Craftsman 917.254611 manual

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.254611 Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment (RRFTXMRN ® 12 HP LECTRIC STA T 38" MOWER DECK 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustment Repair Parts LUW_U,lUl ..... ............ ..... .......... Sears, Roebuck and Co[...]

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT I OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAU- TIONS. IT MEANS - ATTENTION! BE- COME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS IN- VOLVED. RULES FOR CAUTION: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT PRECAUTIONS. NOTE: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT IM- PORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE OF YOUR TRACTOR_ SAFE OPERATION WAR[...]

CLaONGR_ATULATIONS on YOUr purchase of a Sears wn Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service DepartrnenL We have competent, well- trained technicians and the proper tools [...]

iNDEX A Adjustments: Brake ......................................... 14 Carburetor .............................. 18 Mower Drive Belt .................... 22 Mower Front-To-Rear ............................... 23 Side-T'ooSide ..................... 22 Throttle Control Cable ............ 18 Engine Valves ............................... 18 Air C[...]

ASSEMBLY To assemble tractor you wilt need: (2) 711 6" wrenches Tire Pressure Gauge (1) 1!2" wrench Screwdriver (2) 9/1 6" wrenches Utility Knife (1) 3/4" wrench 5/16" Wrench Take all of the Items out of the box. The box contatns the Items shown below. Open the parts bag and check the contents (see page 6). D G B C A F a, S[...]

ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE LOCATION i ll,lll, ll,ll,/ ii, iii BATTERY. (2) Wing Nut 1/4-20 BATTERY TERMINALS SEAT (2) Lock Washer 1/4 (2) Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga = d (1) Adjustment Bolt (1) Lock Washer 1/2 t (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 STEERING BUSHING WHEEL (2) Sheet Metal Screw 10-16 x t/2 ABTBS ill =lllllllll =lllll= =l[...]

1. Prepare Battery WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD. WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDI- ATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CONTACT WITH BATrERY ACID. _ DO NOT SMOKE. FUMES FROM CHARGED BATTERY ACID ARE EX- PLOSIVE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THE BATTERY VENT CAPS IN THE BAG OF PARTS. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES, CLOTHING AND GOGGLES TO PROTECT YOUR HANDS, SKIN AND EYES. [...]

ASSEMBLY SEAT SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT BOLT LOCK WASHER FIGURE 3 POSITIVE WASHER FLAT WASHER WASHER HEX BOLTS POSITIVE ... CABLE (RED) NEGATIVE . NEGATIVE CABLE (BLACK) RGURE 4 WING NUT tEX TERMINAL WING NUT BATTERY BATTERY BOLT DOORS FIGURE S BATTERY DRAIN TUBE HOLE d_ e_ f 8. Place 2 1/4" diameterwasher on steering shaft and insta[...]

ASSEMBLY a Lift seat (Fig 3). b Lower battery into fender well with battery terminals toward front of tractor (Fig 4). Make sure battery rests in battery tray (Fig 5) NOTE: BE SURE BATTERY DRAIN TUBE IS SECURELY ATTACHED TO BATTERY TRAY DRAIN (Fig 5) I POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BE CON- NECTED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS FROM ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING. Connect [...]

OPERATION FUEL TANK AIR SCREEN OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK FUEL CAP FIGURE 6 / OIL DRAIN IGNITION KEY ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" POSITION "DISENGAGED" POSITION SWITCH THROTTLE CONTROL PARKING BRAKE POSITION GEARSHIFT LEVER "CLUTCH" POSITION CLUTCH/BRAKE I "DRIVE" POSITION "BRAKE" POSITION CHOKE F[...]

3. Starting the Engine ao Move throttle control lever (Fig° 7) past "FAST" to the =CHOKE" position. bo Fullydepress clutch/Drake pedal, co Turn ignition key to "START" and release key as soon as engine starts, CAUTION: DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINUOUSLY FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN SECONDS PER MINUTE. d tf engine does not start afte[...]

OPERATION [ i iN ,H n _ ... FIGURE 9 SPEED SELECTION GUIDE II I IIIII IlL iiiii .... GEARSHIFT THROTTLE i,m 2or 3 lor2 1 2 4-5 i/1_ iiii FUNCTION Ill Normal Mowing Heavy Mowing " Snow Blowing Snow Blade Transport ,, ,,,,, FAST SLOW- FAST d. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and proceed to the mowing area, e Stop the unit, then select a mowing [...]

To keep your tractor running better and longer, perform necessary service using the tollow- ing maintenance schedule: WITH EVERY MOWING t Make sure all nutson bolts are tight and cotter pins and retainer springs are secure = 2 Observe all safety precautions 3 Keep tractor well lubricated (refer to page 24),. 4 Make sure areas around muffler, engine[...]

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT IWITH PARKING ENGAGED) BRAKE NUT"A" JAM NUT BRAKE ARM DISC BRAKE RGUREIO HUB CAP WASHERS KLIP RING FIGURE 11 SQUARE KEY (REARTIRE ONLY) FIGURE 12 @ A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BEIDENTIFIED BY THREE LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD ASSHOWN ATLEFT. 1. Brake Adjustment This tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system [...]

b_ C_ When grinding, care should be taken to maintain blade balance and the blade should be checkedfor proper balance before reinstallation on mower. An unbalanced or bent blade will cause excessive vi- bration when running, and eventual damage to moweror engine° Replace bent or damaged blades. To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or w[...]

REPAIR FUEL CAP AND ADJUSTMENT AIR SCREEN OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK a Remove oil drain plug to drain engine oil=,Tighten plug securely before fillingwith fresh oilo b Add oil throughthe oil filler cap/dipstick(Fig. 15)o RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES FIGURE 15 AIR CLEANER COVER ENGINE OIL _ FILLER CAP AND DIPSTICK AIR SCREEN OIL DRAIN PLUG ,WING N[...]

f° Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thor- oughly clean engine cooling fins (Fig 17) and air screen (Fig. 16)., g, To reassemble, reverse above procedure. ho Be certain carburetor tube, breather tube, and gas- kets are in place (Fig t7). 9. Check Muffler Inspect and reptace damaged muffler and/or deflector as it could create a fire haza[...]

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT ;I ! I ;! IDLE MIXTURE SCREW HIGH SPEED MIXTURE SCREW FIGURE 20 FUEL LINE CLAMP FUEL FILTER 030 (0,762 mm) FEELER GAUGE SPARK PLUG FIGURE 21 12 Throttle Control Cable Adjustment | DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY AD I A JUSTMENTS, FACTORY SETTINGS | _ ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST AP | _ PLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS IF AD ! JUSTMENTS ARE NEED[...]

17. Motion Drive Belt Removal The tractor drive belt may be replacedwithout tools.Park the tractor on level area. Engage parking brake. NOTE: A BELT INSTALLATION DECAL IS UNDER LEFT FOOTREST° a, Remove mower, (See page 21), b, Remove two retainer springs from belt guide bracket below transaxle pulley, Remove bracket (Fig. 22). c Swing belt guides [...]

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT GRASP HERE HOOD DASH HOOD SPRING 19. Hood Removal ............ ! ............... iii u KEEP FEET CLEAR FROM UND MOWER DECK. ................ iiiiiiiiii DO :NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLE:R, EN- I GINE CYLINDER OR COOLING FINS I AS CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURN. i a. Grasp hood at edge next to dash and open hoodto full up position (Fig_ 25). b_[...]

21, Mower Removal a, Remove mower belt per instructions under"Mower Drive Belt Removal" through step (c). b_ Remove retainer spring from clutch rod; pull clutch rod out of clutch bracket. (Fig° 29) co Putt retainer springs out of rear suspension trun- nionso Remove rear suspensiontrunnions from lift brackels (Fig 29). do Pull retainer sp[...]

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT BELT ENGINE IDLER BELT EXTENSION PULLEY GUIDE SPRING ...._ IDLER SHAFT LH. ASSEMBLY f COTTER EXTENSION SPRING BRAKE__ ROD "-- COTTER PIN LH. PIVOT R,H. PIVOT BRACKET' FIGURE 33 LIR' LEVER BOTTOM E_ BOTTOM OF CURL OF CURL LINE FIGURE 34 __ NUT "C" SIDE TO SIDE'_L-'v'_'_PJ _ / ADJUSTM[...]

NOTE: f_ g_ ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS IS EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 3/16" (4.75 ram) HEIGHT CHANGE° Be sure all nuts are securely tightened.. Replace cover. FRONT-TO-REAR MOWER ADJUSTMENT a. Toobtainthebestcuttingresults, yourmowerhous- trig should be adjusted so the front and rear flange distance "D"(Fig. 36) is 112" (![...]

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT LUBRICATION CHART Q FRC BEARING Q ENGINE J I ! FRONT' WHEEL Q BEARING MOWER PIVOT Q Q SAE 30 MOTOR OIL Q GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE Q REFER TO PAGE 16 FOR ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS 24[...]

TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM WILL NOT START WILL NOT TURN OVER ENGINE CUCKS BUT WON'T START HARD TO START ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER ENGINE OVERHEATS Cause/Remedy Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake position Move Attachment Clutch Lever to "Disengaged" position Fill Tank with Gasoline. Check Fuel Line and Carburetor (clean if necessary)[...]

TROUBLE SHOOTING NO UGHTS WON'T CHARGE ENGINE WILL NOT SHUT DOWN WHEN OPERATOR LEAVES SEAT mP _r aP _P _P Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor Drain and replace oil for proper temperature Check Fuse, Switch and Wire Connections_Replace Headlight Bulbs Replace Switch Check Fuse for fault and replace Replace Battery Replace Regulator Replace Alt[...]

12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 SCHEMATIC _ 12V ° olll,o FUSE 30/_P RED IGNITION SWITCH POSITION _RCUIT III I IIIIII ON _L START i_S © B WH_E ! ! AT_MENT CLUTCH J CLUTCH/BRAKE (CLUTCH OFF) pEDAL UP) I INTERLOGK SWITCHES t - - i - J 1 I v I I I t BLACK .J SOLENOID IGNITION SWITCH BLACK SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPED) BLA[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 ELECTRICAL 32 32 8 _33 3O[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 ELECTRICAL fo co KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART N O o NO, NO. NO. t 7662J Bulb, Light 2B 2 124108X Harness, Light Socket 3 126399X Harness, Wiring 29 4 109310X Key, Molded 30 5 110712X Switch, Light 3t 6 IO4445X Sw_tch. Interlock 7 7603J Tray, Battery 32 8 109596X Clamp, Hose [...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 CHASSIS 55 22 4O 6O o L 38 33 13 F 15 A 37 A 36 A G 56 31 D 61 30[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 CHASSIS KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO, NO. NO. NO. 35 124479X ! 121075X Seat 36 t2435SX 2 t 749061 2 Screw. Hex Washer Thd, Rol! 37 121306X 3t8-t6 x 314 38 t24294X 3 174906t6 Screw. Hex Washer Thd. Ro!hng 39 125880X 3t8 16 t 40 t24492X 4 t 055 t 3x Bracket-P_vot. Seat 4 [...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917,254611 DRIVE HH • i K 65 Spark Arresler 32[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 DRIVE KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO+ NO+ NO, 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 46 47 126126X Engine, 12 HP, Tecumseh, Model 48 123766X Pu|ley, Idler ' Number 14[...]

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REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCBIPTION NO. NO, NO, NO t 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 lo 11 12 t3 14 15 16 17 18 !9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 123o42Xo12 74180512 7351050o 1o9816x 124434X 1772o410 126684X 1244t7x 124466XOll 17490608 2751R 1258[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - ,. MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 LiFT ADJUSTMENT 28 31 24 36[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 LIFT ADJUSTMENT KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO, NO, NO, t 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 124429)( IO6932X 106451X 73680600 t06452X 19171516 17021008 106447X 123549X 109202X 101335K 124028X 123487X 17490612 [...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254611 38" MOWER 38[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 38" MOWER KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO NO NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 B 9 10 1! 12 13 14 15 16 t7 I8 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 106085X V-Belt 121259X Housing 84 t 7J Runner, R H. 73680600 Nut, Crowntock 318., 16 19111216 Washer 11[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2546111 TRANSAXLE PEERLESS- MODEL NUMBER-143,920-037 21 -..a _..,-2s Q_.-., 71 zo..,,._--z2 ', _--.= I = ",, I ' r J _"25 f q i 72 34 15 _, 26 16 3O 75 66 34 57 58 74 4O 37 41 4O[...]

REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR = ,. MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 TRANSAXLE PEERLESS- MODEL NUMBER 143,920-037 Ref. Part Ref. Part No. No. Part Name No. No. Part Name 1 772094 Cover, Transaxte 39 786026 2 780086 Bearing, Needle 40 792076 3 770082 Case, Transaxle 40A 792128 4 776260 Shaft, Counter 41 790047 5 776219 Shaft _t Pinion Assy. [...]

CRAFTSMAN 4oCYCLE ENGINE MODEL: 143.406152 L_i-- ......................... -- 120 127 1461 121 143 -, js7 159,,,_,_.,_ "" -.. 161 160 I I I _A 216 210 211 Revised 1-18-90 3QSA 88[...]

CRAFTSMAH Ref. P_t No. No. 1 2 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 25 25A 26 30 31 35 36 37 38 40 40 40 41 41 41 42 42 42 43 45 46 47 48 50 51 52 50 61 64 55 7O 72 75 80 81 82 83 84 86 88 89 9O 92 93 100 t01 102 103 119 120 4-CYCLE EHGiNE 35323A 27652 28277 35324 35520 ' 29916 65O548 35521 35319 35326 3O322 650561 35336A 35327 29826 29918 29216 29642 35776 3[...]

CRAFTSMAN 4"CYCLE ENGINE MODEL: 143.406152 308A Revised !+!8-90 _ "[...]

CRAFTSMAN 4=L ¢L[ ENGINE Part No. No. 237 35286 239 *_ 240 35402B 243 245 246A 25O 251 251A 252 26O 26t 262 265 286 287 29O 292 292A 296 3O5 307 3oe 308A 310 650875 354O3 354O4 35405 65O886 650825 65O887 35793 30003 25747B 35290 35792 650938 29774 2646O 35884 34279B 35674 35499 33997 35437 35576 Part Name Adpater, Air cleaner Gasket, Air cleaner e[...]

CARBURETOR NO. 632490 I i _,'_',, 3°_,o! i I _, ..,,. 30_.@ -22 12 .I 5A_! " L/i RT,f. Part o. No. Part Name 632490 CarbUretor ..................... 1 632471 Shaft _ Lever Assy,, Throttle 2 632244 Spring, Throttle return 3 632517 Shutter, Throttle 4 650506 Screw, Rd, hd., 440 x 3/16 5 630766 Spring, Idle regulating screw 5A 630738 S[...]

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Attachments That Add to the Usefulness of Your Craftsman Lawn Tractor Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations _ howthey can help you. This list was current at the time of publication: however, it may change in future years-- more attachments may oe aooeo, changes (incl[...]

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ,,,,1= SIGHTING ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL :3P_ _" ._ SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WiTH SKY LiNE OR TREE. / 15 o MAX. IIIHIIIH IIII I II II IIIIIII _i /_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I H _ greater than 15 °) never across the face. Make turns gradu[...]

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.254611 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS £RI:iFTSkiRN ° 1 P ELECTRIC START 38" MOWER 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Each Tractor has its own model number. Each Engine has its own model number. The model number for your Tractor will be found on the Model Plate located under the seat. The model number for your Engine [...]