Craftsman 917.255572 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...nd follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment i i ii iiii iii iiiiii oAssembHy Operation oCustomer AesponsibiHties oService and Adjustment oRepair Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago IL 60684 U S A H n m NHnH HHHnnH I i JH ...

Page 2: ...urn slowly and gradually downhill ifpossible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over ifa 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 IlL CHILDREN Tragic accident...

Page 3: ...s covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting appFicable 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 federal ...

Page 4: ...ngine Air Filter 18 Air Filter Foam Pro Cleaner 18 Air Screen 8 Cooling Fins Engine 18 Oil Change 17 Oil Level 13 17 Oil Type 17 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 44 48 Starting 14 Storage 25 F Filter Air Filter 18 Air Filter Foam Pro Cleaner 18 Fuel 18 Fuel Type 13 Storage 25 Fuse 23 H Hood Removal Installation 23 L Leveling Mower Deck 20 Lubrication Chart 15 M Maintenance Schedule 15 Mower Adjustment ...

Page 5: ...isture soak in Steel weight tray for increased penetration MULCH RAKE DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup Twenty spring tine teeth Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding Available for front or rear mounting SPRAYERS use 12 volt DC electric motor that connects to the tractor battery or other 12 volt source Includes booms for automatic sprayin...

Page 6: ...ll i i i i t Washer 13 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 1 Wing Nut 3 8 1 Lock Washer 3 8 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 16 Ga Parts packed separately in carton Steering Boot Seat _ulcher Plate Battery t Owner s Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size I_l Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert Adapter Steering Bushing 150 Slope Sheet 2...

Page 7: ...TEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 SIide 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_ Position steering boot over steering shaft Place tabs of steering boot over slots in dash and push down to securer Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper steering shaft Position front...

Page 8: ... damage has occurred in handling Dispose of excess battery acid Neutralize acid for disposal by adding it to four inches 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 instructions on how to install battery CUT AWAY VIEW CAP VENT WELL BATTERY CELLACID LEVEL INSTALL SEAT See Fig ...

Page 9: ... to battery box First connect RED battery cable to positive 4 battery terminal with hex bolt fiat washer lock washer and hex nut as shown Tighten securelyo Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative bat tery terminal 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 tighten hard ware Ins...

Page 10: ...rts section of this manual CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURETHA T YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST 7 All assembly instructions have been completed J No remaining loose parts in carton v Batteryis properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortabl...

Page 11: ...ican National 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 declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position...

Page 12: ...OTE Under certain conditions when unit is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping unit on grass areas TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 9 Aiways operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bag...

Page 13: ...H BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 16 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 oil fill dipstick and wipe clean replace and screw cap tight wait for a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached_ Do not overfill For ...

Page 14: ...erating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to unit o Mower should be properly leveled for best mowin_ performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as ...

Page 15: ...The warranty on this vehicle does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must main tain unit as instructed in this manual Some adjustments wilt need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season...

Page 16: ...new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and fiat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 30 35 Fto Lbso torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED BLADE MANDREL TRAILING EDGE UP FLAT WASHER LOCKWASHER _LT GRADE 8 _ A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD FIG 13 TO SHARPEN BLADE See...

Page 17: ...hich can restrict cooling L ES LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oii rated with API service classification SG Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 t0W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multFviscosity oils wilt result in increased oil consumption when used aboe 32 C Che...

Page 18: ...osition in fuel line Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned_ The engine air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig 18 Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overh...

Page 19: ...reset to correct position parallel with clutch rod and measure 10 11 32 Check dimension on edge of flat work surface as shown lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever 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 ...

Page 20: ...EIGHT in Operation section of this manual On both sides of tractor loosen but do not remove the fasteners securing the adjustable pivot brackets to frame Both brackets must be loose enough to move freely Pull down firmly on suspension arm to remove any slack in pivot bracket and hold while tightening rear fastener first to secure Tighten remaining fasteners Repeat procedure on other side of tracto...

Page 21: ... there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Remove belt from engine pulley Roll belt over top of transaxle pulley Install new belt by reversing above procedure IMPORTANT REPLACE ONLY WITH BELT LISTED IN THIS MANUAL FRAME FIG 25 TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig ...

Page 22: ...NGINE WiTH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig 29 CAUTION Lead acld batteries gener ate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from bat terles Always wear eye protection when around batteries 111 i ill 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 UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A t2 VOLT ...

Page 23: ...cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in Repair Parts section of this manual TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL See Fig 31 i 11 u N IHII U I IH HI UU _ CAUTION Muffler is hot Be careful when removing retainer springs from hood pivot brackets Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Remove retainer springs from hood pivot bracke...

Page 24: ... or dies turn idle mixture valveout counterclockwise 1 8turn Repeattestand continue to adjust if necessary until engine acceler ales smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINEABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENG...

Page 25: ...EM 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 engine and let it run until the fuel lines and ...

Page 26: ...l 3 Loose damaged part s I Fili fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE In Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Repface spark plug 5 Clean replace afr filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoilne and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wldng 9 Contact Sears Service Center Department 0 Contact Sears Service Center Department 1 Cl...

Page 27: ...el Low uneven tire air pressure Worn bent or loose blade Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Mower drive belt worn Blades Improperly installed Improper blades used Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels 3 Replace _dler pulley 4 Replace blade mandrel 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before ...

Page 28: ...REPAgR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255572 ELECTRICAL A B 11 12 13 C_b 14 _115 29 22 32 33 31 t9 28 ...

Page 29: ...1 4 20uncx1 2 Gr5 34 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 1 4 35 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 36 Cover Terminal Red 37 Switch Intlk Clutch Red 4 Term Screw Tap He 10 24unc X 1 2 Switch Intlk Clutch Red 2 Term Screw Tap Hex t0 24unc X 1 2 Switch Plunger Nc Gray 121264X Caps Battery 25 30 Amp 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1 4 20unc X 3 4 STD551025 Washer 9 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga STD551125 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 STD541025 Nut Fi...

Page 30: ...REPAUR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255572 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 9 6 31 A 2 A B D E F G H K L M 3O 21 O 21 17 33 11 39 29 13 37 IF 34 G_ 30 ...

Page 31: ...5465X417 13 Panel Slkscr Dash Rh Weldment 34 105464X417 14 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16xt 2 Ty tt 35 STD533707 15 Screw Mach Trhd 5 16 18uncx3 4 36 STD541437 16 Nut Keps 5 16 18 Unc 37 105466X I7 Hood Asm Pnt Weld Silver Powde 38 134618 18 Bumper Hood 19 STD512505 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20unc X 1 2 39 134617 20 STD551125 Washer Lock Hvy Helicat 1 4 21 122933X Rivet Ratchet Nylon 40 STD533707 Washer Nylon Btk 28x...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255572 DRIVE 77 2 A 23 11 10 29 75 74 75 A _ 16 B C D E F G H I 71 18 1 67 0 32 _ 72 _ 19 _ 60 _ 68 _ 33 32 ...

Page 33: ...Crownlook 3 8 16 Unc Shaft Asm Pedal Foot I 930 Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id Washer 21 32 X 1 X 16 Ga Pin Roll 3 16 X 1 Pulley Idler Flat Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16unc X 2 3 4 Spacer Split 395 X 59 Bzp Keeper Belt Retainer Washer 13 32 X 13 16 X 12 Ga Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc 105709X STD56t210 125907X 127274X 136715 19131312 17490612 8883R 134825 71170764 STD551143 129921 STD523710 19131312 STD541437 134683 ...

Page 34: ...REPAURPARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255572 STEERING ASSEMBLY 46 9 2 9 26 27 18 19 43 44 43 45 23 24 28 29 25 J 26 34 ...

Page 35: ...e 5 8 X1 55 1 54 Lg 41 04820X 17 132614 Shaft Asm Strg 5 8 X 15 19 Lt 42 124417X 18 57079 Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033 43 121749X t9 124035X Support Shaft 44 121748X 20 126684X Washer Shim 1 4 X 5 8 X 062 45 12000029 21 STD551125 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 46 121232X 22 71070410 Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20 X 5 8 23 127501 Shaft Asm Pittman 24 109816X Nyliner Snap In 25 124036X Bracket Steering Ring Kl...

Page 36: ...1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Strip Foam Gray Or Black Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Btk Nyl 50 ld Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xl 3 8 Spacer Split 28 X 88 Zinc KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 16 121250X 17 123976X 18 STD511005 19 73951000 20 4171R 21 105529X 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Screw Sltd Pan Hd 10 32 X...

Page 37: ... 17 3713J Decal Rota Blades English 7 128235 Decal Panel Side I c Gold blk 18 133179 Decal Mower Qc System 8 108631X Decal li die Cut 19 132267 Decal tnsr Wh Strg Crafts Usa 9 125880X Decal Fender Craftsman Red 20 I33178 Decal Mower 3in One Conv 11 133796 Decal Caution English 21 131265 Decal Lightbox 136520 Manual Owner s 255572 English KEY PART NO NOo DESCRIPTION 1t 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 5...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255572 ENGINE 27 3O 25 F 32 37 _ 34 OPTIONAL EQUIPM ENT Spark Arrester 38 23 B C D E F G Qlo I i I J _12 _17 _ 6 38 2 lg ...

Page 39: ...8x5 8 34 24028X 13 125593X Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated 35 17490412 14 13280324 Nipple Pipe 3 8 NptX3 36 19091416 15 13200300 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt 37 101335K I6 STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 38 17 17490620 Screw Thdrol 3 8_16x1 1 4 Tytt 18 105736X Shield Pnt Heat 19 105839X Receptacle 1 4 Turn Dacrotized 20 105838X Retainer t 4 Turn 365odx 222id 21 STD55t025 Washer 9 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255572 81 86 4O 52 53 55 ...

Page 41: ...ng 5 16 3 4 79 Arm Suspension Rear Asm 80 Link Lift L H idler Arm Asm 81 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 82 Pulley Mandrel Single 83 Nut Ftangelock 9 16 84 Pulley idler Flat 85 Spacer Retainer 1_3 4 86 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 12 Ga STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 131290 Belt 133502 Spacer Retainer 33503 Stiffener Arm Idler 120183X Bearing Nylon 122507X Shaft Asm Lift 105767X Pin Groove 125631X Grip Handle 12...

Page 42: ...R MODEL NUMBER 917 255572 TRANSAXLE DANA MODEL NUMBER 4360 07 TRANSAXLE 2O 21 22 19 23 11 J 24 30 _ 31 26 27 32 36 _ 11 _ 52 53 54 33 55 56 34 35 17 42 57 59 44 45 56 55 45 47 48 49 50 51 19 58 59 6O 43 52 63 65 64 66 73 68 69 67 72 ...

Page 43: ...tches 63 3276 Bearing Flange 64 3758 Gear Spur 14 Teeth 65 3916 Collar Clutch 66 3843 Key Clutch 67 3915 Key Woodruff Shaft Intermediate 68 3768 Key Woodruff 61 69 3760 Ring Retaining 70 3917 Sprocket 18Teeth 71 3847 Spacer 72 3724 Gear Spur 37 Teeth Gear Spur 35 Teeth 73 3906 Gear Spur 30 Teeth 74 3907 Gear Spur 26 Teeth 75 4300 Gear Spur 22 Teeth Gear Spur t9 Teeth Washer Plain 640 x t_37 x o061...

Page 44: ...PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255572 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 286707 TYPE NUMBER 0437 01 363 307 837 t4 _ 13 26 SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED TO INSTALL 657 663 757 _15 6 4 358 ASKET SET 524 44 ...

Page 45: ...PARTS 12 5 HP 38 TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255572 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 286707 TYPE NUMBER 0437 01 965 53 52 164 123 121 CARBUP_TOR OVERHAUL KIT 131 130 141 _ 618 634 105 611 I 125 224 535 537 45 ...

Page 46: ... 801 802 803 Motorand Thru Bolt Brush Drive Armature Drive End Cap End Cap Assy Housing MANUFACTURER Drive Assy Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Commutator Assembly Briggs I Housing tratton J_Length t2V _ 494325 94003 395538 490421_j 390837 394856 o 395537 398159 Includes BrushSet includes 398003 Clutch Assembly 280104 Gear 490467 Retainer and Pin 94288 Roll Pin i IN illl illllll ii ll...

Page 47: ... Piston Pin 222 494887 Pin Assembly Piston Standard Pin Assembly Piston 005 Over 224 94513 Rod Assembly Connecting 225 231058 Rod Assembly Connecting 227 493935 020 Undersize Crankpin Bore 230 222450 Lock Connecting Rod Screw 232 262785 Screw Connecting Rod 240 394358 Valve Exhaust 265 221535 Valve Intake 284 94419 Spring Intake VaIve 284A 94326 Spring Exhaust Valve 304 224504 Guard Flywheel 305 9...

Page 48: ...lternator Dual Circuit 872 28tt04 Screw Seres 875 494237 Cap and D_pstick Oil Filler 877 393456 Seal Filler Tube Tube Oil Filier 955 94642 Element Air Cleaner 965 94108 O Ring Air C eaner 975 494378 Bushing Governer Crank 1 4 I D 977 494386 Bolt Governor Lever Nut Hex t0 24 987 281166 Clamp Fuel Pipe 1005 280687 Fuel Inlet Tube 1006 223726 Cotter Hair Pin 1020 262243 Retainer E Ring 1021 94160 Spr...

Page 49: ...N UNE ORANGE _JL_JL_ 7 i 5AMPS ALTERNATOR 1t VOLTS AC 3600 RPM 1 t BROWN 8LACK HEADLIGHT I S _ _ I LIGHTS SWITCH OFF NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY Bu r HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHT NESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LI...

Page 50: ...SERVICE NOTES HI HIH HH HI 5O ...

Page 51: ...WN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WiTH SKY LINE OR TREE i i Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing directio on _o_pes j ...

Page 52: ... most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOW ING INFORMATION PRODUCT LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255572 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 286707 TYPE NUMBER 0437 01 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians profes sicnal technicians specifically trained to insure that ...

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