Page 1: ...sembly 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 ...
Page 2: ...or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding o Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes ltl CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Childre...
Page 3: ...tive working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federai laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTS...
Page 4: ...30 Engine Air Filter 17 18 Air Screen 18 Cooling Fins 18 Oil Change 17 Oil Level 13 Oil Type t3 17 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 48 52 Starting 14 Storage 25 F Filter Air Filter t7 Fuel 18 Fuel Type 14 Storage 25 Fuse 23 H Hood Removal Installation 23 L Leveling Mower Deck 20 Lubrication Chart 15 Engine 17 M Maintenance Schedule 15 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 20 Adjustment Side to Side 20 Blade R...
Page 5: ...u muich discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 in 1 Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameter wate r tight drum holds up to 390 lbs of weight Round...
Page 6: ...1 1 WaSher 17 32 x 1 3 16 x i2 Gauge C 1 Lock Washer i 2 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 2 WaShers 9 32 x 5 8 x i6 Gauge Parts packed separate y in carton Steering Wheel Seat Steering Boot Video CasSette I t t t t t I 1 Manual Pa_s Bag Parts bag contents not shown ful size Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Wheel Insert teedng Bushing 2 Keys Slope Sheet ...
Page 7: ...D ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash tine up with steering bushing Install two 2 sheet metal screws and tighten securely Position steering boot over steering shaft Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft Pos...
Page 8: ...her and hex nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Open battery box door for Inspection for secure connections to tighten hard ware Inspection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping if required Periodic charging POSITIVE RED CABLE DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECT VE CAPS HEX NUT LOCK WASHER FLAT WASHER VENT KEEP CLEAN BOLT NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE FIG 2 SEAT PAN BOX DOOR FiG 3 INSTALL SEAT See Fig 4 Adjus...
Page 9: ...or check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See _O ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overin...
Page 10: ...SE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED MOWER LIFT REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED L HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only lo ...
Page 11: ...Standards Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for dectutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedaI into the brake position GEARSHIFT LE...
Page 12: ... engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 6 Always operate engine at ful throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Futl throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor mance TO MOVE FORWARD AN...
Page 13: ... you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach ment lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position Do not push or tow tractor at more than five 5 MPH NOTE To p...
Page 14: ...engine does not start after severai attempts move throttle control to fast _ position wait a few minutes and try again When engine starts move throttle control to desired position Aflow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging drive or attachments NOTE f at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best eng...
Page 15: ... items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor Atl adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season 6 Not required if equipped with maint...
Page 16: ...the center hole may appear to be centered but are not BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Re place bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 9 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer secur ing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and...
Page 17: ... changing oil Remove drain plug After oil has drained completely replace oi drain plug and tighten securely OIL FILL CAPIDIPSTICK OlL DRAIN PLUG Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely...
Page 18: ...el flow to carburetor replacement is required e With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fue filter in position in fuel tine with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line teaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP FUEL __ F _ J FILTER __j FIG 5 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of a l forei...
Page 19: ... engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHME...
Page 20: ...SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL ST AY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the m _wer housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 4 to 3 4 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D directl...
Page 21: ...ing brake Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod Ifdistance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road testtractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your ...
Page 22: ...SHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER FiG 24 TO START ENGaNE WSTH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 25 _ _ at__ep sparks_ flame I _a_s away from bat te__p otection I If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR TRACTOR _SEQUIPPEDWlTH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 ...
Page 23: ...ur tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section of this manual TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive4ype plUg in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash i n lM TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 26 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides ...
Page 24: ... must be assembled to the carbu retor when making carburetor adjustments Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above With engine off turn idle mixture valve in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counterclock wise 1 fullturn FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever i...
Page 25: ...UM DEROSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the ...
Page 26: ...n section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air fiIter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refitt tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 CheckatJ wiring 9 Contact an authorized service center department 10 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or ...
Page 27: ...er deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels ii ii1 1 1 Switch is OFF 2 Bulb s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cabte connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle controi not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine Repiace blade Tighten blade bol...
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Page 29: ... AC _ 4 NOTE I_ _ L J YOUR TRACTOR IS j_ t4 VOLTS AC M N 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL I_ HEADLIGHTS ALTERNATOR SYSTEM f _ t THE LIGHTS ARE NOT LL ____ _ _ _B_ CONNECTED TO THE L _ _ L _ F J T BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR 14E AD IGH r I _ 1 OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE SWITCH L_ O_J BECAUSE OF THIS THE OFF _ BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE...
Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252502 ELECTRICAL 21 22 26 42 36 36 35 39 45 25 32 39 30 ...
Page 31: ... 4 20 Unc Tube Plastic 12 Case Battery Clamp Hose Olive Fastner Snapqn Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Jam Hex I 4 20 Unc Harness Socket Light W 4152J Bulb Light 156 Cabre Battery 6ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga W 16 Wir red Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green Cable Ground 6ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign 3 pos Nut ignition Cover Sw Ignition Key lgn Molded Craftsman Delta Switch Light Btk Blk Red Bracket Switc...
Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252502 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3O 31 14 21 26 25 5 18 19 29 26 33 28 t 38 34 39 26 14 32 ...
Page 33: ...lkscr Fit Sdl 65 D4360 Shield Ht Hood KohtiDia Engine Clip Insulator 406 Mtg Hole Dash Slkscr 1 pc Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 6unc X t Panel Dash LH Panel Slkscr Dash RH Screw Thdrol 3 8q6 x 1 2 Ty tt Screw Mach TRHD 5 16 18 unc x 3 4 Nut Keps 5 6 18 Uric Hood Asm Pnt Slope Weld Ms 417 Bumper Hood Screw Sltd Hex Hd W PI Washer Rivet Ratchet Nylon Washer Nyron Btk 28 x 75 x 19 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 I6 unc x I G...
Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252502 DRIVE 57 12 4 i A 52 30 I 32 61 77 18 5 58 19 32 30 52 5 18 62 35 34 70 56 26 27 34 ...
Page 35: ...Rod Brake Parking LtiYt 66 129921 29 124236X Cap Brake Parking Red 70 134683 30 130807 Bracket Mtg Transaxle 72 19132012 31 127275X Keeper Belt LH LT 14 Ga 74 109502X 32 74760512 Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18unc X 3 4 75 121749X 34 149001 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 76 12000001 35 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk629 Id 77 123583X 36 19211616 Washer 21 32 X 1 X 16 Ga 78 121748X 37 1572H Pin Rolt 3 16 X1 100 19111216 38 12...
Page 36: ...J j s_ l_ _ _ _ 3_1 _ 40 l MODEL NUMBER 912 252502 t _4t r s i i f 17 ...
Page 37: ...ot Strg Blk Link Drag Sol Ball Jt 20 064 Washer Lock Hvy Htcl Spr 3 8 Nut Fin Hex 3 8 24 Unf Spacer Bearing Axle Front Bolt Hex 5 8 11 UNC x 3 1 2 Locknut Flange 5 8 11 UNC Pin Axle 5 8 x 1 55 t 54 Lg Shaft Asm Strg 5 8 x 15 19 Lt Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Screw Hex Socket I 4 20 x 5 8 Shaft Asm Pitman Nyliner Snap in Bracke...
Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252502 ENGINE 44 33 37 40 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester 14 3 72 62 81 i I I 16 38 78 23 38 ...
Page 39: ... Type No 0142 0 Muffler LT B S 12 12 5 13 HP Gasket Eng 1 3t3 Id Tin Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt x 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8q8 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield Heat Browning LT YT Screw Tap Hex 10 24 unc X 1 2 Kit Spark Arrestor Flat Scrn Tank Fuel Front 1 25 Cap Asm Fuel Wisym Vented Clamp Hose BIk Line Fuel 20 Ptug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Nyt Bik Fuel Line Screw ...
Page 40: ... Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt 24 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 Pan Seat 26 Bracket Mounting Switch NOTE Bushing Snap BIk Ny 50 ld KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 72050411 134300 121250X 123976X 139888 73800500 74780814 19171912 127018X 10040800 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk t 4 20xl 3 8 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 Bfk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Ffg Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shld 5 16 18 Type Tt T R Nut Lock Hex W ...
Page 41: ... 150296 150297 4 10 7 11 DESCRIPTION Decal Clutch brake English Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Chassis 6s 42 Decal V Belt Sch Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman 95 Decal Ins Hood HP Black Decal Mower Qc System Decal Lightbox Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Fastener Pop n Footrest Manual Owners 252501 English Manual Owners 252501 Spanish KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 1...
Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252502 LIFT 5 19 13 32 13 19 3 3 2 20 161718 20 15 42 ...
Page 43: ...re Asm Inner W plunger 17 32 Shaft Asm Lift 9 680 Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc E Ring 5133 62 Washer Pltd 21 32 X 1 X 21ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 td Grip Handle Fluted Blk Button Plunger Red Spring Cprsn 3 750 Oiled Link Lift LH ink Lift RH Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock W wsh 1 2 13unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Zinc Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical Nut Cr...
Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS MOWER TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252502 76 77 _ 67 74 92 3 6 21 68 8 34 33 32 31 2 16 18 44 29 21 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 ...
Page 45: ... Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga Nut Crownlock 3 8_16 UNC Rod Pivot with Nibs KEY PART NO NO DESCRiPTiON 43 140083 44 140088 45 STD624003 46 137729 48 133944 49 133940 50 131340 51 STD54t410 52 139888 53 131845 54 133943 55 140084 56 122052X 58 140086 59 141043 67 106932X 68 144200 71 142427 72 131870 73 127847 74 121748X 75 12000029 76 128903 77 127845 78 140334 79 127498 80 128759 81 73350600 82 14...
Page 46: ... NUMBER 917 252502 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 79 19 2G 21 11 27 36 37 52 53 38 29 30 24 25 V 31 32 33 34 35 19 40 41 42 55 56 57 59 12 9 56 55 45 I 13 15 tg 17 46 47 48 49 SO 51 82 63 59 64 65 68 69 67 60 19 72 66 43 52 46 ...
Page 47: ... 66 120954X 26 105916X Ring Retaining 67 134799 27 120470X Sprocket 18 Teeth 28 110070X Spacer 68 138244 29 142677 Gear Spur 37Teeth 69 108996X 30 142681 Gear Spur 35Teeth 70 120956X 3t 120405X Gear Spur 30 Teeth 71 106596X 32 108980X Gear Spur 25 Teeth 33 20406X Gear Spur 22 Teeth 72 120951X 34 134796 Gear Spur 19 Teeth 73 120416X 35 105925X Washer Plain 640 x 1 37 x 061 36 2232J Washer Plain 632...
Page 48: ... PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252502 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28M707 TYPE NUMBER 0142 01 306 307 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR iNSTRUCTION MANUAL 383 552 3o5 5 562 32 741 22 15 48 ...
Page 49: ...L NUMBER 917 252502 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28M707 TYPE NUMBER 0142 0 52 t64 _123 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 130 95 987 t 634B _I05 523 _ 284 _524 535 445 224 646 _ 284A _ 663 49 ...
Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252502 BRMGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28M707 TYPE NUMBER 0142 01 222 663 240 265 _ 729 601 877 304 S 334 305 r _ 78 1044 __ 668 7s 455 5O ...
Page 51: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252502 BRtGGS STRA_ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28M707 TYPE NUMBER 0142 01 729A j 783 801 1090 803 310 544 51 ...
Page 52: ... 494537 Nozzle Carburetor 24 222698 Key Flywheel 147 497492 Pilot Jet 25 394661 Piston Assembly Standard Size t64 213819 Carburetor Elbow 394662 Piston Assembly 010 Oversize 171 281051 Nut Air Cleaner 394663 Piston Assembly 020 Oversize t 87 393815 Line Fuel 11 Long Cut to Suit 394664 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 188 94627 Screw Sems 26 391780 Ring Set Standard Size 201 262767 Link Governor 392331...
Page 53: ...ridge Air Cleaner 231218 Guide intake Valve Brass 455 222561 Cup Screen Mounting 872 281361 Cover Air Cleaner 467 493903 Knob Air Cleaner 875 494237 Body Air Cleaner 468 224948 Screen Rotating 877 393456 Diode Assembly 474 393474 Stator Alternator 955 94642 Screw Fuel Bowl 482 93621 Screw Sems 965 94010 Nut Hex 510 497606 Starter Drive Group 975 494378 Bowl F_oat 523 495230 Dipstick Oil 977 494385...
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Page 55: ...SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SiGHTiNG GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HtLL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX ...
Page 56: ...actor will be found on the model plate located under the seat The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT _TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252502 ENGINE MODEL NO 28M707 TYPE NO...
