Craftsman 917.256562, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...y Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 659 5917 I ...

Page 2: ...kments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge Ofa cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not tryto stabilize the machine byputtingyourfoot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes_ 2 111 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often ...

Page 3: ...tHR 30 MINo CCA 240 CASE SIZE UIR BLADE BOLT TORQUE 30 35 FT LBS In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar lawso Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMI...

Page 4: ...hematic 29 Wiring Diagram 30 Engine Air Filter 18 Air Screen t8 Cooling Fins Engine 18 Oil Change 17 Oil Level 13 17 Oil Type 17 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 30 47 Starting 14 Storage 25 F Filter Air Filter 17 t8 Fuel 17 18 Fuel Type 13 Storage 25 Fuse 23 H Hood Removal installation 23 L Leveling Mower Deck 20 Lubrication Chart 15 M Maintenance Scheduie 15 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 20 Adjustme...

Page 5: ...KIT once installed lets you mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models net equ pped as 3 1n 1Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck_ Use with 2 x 8 or2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameter water tight drumholds up to ...

Page 6: ... 10 5 8 2 x 2 Weld Nuts 10 I _ _ _ 2 Washers 3 16x 3 4 x 16 Gaug_e _ 1 4_20 _ 2 Hex Bolts _ r 2 Washers 9 32 x 518 x 16 Gauge_ _2 Lock Washers 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Seat _ Mulcher Plate Steering Video Wheel Cassette I i I Parts Bag Manual 2 Shoulder Bolts Parts bag contents not shown full size Wheels 2 Washers 318 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 2 Center lock Nuts _ Steedng Wheel insert Steering ...

Page 7: ...8 22 FToLBS TORQUE o Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure iNSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten sion Positionsteeringwheel and sleeve assemblyso cross bars are horizontal leftto right and slideontoadapter Assemble large fiat washer 3 8 lock washer...

Page 8: ...e tightening adjustment bolt o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that ...

Page 9: ... NUT WASHER _ SCREW FIG 5 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSU RE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST f All assembly instructions have been completed J No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps 4 Seat is adjusted comfortabl...

Page 10: ...E FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED N H REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ...ing engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Usedfor clutchingand braking the tractor and starting the engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjustthe mower cutting height IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off_ AMMETER indicates charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to en...

Page 12: ...lity always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas 12 CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 8 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating en_ ineat less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offersthe best bagging and mower perfor mance...

Page 13: ...lightly as you restart movement 13 CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 15 The engine inyour tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil withtractor on level ground Remove oilfill cap dipstickandwipe clean reinsertthe dipstickand screw cap tight wa tfor a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil untU FULL mark on dipstickis reached D...

Page 14: ... until finished See Fig 10 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do riotmow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing ...

Page 15: ...lue from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual 5 If equipped with adIust_ble system 6 Not required f equipped with maintenance free battery 7 Tighten front axle pivot bolt te 35 fL Ibs maximum Do net ovartlgh_em LUBRICATION CHART Some adjustments wilt need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments sec...

Page 16: ...n to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even tual damage to mower and engine o The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin ora cone balanceL When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with bal ancer o Slidebla...

Page 17: ...tick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove drain plug After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual Use gauge on oil fill dipstick for checking level Be sure dipstick cap ist...

Page 18: ...n or after every 100 hoursof use whichever comes first Spark plugtype and gap settingis shown in PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 17 The fuel filter shouldbe replacedonce each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructingfuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in...

Page 19: ...erto its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spdng o Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer spdngs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from ...

Page 20: ...ee Figs 21 and 22 IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDEo IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURETO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SiDE TO SIDEo To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front isapproximately 1 4 to 3 4 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on righ...

Page 21: ...ear of tractor Remove belt upwardsfrom transaxle pulleyby deflecting belt keep erso Pull belt toward front of tractorand remove downwards from around engine pulley Install new belt by reversing above procedure IMPORTANT MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 24 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the ...

Page 22: ...ire and reassemble On rear wheels only allgn grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER I _ _SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY FIG 26 Ifyour battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged if jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPOR...

Page 23: ...clamp screw securely 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 See Fig 28 Raise hood Unsnap headlightwire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt forward and lift off of tractor To reinstall slide hood pivot brackets into slots in frame Reconnect headlight wire connector and close hood T...

Page 24: ... position o With throttle control lever in slow _ position hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPMo While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn Idle mixture screw in clockwise until engine begins to die and then turn out counterclock wise until engine runs rough Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions...

Page 25: ...YSTEM IMPORTANT IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT 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 WHI...

Page 26: ...el fllter_ 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoltne 6 Check all w_dng 7 Contact an authorized service center departmenL 8 Contact an authorized service center department 1_ Depress cIulcl dbrakepedal 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Recharge or replace battery_ 4 Replace fuse 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Check all widng 7_ Check replace ignitionswitch 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Co...

Page 27: ...FF 2 Bulb s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wtdng 5 Blownfuse 1 Bad battery ceil s 2 Poor cable connectfons_ 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator CORRECTION iiiitiii i 111 i ii 1_11_ i 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 24 Level mower deck 3 Clean underside ...

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Page 29: ...ING SYSTEM I NOTE I_ J YOUR TRACTOR tS __ e 36o0 R_ M UGHTS OFF EQUIPPED WiTH A SPECIAL I HF_ DLIGHTS ALTERNATOR SYSTEM I I I _ I BROWN BLACK THE LIGHTS ARE NOT _ __ _ d_ j_l CONNECTED TO THE i v _ _T _ T BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR 14EADLI __ _ I OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE SWlTC_ L 6 _ J BECAUSE OF THIS THE OFF BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256562 ELECTRICAL 22 21 41 70 19 25 l I f 26 4O 29 ...

Page 31: ...4 Nut Hex 1 4 20 Tube Tray Batter Clamp Hose Bolt Btr Front 1 4 20 x 7 1 2 Holddown Battery Dash Mount Nut Push Nylon Battery Front 1 4 Switch Interlock Push In Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 Hamess Light Socket w 4152J Light Bulb Cable Battery Cable Battery Fuse Cable Ground Switch Seat Switch Ignition 4 Position Nut lgnition Cover Ignition Switch Key Molded Craftsman Bracket Switch Screw Hex...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256562 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES I 26 14 26 33 10 5 25 26 44 3 t 28 58 P 12 53 37 26 14 32 ...

Page 33: ... 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8_16 x 1 2 Type TT Screw Machine Thdo Rollo 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 Nut Hex Keps 5 16 18 UNC Hood Assembly Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank 95 Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Bolt Hex Head Fin 3 8 16 UNC x I Grade 5 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 UNC Grille W Clips MS 459 Lens Grille Fender Bracket...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256562 DRIVE 89 57 84 31 83 59 42 61 88 58 87 18 21 5 1 19 5 18 42 _ 40 _ 42 _ 39 3O 52 6 62 35 34 22 64 72 70 116 26 _ i 26 27 34 ...

Page 35: ...13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Gauge 74 109502X Pin Cotter 1 8 x 3 4 75 121749X Rod Brake Park 76 12000001 Cap Plunger 77 123583X Bracket Transaxle L Ho 78 121748X Keeper Belt Transaxie LoH_ 80 131487 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 81 136933 Shaft Foot Pedal 82 123782X Bearing Nylon 83 19171216 Washer21 32 x 1 x t6 Gauge 84 132183 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 85 150360 idler Flat 86 71208 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 87 19212...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256562 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ _42 _ _ _ 37 62 44 _ 10 30 36 ...

Page 37: ...rag Sol Ball Jt 20 064 Washer Lock Hvy Hlct Spr 3 8 Nut Fin Hex 3 8 24 Unf Spacer Bearing Axle Front Bolt Hex 5 8 11 Unc X 3 I 2 Locknut Flange 5 8 11 Unc Pin Axle 5 8 X 1 55 1 54 Lg Shaft Asm Strg Private Label Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 X 5 8 X 062 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Screw Cap Sckt Hd Phos Oil Shaft Asm Pfttman Nyliner Snap In Bracket Steering Bushing Rod ...

Page 38: ...g Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 3 8 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn I 27 BIk Pnt KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 27 1749O608 28 150176 Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5tt6 18 Unc Btkz Nut Lock Hex W Ins 5 16_18 Bolt Fin Hex 1 2 13 X 7 8 Gr 5 Washer 17 3_ X 1 3 16 X 12 Ga B...

Page 39: ... Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E 154031 14 150678 Decal Chassis 6 Sp 42 Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal lnselt Hood Decal Mower Qc System Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal Panel Side Diehard White Decal Lift Handle Fastener Pop In Footrest Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X4...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256562 ENGINE 15 14 81 32 31 34 37 39 33 40 41 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 27 6 13 10 23 4 4O ...

Page 41: ...ype Noo 1624 _01 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 W Seres Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 6 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x 1 2 Tytt Shield Browning Control Choke Nut Hex 3 8 24 Unf Screw Slftp 10 24 x 1 2 Arrestor Spark...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256562 MOWER LIFT 28 27 26 24 23 11 13 5 6 49 6 19 13 i 13 2O 15 2O 718 15 2O 42 ...

Page 43: ...ssy Inner with Plunger Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nyldn Grip Handle Fluted Button PtungerRead Spring Cprsn Link Lift Lh Fixed Length Link Lift Rh Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut JamHex 1 2 13 Uric Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock WiWsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Ring Klip T5304 37 Nut Spring Washer 13 32 x 5 8 16 Ga Spdng 2 1 8 Pin cotter 3 ...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256562 MOWER DECK 76 68 113 111 114 116 _ _ 34 33 102 32 _ 31 21 22 29 18 24 105 106 26 27 ...

Page 45: ... Hinge Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 25 Washer Spacer Pulley Mandrel Nut Flanged Toplock 9 16 Bolt Fastner Christmas Tree Pulley Idler Flat Washer 13132x 13 16 x 16 Gauge Nut Crownlock Rod Pivot withNibs Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs Guard Mandrei LH Retainer Screw Hex Hd Thdcut I 4 20 x 5 8 145411 Washer Hardened Roller Assembly Cam Follower Bolt Sh oulder 10 24 Grade 5 Locknut Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Arm ...

Page 46: ...R PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256562 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 97 9 27 52 2O 21 22 24 53 54 36 31 32 3 34 19 55 35 40 41 6 57 2 59 56 55 46 t2 47 4B 5 13 14 15 16 17 50 19 62 59 3 _4 65 8 46 43 52 ...

Page 47: ...Key Woodruff 61 63 7294J 26 t05916X Ring Retaining 64 108989X 27 120470X Sprocket 18 Teeth Reverse 65 120953X 28 t10070X Spacer 66 120954X 29 142677 Gear Spur 37 Teeth 1 67 134799 30 142681 Gear Spur 35 Teeth 2 68 138244 31 124644X Gear Spur 30Teeth 3 69 108996X 32 108980X Gear Spur 25 Teeth 4_ 70 120956X 33 120406X Gear Spur 22 Teeth 5 71 73810500 34 134796 Gear Spur 19 Teeth 6 72 148269 35 10592...

Page 48: ...TOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256562 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 01 18 2 _ I 601 868_ _40 3s 42 _ 36__ _341 _ 45 34 525 524 O 523 i 842 422 284A 284 819 219_ 534 165 643 535 445 235 537 642 161 48 ...

Page 49: ...MBER 917 256562 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 01 358 GASKET SET I 859 394 104 103 _119 434 468 117 332 Q 75 188 1006 334 482 _363 51 __ 51A 52 232 L _ _ W _ _ 202 257 203 54 52 356 1005 337 _635 383 49 ...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256562 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 01 653 229 592 783 311 803 258 201 209A 209 801 414 206 802 259 267 265 224 207 50 ...

Page 51: ...562 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42A707 TYPE NUMBER 1624 01 5 22 8A 9 244 881 10A 304 572 10 305 10S8 OWNER S MANUALI 5A 567 _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 573 13 3O7 308 306 3O ___ _ 305A 306A 307 51 ...

Page 52: ...39 Carburetor Kit 23 491180 Flywheel 127 223472 Plug Welch 24 222698 Key Flywheel 161 496599 Base Air Cleaner 25 394955 Piston Assembly Standard Size 165 94289 Nut Wing 394956 Piston Assembly 010 Oversize 187 299146 Line Fuel 28 Long Cut to Suit 394957 Piston Assembly 020 Oversize 188 94627 Screw 394958 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 201 262683 Link 26 394959 Ring Set Standard Size 202 262684 Link 3...

Page 53: ...Plug Spark 858 270989 Diaphragm Carburetor 356 494705 Wire Stop 859 271025 Gasket Pump 358 491856 Gasket Set 860 261358 Spring Diaphragm 363 19203 Flywheel Puller 861 393397 Repair Kit Pump 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 868 497212 Seal Valve 387 280197 Body Pump 869 261463 Seat Valve Intake 392 261395 Spring Diaphragm 870 213316 Seat Valve Exhaust 394 270988 Diaphragm Carburetor 87 261961 Bushing Gu...

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Page 55: ...LL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 0MAX I 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 Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 56: ...del plate located under the seat The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and CooService Center Department and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256562 ENGINE MODEL NO 42A707 TYPE NO 1624 01 PART NUMBER PART DESC...