Craftsman 917.256544 manual

SWARS nFTZMON MODEL NUMBER 917.256544 OWNER'S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts ;AUTION: 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[...]

SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine be[...]

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. it has been desigr_ed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center!Department. We have competent, weJl- trained technicians and th[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPEOSFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................[...]

ACCE D ATTACHMENTS These accessories and atlachmer_to were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased_ Most Soars stores can order these items for you when you provide the modai number of your tractor. ENGINE SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE F GAS CAN AiR FILTER BLA_3ES BELTS PERFOR_ANCE Sears offers a wde [...]

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE. PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 O (!) Large Flat Washer (1) Leckwasher 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/18-18 (1) Hex Bolt __ (1) Shoulder Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 5/16-18 "! © (1) Lock Washer 112 (!) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Lock Washers #10 q O (2)[...]

LY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembied for _-'..-,h_ppmg°, " . #urp _..._ _" ,o_ ...... To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor a]t parts and hardware you assernbte must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness TOOLS[...]

ASSE LY Open battery box door for: o Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware). mnspection for corrosion. ,, Testing battery. Jumping (if required). Periodic charging DISCARD TERMmNAL PROTECTIVE CAPS POSITIVE (REDt CABLE LOCK HEX WASHER NUT FLAT WASHER NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE HEX BOLT SEAT PAN FiG. 2 FIG. 3 INSTALL SEAT (See Fig° 4)[...]

E LY FiG. 5 _NSTALL MULCHER PLf4TE (See Figs. 6 & 7} install two !arch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, bck washer_ and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assembte weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. o Tighten hardware securely. o Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position Place front[...]

OPERATION These symboJs may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. 4_ t BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE m-@ MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED ! MOWER LIFT REVERSE NE[...]

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S bIANUAL AND SAFETY RULES _:J_EFOR:B OPERATING YOUR TRACT'©_R Compa re the illustrations with your tractor to famfRiarize yourself with the !ocat ons of wMous conbels and adj .ts_ments. Save this manual for future reference. THROTTLEICHOKE OONTBOL / i FiG, 8 r _tu )r18[ Our tractors conform to the saf[...]

..... i, OPERATIC _can r j s_,_ G__n severe ey e damage. Always wear safety __hile operating your J I tractor or performing any adjustments o_sion safety mask [ over the spectacles or standard safety glass.. .............. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Wh[...]

0 ON TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut, • Lower mower with attachment lift control. * Start mower blades by engaging at[...]

OP TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9} When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it wil_ take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. * Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position. * Move attachment clutch to "DBENGAGED" position. ,[...]

ER FIESPON ES MAIHTENANCE SCHEDULE FIL.I. IN D#7_ ES AS YOU COlvlPLEI"E REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery LeveVRecharge Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transa_le Cocling Adjust Blads Be!t/s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tensi[...]

m CUSTO TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual). TIRES ILITIES o Maintain proper air pressur[...]

RESPO V-BELTS Check V,belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOUNG Keep tmnsax[e free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality' detergent oil rated w[...]

CUSTOM LITI CLEAN AiR SCREEN (See Fig. 16} Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16} Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-deaner after every 25 hou[...]

ENGINE O_L FILTER (See Fig. 17} R__place file er:gine oi! fitter every season or every other oi! change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year_ Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL' in this section of this manual thTeugh step remove drain plug). Remove oil filter and wipe off fitter adapter. Apply a t[...]

SERVICE ADJUSTME ...... , , ,i ,, i , CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fuUy and set parking brake. = Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. , Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all [...]

SERVICE AI ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECl FICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs_ 20 and 21) Raise[...]

SERVICE ............. i:m, ,, ADJU ENTS r,Fi _ = TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) The mower blade drive be_t may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - Remove mower from tractor (See '%0 REMOVE MOWER'* in this section of this manual). • Work belt off both mandrel[...]

TI'4ANSAXLE SHIF_EI*I LINKAGE ANE) ADo JUS°[bIENT (See [qgs. 27 and 28) ..... ,r_-_n._,o_ b; 5_hou!d t}_ ia neu_'ral when the qes.r _fl ft #vet is in the neutra! (N) (lock gate} positior_ The adjust _ent s preset at the _acto:!_ however, if adiustment is neede :: _. Make s_tre transaxie is in neutral (N} o [ oasep, _wo locknuts on !ie ro[...]

SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS POSITWETERMINAL NEGATDVE TERMINAL TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse_ fuse holder is located behind the dash. CABLES CHARGED BATTERY POSITIVE NEGATIVE TERMINAL TERMINAL FIG. 30 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB . Raise hood. * PuZl bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill * Replace bulb in h[...]

Am = TO ADdUST TH!IO_LE OONTIIOL O£BLE (8,.-s@ Fig S2} rh,., twetie control hr-s beer, pH<,,set at the Moiety and adjusPaent should p, ot be necessa% Chad' adjustment a s described below before Ioose_ ihg cable If adjustment is necessary, proceed as fe/ows: With engine not mnnirrg, me'_e th_ottle centre! Sever from slow (_) to choke ([...]

STO Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. _ or spark. AIIowthe engine to coeR TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is to be stored fera period of time, clean it thor- oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry[...]

Wi_ _tot stert _r_tine wil_ not tuHI r_ver OAUSE ;: Er gina riot "CHOKED' prier#,f Lr gin8 flooded. ,I E<_d spark plug 5 bid? ?_r filter 6. Didyke qlte_ 7. W !,_._ iu fwk CORRect]aM 8. [ c;_4a Or da_[iage;i Wi,dr@1 9 (: rt,uret.._ ,'>it o_ ;_di.isii_ e L in ne valve,.: on! of aditsstteeu_ I Fill fun! tank 2. Sea "TO S&apos[...]

TROUBLESHOOT! POINTS PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged POOF out - uneven CAUSE 1. Faulty operator-safety presence contro(system. 1. Worn, bent or loose blade, Mower blades wiJl not rotate 2 Mower deck not level. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. 4, Bent blade mandrel. 5. Clogg[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.256544 [ RED BA'I-FERY BLACK G L IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" , ] OFF G + M ÷ L NONE RUN!LIGHT B + L A + Y RUN B + L NONE START B + L + S NONE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLUE ) ! gl ............................... Q ............................................... (_"I IGN[...]

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.256544 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 146140 2 74760412 3 STD551025 4 STD55!125 6 STD541025 7 109238X 8 144940 9 109596X 15 147688 16 153664 19 STD551125 20 73350400 21 147430 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 108824X 28 4207J 29 121305X 30 140301 31 124211X 32 141226 33 !09310X 36 STD601005 38 140[...]

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256544 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 151169 2 140356 3 17490612 4 19131216 5 146O77 6 145206 8 126471X 9 147633X0!0 10 72140608 . tl 146956 12 145660 13 146962 14 174906O8 15 7418O512 16 STD541431 17 144983X558 24 STD523710 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 145198X558 29 145199 30 147310X55[...]

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REPAIR DRIVE PARTS TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 917,256544 KEY NO. 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 13 14 15 19 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 38 37 38 39 4O 41 42 44 45 46 47 48 49 5O PART NO. 146682 123666X 12000028 121520X 17490512 141003 76020416 105701X 74550412 STD551125 7449O544 STD541437 106933X 130804 STD541237 106888X STD551037 STD561210 145204 1242[...]

_EpAIR PAinTS G ASSertiVeLY SI"ESR_N 62 4_1, ..... 23" 20. 21 18 24 4_ 2_ 5 3 :_; t6 3A / / 4e_ t z'" I • _!!i 3O 43 / // 36[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256544 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PAF_T NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 121472X 2 142033 3 135227 4 135228 5 6266H 6 !21748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 130468 11 STD551137 13 110438X 14 74011O56 15 73901000 16 132624 17 140176 18 57079 19 !24035X 20 126684X 21 STD551125 22 71100410 23 127501 24 109816X 25 124036X 26[...]

] FL&O :'@R [ !OE}EL NU , BBR 9!7o25 s544 :SEAT ASSE_SBLY .t /- 24 f!, 23 5 25 7 .5 r r 2_ 2! KEY PART NO. NO 1 140123 2 140551 3 STD523710 4 19131610 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 !24181X 8 17490616 9 19131614 !0 140552 _2 12!246X 13, 12!248X 14 72050411 DESCRiPTiON Seat Bracket Pwoi Sea_ Bo!t Washer !3/32 × 1 x 10 Gauge Clip Pusbqn Hinged Iqut[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 917.256544 DECALS 9 13 5 20 6 3 !8 7 7, 18 4 10 1t 8 !4 21 12 13 !7 15 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, 1 140819 Decal, Operating Instruction 14 136832 3 151299 Decal, Hood, R.H. 15 145245 4 151300 Decal, Hood, L.H° 17 133179 5 150333 Decal, Cap Cnsmr Help Line Srs 18 151301 6 133644 Decal, Cust[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.256544 ENGmNE I l 44 33 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4 23 35 4O[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -° MODEL NUMBER 917.256544 ENGINE KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 147025 17720410 4 137350 13 ........ 14 13280328 15 13200300 16 STD551231 23 150554 29 137180 31 109202X 32 123549X 33 123487X 35 17490512 37 137040 38 --_ 40 124028X 44 17490412 46 19091416 82 STD551131 77 191O1216 79 M740!08025 80 74760508 81 128861 Control, Thro[...]

REPAIR. PARTS TRACTOR - ° MODEL NU_IBER 917o256544 _aOWER LIFT 26 25 24 / 13 4 6 13 t9 19 13 49 30 3 2 i J / / / /< i / , i / 1/ / / / 1 i J / /i 20 . ,_,'h ,J_:>)[ r 20 -, C. V1;S;.%. ........ 42[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256544 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 1 136973 2 145117 3 105767X 4 120ooo02 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 10 122512X 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 15 127218 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73800800 19 139868 2O STD624008 23 110807X 24 19131016 25 2876H 26 76020308 27 126971X 28 73350600 29 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.256544 MOWER DECK 74 81 82 34 33 32 3O 102 105 17 113 tll 16 1t7" t19 118 3 ....... /_-_.7// 4 // °X 2t ..... .-_, !,7 j- 21 22 23 24 25 119[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256544 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCR_PTION NO. NO. DESCRBPTION 1 144393 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 138440 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 1G 140329 1T 72110610 18 72140505 19 132827 20 136888 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 [...]

F_EPA)R PARTS TRACTOR °- MODEL NUMBER 917.256544 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE = MODEL NUMBER 930-057A t5 900 45 42A 23 90 / 46[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917o256544 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE = MODEL NUMBER 930-057A REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION N©o NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772108A Cover, Transa×le 43 792075 2 780088A Bearing, Needle 44 790025 3 770102A Case, Transaxle 45 786066 4 776260A Shaft, Counter 46 786086 5 776219B Shaft and Pinion Assembly, Output 47 774690 [...]

REPA B PA£TS TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917o256544 KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER CV15S_ TYPE NUB_IBER PS-41526 12 __7 ¸ _ANKSNAFT [ ' Q .... N_ BL..WER HOUS_ _4 15 /7 14 / 6 48[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256544 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 AIR iNTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NOD NO DESCRIPTION 12 743 05 2 25 341 02 3 12 096 24 4 12 083 08 5 1210001 6 X-25-63 7 12 083 05 8 12 313 04 9 12 094 09 10 12 072 05 11 1208601 12 12 041 02 Kit, Air Cleaner 1 (in[...]

REPAmR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.256544 KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-4!526 FUEL SYSTEM / / / / 11 / / / / 0 .... 19 18-._ 24 __ I 23 --26 - 27 '_5-_ -- 29 I ...................... t7 19 20 /8 / .____.__// 5O[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.256544 KOHLER ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 FU EL SYSTEM CYMNDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRWPTION 1 12 853 56 2 12 041 02 3 12 053 56 4 12 041 01 5 12 089 23 6 12 079 07 7 12 265 O4 8 X-426°9 9 25 353 10 10 25 O5O O2 1! 47 154 01 12 12 0[...]

REPAI P! PARTS TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.256544 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15$, TYPE NUMBER PS°41525 23 °-9 lI_ J --- 21 3 1 5_ i _ 8- ! 52[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.256544 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 iGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPT!ON NO. NO, DESCRIP_ON DESCRIPTION 1 12 086 14 Screw, Flywheel M10 x 1.5 × 45.8 1 12 032 03 2 !2 468 03 Washer, Flywheel 2 12 522 18 3 12 !62 03 Screen, Grass 3 12 445 02 4 M-0[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION T SIGHTING "" _. ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HiLL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. t _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I ally to prevent tipping or loss of con[...]

'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.256544 IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND ORDERING, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-FON-PART (1-800-366-7278) FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917 ® 15.0 HP E[...]