Craftsman 3One 917.254860 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...I I II III IIIIII Convertible Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service Adjustments Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIHIIH _L_ I IIIIIII II III IIIIIII ...

Page 2: ...slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheet is over the edge of a ctiff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause stiding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep s opes III CHILDREN Tragic accidents ...

Page 3: ...r grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state taws if any _ if a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effe tive working order by the operator _3S n the state of CaIifornia the above is required by taw ection 4442 of the California Public Resources Code ther states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on ...

Page 4: ... Cieaner I7 Air Screen 17 Cooling Fins Engine 18 Oil Change 17 Oil Level 13 16 Oi Type 17 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 48 53 51Starting t4 Storage 25 F Filter Air Filter t7 Air Filter Foam PreoOleaner 17 Fuel 18 Fuel Type 13 Storage 25 Fuse 23 G Gauge Wheel Installation 9 H Hood RemovaVInstallation 23 L Leveling Mower Deck 20 Lubrication Chart t 5 M Maintena noe Schedule 15 Mower Adjustment Front t...

Page 5: ...G KIT once installed lets you mulch discharge or _ag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For _odets not equipped as 3 in l Convertible mowers tAMP TOPS AND FEET let you toad and unload tractor from a ickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber teLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch Jiameter water tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs of weight Rounded dges prevent harm to tuf...

Page 6: ... 16 Gauge 2 Hex Bolts 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x t6 Gauge Parts packed separately in carton Seat Steering Wheel Parts Bag Battery acid Mulcher t Plate Battery Steering Boot Owner s Manual Parts bag contents not shown full size _ 2 Shoulder Bolts _tch Hook Assembtys Steering Bushing 2 Locknuts 3 8 6 2 Gauge wheels 2 Wing Nuts 4 20 2 Battery Carriage Bolts 1 4 20 x 7 1 2 2 K...

Page 7: ...TEERmNG WHEEL See Fig Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft Raise steering shaft forward untiI screw hotes 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 boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft Position front ...

Page 8: ...e battery is being charged continue with assembly of unit IMPORTANT TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY IT S NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE CHARGED BEFORE USE FAILURE TO CHARGE BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE_ Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour Observe all safety precautions required for battery charging Check the acid level after the battery is charged If the acid has...

Page 9: ... Slide the two battery bo ts through the terminal guard and start the wing nuts onto the threads Position terminal guard over the battery as shown lower bolts into key holes and slide square shafts of bolts into slots of key holes Tighten wing nuts by hand making sure battery bolts remain in slots of the key hotes in the battery support Be sure terminal access doors are closed dse terminal access ...

Page 10: ...H HOOKS CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT Please review the fo lowing checklist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton v Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum I hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely...

Page 11: ...sed for starting and controlling _ngine speed DHOKE CONTROL Used for starting a cold engine DLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for clutching and braking he tractor and starting the engine EIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower utting height GNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping tile ngine JGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or ot...

Page 12: ...an full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower per formance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 8 Usechokecontroiwheneveryou are starting acotd engine Do not use to start a warm engine o To engage choke control pull knob out Slowly push knob in to disengage 12 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 8 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by th...

Page 13: ... pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig t5 o The engine in your unit has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with unit on level ground Remove o fill dipstick and wipe clean replace and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil unti...

Page 14: ...ns until finished See Fig 10 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at ful throttle when mowing to assure better mowing ...

Page 15: ...ome adjustments will need to be made periodically to propedy maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season o Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air rue mixture and help your engine run b...

Page 16: ...EATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD F1G 12 TO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig 13 Care should be taken to keep the b lade balanced An unbalanced blade wilt cause excessive vibration and even tual damage to mower and engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen white on the mower To check b_ade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel ...

Page 17: ... time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig t5 o Be sure vehicle is on level sudace o Oil wiii drain more freeiy when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oii till dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove drain plug o After oi has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill engine with oil through oil fill ...

Page 18: ...whichever comes first Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig 18 Fuetfittershouldbereplacedonceeachseason If fuetfilter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor re placement is required With engine coot remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line Be sure there ar...

Page 19: ...gine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from dutch 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 o Raise Jiltlever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor _MPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT ...

Page 20: ...E TWO 2 1 112 THICK BLOCKS UNDER REAR EDGE OF DECK Use wood 2 x 4 s or equiv DIRECTLY BEHIND f _ ST A MP E D _ _ _ t _ 7 MOWER MUST BE tN LOWEST HEIGHT OF CUT POSITION FIG 20 FASTEN__ ADJUSTABLE PIVOT BRACKET PULL DOWN AND TIGHTEN REAR FASTENER FIRST F_G 2t iMPORTANT DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE tF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO...

Page 21: ...ve belt from stationary idler and clutching idler o Pull bett slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transa le pu ley by deflecting belt keep ers Pu l belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley Install new be t by reversing above procedure iMPORTANT MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 25 You...

Page 22: ...Y FIG 27 TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK BAT TERY See Figs 28 2 _ CAUTION Lead acid batteries gener ate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat teries Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your batten is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged If jumper cables are used for emergency starting follow this procedure iMPORTANT YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED W...

Page 23: ...t at the factory and adjustment shouid notbe necessary Checkadjustment as described below before loosening cable IFadjustment is necessary proceed as foltows With engine not running move throttle control lever to FAST position Check that swivel is against side of quarter circle tf it is not loosen cable clamp screw and putl cable back until swivel is against quarter circle Tighten cable clamp scre...

Page 24: ...ion With throttle control lever in SLOW position hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 to 400 RPM Whife still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture screw in clockwise until engine begins to die and then turn out counterclock wise until engine runs rough Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions o Continue ...

Page 25: ...NDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDtC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuet lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or p...

Page 26: ...peration section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clear_ replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check allwiring 9 Contact an authorized service center department 0 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Cfear Jreplace air filter 2 Replace spark p_ug 3 Rech...

Page 27: ...or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse I Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle contro not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department t Replace biade_ Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean un...

Page 28: ...SERVICE NOTES 28 ...

Page 29: ...AMP AC 3600 RPM 14 VOLTS AC MfN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF 16NffION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF M G ON B L START I B S I _ NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS ORANGE i I HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING O REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS V HEADLIGHTS i_TL7 NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQU1PPED WITH A SP...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR oMODEL NUMBER 917 254860 ELECTRICAL 47 7 29 A _ 9 B D 39 23 5O 22 48 32 2O 17 28 32 F 3O ...

Page 31: ...4 121264X 15 138547 Harness Ignition 46 7603J I6 108423X Cable Battery 47 7192J t7 4206J Cable Battery 48 108236X 8 4207J Cable Ground 49 17021008 19 123620X Cover Key Switch 50 130890 20 121537X Battery Includes Electrolyte 54 1 150400 21 121305X Switch Seat 22 104445X Switch Interlock Clutch 23 17021008 Screw Hex Tapping 10 24x t 2 24 108824X Fuse Bolt Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gau...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254860 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES A D y B C D E F J M P Q R S 11 2 G 17 z_ s 37 3 IB 29 33 56 2 RR__ R 37 S 32 ...

Page 33: ...t Keps 5 t6 t8 Unc Hood Asm Pnt Weldment GT Slope 40 Nut Pal 50 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20unc X 1 2 51 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 53 Rivet Ratchet Nylon 54 Washer Nylon BIk 28x 75x 19 55 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 3 4 56 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga 57 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 58 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16xl 2 Ty tt 59 Grille Grey 60 STD533710 STD541437 STD551025 STD533710 STD523708 1055 1X I08171X 17490512 1373...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS 8 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254860 DRIVE 77 2O 8 17 41 4 32 30 33 62 35 36 34 71 5I 1 75 25 26 i 54 27 34 ...

Page 35: ...iwsh 3 8 16unc 64 71170764 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc 65 STD551143 Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zff_c 66 129921 Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 16 Ga 67 STD523710 Pin Cotter 1 8 X 3 4 Cad 68 19t31312 Rod Brake Parking Lt 69 STD541437 Cap Parking Brake Red 70 134683 Bracket Transmission 71 STD523710 Keeper Belt Lh 72 t9 32012 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 X 3 4 73 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 18 74 109502X Shaft Asm Pedal Foot ...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254860 STEERING ASSEMBLY 38 _37 36 14 46 25 26 12 34 o 35 43 i i 45 I 11 36 ...

Page 37: ...t Washer Shim 1 4 X 5 8 X 062 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20 X 5 8 Shaft Asm Pittman Nyliner Snap In 25 124036X 26 12000029 27 136874 28 6266H 29 17490612 30 STD55t137 31 73610600 32 130465 33 126847X 34 19131416 35 STD561210 36 132196 37 STD6t1005 38 133742 39 19133808 40 STD541537 41 104820X 42 124417X 43 121749X 44 121748X 45 12000029 46 121232X 47 6855M 56 19131210 Bracket...

Page 38: ...rip Foam Gray Or Black Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Btk Nyt 50 ld Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 3 8 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 16 121250X 17 123976X 18 STD511005 19 73951000 20 4 71R 21 105529X 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 28 17490608 Spring Cprsn 1 27 Bik Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Screw Sltd Pan Hd 10 32 X 1 2 Nut Keps 10 32 Unf Clip Insulated 11 32...

Page 39: ... Decal Caution English Spanish 138476 Decal Clutch brake English 138477 DESCRiPTiON Decat V bett Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Chassis 5 Sp 42 Decal Mower Drive Schematic 42 Decal Mower Qc System Deca insr Wh Strg Crafts Usa Decal Mower 3 in One Conv Decal Lightbox Deca Battery Decal Lift Handle Decal 1 Pc Dash LT Manua Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 7 6 10 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 ...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254860 ENGINE A OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester B C E F G H I 18 21 20 19 10 22 4O ...

Page 41: ... 1 4 37 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 38 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 40 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 I8 Npt 41 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 42 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x1 1 2 Tytt 43 Shield Pnt Heat 44 Receptacle 1 4 Turn Dacrotized Retainer 4 Turn 365odx 222id Washer 9 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga 123650X 128953 137357 126471X 137180 127334X 123549X t23487X 106082X 17490512 19132012 5277J 3645J 139227 138127 73610600 736...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254860 LIFT 13 28 27 22 4 5 26 25 24 23 21 _ __13 20 3O 7 8 i to t 5 161718 20 42 ...

Page 43: ...50600 29 138057 30 t10810X Rod Asm Lever Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x I x 21 Ga Bearing Nylong Grip Handle FJuted Button Plunger Read Spring Cprsn Link Lift Lh Fixed Length Link Lift Rh Fixed Length Retainer Spring Pin Roll Sit 5 16 x 1 25 Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Bik Zinc Nut Lock WiWsh 1 2 t3 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Washer 15 32 x 3 4 ...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254860 42 MOWER DECK 62 61 60 _ J _ 45 57 53 47 84 81 37 40 38 _137 O 7 32 3 t 76 17 I 18 20 21 22 24 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...0 30 78158 Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 25 78 130758 31 129963 Washer Spacer 79 2029J 32 129861 Pulley Mandrel 80 133814 33 137266 Nut Flanged Toptock 9 16 8t 133957 34 STD5337 7 Bolt 83 73930600 35 133835 Fastner Christmas Tree 84 74760512 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 85 73510500 37 19131612 Washer 13 32 x t x 12 Gauge 86 72110504 38 t33502 Spacer Idler Arm Upper 87 132263 39 133503 Stiffner ldlerArm Upper 88...

Page 46: ...OR MODEL NUMBER 917 254860 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 56 19 22 11 _ 20 24 35 37 52 53 26 27 38 tt 3g 54 31 32 34 35 19 40 55 56 41 57 42 45 59 56 55 44 46 14 12 47 48 15 t7 49 5051 19 62 63 59 64 65 7O 68 69 67 60 71 52 46 ...

Page 47: ...69 31 108980X Gear Spur 25 Teeth 70 32 t20406X Gear Spur 22 Teeth 71 33 134796 Gear Spur 119 Teeth 72 34 34797 Spacer 1 I33 x 1 50 x 375 73 35 105925X Washer Plain 640 x 1 37 x 06t 36 2232J Washer Plain 632 x t 00 x 026 37 t08978X Spacer 630 x 1 00 169 38 1t0079X Assembly Gear C_mbination of 12 Teeth and 35 Teeth Shaft Idler Spacer 633 x 87 x 755 39 t24639X 40 t20472X I05933X 106589X 120408X 10593...

Page 48: ... TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254860 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 422707 TYPE NUMBER 1522_01 J 304 881 74I 1019 LABEL KIT l 358 GASKET SET Q 22O _1 A 48 32 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO iNSTALL SEE REPAIR tNSTRUCTIO N MANUAL ...

Page 49: ...REPAIR PARTS t8 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254860 BRtGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 422707 TYPE NUMBER 1522 01 e s_2 35 8 GASKET SE_ t861 PUMP REPAiR KIT_ _2 CARBURETOR t OVERHAUL KiT _ 238 537 49 ...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254860 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 422707 TYPE NUMBER 522 0t 5O 468 ...

Page 51: ...ufacturer Drive Ass v J AsseMblv Includes Brush S_I 311 Brush 39553B 544 Armature Assemb_ 390837 aol Dr re End C p Assembly 394860 j 002 I 8o_ l I Housing End Cap Ass y AssemblY4 Commutaio_ I 3gss3z 3_8_s_ I Reference _ 5 0 5 3 tVIotor Mfr O r o u__ __ Assembly_ _ Bd _s Svatton L _2v L 4 9042i 398oo3 7 83 Gear 280104 _6 I 8_6 Sprin_ Ki t Pin I 490467 94288 COpper_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...0 Oversize 12t 491539 Pision Assembly 030 Oversize 127 223472 Ring Set Piston Standard 161 398826 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize 165 94289 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 187 299146 Ring Set Piston 4030 Oversize 188 93535 Lock Piston Pin 20t 262683 Pin Assembly Piston Standard 202 262684 Pin Assy Piston 005 Oversize 203 280997 Rod Assembly Connecting 203A 490207 Rod Assembly Connecting 205 93971 020 Un...

Page 53: ...025 Armature Assembly 860 261358 Nut Hex 86t 393397 Armature Group 868 393606 MAGNETRON Ignkion 869 261463 Screw Seres Armature Mounting 870 213316 Plug Spark Resistor with 871 261961 Gasket 231218 Wire Ground 877 393456 Gasket Set 881 212455 Puller Flywheel OptionalAccy 955 397882 Wrench Spark Plug 005 280815 Body Pump 1006 224413 Spring Pump 1019 491262 Diaphragm Washer Clamp Oil Filler Cap Spri...

Page 54: ...SERVICE OTES 54 ...

Page 55: ...GHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX iii i IIIHIIIIIIIII IIIIII IIIIII II I I I _i _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not _t AA greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu 1 _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 56: ... All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 254860 ENGINE MODEL NO 422707 TYPE NO 1522 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed wit...

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