Craftsman 917.257573, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...DEL NUMBER 91 OWNER S MANUAL oAssembly Operation Customer Responsibilities eService and Adjustments o Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment ...

Page 2: ...rn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches 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 2 III CHILDREN Tragic accid...

Page 3: ...ed land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any if a spark arrester is used 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 ...

Page 4: ...ring Diagram 30 Engine Air Filter 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 25 F Filter Air Filter 17 Fuel 18 Fuel Type 12 Storage 25 Fuse 23 H Hood Remova Installation 23 L Leveling Mower Deck 20 Lubrication Chart 14 M Maintenance Schedule 14 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 20 Adjustment Side to Side 20 B...

Page 5: ...ou 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 18qnch diameterwater tight drum holds up to 390 Ib of weight Rounded ...

Page 6: ...1 Lock Washer 1 2 1 Washer 7 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 Steering Boot Battery acid Steering Wheel Owner s Manual Battery j Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Insert Steering Bushing 15 Slope Sheet 2 Keys m _ f i k J Bat...

Page 7: ...Fig 1 Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft o Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash line up with steering bushing install two 2 sheet metal screws and tighten securely Position steering boot over steering shaft Align tabs of steering boot over slots and hole in dash and push down to secure Slide steering wheel adapteronto upper steering shaft Position front wheels of ...

Page 8: ...has occurred in handling Dispose of excess battery acid Neutralize acid for disposal by adding it to two gallons 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 Follow instructions on how to install battery CUT AWAY VIEW VENT CAP VENT WELL BATTERY CELL ACID LEVEL FIG 2 8 INSTALL SEAT Se...

Page 9: ...AL BOX DOOR VENT CAPS FIG 5 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFA CTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably ...

Page 10: ...the American National Standards Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to you_ 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 pedal into the brak...

Page 11: ...n to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 7 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 perfor mance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 7 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever _L u luu Start tractor with clutch brake pedal ...

Page 12: ...e an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc BEFORE STARTmNG THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 14 The engine in yourtractor has been shipped fromthe factory already filled with summer weight oil o Check engine oil with tractor on level ground o Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil l...

Page 13: ...ed when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming o Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the machine This will result in a more even d...

Page 14: ...igh_ en front axle pivot bolt re 35 tt 4bs maximum Do nor overlighten GENERAL RECOMtVlENDATtONS 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 adjustme...

Page 15: ...ighten bolt securely 30 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATEDo NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced BLADE MANDREL ASSEMBLY HEXBOLT GRADE8 TRAILING EDGE A GRADESHEATTREATED BOLTCANBE IDENTIFIED BYSIXLINES ONTHEBOLTHEAD FIG 10 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 11 Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will ca...

Page 16: ... oil rated with API service classification SF or SG Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES F _20_ 0_ 30 32 _ 40 _ 60 80 100 c 3oo 2oo loo o _o 2oo 3 o 4_o o TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG 13 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 IOW30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will ...

Page 17: ...rtridge by tapping gently on flat surface Ifvery 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 NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE COVER KNOB _ CARTRIDGE ESPONS LDT ES CLEAN A...

Page 18: ...lacement is required With engine cool remove fitter and plug fuel line sections o Piace 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 wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP CLAMP FUEL FILTER FIG 17 CLEANRNG o Clean engine battery seat finish etco of all foreign matter Keep finished su...

Page 19: ...lutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring 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 ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER IS...

Page 20: ...LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT 1S 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 t 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 dir...

Page 21: ... on brake rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes I I 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 maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest au thorized service center WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED ...

Page 22: ...AK BATTERY See Fig 27 i i _ llllll tlliH i ill CAUTION Lead acid batteries gener ate explosivegaseso Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries llllllll L i _ 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 TRACTOR IS EQUIPP...

Page 23: ...or Grasp hood at sides tilt forward and lift off of tractor To reinstal slide hood pivot brackets into slots in frame Reconnect headlight wire connector and close hood HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR ENGnNE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 29 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable I...

Page 24: ...ents 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 gine begins to die and then turn out counterclockwise until...

Page 25: ...IMPORTANT TO PREVENT 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 STORAGE Drain th...

Page 26: ... replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel fiEter 5 Drain fuel tank and refilI with fresh gasoline 6 Check all wiring 7 Contact an authorized service centerldepartment 8 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Depress clutch brake pedaE 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Recharge or replace baltery 4 Replace fuse 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Check a...

Page 27: ...e or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse CORRECTION I Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Lave mowerdeck 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Replace blade mandrel 5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3 Replace idler pulley 4 Replace blade mandrel 1 ...

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Page 29: ... 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM _ _ J 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF M G ON B L START B S L NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS ORANGE HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF BROWN WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNAT...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257573 ELECTRICAL 23 42 41 22 35 36 38 39 _36 2O 32 t t 3O ...

Page 31: ...t Fin Hex 4_20 Unc Tube PIastic 12 Case Battery Hng Mech W lid Clamp Hose Olive Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Unc Harness Asm Light W 4152j Bulb Light 1156 Washer Lock Internal Tooth t 4 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga 43 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 Ign Molded Craftsm...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257573 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 14 26 33 10 26 3O 25 21 3 t6 18 5 38 34 39 26 14 32 ...

Page 33: ...tkscreen 6sp Sym S S NONS Shield HL Hood Kohl Dia Engine Clip Insulator n406 Mtg Hole Dash Siikscreened Sears Eng Sy Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Pnt Dash Lh Washer Lock 1 4 IntiExt Tooth Panel Slkscr Dash Rh Weldment Screw Thdrol 3 8 16xl 2 Ty tt Screw Mach Trhd 5 16 18uncx3 4 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Unc Hood Asm Pnt Weld Sliver Powde Bumper Hood Screw Sltd Hex Hd wiPt Washer Rivet Ratchet Nylon Washe...

Page 34: ...REPAUR PARTS 15 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257573 DRIVE 57 I 18 5 15_ 1 6 58 18 32 1 3052 61 _ 62 35 36 34 22 44 37 46 i 26 27 34 ...

Page 35: ... Pin Cotter 1 8 X 3 4 Cad 70 134683 28 140448 Rod Brake Parking Lt 72 19132012 29 124236X Cap Parking Brake Red 74 109502X 30 130807 Bracket Transmission 75 121749X 31 127275X Keeper Belt Lh Lt 14 Ga 76 STD581075 32 STD523707 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 3 4 77 123583X 34 122424X ShaftAsm Pedal Foot 1 930 78 121748X 35 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 td 100 19111216 36 STD551062 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 16 Ga...

Page 36: ...REPAUR PARTS 15 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257573 STEERING ASSEMBLY 46 26 3 11 12 10 47 14 16 32 46 43 8 36 ...

Page 37: ...ng Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg Blk Link Drag Sol Ball Jt 20 064 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Fin Hex 3 8_24 Unf Spacer Bearing Axle Front Bolt Hex 5 8 1 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 Hex Socket 1 4 20 X 5 8 Shaft Asm Pittma...

Page 38: ...eat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Bfk Nyt 50 Id 14 72O50411 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 139888 22 STD54143t 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 I 27 Blk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 I6 18 ...

Page 39: ...36832 16 t05466X 17 140837 18 133179 21 131265 138311 145862 145863 DESCRIPTION Decal Clutch brake English Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Chassis 6 Sp 42 Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman Decal Saddle Parking Brake Decal Mower Qc System Decal Lightbox Decal Lift Handle Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 6513...

Page 40: ...REPAtP pARTS 15 HP 42 TRACTOR ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 917 257573 3 62 13 4 40 37 33 38 3O 29 19 20 40 ...

Page 41: ...Muffler Exhaust B s Lt Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated Nipple Pfpe 3 8 Npt X 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 t8 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Pnt Heat Receptacle 1 4 Turn Dacrotized Retainer 1 4 Turn 365odx 222id Washer 9 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga Stud 1 4 Turn replaces 105751 Shield Pnt Heat Browning Grass Screw Tap Hex 10 24unc X 1 2 Arrestor Spark Pinch Weld Hood Black 2 00 Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel W ...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257573 LIFT 11 12 5 6 3 6 19 13 32 32 19 13 20 15 20 1617 18 15 20 42 ...

Page 43: ...140302 32 73810600 Rod Asm Lever Shaft Asm_ Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x I x 21 Ga Bearing Nylong Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Spring Cprsn Link LifLLh Fixed Length Link Lift Rh Fixed Length 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 Lock 3 8 24 WlNylon ...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS 15 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257573 MOWER 76 77 _ _ 40 68 2 16 29 18 21 22 2324 N 28 27 44 ...

Page 45: ... Screw Thdrol Hex Head Zinc Mwr 84 Washer Spacer 85 Pulley Mandrel 92 Nut Toplock Flanged Bolt Fastner Christmas Tree Pulley Idler Flat Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Gauge Nut Rod Pivot with Nibs Cotter Pin Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs 140088 STD624003 137729 133944 133940 13134O STD541410 139888 131845 133943 140084 122052X 140086 141043 106932X 144200 142427 131870 127847 121748X 12000029 128903 1...

Page 46: ...EPAnR PARTS 15 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257573 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 79 19 26 11 20 27 37 52 21 22 32 33 34 36 35 2 9 i9 53 40 41 54 44 55 56 57 59 55 2 45 46 47 48 61 72 66 6O 19 52 46 ...

Page 47: ...cket 18 Teeth Spacer 68 Gear Spur 37 Teeth 69 Gear Spur 35 Teeth 70 Gear Spur 30 Teeth 71 Gear Spur 25 Teeth Gear Spur 22 Teeth 72 Gear Spur 19 Teeth 73 Washer Plain 640 x 1 37 x o061 Washer Plain 632 x 1 00 x 026 Spacer 630 x 1mOO x 169 Assembly Gear Combination of 12 Teeth and 35 Teeth Shaft Idler Spacer 635 x 875 x 755 105928X Sprocket 9 Teeth 110084X Gear Bevel 42 Teeth 134394 Assembly Kit Shi...

Page 48: ...MBER 917 257573 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0121 01 3 552 635 337 634A 615_ 230 225 230 _ 634A 307 _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3 238 Q 294 868 166 1029 1034 1022 1026 48 45 7 ...

Page 49: ...YPE NUMBER 0121 01 illllll i ii ill ii ill i 127 138 106 987 95 117 634 634B __ 105 104 51 _ 142 137 147 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 6 _ _J _123 022 _ 52 _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2O 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 46 22 15 130 959871 _ 634B I 147 _ 618 i _ 634 137 49 ...

Page 50: ...NUMBER 917 257573 BRIGGS STRA I I ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0121 01 523 284A 524 20 634A 842 524 868 868A 358 GASKET SET 1 138 137 J 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 467 171 535 445 304 1054 37 1006 668 1044 Q 75 224 334 _ 284 50 ...

Page 51: ...rter Armature Drive End End Cap Housing Drive Assembly Assembly Drive Assembly Cap Assembly Assembly Manufsctu re r Assembly Group Assembly Commutator Bdggs Housing _ Stratton Len_h 72 8_J 12v 3 2113_ 39 _05 _400_ 39s_38 49_878 390837 39 856 395_37 398_59 Includes 398003 Clutch Assembly Ref Noo5t3 280104 Gear Ref No 783 495877 Retainer and Pin Ref No 876 94288 Roll Pin Ref No 896 Uses 94627 Screw ...

Page 52: ...005 Oversize 209 Rod Assembly Connecting 216 Rod Assembly Connecting 2 9 020 Undersize Crankpin Bore 222 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 57 64 224 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 5 8 225 Valve Exhaust Valve Intake Spring Valve Guard Flywheel Retainer Valve Spring Tappet Valve Gear Cam Gasket Carburetor Carburetor to Elbow Also Included in Gasket Set Part Number 495993 272569 Gasket Carburetor Elbow to Cylinder 94...

Page 53: ...Plug 977 494385 Screw Sems 987 281166 Cartridge Air Cleaner 1005 281355 Cup Screen Mounting 1006 224413 Knob Air Cleaner 1022 272475 Screen Flush Rotating 1023 224552 Stator Alternator 1026 494432 Screw Seres 495136 Cap and Dipstick Oil Filler 1029 224554 Seal FillerTube 1033 495992 Tube Oil Filler 1034 495248 Element Filter 1044 94673 O Ring Air Cleaner t054 270723 Bushing Governor Crank Bolt Gov...

Page 54: ...RVICE NOTES 54 ...

Page 55: ...SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX llllllllllllllll i ll llll iill _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not i i AJk greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu i t _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme ilii caution when changing directi n on slopes ...

Page 56: ...d under the seal The mode number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts tisted herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257573 ENGINE MODEL NO 28N707 TYPE NO 0121 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sear...