Craftsman 917.2565 manual

® MODEL U E 917.2565 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o 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: 1-800-659-5917[...]

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 machine b[...]

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 Authorized Service CentedDepartmento We have competent, well- trained technicians and the[...]

TABLE OF SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-19 WARRANTY ........................................... _ ...... , ............... 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..........................................[...]

ACCESSO IES A ATTACH ENTS 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 BELTS P[...]

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size © (2) Sheet Metal Screws #10-16 x 1/2 (1) Locknut 3/8-24 (1) 2-3/8" Diameter Washer' (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x I (1) Lock Washer' 1/2 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Lock Washers 1/4 (2) Washers [...]

LY 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 socket wrench se[...]

ASSEMBLY CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before cormecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. o Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat pan to raised position. o Open ba[...]

ASSEM LY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE 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 best cutting results, mower housing should be [...]

i,inlll u ................... OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the producL Learn and understand their meaning,. REVERSE FORWARD OILPRESSURE BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF FAST SLOW CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED MOW[...]

...................... , _,,,i,,i ,i, i, OPERATmO KNOWYOURTRACTOR 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_ LIGHT SWITCft THROTTL_CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCHIB[...]

OPERATIO _AFETY GLASSEI The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide ViSIOn safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO[...]

OPERATHON TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) 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. ° Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. ° TO STOP MOWER [...]

OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine_ = Depress clutch/brake peda! and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" positi[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONS L ES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___o__ _*" AS YOU COMPLETE Check Brake Operation 6# 4 644 Check Tire Pressure 6# # Check for Loose Fasteners 6,. j Sharpen/Repiace tvlowe'r'BIades C Lubrication Chart T Check Battery Level/Recharge 0 Clean Battery and Terminals a CheckTransaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Beit(s) Tension E N G [ Re[...]

CUSTO RESPONSJ IL E$ ........ i,J,_J, lJJ 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 manua!).= TIRES o[...]

CUSTOM RESPONS BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use., However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean° o Keep battery bolts tight., o Keep small vent holes openr o Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour. TO CLEAN BATTERY [...]

ESPONSU LINES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13) Your engine will 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 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions,, • Remove knob[...]

CUS=['O E ESPO i mLF['mES MUFFLER inspect and replace corroded muffler 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 operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRO[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUS ENTS ......................... ................... ii i o o CAUTION: o O o BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutchlbrake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key[...]

SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs° 19 and 20) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT iS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WiLL STAY LEVEL SfDE-TO_ SIDE Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Mak[...]

SERVMCE A i_rlrl ................... i i ,,,,,, ,,i .............................. i,llll TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 21) The mower' blade drive belt may be replaced without tools_ Park the tractor on level surface° Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL- = Remove mower from tractor (See '`TO REMOVE MOWER" in this sectio[...]

SERVICE A D ADJUSTMENTS 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-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your [...]

ERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB o Raise hood.. , Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gdlL • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill,. . Close hood,, INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor' to run poorly, stop running,[...]

SERVICE A TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 28) The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary,. However, minor adjust- ment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: in general, turning idle mixture valve in[...]

STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wilt not be used for 30 days or more. 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 before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tra[...]

PROBLEM Will not start m ..................... Hard to start Engine wil! not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power CAUSE t. Out of fuel 2,, Engine not "CHOKED" properiy 3. Engine flooded 4, Bad spark plug 5. Dirty air filter 6, Dirty fuel filter,. 7 Water in fuel. 8 Loose or damaged wiring 9 Carburetor out of adjustment[...]

=['ROU LESHOOTmNG POmN'rS i ,ll ill iL.............................. lu,iNll PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turnin[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 RED BATTERY BLACK AMMETER RED IGNITION SWITCH BLACK /C, 7 WHITE I I I ', OY t -J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLACK BLACK I, ! t_ Ill -- " . J SOLENOID RED t 1 STARTER I _t AFTER FIRE SOLENOID WHITE I --_ I " ......... I'O 0'"' BUCK I (CLUTCH OFF) I BLACK SEAT SWITCH (NOT [...]

REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 22 21 26 42 43 41 34 36 39 49 t 70 J 33 32 31 36 35 z 39 .... 36 / / t / / / / / 30[...]

REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 146139 2 74760412 3 STD55!025 4 STD55! 125 6 STD541025 7 t09238X 8 144940 9 109596X 15 147688 19 STD551125 20 73350400 21 136850 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 108824X 28 4207J 29 121305X 30 144921 31 140400 32 141226 33 140403 34 110712X 35 140336 36 STD60100[...]

RE!PAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3O 21 22 17 14 4 4 3 26 33 10 26 25 16 18 16 19 29 28 3 26 14 32[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 t0 !1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2! 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 38 39 100 NOTE: 145501 140356 17490612 STD551025 146077 145208X016 126842X 126471X 146760X011 STD533710 146956 146961X012 17490608 74180512 STD54143'1 Chassis We[...]

REPAIR DRIVE PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 112-'-_Tj.. 52 / I 52 J 77 / i I l I I 'i -'" I 18 5 11.-I _ 19 5 6 32 18 6 62 75 35 I 1 72 _66 56 36 34 37 19 27 22 26 27 53 34[...]

REPAIR DRIVE PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 KEY NO. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 t2 13 14 15 18 19 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 PART NO. 142603 146682 123666X 12000028 121520X 17490512 130802 131679 STD561210 105701X 19151216 74550412 STD551125 74490544 STD5237t0 STD541437 106933X 130804 STD541237 106888X STD551037 STD561210[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 STEERING ASSEMBLY d 62 +l_ _ _ = _ ; 7"--_--42 46 12 47 / I 10 16 32 28 30 43 / I / i / I / I ! 43 36[...]

REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 2 142033 3 135227 4 135228 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272O16 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 130468 11 STD551137 12 73610600 13 110438X 14 74011056 15 73901000 16 132624 17 132614 18 57079 19 124035X 20 126684X 2t STD55!125 22 71070410 23 127501 24 109816X 25 1[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NPJMBER 917.256510 SEAT ASSEMBLY 10 22 21 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 PART NO. 140122 140551 STD523710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 140552 121246X 121248X KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Seat 3350 Blk/blk Craftsman Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 Washer 13[...]

REPARR DECALS 9 PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 t7 8 6 3 7 7 4 8 14 16 14 21 5 11 13 15 18 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 138955 2 273216 3 150676 4 150677 5 150680 6 133644 7 142235 8 150685 9 128314 10 149516 11 137537 12 4900J KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NOo DESCRIPTION Decal Instruction Operat Eng Decal B&S 15.5 HP IC G D Dora Decal Hood Slope Rh[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 ENGINE 81 72 62 13 4 78 37 40 33 33 14 15 6 38 t 78 ,,,%..* 23 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPM ENT Spark Arrester 40[...]

REPAIR ENGINE PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 132759 2 '17720410 3 15O457 4 137352 13 272293 14 13280324 15 13200300 16 STD551237 23 128953 24 STD601005 29 137180 31 109202X 32 123549X 33 I23487X 37 137040 38 40 124028X 44 17490412 46 19091416 62 STD551131 72 71070512 78 17490620 81 128861 NOTE: Control [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,256510 LIFT 7 5 6 6 8 /j 1o/ /!,/// / 5 19 13 L 32 13 -----_ 32 13 19 20 15 20 161718 20 15 42[...]

REPAIR LIFT PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256510 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION t t36973 Rod Asmo Lever 2 122507X Shaft Asm Lift 3 105767X Pin Groove 4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 2!/32 x 1 x 21 Gao 6 120183X Bearing Nytong 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 10 122512X Spring Cprsn 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L[...]

REPAIR PARTS MOWER TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 74 76 77 73 68 92 4O 56 _ _36 ! 2 16 18 29 21 22 ,_23 24 28 27 44[...]

REPABR PARTS MOWER TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256510 KEY NO. ! 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 t9 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 40 41 PART NO. 144393 STD533107 138017 138440 STD624008 130832 850857 STD551137 140296 134149 129895 137645 128774 110485X 140329 72110610 72140505 132827 136888 73680500 134753 131267 10[...]

REPAMR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 26 33 1 I 11 45 46 47 48 37 52 36 53 54 39 19 40 41 42 57 59 12 49 50 55 51 61 72 62 59 63 64 7( 46 65 68 69 67 60 43 = 19 52[...]

REPABR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 142671 Housing, Upper 41 105928X 2 2274J Screw, Self-Tapping, Large 42 110084X 1/4-20 x .734 43 134394 3 134400 Ball, Detent 44 120473X 4 I05904X Spring, Detent 45 142678 5 105905X Screw, Set 46 142679 6[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0171-01 635 337 552 @ 634A 9 i_,, 592 _¢_562 230 "_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL, 3o@ 238 0 614 634A 166 1029 1034 1022 1026 48 45 305 1023 7 52 022[...]

REPABR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 017'I-01 127 138 G 137 52 164 _123 '_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL, SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL, 130 95 9871 _ 634B I 52 142 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT o ÷ 15 i 147 137 49[...]

REPAHR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0171-01 523 284A 3 20 634A 842 524 868 868A __ 537 _524 468 1006 305 363 137 138 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 668 1044 Q 75 467 171 _ 535 _224 334 72t 50[...]

REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0171-0'1 209 877 601 783 544 311 803 51[...]

RIEPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0171-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 496412 2 399265 3 391086 5 495858 7 272614 8 495735 9 27803 10 94624. 11 281246 12 271916 271997 271996 t3 94728 15 94239 16 495162 94196 18 494238 20 291675 22 94624 2[...]

REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256510 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0171-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 284A 94073 294 8'10068 304 496280 305 94729 306 225020 307 94386 309 497595 310 497602 311 497608 333 495859 334 93381 337 491055 346 93705 356 97708 358 495993 363 19[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING JIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. ]lllll l _ perate 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 control. E[...]

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.256510 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[...]