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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.258515

Page 1: ...ents Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat CAUTION Read and follow al safety rules and instructions before oper...

Page 2: ..._h_ _7 32 x I Gi 6 x t2 Gauge 2 Lock Washers 10 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge i I 2 Wetd Nuts 10 2 oc_ews _0 x 5 8 2 Nex Bolts t 4o20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4o20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8...

Page 3: ...teering 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 Place tabs of steering bo...

Page 4: ...ding cable to negative termi na with remaining hex bolt flat washer lock washer and hex nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Open battery box door for Inspection for secure connections to tight...

Page 5: ...ng and slide into place as shown Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck guard when a aching muiche plate TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING...

Page 6: ...THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed 7 No remaining toose parts in carton...

Page 7: ...RD FAST WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OiL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON SLOW OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED MOWER LiFT REVERSE IklI HTI3 AI ATTACHME...

Page 8: ...age 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...

Page 9: ...s CAUTION Always stop tractor corno pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher ere TO USE THRO_LE CONTROL See Fig 8 Always operate engine at full throttl...

Page 10: ...tor to roll s hfly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedat Make al turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with atta...

Page 11: ...tall new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown _ Tighten bolt securely 30 35 Ft Lbs torque iMPORTANT...

Page 12: ...nter the engine when changing oil Remove drain plug After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refil engine with oil through oil fil dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not...

Page 13: ...w to carburetor replacement is required o With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections o Ptace new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow o Be sure there are no fuet line leaks...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...L SIDEoTO SIDE 1F THE FOLLOWING FRONToTO_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 hou...

Page 16: ...stance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod if distance 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 test tractor f...

Page 17: ...orrosion TO START ENG_N_I WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 27 CAUT_O_S L adoecid batteries genero ate exp_os_ve _asesoKeep sparks flame ahd smoki_9 materials away from bat teri so Atways wear eye protectio...

Page 18: ...r 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 Reptace with 30 amp automotive type plug...

Page 19: ...sembled 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...

Page 20: ...AL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETORs FUEL F_LTER_ FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE _ND_CATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOIS...

Page 21: ...filter 7 Drain fue_ tank and carburetor refill tank wibh fre_ gasotine a4sdreplace fideJfi ter 8 Check al_wiring 9 See o Adjust Carburetor _ in Service Adjustments section 10_ Contact an authorized se...

Page 22: ...se or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds...

Page 23: ...RVICE NOTES 3O...

Page 24: ...2PLUGS ON TWIN CYLo ENG_NESL___ CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM 3 AMP DC 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED LIGHTING SYSTEM _ I ALTERNATOR I i t j HEADUGHTS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS Y...

Page 25: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER_ 9 7 2585 5 33 32 f I I 32...

Page 26: ...8 X 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Nut Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc Tube Plastic 12 Case Battery Clamp Hose Olive Fastner Snap In Switch Inter ock Push in Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Uric Harness Soc...

Page 27: ...TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 9 7o2585 5 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 30 17 31 1 14 26 i 5 18 33 10 140 28 14 _ _ 3 14 34...

Page 28: ...s Shield Ht Hood Kohl Dia Engine Clip Retainer Slide On Dash Slkscr l opc Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 6unc X t Panel Dash LH Pane_ S kscr Dash RH Screw Thdrot 3 8 16 x 2 Ty tt Screw Mach TRHD 5 16 18 unc x 3 4...

Page 29: ...DRIVE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258515 27 36...

Page 30: ...Keeper Belt LH LT 4 Ga Bolt Hex Hd 5 16 18unc X 3 4 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id Washer 21 32 X 1 X 16 Ga Pin Roll 3 16 X 1 Pulley Idler Fiat Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 2 3 4 Spacer Spl...

Page 31: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9 7 258515 STEERING ASSEMBLY 41 i i _ 42 t 62 47 38...

Page 32: ...lip T5304 75 Bearing Cot Strg BIk Draglink Extended Stamped Washer Lock Hvy Htc_ Spr 3 8 Bearing Ax e Locknut Flange 5 8ql UNC Shaft Asm Strg 5 8 x 15 19 Lt Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft...

Page 33: ...32_ 31 4O 33 37 13 4 23 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester 35 4O...

Page 34: ...B S 14HP O OHV Gasket Eng t 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 ShieJd Browning Kit Spark Arrestor Hat Scm Tank Fue Front 25 Cap Asm Fue...

Page 35: ...eat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Icl 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD5...

Page 36: ...Decal Clutch brake English WHEELS TIRES 5 8 7 4 10 DESCRIPT ON Decal V Belt Dr Sch Tractor Decal Chassis 6sp 42 Decal VoBeJtSch Decal Mower EZ3 Mulch Decal Cap CNSMR Help Line SRS Decal Lightbox Pad...

Page 37: ...TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 9 7 2585 5 LIF T 7 13 19 5 13 2 3 6 j 5 13 32 13 _ 32 1617 18 15 20 44...

Page 38: ...302 32 73540600 Wire Asm Inner Sprg W plunger LT Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc E Ring 5133 62 Washer PItd 21 32 X 1 X 21ga Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id Grip Handle Fluted BIk Button Plunger Red Lin...

Page 39: ...76 z7 2_ 67 132 34 33 32 5 18 21 13_ J 19 _ 46 29 18 102 104 106 105 106 2 22 24 25 28 27...

Page 40: ...6 Gauge Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC Rod Pivot with Nibs Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs Guard Mandrel L H Retainer Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 Washer Hardened Roller Assembly Cam Follower Bolt Shoulder 10...

Page 41: ...TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917 258515 DANA TRANSAXLE o MODEL NUMBER 4360 113 8 27 54 32 44 45 46 48 49 50 70 48...

Page 42: ...ck 5 16 24 62 120961X 24 142676 Shaft Intermediate 63 7294J 25 2244J Key Woodruff No 6i 64 108989X 26 059 6X Ring Retaining 65 160952 27 120470X Sprocket 18T 66 20954X 28 110070X Spacer 1 131 X 1 45 X...

Page 43: ...ze 166 94555 Lock Piston Pin 171 281051 Pin Assy Piston Standard Size 187 492790 Rod Assembly Connecting 188 94627 Rod Assembly Connecting 192 492160 020 Undersize Crankpin Bore 201 262767 Screw Hex W...

Page 44: ...231597 Bushing Governor Crank 1019 496758 562 94907 Bot GovemorLever 1022 272475 592 231978 Nut Hex 023 224552 60 93053 Clamp Fuel Pipe 1026 494432 611 493496 Elbow Fuel Pipe 495 36 614 93306 Pin Cot...

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Page 47: ...SERVICE NOTES 58...

Page 48: ...ACROSS HiLL SIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL WiTH SKY LiNE OR TREE 3 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...

Page 49: ...e found on the model plate located under the seat The model number for your engine will be found on the biower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and C...

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