Craftsman 917.256810, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...e Assembly 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 ...

Page 2: ...s or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge 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 occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Childr...

Page 3: ...ained 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 is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMITED TWO YEAR WARR...

Page 4: ...gine Air Filter 18 Air Screen 18 Cooling Fins Engine 18 Oil Change 17 Oil Level 13 17 Oil Type 17 Preparation 13 Repair Paris 48 53 Starting 14 Storage 26 F Filter Air Filter 18 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 13 Storage 26 Fuse 24 H Hood Removal Installation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart 15 M Maintenance Schedule 15 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 1...

Page 5: ...s you mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 in 1 Convertible 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 or 2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameterwafer tightdrumholdsupto3901bs e weight Rounded ed...

Page 6: ...ock Washer 1 2 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge Parts packed separately in carton Seat m m m m m 4_ _ j_ Steering Wheel Eli Video Cassette Steering Boot Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Insert Steering Bushing Slope Sheet 2 Keys 6 ...

Page 7: ... holes in dash line up with steering bushing Install two 2 sheet metal screws and tighten securely Position steering boot over steering shaft Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering sllaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward_ Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizonta...

Page 8: ...g hex bolt flat washer lock washer and hex nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Open battery box door for Inspection for secure connections to tighten hard ware Inspection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping if required Periodic charging D SCARO TERMINAL POSITIVE PROTECTIVE RED CABLE CAPS NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE SEAT_ PAN BOX DOOR FIG 3 INSTALL SEAT See Fig 4 Adjust seat before tightening ad...

Page 9: ...O ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBESTPERFORMANCEANDSATISFACTIONFROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged_ Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinfl...

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

Page 11: ...tute AMMETER Indicates charging or discharging of battery 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 brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake peda...

Page 12: ... idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine I TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 6 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower p...

Page 13: ... etc BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 12 The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil fil cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is rea...

Page 14: ...d during the engine warm up period NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be properly leveled for best m...

Page 15: ...lighte_ GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this 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_ All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual shoul...

Page 16: ...t securely 30 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLTISGRADE8HEATTREATED NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced_ BLADE MANDREL ASSEMBLY FLAT WASHER TRAILING EDGE HEX BOLT GRADE B _ t A GRADE 8 NEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD_ FIG 9 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 10 Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced...

Page 17: ...0_ 100 C 30_ 20 10 _ 0 _0_ 20_ 30_ 40_ TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG 11 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 above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after the firs...

Page 18: ...ge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge nut precleaner cover and secure with knob s IMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE DO NOTOIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE COVER pj CARTRIDGE NUT _PAPER r O LEANER CARTR OG...

Page 19: ...to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wire up any spilled gasoline CLAMP FUEL FILTER FIG 15 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finish...

Page 20: ...ine pulley o Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring 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 springs_ Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms_ Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTAC...

Page 21: ...TMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 4 to 3 4 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of...

Page 22: ... rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above_ Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenarice is necessary Contact your nearest au thorized service center WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED NUT A _...

Page 23: ... COVER I _SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY FIG 24 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 weal to start the engine it should be recharged If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPEDWITH A 12 VOLT N...

Page 24: ...nnector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor_ To replace reverse above procedure HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 27 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follo...

Page 25: ...o warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Move throttle control lever to slow _ position With finger rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture valve in clockwise until en g ne begins to d e...

Page 26: ...VENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN 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 STOF_AGE Drain the fuel tank Sta...

Page 27: ... Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Clean replace air tilter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or re...

Page 28: ...h 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean und...

Page 29: ...RT B S L LIGHTING SYSTEM NOTE OUTPUT DIODE i ALTERNATOR YOUR TRACTOR IS 5AMP AC _1_ EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL 1_ _ J ALTERNATOR SYSTEM _ t4VOLTSACMIN 3660 RPM LIGHTS OFF THE LIGHTS ARE NOT IS HEADLIGHT _ CONNECTED TO THE I _ _ _ BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR _ _ Br_OWN _ Z_ __ _ OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE L_ _ _ _ _L_ _ BECAUSE OF THIS THE I_E_A_ I_I_ I _x I BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS SWITCH L 6 WILL CHANGE WITH ...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256810 ELECTRICAL 26 42 21 40 22 2O 34 70 36 38 39 36 30 ...

Page 31: ...Unc Tube Plastic 12 Case Battery W 2 Holes W Btry Clamp Nose Olive Fastener Snap In Switch interlock Push in Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Uric Harness Asm Light W 4152j Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign 3 Pos Nut ignition Cover Sw Key BIk 1 25 Text SLT Key tgn Melded C...

Page 32: ...REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256810 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3O 17 26 14 26 33 10 18 19 29 1 28 26 14 32 ...

Page 33: ...dl D4360 Shield Ht Hood Kehl Dia Engine Clip Insulator 406 Dash Silkscreened 1 Pc M WANC Sym EN Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Pnt Dash Lh Panel Slkscr Dash Rh Weldment Screw Thdro 3 8 16xl 2 Ty tt Screw Mach Trhd 5 16 18uncx3 4 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Unc Hood Asm Pnt Weld MS 574 Bumper Hood Screw SItd Hex Hd w Pl Washer Rivet Ratchet Nylon Washer Nylon BIk 28x 75x 19 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 1 Washer 1...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256810 DRIVE I 52 3O 30 52 62 35 37 36 61 34 24 25 J 7 22 53 26 34 ...

Page 35: ...236X Cap Parking Brake Red 72 19132012 30 130807 Bracket Transmission 74 109502X 31 127275X Keeper Belt Lh Lt 14 Ga 75 121749X 32 STD523107 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 3 4 76 STD581075 34 151128 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 77 123583X 35 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 78 121748X 36 STD551062 Washer21 32 X 1 X 16 Ga 110 74760612 37 STD571810 Pin Roll 3 16 X 1 112 19091210 38 123674X Putley idler Flat 116 72...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256810 STEERING ASSEMBLY t 38 41 8 36 ...

Page 37: ... Ring Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Link Drag Sol Ball Jt 20 064 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Spacer Bearing Axle Front Bolt Hex 5 8 11 Unc X 3 1 2 Locknut Flange 5 8 11 Unc Pin Axle 5 8 X 1 55 1 54 Lg Shaft Asm Strg 5 8 X 15 19 Lt 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 Pittman Nyliner Snap In Brac...

Page 38: ...Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt Washer 13 32 X 1 X 4 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 38 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 72050411 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 3 8 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zi...

Page 39: ...anish 155157 12 4900J Decal Clutch brake English 155158 Decal V beR Dr Sch Tractor Decal Chassis 6 Sp 42 Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Saddle Brake Parking Decal Cap Cnsmr Help Line Srs Decal Mower Qc System Decal Lightbox Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman 95 Fastner Pop In Footrest Decal Lift Handle Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 1 _ a KEY PART 5 8 NO NO 4 10 7 DESCRIP...

Page 40: ...REPAgR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256810 ENGINE 31 4O 37 33 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 13 4 23 35 4O ...

Page 41: ...C 1 Model No 28N707 Type No 0173 01 Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt X 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Browning Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented Clamp Hose BIk Screw Thdrol 5 16 x 3 4 Tyt Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 2...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256810 LIFT 8 19 6 13 2 3 6 32 19 20 20 42 ...

Page 43: ... 20 3146R 31 1403O2 32 73540600 Rod Asm Lever Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylong Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Spring Cprsn Link Asm Lift LH Link Asm Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Mower Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE Al...

Page 44: ...REPAgR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256810 MOWER 56_b 34 33 32 58 5 2 16 21 22 23 24 25 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...et 76 128903 Bracket Deflector 77 127845 Cap Sleeve 78 140334 Spring Torsion Deflector 79 127498 Nut Push 80 153701 Shield Deflector 81 73350600 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 82 142028 Rod Hinge 83 120958X Screw Thdrol Hex Head Zinc Mwr 84 144394 Washer Spacer 85 72140818 Pulley Mandrel 92 STD541437 Nut Toplock Flanged 128 153390 Bolt 130794 Fastner Christmas Tree Pulley Idler Flat 145411 Washer 1...

Page 46: ...REPADR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256810 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 79 21 22 24 26 31 27 32 53 37 52 54 36 55 56 25 33 34 35 19 12 40 41 42 57 59 49 56 50 55 51 60 _2 19 43 5 46 ...

Page 47: ...1 142680 Collar Clutch 62 120961X Assembly Kit Clutch Keys 63 7294J Locknut 5 16 24 64 108g8gX Shaft Intermediate 65 120953X Key Woodruff 61 66 120954X Ring Retaining 67 134799 Sprocket 18 Teeth Reverse Spacer 68 138244 Gear Spur 37 Teeth 1 69 108996X Gear Spur 35 Teeth 2 70 120956X Gear Spur 30 Teeth 3 71 106596X Gear Spur 25 Teeth 4_ Gear Spur 22 Teeth 5 72 120951X Gear Spur 19 Teeth 6 73 120416...

Page 48: ...OR MODEL NUMBER 917 256810 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0173 01 718 635 337 552 562 230 _614 230 634A REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1026 _13 45 _ 305 48 1023 7 ...

Page 49: ...EL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0173 01 127 138 106 987 95 117 634 634B U O _ 105 104 51 _ 142 137 147 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT i 52 164 _123 A REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 142 _ __ 1022 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 22 15 46 147 618 634 137 49 ...

Page 50: ...RACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256810 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0173 01 523 524 8_ 3 20 634A 842 524 868 868A o _ 51 358 GASKET SET 137 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 467 171 _ 535 304 729 188 224 5O ...

Page 51: ...REPAHR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256810 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0173o01 209 222 I o58 ow s Nu L 201 482 240 877 783 544 311 803 109O 51 ...

Page 52: ...e Guard Flywheel Retainer Valve Spring Tappet Valve Gear Cam Gasket Carburetor Carburetor to Elbow Also Included in Gasket Set Part Number 495993 Gasket Carburetor Elbow to Cylinder Stud Carburetor Mounting Washer Spring Screw Pan Head 95 94098 98 495800 104 231789 105 231855 106 231854 108 224540 117 231858 118 495932 121 498116 123 94616 125 498051 127 130 224539 131 494379 133 494381 137 281165...

Page 53: ... 552 231597 Bushing Governor Crank 1034 495248 562 92613 Bolt Carriage 1044 94673 592 231082 Nut Hex 1054 270723 601 93053 Clamp Fuel Pipe 1058 272623 611 493496 Elbow Fuel Pipe 1090 497607 614 93306 Pin Cotter 618 262803 Spring Choke Return 634 281168 Sea Choke Shaft 634A 491323 Seal Governor 634B 281167 Washer Throttle Shaft 635 280872 Boot Spark Plug 646 224546 Brace Air Cleaner 657 93496 Screw...

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Page 56: ... will be found on the model 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 end Co Service Center Department and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256810 ENGINE MODEL NO 28N707 TYPE NO 0173 ...