Craftsman 917.256450, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...er 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 B00 659 5917 I 1 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIII II IIII I I I L_ _ _1_ ...

Page 2: ...turn over ifa wheel s over the edge el a cliff or ditch or an edge caves in Do net mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sUdtng Do not try to slabiiize the machine by puttingyour foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes ii1 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operalor ts not alert to the presence of children Children are often atlraeted to Ihe machine and the mowi...

Page 3: ...d be maintained in etfeclive working order by the operator In the stale of CaJifomia the above is required by taw Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other sEates may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal Jands A spark arresler for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Depadment See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMITED ONE Y...

Page 4: ...el Filter 18 Spark PLug s 18 Traclor Batlery 16 Blade 15 LubricationChad 14 Maintenance Schedule I4 Tire Care 8 t5 22 T_ ansaxle 16 Curling HeighL Mower 11 F Filter Air Filler 17 Fuel 18 FueI Type 12 Slerage 25 FUSe 23 H Hood Removal Inslaliatton 23 L Leveltng Mower Deck 20 Lubrication Chad 14 M Maintenance Schedule 14 Mower Adjustment Frent to Back 20 Adjuslmenl Side to Side 20 Blade Sharpening 1...

Page 5: ...ulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changingblades Formodels not equippedas 3 1n 1Convertible mowers See MOWER In the Repair Parts eeclion of Ihis manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET tat youtoad and unload tractorfrom a pickup Iruck Use with2 x 8 or2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother tawn surface 36 inch wide 18 Inch dtamelerwaler gght drum hotds up to3g0Ibs ofweight Rounded edges prevent ...

Page 6: ...2 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 2 He Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Lock Washers t 4 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge uu u i i i u u u i lll H H IIIlU Parts packed separately in carton Steering Whee Seat Video Cassette Steering Boot Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size ___ Steering Wheel Steenng Wheel Insert Adapter teedng Bushing Slope Slteet n i i i 2 Keys ...

Page 7: ...ars are horizontal tel to right and sfide onto adapter Assemble large flat washer and 3 8 24 hsxlocknut and tighlen securely Snap insert into center of steedng wheel Remove protective ptastlc from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES iN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR tS TO ROLL OFF SKID TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Fig 5 Raise atlaohment lift lever to tts h...

Page 8: ... and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutchtbrake pedal eli the way down See Fig B Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely SEAT_ S_OULOER L _ _ _ _ FLATWASH_R I CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEtVE THE BE ST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISF...

Page 9: ...E ON CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH FORWARD PAST SLOW LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKtNG BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED MOWER LIFT REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED L PARKING BRAKE HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHE EL Hydro Models only ...

Page 10: ...n National Standards Institute A I rACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage Ihe mower blades or other attachments mounted to your rector LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headtlgh s on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutchtng and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position G...

Page 11: ...lity always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas l P_ CAUTION Always stop tractor c0m t J A Ik pfetefy asdescribedabove beforeteav _ tog the operator s position to empty M grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 6 Atways operate engine at full threltle Operating engine at tess than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower...

Page 12: ...ng hood to tractor rope cord etc BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 12 The engine in your tractor has been shipped fromthe Check engine oil with tractor on levet ground Remove oil fill cap dlpstick and wipe clean reinsed the dipstick and screw cap tfghl wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level if nece_ sary add ot unti FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not cvertiiL...

Page 13: ...e fuel from the tank to the engine Depress clutch blake pedal and set parking brake Place gearshift lever In neutrai N pesltlqn Move attachment clutch to DISENGAGED position Move th ottle control lever to choke l position for coid engine start For warm engine start move throttle Centre1 t o fast _ posi ion insertkeyinto Ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and refease key as soon as e...

Page 14: ...ust maintain tractor as Instructed in this manual Some adjustments wilt need Io be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments tn the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air tilter and check blades and bells for CLUTCH wear A new spark plug and clean air fil...

Page 15: ...e Fig 9 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex boll lock washer and flat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bol securely 30 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLTIS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED NOTE We do not recommend sharpe nlng blade...

Page 16: ...sible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after the first two hours of opera on and Assembly section oT tnls manua_ r t actor is not used for 25 hours in one year V BELTS CheckV belts for deterioration and wear alter 1O0hoursof operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable Replace bells if theybegin Io slip from wear Check the crankcase etI level before starting ...

Page 17: ... 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 OARTRIDGENUT PAPER CARTRIDGE DOVERKNOB _ _ FOAr PRE CLEANER _ _ ii I IH II CLEAN AIR SCREEN ...

Page 18: ...ow to carburelor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filler in posflton in rue line with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuet fine leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediatety wipe up any _pilled gaso_the I c CLAMP FIG 15 CLEANING Clean eng ne batte_ seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished surf...

Page 19: ... lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch tever by removing retainer spring Disconnect asti 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 tr...

Page 20: ...TO SIDE TO obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so thai the front is approximately 1t4 to 3 4 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis lance D directly in front and behind the mandrel al bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessaryad ustments check that both front finks a...

Page 21: ...rating arm and nut A on brake rod _ ltdistancefsotherthan 1q 2 ioosenjamnutandturn nut A until dislance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A L Road test tractor for proper stopptng distance as stated above Read ust if necessary If stopping distance fs stlii greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest au thorized service center WITH PARKING...

Page 22: ...G 24 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 25 CAUTION Lead acid batteries gener ateexp ostvegases Keep sparks llame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries II your battery is Ioo weak to start the engine il should be recharged If jumper cables are used ior emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR iS EQUIPPED WiTH A 12...

Page 23: ...reconnector Standinfrontof Iractor Grasphoodat sides tilttoward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse aboye procedure HOOD HEADLIGHT _ WIRE CONNECTOR TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 27 The throttle control has been preset at the faclory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as tollow...

Page 24: ... engine running and shttVmotten contro layer in neutral N position Move throttle control lever to slow ram position W lh f nger rotate and herd throttle lever against idle speed screw Turn die speed screw to attain 1750 RPM While s_tfl holding throttle lever against Idle speed screw turn d e mixture valve in clockwise until en g ne begins to die and then turn out counterclockwise unfit engine runs...

Page 25: ... TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FtLTER 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 Draln the fuel ta...

Page 26: ... or replace battery 4 Replace fuel ftllar 5 Drain fuel lank and refit wilh f esh gasoline 6 Check all wiiing 7 Coolest an authorized service centar depadmenl B __ContacLen aulhorizad eer_iea center depedmenl 1 Depress cMch brake pedal Dieengage attachment ci_tch 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuse 5 Clean bat_ary le_inals 6 Check all widng 7 Check replace tgnftiOn switch B Check replace s...

Page 27: ...se or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad beliery cell s 2 Poor_ ablacopnsollons 3 Foully regulator _fso equipped 4 Faulty alternator i i i iJ i L H I 1 Engine throtgecontroloat set at SLOW posttIon for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Check widng swltches and connections If no corrected contact an authorized service canted deparlmont I Replace b_ede Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean ...

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Page 29: ...o_m_ r DIODE ALTERNATOR I NOTE I_ _ J YOUR TRACTOR IS 1_ _ _ VOLTS _C_1 _ _ _MtU_H rS_F EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL _ _ _ _Du _r_TS ALTERNATOR SYSTEM I _ _ THE LIGHTS ARE NOT _ ___ CONNECTED TO THE _ _ _ _ _ T _ 7 _J BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR I _E AS f 3HT_ _ I OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE SWITCH L__ BECAUSE OF THIS THE OFF BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS TH...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256450 ELECTRICAL 22 I 26 I _ 42 36 35 34 15 I 45 25 32 31 30 t 39 36 ...

Page 31: ...0 Unc Tube Plastic 12 Case Battery w 2 Holes C arnp Hose Olive Faslener Snap in Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Unc Harness Asm Light W 4152j Bulb Light I 156 Cable Battery 6 Gal 1 i _d Cable Battery 6 Ga red wlt6 Wire Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch lgn 3 pos Nut Ignition Cover Sw Key Btk 1 25 Text SLT Key Ign Molded Craftsman Switch Light BIk BI...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256450 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 30 26 26 33 10 21 38 34 39 17 14 32 ...

Page 33: ... Screw Mach Trhd 5 16 18uncx3 4 NutKeps 5 16 18 Unc _17 _ 13 1445X459__Hood Asm Rnt 18 126938X 19 17521310 21 22933X 22 124479X 24 STD523710 25 19131312 26 STD541437 27 17O30808 28 140137 29 124029X 30 109872X45g 31 136619 33 105476X459 34 105475X469 38 STD533707 38 139886 39 139887 100 105O37 5479J Bumper Hood Screw Slid Hex Hd w Pl Washer Rivet Ratchet Nylon WasherNyfon Blk 28x 76x 19 Boil Fin H...

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Page 35: ...490544 B_IFR_ Y FEGHD 5t16 18 Gf5 57 130801 l belt G oUild Drive 95 25 STD523710 STD541437 106933X 130804 STD541237 106888X STD55t037 STD561210 145204 124236X 130807 127275X STD523107 149001 120t83X STD551062 8TD5718t0 t23674X STD523727 4470J Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 1 58 127274X Nut Lock3 8 16 Unc 59 140312 Knob Rd 1 2 13 Plstc Thds Blk 6I 17490612 Rod Brake Lt 62 8883R Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Uric 63...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256450 STEERING ASSEMBLY 47 14 36 ...

Page 37: ... 124035X Support Shaft 20 126684X Washer Shim 1 4 X 5 5 X 062 2I STD551125 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 22 71070410 Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20 X 5 8 23 127501 24 109816X 25 124036X 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17490612 30 STD561210 32 130465 36 132196 37 STD6t 005 36 139769 39 19133808 Shalt Aem P_ttman Nyliner Snap In Bracket Steering Bushing Rod Tie BIk LI Gear Sector Washer 13t32 X 7t8 X 169...

Page 38: ...8 16 X 1 Ty4t Washer 13132 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap B k Nyl 50 Id 38 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 14 72050411 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 114 20xl 3 8 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 16 12t250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 SIk Phi 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Ffg Gr 5 Zinc 21 139888 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc Slkz 22 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5 16 18 23 74780814 Boll F_n Hex ...

Page 39: ...133179 21 131265 138311 150688 150689 Decal CIulchibrake English Decal V bell Dr Sch Tractor Decal Chassis 5 Sp 38 Decal Mower Drive Schematic 38 Decal Brake Parking Saddle Decal cap CNSMR heip line SRS Decal Mower Qc System Decal Lightbox Decal Lift Handle Manual Owner s Engrish Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 0 11 KEY PART NO NOo 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732 427 6 278...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256450 ENGINE 31 33 23 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 24 4O ...

Page 41: ...Shield Pnl Heat Browning Grass 24 STD601005 Screw Tap Hex 10 24unc X 1 2 29 137180 31 109202X 32 123549X 33 123487_ 37 137040 38 40 12402BX 44 17490412 Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel I 28 Fr Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vent ed _ Clamp Hose _lk Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufaclu rer Bushing Snap Nyl Btk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x314 46 19091416 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16ga 62 STD55113t...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256450 LIFT 11 3 13 4 12 6 5 19 13 31 32 t3 t9 15 20 42 ...

Page 43: ...te Fluted 8 122365X Sutton Plunger Road 10 122512X SpringCprsn 11 139865 Lilt Asmo Link LH 12 139866 Lift Asm Link RH 3 4939M Retatr er _pring 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 t3 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BlkZfnc 18 73800800 Nut LockW Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 3146R Relainer Spring 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All co...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256450 MOWER 76 77 73 _ 7 2 16 2t 2 44 21 ...

Page 45: ...ew TSdroI Hex Hd Washer Spacer Pulley Mandrel Single Nut Rangelock 9116 Puiiey Idler Flat Nul Crownlock 3 8 16 Rod Pivot Rod Clutch Secondary Retainer Spring Brake Assembly Washer Hardened Idler Arm Assembty 56 122052X Spacer Retainer 1 3 4 67 106932X Knob 68 144200 Belt 69 STD560907 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 3 4 71 142427 Red Clutch Primary 72 131870 Spring Return 73 127847 Arm Clutch Secondary 74 21748X...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256450 DANA TRANSAXLE _ MODEL NUMBER 4360 78 37 21 22 27 36 38 52 53 3O 11 39 54 24 3I 32 55 _6 55 62 i3 59 64 65 6B 69 6O _9 43 65 46 52 ...

Page 47: ... Ring Retaining 67 134799 27 120470X Sprocket 18 Teelh Reverse _ 28 110070X Spacer 58 138244 29 142677 Gear Spur 37Teeth 1 69 108996X 30 120405X Gear Spur 30 Teelh 2 70 t20956X 31 108980X Gear Spur 25 Teeth 3 71 73810500 32 120406X Gear Spur 22 Teeth I l 72 106596X 33 134786 Gear Spur 19 Teeth 34 134797 Spacer 1 133 x 1 50 x 375 73 1204t6X 35 105925X Washer Plain 640x 1 37x O6t 36 2232J Washer Pla...

Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256450 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 289707 TYPE NUMBER 0179 01 _337 13 307 26 5 26 48 ...

Page 49: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256450 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE _MODEL NUMBER 289707 TYPE NUMBER 0179 01 965 53 123 284A 668 _ 1044 12t CARBUP_E_ _OFt OVERHAUL KIT i 142 105 224 171 49 ...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256450 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 289707 TYPE NUMBER 0179 01 783 801 311 1090 544 803 729A 10 58 OWNER S MANUAL 1 523 _524 284 5O ...

Page 51: ...Piston Standard Size 201 262767 Ring Set P_ston Chrome Standard 209 260871 Ring Set Piston _010 Oversize 216 262766 RingSet Ptston 020 Oversize 219 490815 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize L0ck Piston Pin 222 494887 Pin Assembly Piston Standard 224 94513 Pin Assy Piston 005 Oversize 225 495157 Rod Assembly Connecting 227 493935 Rod Assembly Connecting 230 94742 020 Undersize CrankpJn Sore 232 262785 Sc...

Page 52: ...ive 445 493909 Cartfldge AirCleaner 231218 Gufde Intake Valve 455 222561 Cup ScreenMount_ng 872 281104 Cover AIrCleaner 467 493903 Knob Air Cleaner 875 494237 Body Air Cleaner 468 222582 Screen Flush Rotating 877 393456 Diode and Connector Assembly 474 393474 Stator Alternator Dual Circuit 482 93621 Screw Sems 955 94642 Screw Fuel Bowl 510 497606 Drive Starter 965 94108 Locknut Atr Cleaner Mountin...

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Page 55: ... HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX I _J A Operate your Tractor up and down the fabe of slopes not I _ _JL greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I _ _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 56: ...ted under the seat The model number for you_ engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine Ali parts listed herein may be ordered from any Bears Roebuck and col Sa VicecenieriDepa_menl and m0st i_ e tail stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE I HE FOLLOW NG INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256450 ENGINE MODEL NOr _ 289707 TYPE NO 0179 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Y...