Craftsman 917.255430, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Caution Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment RRFTSMR 12 5 HP IC C START MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR II Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustment Repair Parts ...

Page 2: ... gradually downh I1 if poss ble 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 _fan edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by puttingyour foot onthe ground Do not use grass catcheron steep slopes Ill CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if t...

Page 3: ... 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 1 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 ...

Page 4: ...ter 16 Air Filter Foam Pre Cleaner 16 Air Screen t7 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 16 Air Filter Foan Jre Cleaner 16 Fuel 17 Fuel Type 12 Storage 24 Fuse 22 H Hood Remova tnstaltat on 22 L Leveling Mower Deck 19 Lubrication Chart 14 M Maintenance Schedule 14 Mower Adjustment Front to Back...

Page 5: ...soak in Steel weight tray for increased penetration MULCH RAKE DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup Twenty spring fine teeth Useful to prepare bare areas forseedingo Available for front or rear mounting SPRAYERS use 12 volt DC electric motor that connects to the tractor battery or other 12welt source Includes booms for automatic spraying when p...

Page 6: ...6 x 12 Gauge II I IIHItlIH 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 i i HI i Parts packed separately in carton Steering Wheel Seat Q Battery acid Battery Steering Boot Owner s Manual i Parts Bag i j_ i i1 1 1 1 _ 1 L _ _ _ll Parts bag contents not shown full size I_l Steering f _ Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Adapter Steering Bushing 15 Slope Shee...

Page 7: ...he steering bushing over the steering shafL o Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash line up with steering bushing Install two 2 sheet meta_ 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 shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so th...

Page 8: ...ge to make sure that no damage has 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 INSTALL SEAT See Fig 3 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt Remove cardboard packing o...

Page 9: ...TERMINAL BATTERY VENT CAPS FIG 5 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA CTION FROM 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 charge Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortab...

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 declutching and brak ing tt ii_tr_actdr and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position GEA...

Page 11: ...owning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping unit on grass areas CAUTION Alwaysstop unitcompletely as described above before leaving the operator s position 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 b...

Page 12: ...EFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 13 The engine in your unit has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil o Check engine oil with unit on level ground Remove oil fil dipstick and wipe clean replace and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level tf necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For col...

Page 13: ...be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a guide The blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner See Fig 8 The left hand side of mower should be used for trim ming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area t...

Page 14: ...labte system LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have _ been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full vatue from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual _ Some adjustments wil need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments sec...

Page 15: ...e with trailing edge up towards deck as shown Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown NOTE Do net use a nail for balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not CENTER HOLE BOLT LADE oR FIG 11 BATTERY See Fig 12 Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use However periodic charging of the battery with ...

Page 16: ...il fill dipstick 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 dipst ck tube Pour CARTR IDG El slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see Product Specifications on page 3 of this manual Use gauge on oil fill dipstickfor checking level ...

Page 17: ...ler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 16 Fuel filtershould be replaced once each season Iffuetfilter becomes c...

Page 18: ... clutch 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 I...

Page 19: ... oo S DIRECTLY Af _ BEHIND _ _ X f _ _ UNDER _ l _ _ _ MOWER MUST BE IN LOWEST HEIGHT OF CUT POSITION FIG 18 ADJUSTABLE PIVOT BRACKET SUSPENSION ARM FASTENERS PULL DOWN AND TIGHTEN REAR FASTENER FIRST FIG 19 19 USTNIENT ii i i i FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT See Figs 20 and 21 IMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SiDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT L...

Page 20: ...tween brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod if distance is other than 1 1 2 disengage parkina brake loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A Engage parking brake and recheck distance Road test unit for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance s still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further mai...

Page 21: ...O START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 26 i i N i i I CAUTION Lead acid batteries gener ate explosive gases Keepsparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries 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 UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH ...

Page 22: ... the grill 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 electrical wiring diagram in Repair Parts section of this manual TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL See Fig 27 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt forward and lift off of tractor To reinsta...

Page 23: ...r cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carbu retor when making carburetor adjustments Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above With engine off turn idle mixture valve in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counterclock wise 1 full turn FINAL SETTING Start engine and allowto warm forfive minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motio...

Page 24: ...ANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPER ENCE 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 tN STORAGE Drain the fuel...

Page 25: ...t blade mandrel 3 Loosetdamaged part s 1 Fillfuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE inOperation section 3 Wait severalminutes before attempting to start 4 Replacespark plug 5_ Clean replace air filt_r 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank end carburetor refi ttank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check alI wiring 9_ Contact Sears Service Center Department 10 Contact Sears Service CentedDep...

Page 26: ... 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections_ 3 Faultyregulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throtUecontrol not set at SLOW posi_on for 30 secondsbefore stopping engine CORRECTION 1o Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact Sears Service CentedDepadment 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean unders...

Page 27: ...ITCH POSITION OFF ON START NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHT NESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CIRCUIT CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED_ AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM M G AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP B L THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME B S THEIR BRIGHTEST NON REMOVABLE _ REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS...

Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255430 ELECTRICAL A B C D E F 12 13 18 0 35 37 8 28 16 31 38 19 28 ...

Page 29: ...Lock Ext Tooth 1 4 33 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 34 Cover Terminal Red 35 Switch Intlk Clutch Red 4 Term 36 Screw Tap Hex t0 24unc X 1 2 37 Switch Intlk Clutch Red 2 Term 38 Screw Tap Hex 10 24unc X 1 2 121305X 121264X 74760412 STD551025 STD551125 STD541025 109310X 108824X 109238X 123620X 110712X 136849 7662J 108236X STD601005 130890 STD601 OO5 STD55t225 Switch Plunger Nc Gray Caps Battery 25 30 Amp ...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255430 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 9 B 10 A 31 B C D E F G I K L M 15 1_ _ _19 35 11 24 _ _7 _2 40 21 17 30 33 37 11 G G rG 30 ...

Page 31: ...38 Hood Asm Pnt Weld Sitver Powde Bumper Hood 39 STD512505 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20unc X 1 2 STD551125 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 122933X Rivet Ratchet Nylon 124479X Washer Nylon BIk 28x 75x 19 STD523707 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 3 4 40 5O 51 19131312 STD541437 17490608 123915X 124029X 109872X417 136619 17490612 Washer 13 32 X 13 t6 X 12 Ga Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc Screw Thdrol 3 8 I 6xl 2 Ty tt Grille...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255430 DRIVE D 30 __1 13 39 14 H _5 9 4 3 2 23 34 37 10 36 75 74 75 35 51 A 1_16 c D E F G 18 1 67 72 L_ 19_6o_ _8 32 I J ...

Page 33: ...cket Transmission 71 Keeper Belt Lh Lt 14 Ga 72 Bo_t Fin Hex 3 8 t6unc X 3 4 73 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 74 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 1 930 75 Bearing Nylon Btk 629 Id 76 Washer 21 32 X t X 16 Ga 77 Pin Roll 3 16 X t 78 Pulley Idler Flat Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 2 3 4 Spacer Split 395 X 59 Bzp t09070X 19131312 STD541437 105706X 110812X 12000039 127783 123789X 123205X STD523715 STD541437 STD551037 10571...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255430 STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 39 37 26 27 23 30 31 24 36 t7 18 10 19 35 43 44 43 29 28 25 26 34 ...

Page 35: ...xle 5 8 1 55 1 54 Lg 39 19133808 17 132614 ShaftAsm Strg 5 8 X t5 9 Lt 40 STD541537 I8 57079 Washer Thrust 515x750x033 4t 104820X 19 124035X Support Shaft 42 124_417X 20 126684X Washer Shim 1 4 X 5 8 X 062 43 121749X 21 STD551125 Washer Lock HvyHelical t 4 44 121748X 22 71070410 Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20 X 5 8 45 12000029 23 127501 ShaftAsm Pittman 46 121232X 47 6855M Nyliner Snap In Bracket Steerin...

Page 36: ...3 8 16 X 1 Ty4t Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat btk Strip Foam Gray Or Black Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch BushingSnap BIk Nyl 50 ld Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 3 8 Spacer Split 28 X 88 Zinc KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 16 121250X 17 123976X 18 STD511005 19 73951000 20 4171R 21 105529X 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 Spring Cprsn 1 27 Bik Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 ...

Page 37: ... Decal Fender Craftsman Red 138311 Decal Caution English 137633 Decal Clutch brake English Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Chassis 6 Sp 42 Decal Mower Drive Schematic 42 Decal Danger English Decal Mower Qc System Decal lnsr Wh Strg Crafts Usa Decal Lightbox Decal Lift Handle Manual Owner s English WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 11 1 59192 2 65139 3 06222X 4 59904 5 106732X361 6 278H 7...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255430 ENGINE 1 30 29 34 27 OPTIONAL EQUIPM ENT Spark Arrester B D E F G H I 38 20 lg 21 18 22 ...

Page 39: ...bow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt 34 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 35 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x1 1 4 Tytt 36 Shield Pnt Heat 37 Receptacle 1 4 Turn Dacrotized 38 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 DESCRIPTION STD601005 124027X 17030808 105037X 137180 127057X lO92O2X 123549X 123487X 124O28X 17490412 19091416 10t335K Screw Tap Hex ...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255430 LIFT 7 13 4 5 6 3 13 6 8 5 161718 13 4O ...

Page 41: ... 14 135563 15 127218 16 73350800 17 13O171 18 73800800 19 130832 Rod Asm Lever Shaft Asmr Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Bearing Nylong Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Spring Cprsn Link Lift Lh Fixed Length Link Lift Rh Fixed Length Retainer Spring Pin Roll Sit 5 16 x 1_25 Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspensio...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 42 LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255430 67 t 46 68 53 47 36 33 32 31 30 21 22 16 17 I 18 28 29 24 25 26 27 42 ...

Page 43: ...029 BOLT 5 16 18 x 1 25 T t 65 128903 WASHER Spacer Mower Vented 66 127845 PULLEY Mandrel 42 67 106932X NUT 9 16 top Lock Ftng Oil Dip 68 130969 BOLT Rdhd 3 8 16 Uric x I 3 4 Gr5 130794 FASTNER Christmas Tree 11 127843 12 129895 13 193 1 2 14 128774 15 110485X 16 128961 17 72110618 18 73800500 19 73350800 20 136888 21 73680500 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 110452X 27 130968 28 19111...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255430 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 48 19 22 37 52 53 19 4O 56 57 41 42 43 54 55 55 44 45 46 47 48 4g 50 51 19 6O 43 52 44 ...

Page 45: ...th 17 105909X Ring Retaining 58 120952X Shaft Cross 18 105910X Chain 24 Pitches 59 110082X Gear Miter 15 Teeth 19 105911X Bearing Flange 60 120475X Axle R H 20 138242 Gear Spur 14Teeth 61 138247 Housing Lower 21 138246 Collar Clutch 62 120961X Puck Friction 22 138236 Assembly Kit Clutch Keys 63 7294J Disc Brake 23 73810500 Locknut 5 16 24 64 108989X Spacer 24 138243 Shaft Intermediate 65 t20953X J...

Page 46: ...RTS 12 5 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255430 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 286707 TYPE NUMBER 0441 01 307 _ _ 6s7 757 ss2i i Y337 3 1 SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED TO INSTALL 46 219 358 GASKET SET 523 422 52 5 ...

Page 47: ... 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255430 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 286707 TYPE NUMBER 0441 01 1i2i CARB U RETOR OVERHAUL KIT I 130 634B t 52 147 164 _ 123 _ r 618 834 611 127 137 138 rN 535 224 537 646_ _ 663 _284 47 ...

Page 48: ...R Briggs Housing Stratton Length 12V 3 21 32 includes Brush Set includes 309 Motor and Drive Assy 394805 310 Thru Bolt Assembly 94003 311 Brush Assembly 395538 510 Drive Assemblyl 490421 544 Armature Assembly 390837 801 Drive End Cap Assembly 394856 802 803 i End Cap Assy Housing Commutator Assembly 395537 398159 398003 Clutch Assembly 280104 Gear 490467 Retainer and Pin 94288 Roll Pin Key Number ...

Page 49: ...537 Ring Set Piston Chrome Standard 494499 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize t47 231794 Lock Piston Pin 164 213819 Pin Assembly Piston Standard 17 281051 Pin Assembly Piston _005 Over 187 393815 Rod Assembly Connecting 188 93535 Rod Assembly Connecting 201 262767 020 Undersize Crankpin Bore 209 260871 Lock Connecting Rod Screw 216 262766 Screw C...

Page 50: ...s Cartridge Air Cleaner Cup Screen Mounting Knob Air Cteaner Screen Flush Rotating Stator Alternator Dual Circuit Screw Seres Cap and Dipstick Oil Filler Seal Filler Tube Tube Oil Filler Element Air Cleaner O Ring Air Cleaner Bushing Governor Crank 1 4 I D Bolt Governor Lever Nut Hex 10 24 Clamp Fuel Pipe Fuel Inlet Tube Cotter Hair Pin 728 94627 729 281159 741 262135 757 212359 758 399891 759 298...

Page 51: ...CROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE I ll Ill II I J _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not j I _i _ greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu _1 _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme li_ caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 52: ...from any Sears Service Centre and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW ING INFORMATION PRODUCT LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255430 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 286707 TYPE NUMBER 0441 0I 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 s...