Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers; WARNING; The engine exhaust from this product con
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, A A l GiNERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES................................. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......CUSTOM ER RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY............................. .TRACTOR ACCESSORIESASSEMBLY................................................... OPERATION................................ ■«•••««•«■a«*« I N D...
Page 5 - ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS; ENGINE
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 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 PERFORMANCE Sears o...
Page 6 - CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK; Parts packed separately in carton
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packed separately in carton Mulcher Plate Steering Wheel Video Cassette "HI—---- --------- - — i 1 steering Boot 1 > 1 i 4 1 4 t 1 » _ __________________ _ _________ Manual Parts Bag
Page 7 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. T 0 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 t...
Page 8 - HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) A CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatoh bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal m...
Page 9 - INSTALL MULCHER PLATE; TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6) » Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld 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, • Raise and hold d...
Page 10 - ACCUMCU V; ill IVI IZf L; CHECK TIRE PRESSURE; CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
ACCUMCU V ill IVI IZf L b I 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 L...
Page 11 - OPERATION; IL; STOP
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. © IL I MOWER LIFT A X * ♦ A BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE WARNING FORWARD FAST SLOW STOP Í a| a ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF U l\l # FUEL C...
Page 12 - KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
OPERATION 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. Our tractors conform to the safety st...
Page 13 - HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
OPERATION 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 spectacle...
Page 14 - TO OPERATE ON HILLS; TO TRANSPORT; BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine r unning and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut. • Start mower blades by enga...
Page 15 - ADD GASOLINE; MOWING TIPS
OPERATION ADD GASOLINE • 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 ...
Page 16 - MULCHING MOWING TIPS; Ifi
OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • The special mulching blade will reçut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the g...
Page 17 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; LUBRICATION CHART
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE N Check Brake Operation | ^ ✓ Check Tire Pressure 11/ Check for Loose Fasteners | f/* |/^7 ✓ Shaipert/Repiace Mower Blades | Lubrication Chart ✓ Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ Check Transaxle Coo...
Page 18 - TRACTOR; BRAKE OPERATION
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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...
Page 19 - TRANSAXLE COOLING; LUBRICATION
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cool...
Page 20 - CLEANING; MUFFLER
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 stubbor n dried gum fibers. ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 16) Remove any dust, dirt or oil f...
Page 21 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORfi/IING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: » Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.» Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. 0 Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. ® Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key.® Make sure the b...
Page 22 - TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
SERVICE AND 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 SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO...
Page 23 - TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) 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 section of this manual). • Work bel...
Page 24 - TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND ADJUSTMENT {See Figs. 26 and 27) The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in the neutrai (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factoiy: however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: • Make sure ...
Page 25 - TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - ■> BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery. <■ RED cable last from both batteries; POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL CHASSIS \ _____________________________________________ » ^ CABLES r~---.-.„CHARGED BA...
Page 26 - TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 31) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows; • With engine not runn...
Page 27 - STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM; OTHER
STORAGE 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. 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 ...
Page 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1, Out of fuel. 2, Engine no! “CHOKED" properly, 3, Engine flooded4, Bad spark plug.5, Dirty air filler,6 Dirty fuel filter 7 Water in fuel 8 Loose or damaged wiring 9 Carburetor out of adjustment 10. Engine valves out of adjustment....
Page 30 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 31 - SCHEMATIC
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258473 SCHEMATIC BLACK IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT “MAKE” OFF Q + M + L NONE RUN/LiBHT B+L A + Y HUN B + L NONE START B + L + S NONE NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTR...
Page 32 - REPAIR PARTS; ELECTRICAL
REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258473 V / '' /
Page 33 - REPAIR; PARTS
REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258473 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 144925 2 74760412 3 STD551025 4 STD551125 6 STD541025 7 109238X 8 156417 9 109596X 15 147688 16 153664 19 STD551125 20 73350400 21 136850 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 108824X 28 4207J 29 121305X 30 140301 31 12421IX 32 ...
Page 34 - CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258473 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES REPAIR PARTS
Page 36 - DRIVE
REPAIR PARTS DRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258473
Page 38 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
REPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLY TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258473 'K, 40 -39
Page 40 - SEAT ASSEMBLY
d c d a i d d a d t c ncr^Miri Г^ЛП I о SEAT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258473 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 140122 2 1405513 STD5237104 191316105 145006 6 STDS41437 7 1241 SIX 8 17490616 9 19131614 10 15592512 121246X 13 121248X DESCRIP'nON Seat 3350 Bik/bik Craftsman Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (bik) B...
Page 42 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
REPAIR PARTS ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258473 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 42
Page 44 - LIFT
REPAIR PARTS LIFT TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258473 44
Page 57 - CCRVIPF
Page 59 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION; ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION T SIGHTINGGUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme cautio...
Page 60 - CRnFTSMRN®; OWNER’S; SPEED TRANSAXLE; IF YOU NEED
CRnFTSMRN® OWNER’S MANUAL 15.5 HP 1C ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has Its own model number, Each engine has its own model number,. 917.258473 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat. The model num...