71 788069 34 780105A Bushing Flanged 72 786116 35 7801I8A Bushing Flanged 74 786071 36 790003 Disk Brake 75 786072 37 790007 Plate Brake Pad 76 780...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254750 TECUMSEH ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 426122 243 19 2 151 210211 44 ...

Page 45: ...nd Pin Assembly 020 128 650690 Oversize includes Ref Number 49 129 650746 Ring Set Piston Standard Size 130 650692 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize 135 34046 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize Ring Piston Pin Retaining 141 33481 Rod Assembly Connecting t42 35475 Includes Ref Numbers 46 and 47 143 35310 Bott Connecting Rod 144 33484 Bolt Connecting Rod t45 650168 Lifter Valve Camshaft Assembly Mechanical Com...

Page 46: ...REPAHR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254750 46 ...

Page 47: ...363 34148 Bracket Assembly Control 370 34346 Includes Reference Numbers 19 380 632490 203 and 204 Spring Compression 395 35763A Screw Fi_lister Head 6 32 x 21 32 400 35331B Screw Sems Hex Washer Head 10_32 x 7 16 401 35332 Clip Conduit Screw Sems Hex Washer Head 10 32 x 3 8 Screw Sems Hex Head 5 16 18 x 7 8 Gasket Intake Pipe Nut and Lock Washer Sealing 1 4 20 Adapter Air Cleaner Gasket Air Cleane...

Page 48: ...crew Float Bowl Shaft Float Float O Ring Float Bowl to Body tnlet Needle Seat and Clip Includes Reference Number 31 Spring Clip Main Adjustment Screw Assembly Includes Ref Numbers 4I thru 44 O Ring High Speed Mixture Screw Washer High Speed Mixture Screw Tension Spring High Speed Mixture Screw Bow Nut Washer Welch Plug Idle Mixture Welt Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent Repair Kit includes Parts Marked ...

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Page 52: ...ny 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 254750 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 426122 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians profes sional technicians specifica...