Craftsman 917.259592 manuale d’uso

[RR r+Zli4 IIii + MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 OWNER'S MANUAL = Assembly + Operation + Customer Responsibilities ® Service and Adjustments + Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman He_p Line 5 am + 5 pm, Mon+ Sat CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating [...]

SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING 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 machi[...]

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears tractor, It has been designed, 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 Service Cen- ter/Department. We have competent, well-trained tech- nicians and the proper[...]

lU,, u, TABLE OF CONTENTS ..... i nlll i SAFETY RULES .......................................... ;. ................. 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ...........[...]

AND ATTACHMENTS i ,, i i .... These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER BLADES BEL[...]

=1 ,= =,,=i= = n'ul ,'='="' Parts Bag contents shown full size CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK = = ,,, , m (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Knob ('1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x '12 Ga. (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Screws #'t0 x 5/8 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (2) Weld Nuts #10 @ (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Lock Washers 1/4[...]

ASSEMBLY , u i1,11 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely, Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness° TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A [...]

i , i iii i, i,, , iii ¸ ii iii ,i ,i , ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig, 3) CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc° Positive [...]

WHEEL BRACKET 3t8-16 LOCKNUT 318 _ GAUGE WHEE_ FIG. 4 _//SHOULDER BOLT INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6) • JnstalJ two _atch hooks to muncher pJate using screw, washer, lock washer, and we{d nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. , Tighten hardware securely_ ° R[...]

ASSEMBLY .......................... i, i , i CHECK TIRE PRESSURE V CHECKLIST The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes.. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. . Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For [...]

i ,i _ _,i.i : :-::- ............... i i n i" -'"_" i ill,., r, i i i , i u,nll,, ,,,i,irl i i ¸ OPERATION i , u,,,,,.,, i., ,,Ul,p ,.,,,. i i, ,.n , ,,.,,, These symbols may appear on your tractor or in litet:ature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATI-E RY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WAR[...]

i , i i,,, i,, i i ii , .................. O ERATmON , 1,1,,i, , ,, i , i i , KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference, ATTACHMENT CLU[...]

OPERATUON ii ,r i1,1 , i IH_ILpU,L I rl_l_ ,i ,, _ i I,_1 , HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch, When engine is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engine° . £z r%dutehibrake peda int[...]

iJi i i OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged wilt shut off the engine, . Select desired height of cut. • Lower mower with attachment iift control - Start mower blades by engag[...]

OPERATION ....................... i,i ,, ADD GASOLINE o Fill fuel tank.. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane_ (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh[...]

OPERATION o Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- off engine and set parking brake° o Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed[...]

, i ,.uu i1,,,, i =....... i'¸ ,,,-, I_=_"--- CUSTOMER RESPONSmlB LI TiES u,,u,i u i,,,i ...... uu, lU, u ,, .11 , i,,,u, ........ ,, MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T Check for Loose Fasteners R Sharper,tReplace .Mower Btades _ Lubricati'o'n Chart Che[...]

: ' .._!¸ i i .................... CUSTOMER ESPON$1BRLITmE$ i ,i,, ,i,,, i,. _ - 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 'q'O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service [...]

TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot, o Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean,, o Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clipp!ngs and other materials. To pre[...]

CUSTO RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) Your engine wilt not run properly using a dirty air filter,. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season, Service paper cartridge every t00 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions, . Remove kno[...]

=u,_,l =it=,=, ............................... .................... SERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTS = m , i, i i ,i mm hi, = 11 m, 11, =,,,pH,,_,ip,lp,,iqJi ......... = 1,1 , n, l= ,,,r uml i u nil, ,n, n'iurl'=_,l in ..................... = CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: , Depress clutchlbrake pedal fully and set parking [...]

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" 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 mower to its highest[...]

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=,1 = i,i , , J_u_= , ,,,,, ,,,,, ....... SERVNCE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake_ For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest, • Remove mower (See 'q-O REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manuaL) = Remove upp[...]

,ll iii1,,,, __ _ ........... SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS .................. ,,, i i iii, i TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE-INICAMBER[...]

SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 29) CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ateexptosivegases. Keep sparks, 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 rectlarged_ if "jumper cables" are us[...]

...... i ,i,u ilUl,,.i i ,i i-ii ,,i,,ll ,,ll ,,ulu,ii SERVUCE AN ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 31) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should notbe necessary_ Checkadjustmentas described below before loosening cable_ If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: . With engine not run[...]

STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wilf not be used for 30 days or more, -- i I _ CAUTION: Never store the tractor with ! ,_ _, gasoline in the tank inside a building | ,_ where fumes may reach an open flame | _ or spark. Allow the engine to cool _efore storing! TRACTOR Remove mower from [...]

...................... i n, UUl, TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS ....................... i, i, u , ,,, i1_,,,,,_ CAUSE CORRECTION lU _1111 i i PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start m i ,u ,,n,l,lrl, Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Excessive vibration 1 Out of fuel 2 Engine not "CHOKED" properly 3 Engine flooded 4 Bad spar[...]

,i,,=,, i1,1 i .... ii _, _ iii, i ........ ,,,, _ TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headllght(e) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive , m Engine "backfires" when turn[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 "111 RE0 OIIIo BATTERY C_:) FUSE 30 AMP RED SOLENOID STARTER SPARK PLUG { IGNITION p--_f_) GAP UNIT J "_ (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL, ENGINES) CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM 28 VOLTS AC MSN, @ 3800 RPM (CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED) ( ECCB ECC]3 13CC_ DIODE I ALTERNATOR LIGHTING SYSTEM OU[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 ELECTRICAL 19 20 31 I I I I 25 26 0 52 29 16 I I I i t f / / / I / ! I 32[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NOo NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144926 2 74760412 3 STD55!025 4 STD551125 6 STD541025 7 7697J 8 7603J 9 109596X t0 '145211 1! 150109 12 145769 16 161343 19 STD551125 20 73350400 21 136850 22 4152J 24 146136 25 146148 26 108824X 28 145491 29 160784 30 140301 31 124211X 32 141226 33 1093[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 47 31 90 t25 71 66 115 26 33 t0 3O 6 -V 36 36 25 26 121 122 44 117 114 64 17 123 140 1 26 28 86 114 117 3 34[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NOo NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159530 Chassis 2 140356 Drawbar 3 I7490612 Screw, Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT 6 155923 Saddle 8 126471X Clip, Fuel Line 9 145203 Dash, Plastic 10 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x I ll 145218 Panel, Dash, LH I3 145217 Panel, Dash; RH 17 136673X558[...]

FtEPARR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 DRIVE 81 10 87 2'i 61 4'I/%_ 42---'_ 4o---_ 65 64 _42 I 97 / 19 98 30 61 ?6 35 121 )/48 118 26 61 ,/ 53 16 84100 77 26 24 22 9 105 78 i 00 27 106 55 36[...]

REPAgR DRIVE PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 KEY PART NO. NO, 150071 2 142431 3 143995 8 141002 10 76020416 15 74490544 16 73800500 18 74780616 19 73800600 21 130564 22 145627 24 73350600 25 106888X 26 19131316 27 76020412 28 145204 29 124236X 30 130807 32 74760512 34 155071 35 120183X 36 19211616 37 1572H 38 123674X 39 74760644 40 4470J [...]

REPAmR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 11 53 J 4 9 4s _ 3O 69 32 53 67 70 13 43 t / l ! I 1 38[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 T21472X 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 156436 11 STD551137 12 STD541350 13 154779 15 73901000 17 156543' 18 57079 19 I24035X 20 126684X 22 71200410 23 127501 25 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416[...]

REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO, NO. 1 140123 2 140551 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 10 155925 11 120068X 12 121246X 13 121248X 14, 72050411 15 134300 16 121250X 10 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot, Seat Clip, Push-in Hinged Nut Spring, Seat Pan, Seat Knob, Seat Bracket, Switch [...]

REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 DECALS I5 9 20 6 3 18 7 25 7 18 4 10 21 12 26 13 26 KEY PART 8 KEY PART NO, NOo DESCRIPTION NOo NO, 1 140837 Decal, Saddle Parking Brake 18 151708 2 12-113-55 Decai, HP Engine 19 150333 3 160286 Decal, Hood, RH. 20 146710 4 160287 Decal, Hood, LH. 21 138047 5 142341 Decal, Drawbar Cntrl Mvt Hyd Lt 22[...]

REPAMR ENGINE PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 # 32 31 40 39 33 37 41 14 79 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 80 4 23 42[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 ENGINE KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIP_ON 1 2 134265 17720410 4 137350 14 13280328 15 13200300 16 STD551231 23 156123 29 137180 31 151346 32 152334 33 123487X 34 106082X 35 17490512 37 8543R 38 ...... 39 109227X 40 3645J 41 139277 62 STD551131 77 19101216 79 M740108025 80 74760508 81 128861 Control, Throttl[...]

FIEPAJR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 MOWER LIFT 37 38 4O 41 5 49 6 12 6 7 5 4 19 13 32 '13 2O 15 2O 161718 20 15 44[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 159461 2 159476 3 138284 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122385X 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 15 127218 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73800800 19 139868 20 STD824008 23 110807X 24 19131016 25 137150 26 76020308 27 137167 28 73350600 29 138057 30 15[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 MOWER DECK 74 76 77 52 34 32 30 i -21 102 105 106 21 2 22 23 16 24 25 26 27 46[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144393 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 13844O 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 1t 134149 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 140329 17 72110610 18 72140505 19 132827 20 136888 2I STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 58 90 91 52 34 I39 26 23 44 29 59 28 91 17 52 53 14 15 62 4 5 90 35 113 48[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ! 142930 Housing, Lower 43 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x °060 2 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 44 t50829 Differential Assembly 3 142932 Seal, Lip 52 142991 Washer 3/4 x 1o5 x,I3 4 142928 Ring, Wire Re[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41565 AIR iNTAKEj @----6 __ 10 O"A"_SHAFT I 14 8 E.G,.E CO.T.O.,S, I 2 3 / EXHAUST I _1 _4 5O[...]

REPARR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41565 AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 25-341_02 2 12-096-24 3 12-083-08 4 12-100-01 5 X-25-63 6 12-313-04 7 12-083-05 8 12-072-03 9 12-086-01 10 12-094-12 12-079-07 12-237-01 M-0664020 M-0545016 12-536-09 !1[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41565 "FUEL "STEM I /9 21 11-- @ -- 20 11-- _--19 7 = = i, =n CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I 24-- 16 /4 25 / lO 15-- 3 #/#/.2 @---1 19 18 ? 13 5 / 14 52[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CVt5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41565 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO° DESCRIPTION 1 M-0641060 2 X-25-63 3 X-22-11 4 M-0629122 5 12-853-68 6 12-041-02 7 12-053-68 8 !2-04'1-01 9 !2-265-04 10 47-,154-01 11 X_426-9 12 5[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41565 I IGNITION / ELECTRICAL i, ii i ,llllll i i _--4 i__ 8 CRANKCA_ 23 22 (_---- 1 3 11 ........................... i OIL PAN / LUBRICATION ] J S 2--" J-. .1 6_ 8----_ 15 --10 O--19 $--=I 6 / i iii iiiii STA.TING SYSTEM I 0 @ @ 54[...]

REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41565 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14 Screw, Hex Flange t 12-032-03 Mt0 x 1.5 x 46 2 12-522-18 2 12-468-03 Washer, Hex Flange 3 12-445-02 3 24-162-03 Screen, Grass 4 M_0839025 4 M-[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATRON SIGHTING iiDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. ! 15 ° MAX.[...]

OWNER'S UAL MODEL NO. 917.259592 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 ® 15.5 H[...]