Craftsman 917.255741, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...DE L NO 917_255741 Caution Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully 12 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRAC ELECTRIC TOR START Assembly Installation Operation Repair Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago tL 60684 US A ...

Page 2: ...adapter s spark plug s air cleaner s and belt s which are expendable and become worn during normal use This warranty does not cover tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects such as nails thorns stumps or glass and repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including the failure to main tain the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner s m...

Page 3: ...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 are running Always keep clear of discharge chute 23 Use care when pulling loads or using heawyequipment a_ Use only approved drawbar hitch points b Limit loadsto those you can safely control co Do not turn sharply Use care when backing do Use count_erw...

Page 4: ... Steering Wheel Adapter Bars of Steering Wheel should point straight across tractor Place 2 1 4 Dia Washer on Upper SteeringShaft and in stall a 1 2 Nut Tighten securely Snap Insert into Steering Wheel Remove plastic on Tractor Hood SEAT iNSTALLATiON Mount Seat Pivot Bracket to Fender using two Hex Bolts 3 8 16 x 3 4 two Washers t3 32 x 3 4 x 10 Ga and two Crownlock Nuts 3 8 16 Fig 2 NOTE WASHERS ...

Page 5: ...more foaming DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMINALS BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY RE MOVE METAL BRACELETS WRIST WATCH BANDS RINGS ETC FROM YOUR PERSON 2 Position Battery in tractor as foltows a Lift Seat Fig 5 b Lower Battery into Fender Wel with Battery Terminals toward front of tractor Fig 5 Make sure Battery rests in Battery Tray Fig 6 NOTE BE SURE BATTERY DRAIN TUBE IS SECURE LY ATTACHED TO BATTERY TRAY D...

Page 6: ...g Nuts securely by hand Fig 6A NOTE USE TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS F tG 6A FOR 1 Inspection for secure connections tighten hardware 2 inspection for corrosion 3 Testing battery 4 Jumping if required 5_ Charging if required SCREW FIGURE 7 HEADLIGHT CONNECTION WHEN NOT IN USE KEEP TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS CLOSED NOTE DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL INITIAL SER VICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS 1 TIRE PR...

Page 7: ...2 pints NOTE DO NOT OVERFILL Dipstick assembly must be securely tightened into tube at all times when engine is operating 3 Fill Fuel Tank Fig 9 Use fresh clean unleaded auto motive gasoline Leaded Regular grade gasoline ts not an acceptable substitute Use of leaded gasoline wilt increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Capacity is 5 quarts WARNING DO NOT USE GASOHOL OR METHAN...

Page 8: ... leaving machine DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL WEIGHT TO THE TRACTOR OTHER THAN THE OP TIONAL WHEEL WEIGHTS EXCESSIVE WEIGHT MAY OVERLOAD AND DAM AGE THE TRANSMISSION STARTING THE ENGINE 1_ Disengage Mower Blade Clutch Lever Fig_ 10 _ 2 Depress Clutch Brake Pedal fully _ 3 Place Gear Shift Lever in NEUTRAL position Fig 10 o 4_ 5_ Move Throttle Controt Lever Fig 10 to FAST detent then to the right and upwa...

Page 9: ...UTCH ROD SUSPENSION ARM RETAINER FRONT SPRINGS AXLE FRONT HINGE PiN FIGURE 12 RETAINER SPRING FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS INSPECTION OR MAINTENANCE PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH BRAKE PED AL COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE POSI TION MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO N NEUTRAL POSITION PLACE PARK ING BRAKE IN ENGAGED POSITION SHUT OFF THE ENGINE PLACE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER IN ENGAGED POSITION MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES AND ALL...

Page 10: ...DJUSTMENT NUTS IS EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 3 16 HEIGHT CHANGE Be sureall nuts are securely tightened NOTE SEE MOWER ADJUSTMENT FRONT TO REAR BELOW_ ADJUST MOWER FROM FRONT TO REAR To obtain the best cutting results your Mower Housing should be adjusted so the Front and Rear Flange distance D Fig_ 17 is 5 16 lower in front when the mower is positioned in the hinhest cutting position _ NOTE MEAS ...

Page 11: ... to iower mower into cutting position Start mowing in the first gear and increase ground speed as conditions will permit Average cutting height is approxi mately 2 t 2 to 2 3 4 inches Height of cut can be adjust ed by means of the Depth Adjustment Knob Fig 19 Moving the Knob clockwise _ raises the mower Fig t4 Inset Moving the Knob counterclockwise _ lowers the mower 6 Drive so that clippings are ...

Page 12: ...PLACED To ensure satisfactory operation it is recommended that before the start of each mowing season the old blades be discarded and replaced with new blades Mower blades can be purchased at any Sears Service Center Departments and most Sears Retail Stores DAI LY MAI NTENANCE Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins and retain er springs are secure Keep blades sharp Observe all safet...

Page 13: ...DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS WITH SLOPES GREATER THAN 1 AND DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY SLOPE REFER TO PAGE 43 t Move Gear Shift Lever to 1ST Gear before starting up or down hills 2 AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS a If slowing is necessary move Throttle Control Lever to slower position I Push ClutchoBrake Pedal completely into BRAKE posi tion 2 Move Gear Shift Lever to _ NEUTRAL position It II 3 ...

Page 14: ...T SPARK PLUG WIRE TO PREVENT AC CIDENTAL STARTING BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR EXCEPT CARBURETOR BAILY MAINTENANCE Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins and retainer springs are secure Observe all safety precautions Keep tractor well lubricated refer to page 22 FIRST _ HOURS I CHANGE ENGINE OIL Changing Oil after the first two hours will help eliminate break in...

Page 15: ...L LEVEL WITH ENGINE RUNNING ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP AND DIPSTICK AIR COVER Several minutes after stopping Engine check Engine Oil Level with Tractor on level ground Remove and wipe Dip stick clean Fig 29 screw it in tight for a few seconds re move slowly and read Oil level If necessary add Oil until FULL mark is reached DO NOT OVERFILL FOAM ELEMENT 6vs v s OPERATING IN DUSTY CONDITIONS MAY REQUIRE M...

Page 16: ...AIRo d To reassemble reverse above procedure NOTE PRESS BREATHER TUBE INTO BOTTOM OF AIR CLEANER FIG 29 4 MUFFLER Do not operate the tractor without a Muffler or tamper with the exhaust system_ PLUG DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLER CY LINDER OR FINS AS CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS FIGURE 29 Periodically clean the muffler area to prevent grass dirt and combustible material from accumulatingo Damaged Mufflers or...

Page 17: ...ition turn High Speed Adjusting Needle counterclockwise f_ until engine runs rough then turn clockwise F _ until engine begins to miss Turn Needle to a point midway between these positions With Throttle Control Lever in SLOW position hold Throttle Lever so that Idle Speed Adjusting Screw is against Carburetor turn Idle Adjusting Needle counterclockwise f _ until engine runs _rough and then turn cl...

Page 18: ...ee tor Fig 33 Install Belt by reversing above procedure NOTE RE PLACE ONLYWlTH BELT LISTED IN MANUAL 4 CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the Battery and Terminals cause the Battery to _leak power LEAD ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EX PLOSIVE GASES KEEP SPARKS FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY FROM BATTERIES ALWAYS SHIELD YOUR EYES AROUND BATTERIES a Disconnect BLACK Battery Cable then RED...

Page 19: ...ed with the ability to re ad just mower drive belt to provide you with longer belt life If the Mower Clutch Lever Fig 37 travels 3 I 2 up the slot in the dash before spring tension resistance is evident adjust ment is necessary NOTE CHECK FOR PROPER SPRING TENSION WITH ENGINE OFF AND LIFT LEVER IN HIGH EST POSITION 1 Remove mower deck from tractor 2 Remove Cotter Pins from both sides of the Rock S...

Page 20: ...rels 3 Spring Idler Belt Guide down and place Belt around rear side of Idler Pulley_ 4 Roll Belt over Engine Pulley TO REMOVE MOWER 1 Remove mower Belt per instructions under To Remove Mower Belt through step 3 Turn Depth Adjustment Knob to lowest position Use Lift Lever to lower mower to its lowest position Remove Retainer Spring from Clutch Rod pull Clutch Rod out of Clutch BrackeL 4 Pull Retain...

Page 21: ...h Light Switch on and Engine running WON T CHARGE Blown Fuse Defective Battery Defective Diode Assembly Defective Alternator Clean Air Screen Fig 25 Add or change oil page 14 Clean Engine Cooling Fins page 16 Remove and clean Muffler or replace Remove and clean Fig 28 Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor Fig 31 Check Fuse Switch and wire connections Replace Headlight Bulbs Check for fault and repl...

Page 22: ...T ARM PIVOT AT ATTACHMENT LIFT ARM 1_ MOWER CLUTCH PIVOT _ _SAE 30 MOTOR OIL _ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE SERVICE RECORD FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check EngineOil Level _ItlP Change Engine Oil see chart page 7 _ LubricatePivot Points Check Brake Operation V i Clean Air Screen Clean Air Cleaner Etement _ I ICfean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug V Check Battery L...

Page 23: ... SWITCH M B O a G INTER K SW BLACK 7 BLACK INTER K SW SOLID STATE IGNITION SOLENOID SPARK PLUG RED ORANGE RECTIFIER CHARGING DIODE COIL 3 AMPS DC 20 VOLTS AC MIN AT 3600 RPM BATTERY IN LINE BROWN LIGHT SWITCH BROWN N WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS AND CABLE TIESWERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING CHASSIS GROUND 23 ...

Page 24: ...REPAHR PARTS 12 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255741 ELECTRICAL 9 17 29 20 1 18 ...

Page 25: ...STD365402 Switch Ignition 26 108824X Fuse 30 Amp 27 11030400 STD551125 Washer Lock 1 4 28 72240460 STD541225 Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 STD522505 Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 1 2 Gr 5 29 2008J 73510400 Nut Keps 1 4 20 32 7192J 108423X Cable Assembtv 101539X 11050400 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 1 4 109034X Cover Termlnat Cable Battery Cable Battery Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 5t8 x t6 Ga Nut HEX 1 4 20 Battery 12V ...

Page 26: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255741 ENCLOSURE L 49 54 4O 55 29 G_ 21 G 37_ 29 20 33 35 52 ...

Page 27: ...der 54 109165X Footrest L H 55 108428X Footrest R H 56 I05813X Bolt Carr 3 8 t6 x 3 4 59 10040600 Pad Footrest 60 19131212 Bracket Pivot Grill R H 61 STD523710 Bracket Pivot Grill L H 63 06301X Pal Nut 1 4 20 64 106300X Lens L H 65 106811X Lens R H 66 106812X Washer 13 32 x 3 4 x 10 Ga 67 106974X Tray Battery 68 19132012 Clamp Hose 69 106909X Bezel 70 106910X Strap Assembly Gril 71 106911X Decal I...

Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255741 DRIVE 7O 58 _r_ _59 61 1661 90 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester Screen Assembly 677V1 ...

Page 29: ...a 104777X Retainer Belt 17490612 Screw Hex Washer Thd Rolling 3 8 t6x 3 4 A _ 103 B D E 28 34 35 49 5O 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 7O 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 8O 81 82 83 88 89 90 91 92 93 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 t03 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga I05730X Keeper Belt Engine 106191X Keeper Belt 4470J Spacer 4859J Idler Flat 106298X Pulley Idler I05705X Bellcran...

Page 30: ..._EPAaR PARTS 12 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255741 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE 55 30 63 66 75 67 68 ...

Page 31: ...Bolt _ Hex 3 8 16x 1 1 4 58 105727X 25 73680600 Nut Lock 3 8 16 59 t05656X 26 17431008 Screw Hex Self Tap No 10 16 x 1 2 60 I05654X 27 t05646X Bracket _ Sleeve Steering 6t 278H 28 1554J Bushing Steering 62 9040H 29 102531X Bracket Steering 63 106732X 31 17490612 Screw Hex Washer Thread Rolling 64 59192 3 8 _ 16 x 3 4 Type TT 65 65139 32 6266H Bearing Thrust 66 106222X 33 108684X Gear Sector 59904 ...

Page 32: ...REPAIIR PARTS 12 HoP 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255741 LIFT ADJUSTMENT 25 2O 9 C A 41 22 34 4O A 5 32 ...

Page 33: ... Hex Jam 3 8 16 6t 27 105686X Rod Adjust Lift 62 28 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 x t 2 63 29 2876H Spring 64 30 19131016 Washer t3 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 66 3t 10t272K Trunnion Depth Adjustment 32 19151216 W3sher 15 32 x 3 4 x 16Ga 33 12000037 Klip Ring 105754X Shaft Lift 105768X Lever Assembly 105723X Plunger t06019X Grip Handle 4939M Retainer Spring 05856X Link Lift 106204X Trunnion Lift 105855X Link Lift...

Page 34: ...RIDINGLAWNTRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255741 38 MOWER t CC 55 I 56 56 _61 J 12 _llFF REAR BAGGER ATTACHMENT IS BEING I USED REFER TO REAR BAGGER OWNERS MANUAL FOR BLADE PART NOo H H 41 42 H 22 A 68 I3 E t B E 7 34 ...

Page 35: ...Screw Hex Washer Hd 3 8 16 x 3 4 75 76 38 17490620 Screw Hex Washer Hd_ 3 8 t6 x1_1 4 A B If2 _5 _20 20 C D E F G 71 20 _ 4 _4 _20 t06634X Blade 38 19132012 Washer 13 32 x 1 4 x 12 Ga ST 355_ 137 Washer Lock 3 8 STD623715 Bolt Hex 3i8 24x 1 2Gr 5 108250X Spring Ext 108235X Rod Clutch Mo_er 4921H Spring Reta ne_ STD560907 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 3 4 108068X Rock Shaft Assembl 76020616 Pin Cotter 3 16 x 1...

Page 36: ...PAIR PARTS 12 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255741 TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 143 920 002 75 10 35 8 31 29 29 _ _ _ 32 6 62 35 f _f18 34 _ 60 69 26 11 30 51 48 30 52 30 30 53A 34 29 37 67 41 36 ...

Page 37: ...778127A 788062 Packing Felt 58 778128A 792073 Screw Flanged hex hd thread form 59 778163 t _E ing 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 60 786081 792018 Ring Retainer 61 786082 792035 Ring Retainer 62 786107 788040 Ring Retainer 64 792074 780072 Washer Thrust 65 780109 780108 Washer Thrust 66 786067 780001 Washer 67 792085 792001 O Ring 788051 Seal Square cut 68 786086 780105A Bushing Flanged 69 780051 7801 8A Bushing F...

Page 38: ...R_PAIR PARTS 12 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255741 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 366202 ENGINE 62 58 13 82 38 ...

Page 39: ...50880 Washer Lock 105 650273 650881 Nut Flywheel 111 30668 35135 Solid State Assy Incl No 45A 115 35411 610118 Cover Spark plug 115A 650872 Stud Solid State Assy 116 34113 650814 Screw Hex hd Seres 10 24 x I 1t8 29774 35306 Gasket Cylinder head 119 26460 35307 Head Assy Cylinder 119A 34279A 730218 Valve Guide Kit tncf 2 of No 52 120 27793 34315 Ring Retaining 121 28942 35308 Valve Exhaust Std 3530...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PAR TS ENGINE 12 H P 38 RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255741 ENGINE oMODEL NUMBER 143 366202 40 ...

Page 41: ...dapter Air cteaner 170B 34387 Screw Hex hd taptite w flatwasher t71 632413 t0 24 x tl 16 173 33605 Cover Air cleaner 174 35331 Coil Assy Alternator 3 Amp DC t75 35332 Inct Nos t38 139 8 140 Screw Hex hd Sems t 4 20 x 3 4 Diode Connector Body Female Terminal Clip Oil fill tube Screw Hex hd Sems t 4 20 x 112 Decal instruction Decal Instruction Carburetor Inct No 91t Motor Electric starter Gasket Set...

Page 42: ...nt screw Screw idle regulating Shaft _ Lever Assy Choke Shutter Choke Plug Welch Plug Welch Inlet Needle Seat 8 Clip fnc No 13 Clip Inlet needle Float Carburetor Shaft Float Bowl Float Spring Washer Felt Gasket Bowl to body Adjustment Screw Assy Incl Nos 5A 21 23 8 30 0 Ring Adjustment screw Screw Idle adjustment Gasket Bowl to body Fuel Fitting Washer Seal Dust Washer Flat Repair Kit find items m...

Page 43: ...WN HiLL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL WiTH SKY LINE OR TREE t5 MAX Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exermse extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 44: ...ctor Al parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center Departments and most Sears Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THE PART NUMBER THE PART DESCRIPTION THE MODEL NUMBER O THE NAME OF MERCHANDISE If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribu tion Center for ...