Craftsman 917.258481 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

Page: 1 / 56

Summary of Contents for 917.258481

Page 1: ...embly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments 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 11111 I ...

Page 2: ...he 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 Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 2 II1 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attr...

Page 3: ...ffective 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 Federal 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 ...

Page 4: ...Wiring Diagram 30 Engine Air Filter 18 Air Screen 19 Cooling Fins Engine 18 Oil Change 17 Oil Level 13 17 Oil Type 17 Preparation 3 Repair Parts 48 53 Starting 14 Storage 26 F Filter Air Filter 18 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 13 Storage 26 Fuse 24 H Hood Removal Installation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart 16 M Maintenance Schedule 16 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 2I Adjustment Side to Side 21...

Page 5: ...once installed lets you mulch 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 diameterwater tight drum holds upto 390 ...

Page 6: ... Diameter Washer 1 Shoulder Bolt 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 1 2 t3 x 1 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Video Cassette Steering Wheel Mulcher Plate Manua m n Steering Boot Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size i ii l l_ liuilllllll H Wheel Steering Insert Wheel Adapter Latch Hook Assemblys Steering Bushing Slope Sheet 2 Keys 6 ...

Page 7: ...e steering shafL Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash line up with steering bushing Install two 2 sheet metal screws and tighten securely Position steering boot over steering shaft Align tabs of steering boot over slots and hole in dash and push down to secure Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight...

Page 8: ...le adjustment bolt lockwasher and flatwasher loosely Do not tighten Tighten shoulder boil securely Lower seat into operating position and sit on seal Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal allthe way down See Fig 8 Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely FIG 2A NEGATIVE BLACK CABLE BO...

Page 9: ... change blades The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were ovednflated 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 p...

Page 10: ...VERSE 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 H REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ... discharging of battery 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 fordeclutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position MOTION CO...

Page 12: ...To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas illlllll i ii _ cAUTIoN Always Stop tractor c0m_ pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc i ill i HH TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 6 Always operate engine at full throttle_ Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery char ging rate Full th...

Page 13: ...ord etc_ 13 FIG 8 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 13 The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Remove oil fill cap dipstick and wipe clean reinsert the dipstick and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on d...

Page 14: ...eet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See q O ADJUST CARBURETOR inthe Service and Adjustments section of this manual i lllll ii tulul illll E CAUTION Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run ning To ensure proper operation and performance it is recom mended that the transmission be purged befo...

Page 15: ...ing attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f FIG_9A 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 wilt recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will dispers...

Page 16: ...7 Tighten trent axle pivot bolt _o35 I1 lbs maximum De not overlighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover itemsthat have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive fullvalue 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 All adjustments...

Page 17: ...one balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with bal ancer _ Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced_ NOTE Do not use a nail for balancing bl...

Page 18: ...n changing oil Remove drain plug LITIES After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely 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 fitt cap dipstick for checking level Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading Keep o...

Page 19: ...ARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hoursof operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 16 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season if fuel rifle r becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required Wit...

Page 20: ...connect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing reta nor 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 ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE ...

Page 21: ...VEL 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 SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front isapproximately 1 8 to 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D directly...

Page 22: ...4 L Retighten jam nut against nut A o Road test tractor 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 nearest au thorized service centeddepartmento WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED NUT A JAM NUT ARM DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT...

Page 23: ...r replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMIS SION in the Operation section of this manual ADJUSTMENT LOCKNUT ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ingwheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly section ...

Page 24: ...r to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in Repair Parts section of this manual TO REPLACE FUSE TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against chassis o Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA TIVE terminal of fully charged battery_ Replace with 30 ...

Page 25: ...eaner assembly must be assembled to the carbu retor when making carburetor adjustments o 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 full turn Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control leve...

Page 26: ...EVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORM NG 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 fueltank Star...

Page 27: ...I Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel fi ter_ 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 6 Checkali wiring 7 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 8 Contact an authorized service center department 1_ Depress clutch brake pedal 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuse 5 Clean battery ter...

Page 28: ... 2 Bulb s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery celt s 2 POOlcable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION i i iiii iii iiii iii 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center dep...

Page 29: ...ING SYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP OC 3600 RPM LIGHTING SYSTEM O__ AI T_I ttqATNI_ I I 5 AMP AC 3600 RP_ I I 4vo_ s_OM N g M t _T o_F P SPARK _I _ 2 PLUG GAP _ __ PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES _ 28 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM BROWN THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS ...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258481 t I 42 41 21 26 19 20 33 25 15 6 2 I I I I l I I I I I I I I I I f t I I l I 28 29 I I I 1 I I I i 1 3O ...

Page 31: ...ht Socket Includes 4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire 26 108824X Fuse 30 Amp 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 140301 Switch Ignition 3t 1242ilX Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover Key Switch 33 109310X Key Ignition 40 156442 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Co...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258481 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3O 21 _ 22 17 14 18 27 16 29 26 33 10 26 14 32 ...

Page 33: ... Hood Kohf Dia Engine Clip Retainer Slide On Dash Silkscreened 1 Pc M WAo Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Pnt Dash Lh Panel Slkscr Dash Rh Weldment Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Ty tt Screw Mach Trhd 5 16 18uncx3 4 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Uric Hood Asm Pnt Weld MS 574 Bumper Hood Screw Sltd Hex Hd w PI Washer Rivet Ratchet Nylon Washer Nylon Btk 28 x 75 x 19 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc x 1 Washer 13 32 x t3 32 x 1...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258481 DRIVE 57 51 34 ...

Page 35: ...haft Foot Pedal 89 151147 Bearing Nylon 91 74780536 Washer 92 STD523115 Pin Roll 93 142564 Pulley Idler Flat 94 140462 Bolt 95 144643 Spacer Split 96 STD624003 Keeper Belt 97 144201 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 2 Ga 98 STD541437 Pulley Idler V Belt t00 19111216 Asm Bell Crank 103 STD541350 Retainer Belt 104 141421 Bolt 105 71070516 Nut 106 STD523112 Nut Crownlock 5 16 I8 108 17541026 Link Clutch 109 145...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258481 STEERING ASSEMBLY t _ _ I 62 _ _ _ 42 1 4o 36 32 43 ...

Page 37: ...ce Thrust Hardened Washer 25 32 x I 5 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steedng Column Draglink Extended Stamped Washer Lock Bearing Axle STLT GT Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20 x 5 8 Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Wash...

Page 38: ...g Seat Cprsn 2 250 B k Zi Screw Thdrol 318 16 X 1 Ty tt Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 14 72050411 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 23 7478O814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 NOTE Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 3 8 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 B k Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5...

Page 39: ...45 145247 _ 159720 _ 159721 DESCRIPTION Decal Chassis 42 Hydro Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Saddle Brake Parking Decal Cap Cnsmr Heip Line Srs Decal Mower EZ3 Mulching Decal Fender Auto Trans Srs Wt Decal Lightbox Decal CNTRL Movement Hydro LT Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman 95 Fastner Pop In Footrest Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 __ _ 5 8 7 4 10...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258481 ENGINE 4O 81 7 4 23 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 35 4O ...

Page 41: ...odel No 28N707 0173 01 Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gasket 1 313 ld Tin Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt X 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shietd Browning Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented Ciamp Hose Blk Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3 4 Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 Washer 9...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258481 LIFT 13 11 4 6 6 8 5 19 13 13 32 13 _ 32 19 20 15 20 161718 15 20 42 ...

Page 43: ... 31 140302 32 73540600 Wire Asm Inner Sprg wlPLngr Lt Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nytong Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Link Asm Lift L H Link Asm Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Mower Retainer Spring Bearing PvL Lift Spherical Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All co...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS MOWER TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258481 76 77 68 58 34 33 32 31 2 16 18 18 29 21 22 _23 24 28 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...2 x 13 16 x 16 Gauge Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC Rod Pivot with Nibs Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs Guard Mandrel Loll Retainer Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 Washer Hardened KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 49 155066 50 131340 51 STD541410 52 139888 53 131845X900 54 133943 55 155046 56 122052X 58 140086 59 141043 67 149846 68 144959 71 142427 72 131870 73 127847 74 121748X 75 12000029 76 128903 77 127845 78 ...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258481 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 310 0500 58 52 99 19 23 34 26 44 4 28 59 63 64 17 14 4 5 113 46 ...

Page 47: ...45 Seal Lip 10x25x7 98 142993 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 99 142976 26 t50774 Center Section Assembly Kit t13 142917 27 142948 Seal Lip 26x42x8 114 142918 28 142949 Ring Retaining 119 142980 29 142950 Washer 26 x 35 x 1 134 144607 30 t50787 Nut Jam 135 144608 34 142951 Oil Filter Element 139 150775 35 142952 Arm Bypass 40 150776 36 142953 Ring Retaining 37 142954 Arm Actuating 38 142955 Pin Actuatin...

Page 48: ...58481 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0173 01 718 4O 3 552 9 635 337 f 230 614 230 634A _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1022 7 868 40 52 166 294_ 1029 1034 45 _13 305 1023 022 1026 48 ...

Page 49: ...ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0173 01 127 138 O_ 137 104 5 _ 142 147 i 21 cARBuREToR OVERHAUL KIT _i___ i _ 52 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 130 95 87 _ 634B 147 ___618 _ 634 142 _ee 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 15 22 137 49 ...

Page 50: ...7 258481 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0173 01 523 _ 842 284A r i L 9 634A 842 524 868 868A 12 358 GASKET SET 137 138 977 cARBURETOR GASKET SET 467 171 535 445 304 305_ 346 37 468 1006 188 668 1044 75 _ 721 334 50 ...

Page 51: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258481 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0173 01 209 _ 482 1019 LABEL KIT i1058 OWNER S MANUALI 877 601 544 803 801 1090 5 1 ...

Page 52: ...ecting 230 020 Undersize Crankpin Bore 232 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 57 64 238 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 5 8 240 Valve Exhaust 265 Valve intake 284 Spring Valve Guard Flywheel Retainer Valve Spring Tappet Valve Gear Cam Gasket Carburetor Carburetor to Elbow Also Included in Gasket Set Part Number 495993 Gasket Carburetor Elbow to Cylinder Stud Carburetor Mounting Washer Spring Screw Pan Head 94098 495...

Page 53: ...1029 224554 552 231597 Bushing Governor Crank 1033 495992 562 92613 Bolt Carriage 1034 495248 592 231082 Nut Hex 1044 94673 601 93053 Clamp Fuel Pipe 1054 270723 611 493496 Elbow Fuel Pipe 1058 272623 614 93306 Pin Cotter 1090 497607 618 262803 Spring Choke Return 634 281168 Seal Choke Shaft RPM Settings 634A 491323 Sea Governor 634B 281167 Washer Throttle Shaft Included 635 280872 Boot Spark Plug...

Page 54: ...54 ...

Page 55: ...HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or toss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 56: ...l be found on the modet plate located under the seat The model number for your engine will be found on the btower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be o_dered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Departrnent and most Re tail Stores_ WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION o PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258481 ENGINE MODEL NO 28N707 TYPE NO 0173 ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for 917.258481

Reviews:

Related manuals for 917.258481

Brands by name

Popular brands

Craftsman 917.258481, Owner'S Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for 917.258481

Reviews:

Related manuals for 917.258481

Brands by name

Popular brands