Craftsman 3One 917.257562 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL oAssembny o Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts Converl ibie CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before opsrating this equipment _ _ _ _ II IIIIIIIII _ i m ...

Page 2: ...wnhill if possible Do not mow near drop oils ditches 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 Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your fool on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes lU CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operato...

Page 3: ... grass cov ered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective 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 fed...

Page 4: ...ng Diagram 30 Engine Air Filter 18 Air Screen 18 Cooling Fins Engine 18 Oil Change 17 Oil Level 13 17 Oil Type i 17 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 30 47 Starting 14 Storage 25 F Filter Air Filter 17 18 Fuel 17 18 Fuel Type 13 Storage 25 Fuse 23 H Hood Removal Installation 23 L Leveling Mower Deck 20 Lubrication Chart 15 M Maintenance Schedule 16 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 20 Adjustment Side to Si...

Page 5: ... installed lets you mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 m 1 Convertible mowers 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 upto3901bs of weight Rounded edges prevent harm to turf Adjustable...

Page 6: ...aN 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge _ _ 2 Lock Washers 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Seat _ _ Plate SteeringWheel Steedng Boot Batten acid Battery Owner sManual Parts bag contents not shown full size _ 2 Washers 3 8 2 Shoulder _ _ x Z18x14 Gauge Bolts LJ 2 Gauge _ 2 Center Wheels _ _V_ lock Nuts 2 Latch Hook _ __ __L____ Assemblys _ _ _ Steering _ 2 WjngoNuts 2 Battery Car...

Page 7: ...G SHAFT SHIPPING _ POSITION _ FIG I SLOT BEFORE ROLLINGTRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash line up with steering bushing Install two 2 sheet metal screws and tighten securely o Position steering boot over steering shall Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push d...

Page 8: ...n wipe dry Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no damage has occurred in handling Dispose of excess battery acid Neutralize acid for disposal by adding it to two gallons of water in a five gallon plastic container Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of more soda causes no more foaming Follow instructionson how to ir_tall battery_ CUT AWAY V...

Page 9: ...through the terminal guard and start the wing nuts onto the threads Position terminal guard over battery as shown lower battery bolts into key holes and slide square shafts of battery bolts into slots of key holeso Tighten wing nuts by hand making sure battery bolts remain inslots of the key holes in the battery support Be sure terminal access doors are closed Use terminal access doors for Inspect...

Page 10: ...MULCHER PLATE LOCK WASHER WELD NUT FIG 6A CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACT ON FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKI_IST All assembly instructionshave been completed No remaininglooseparts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps o Seat is adjusted com...

Page 11: ...NTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for clutchingandbraking the tractor and starting the engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower bl...

Page 12: ...at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor mance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 8 Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine Do not use to start a warm engine To engage choke control pull knob ouL Slowly push knob in to disengage 12 TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 8 The direction and speed of movement is con...

Page 13: ...s closed and secured to tractor_ Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 15 The engine inyour 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 f...

Page 14: ...turns until finished See Fig_ 10 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired heighL Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing_ Atways operate engine at full throttfe when mowing to assure better ...

Page 15: ...otbottto 35 ftqbs maximum Donotoverlighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover itemsthat 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 All adjustments in the Service and Adjustm...

Page 16: ...ade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced NOTE Do not use a nailfor balancing blade The lobes of 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 12 Raise mower to highest positionto allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer secu...

Page 17: ...il consumption when used above 320F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running Iow on oilo Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tigh...

Page 18: ...ter every 1O0hours of use 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 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season if fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and piug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in p...

Page 19: ...oll belt off 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...

Page 20: ...llchange mower height about 1 8 L Recheck measurements after adjusting_ BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO OF MOWER TO GROUND GROUND FIG 20 SUSPENSION ARM LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG 21 To obtain the best cutting results the mower 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 o...

Page 21: ...ley by deflecting belt keep erso PUll belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around engine pulley Installnew belt by reversing above procedure IMPORTANT MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER ES POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig 25 Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires mor...

Page 22: ...nd reassemble_ On rear wheels only align groovesin rear wheel hub and axle_ Insert square key_ Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover WASHERS RETAINING RING AXLE COVER I _SQUARE KEY REAR WHEEL ONLY FIG 27 I I I HHIIIIll III I Illlllll Illlllllll If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged If jumper cables are used for emergency...

Page 23: ...the factory and adjustment should not be necessary_ Check adjustment as described below before looseningcable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move throttle control lever to fast _ position o Check that swivel is against side of quarter circle if it is not loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against quarter circle Tighten cable clamp sc...

Page 24: ...ver in neutral N position With throttle control lever in stow m_ position hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM While 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...

Page 25: ... tT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS 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 D...

Page 26: ... presence swttch es 1 Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4_ Faulty solenoid or starter 1 Cutting too much grass too fast 2 Throttle in CHOKE position 3 Build upof grass leaves and trash under mower 4 Dirty a r fi_ter_ 5 Low oft levetldirty oil 6 Faulty spark ptug 7 Dirty fuel filter_ 8 Stale or dirty fuel 9 Water in fuel 10 Spark plug wire loose 11 Dirty en...

Page 27: ...ldup of grass leaves and trash under mower 8 Mower drive belt worn 9 Blades improperly installed 10 improper blades used t I Clogged mower deck vent holes from butldup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 1 Switch Is OFF 2 Bulb s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wtring 5 Blown fuse t Bad battery calf s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alte...

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

Page 29: ... MtN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF M G ON B L START B S L NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS ORANGE I I f I HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF BROWN WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING _ REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE N...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257562 ELECTRICAL 21 42 I I 41 22 t 9 7 20 12 25 10 35 I p 32 33 36 38 39 36 ZZZZZ_ B I 3O ...

Page 31: ... x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge Washer Lock 1 4 Caps Battery Nut Hex 1 4 20 Tube Tray Battery Clamp Hose Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 7 1 2 Guard Terminal Nut Wing 1 4 20 Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex Jam t 4 20 Harness LightSocket With Bulbs Light Bulb Washer Lock Internal Tooth 1 4 Cable Battery Cable Battery Fuse Cable Ground Switch Seat Switch ignition 3 Position Nut Ignition Switch Cover Ignition Swi...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257562 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 17 21 26 47 31 14 26 33 1 10 44 14 26 14 25 18 32 27 3 26 14 32 ...

Page 33: ...e Line Dash Silkscreened Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash LH Washer Lock Internal External Tooth 1 4 Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 2 Type TT Screw Machine Thd_ Roll 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 Nut Hex Keps 5 16 18 UNC Hood Assembly Hood Bumpers Screw Slotted Hex Head wlPL washer Support Battery Rivet Ratchet Nylon Washer Nylon 28 x 75 x o19 Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Bolt Hex Head Fin 3 8 16 ...

Page 34: ...REPA H PAHi 5 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257562 DRIVE 57 18 65 64 34 ...

Page 35: ...62 8883R Rod Brake 63 140186 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 UNC 64 71170764 Spring Rod Brake Washer 13 32 x 13 t6 x 6 Gauge 65 STD551143 Pin Cotter 1 8x3 4 66 129921 Rod Brake Parking 70 134683 Cap Parking Brake 72 19132012 Bracket Transmission 74 109502X Keeper Belt LH 75 121749X Bolt Hex Head Fin 76 STD581075 5 16 I8 x 3 4 77 123583X Shaft Assembly Foot Pedal 78 121748X Bearing Nylon 100 t9111216 Washer 21 ...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257562 STEERING ASSEMBLY t 12 i 10 30 43 43 36 ...

Page 37: ...p t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg Blk Link Drag Sol Ball Jt 20 064 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Fin Hex 3 8 24 Unf Spacer Bearing Axle Front Bolt Hex 5 8 11 Uric X 3 1 2 Locknut Flange 5 8 11 Unc Pin Axle 5 8 X 1 55 1 54 Lg Shaft Asm Strg 5 8 X 15 19 Lt Washer Thrust 515x 750x 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 Pittman Ny...

Page 38: ... Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 3 8 Space Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn i 27 Btk Pnt 10 38 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 17 123976X 21 139888 22 STD541431 23 7478O814 24 19171912 25 1270t8X 26 STD551t50 27 t7490608 28 STD541437 Nut Lock I 4 Lge Fig G 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc Blkz Nut Lock Hex Wllns 5 16 18 Bolt Fin Hex 1 2 13 X 7 8 Gr 5 Washer 17 32 X 1...

Page 39: ...tion English Spanish 138836 Decal Clutch brake English 145422 145423 DESCRIPTION Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E Decal Chassis 5 Sp 42 Decal Mower Drive Schematic 42 Decal Parking Brake Saddle Decal Insert Hood 18 HP Decal Mower Qc System Decat Mower 3 in One Convo Decal Lightbox Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Decal 1 Pc Dash LT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO D...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257562 ENGINE 14 13 25 3 17 32 31 34 33 39 4O 41 37 33 18 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 2O 22 40 ...

Page 41: ...xhaust Asm Right Clamp Tube Double Engine Bracket Muffler Mounting Screw Hex Whs Thdcut 1 4 20 Unc Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 t8 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 318 I6x1 1 2 Tytt Shield Pnt Heat Receptacle 1 4 Turn Dacrotized Retainer 1 4 Turn 365odx 222id Bushing Snap Split Stud 4 Turn re...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257562 MOWER LIFT 13 4 6 11 13 22 21 2O 15 6 8 r I I t i 5 42 ...

Page 43: ...lunger Shaft Asm_Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylong Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Spring Cprsn Link Lift Lh Fixed Length Link Lift Rh Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Blk Zinc Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Washer 15 32 x 3 4 x 16 Gao Ring Klip T5304 37 Nut Spring Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257562 MOWER DECK 76 77 52 34 33 102 32 _ 31 105 27 ...

Page 45: ...9061216 Shield Deflector t04 STD551110 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 105 130758 Rod Hinge 06 2029J Bolt 5 16 18 x t 25 1tl 140353 Washer Spacer 112 132262 Pulley Mandrel 113 17490512 Nut Flanged Toplock 9 16 114 73510500 Bolt 115 72110504 Fastner Christmas Tree 116 __ Pulley Idler Flat 117 1t33957 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Gauge 118 _0 Nut Crownlock 119 Rod Pivot with Nibs 121 143723 Rod Clutch Se...

Page 46: ...n LL H B IHB R R J _m I v 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257562 46 12 47 48 49 62 52 ...

Page 47: ...31 108980X Gear Spur 25Teeth 70 32 120406X Gear Spur 22 Teeth 71 33 134796 Gear Spur 19 Teeth 72 34 134797 Spacer t 133 x 1 50 x 375 73 35 t05925X Washer Plain 640 x 1 37 x o061 36 2232J Washer Plain 632 x 1 00 x 026 37 108978X Spacer 630 x 1 00 x 169 38 110079X Assembly Gear Combination of 12 Teeth and 35 Teeth Shaft Idler Spacer 635 x 875 x 755 39 124639X 40 120472X 142678 106589X t20408X 105937...

Page 48: ...ACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257562 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 422707 TYPE NUMBER 1527 01 30S _b 3Q5 240 I_ mi 1019 LABEL KIT I t358 GASKET SET 220 2O 219A 48 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO iNSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTIO N MANUAL ...

Page 49: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257562 BRIGGS STRA_ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 422707 TYPE NUMBER 1527 01 _ 592 535 235 534 165 643 445 161 49 ...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS 18 HP 42 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257562 BRIGGS STRA i TON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 422707 TYPE NUMBER 1527 01 53A i 864 I 1006 1005 _78 _332 5O ...

Page 51: ...o I 3 544 Motor and _ Thru Bolt I Brush J Armature Drive Ass y _ Assembly I Assembly Assnmb__ 39480819400313955381390837 col 802 Drive End Cap J End Cap Ass y Assembly I Commutator 394860 t 395537 803 Housing Assembly 398159 Reference Number Starter Motor Mfr Br ggs Stratton 12V 510 Starter Drive Group 495878 513 Clutch Assembly 398003 783 Gear 280104 876 _ 896 Pinion Roll Spring Kit P i n 495877 ...

Page 52: ...mbfy Connecting 209A 020 Undersize Crankpin Bore 216 32 94671 Screw Connecting Rod 219 33 390420 Valve Exhaust 219A 34 261528 Valve Intake 220 Uses 393606 Seal Assembly and Retainer Key Number 868 35 65906 Spring Intake Valve 36 26828 Spring Exhaust Valve 40 221596 Retainer Intake Valve 41 292260 Rotocoil Exhaust Valve 42 93630 Retainer Exhaust Valve Rotocoil 2 45 261368 Tappet Valve 46 213421 Gea...

Page 53: ...8 393606 Screw Sems Armature Mounting 869 261463 Plug Spark Resistor with Gasket 870 213316 Wire Ground 871 261961 Gasket Set 231218 Pulfer Flywheel Optiona_ Accy 877 393456 Wrench Spark Plug 88t 495901 Body Pump Spring Pump 955 397882 Diaphragm t005 281053 Washer 1006 224413 Clamp Oil Filler 1019 491262 Cap Spring Cover Diaphragm Screw Diaphragm Cover Cartridge Air Cleaner Screen Flush Rotating S...

Page 54: ...SERVICE N 54 ...

Page 55: ...LL 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 I I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu k ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes i I ...

Page 56: ...ate 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 CentedDepartment and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 257562 ENGINE MODEL NO 422707 TYPE NO 1527 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION...

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