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Craftsman 917.257721 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S
MANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
o Customer
Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
o Repair PaNs
CAUTION:
Read and follow
aH safety
rules
and _nstruct_ons
before
o£erat_#g
this
equipment,

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o Repair PaNs CAUTION: Read and follow aH safety rules and _nstruct_ons before o£erat_#g this equipment,...

  • Page 2: Brake

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation PractiDes Ride-On B_owers IMPORTANT: THIS (;UTTING MAC 4NE 1S CAPABLE OF AMPU't"ATIN(_ HANDS AND FEET AND T[_ROW NG OBJEC]:S, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOL.(')WING SAFETY INS[RUCT'F}NS COULD RESULT N SER:iOUS INJURY OR DEAlt H CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION Th_gic accident,s can occur f he operale s no a/e_t to the...
  • Page 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULAT[©NS on your pulx2aseof a Sears Tractor tt hasbeendesignedengneered andmanufac HORSEPOWER tired t¢ 9ve you the best [xsssib[e dependabtity and GASOLINE CAPAC!TY 35 GALLONS AND TYPEs UNLEADED REGULAR Shouldyou _ _ _ _ {_xpel_,.nc(,, any mbt_myoucannoteasty p .._emedy pleasecontactyourneaeat SearsAuthorized SAE 30 above 32'ff_) ServiceCenteffDepa£ment W ehay competentwetP...
  • Page 4 SAFETY RULES MAIINTENANCE SCHEDULE PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS SERVICE AND ADJUSTNENTS ....19_25 CUSTO_4£R RESPONSIS_UTiES ....3_ 154 8 STORAGE WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING 28_29 TRACTOR ACCSSSORES REPAIR PARTS _ TRACTOR ......31,47 ASSSMSLY 7ol0 REPAIR PARTS o ENGINE 48_57 OPERA°Y_ON ! 1"14 PARTS ORSER_NG!SERV_CE ....BACK COVER Operation 11 -I 4 ........
  • Page 5 T _es_ a( cEss( nes a _d attachn e_ ls were ave I'_ble t_a._ s a_. _,._l oust _m_J,_( rvx. ce_t,ra wh(_ the _ack was p ;_c _as( :L Me@ Sea_s stees c_'_ oo_e_ '_ese iems _o yes whet pmvde rise me(st _mbe of y<:_u H_ct@,...
  • Page 6 Pa£s packed separately in ca_ton ........Seat WPeel ;24tS:4C:S:X;8 (l}Was_ie_ , 1782× _6x 12 Gauge Owl"ie_' S Ma(s _a Pa_ts ba 9 contents not shown full s[ze (3) Retai_e SI:_ ngs (doube/)op) .._ ........ x7/8× 4Gauge (2} Shou der (2} Ce;_te_-, Io_:k Nuts (4} R_stair'eFSprr'gs (singJe oo:_)
  • Page 7 Yo_r new tractor has been assemb e( at the faciory wth the exception of thane :._a_Is leer_ nassembied for shFpr g purposes -_o er_s _re safe and proper operation of your tractor at parts and hardware yc_ assemble must be t ghtened securely_ Use the correct too:s as necessary to ns._re prope_ t_gh[neo;s TOOLS REQURED FOR ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 8: Install, Seat

    INSTALL, SEAT (See FiG S} Adiust seat before t ghter ng ad ustment knob co_reclevelis reacheG Remov,o cardboa@ pack ng on seat pan_ Whiebattery iBstanding { af'_er adding acd)andlater, w hle Place seat or seat pan and assemb e sho@der bolt, battery isbeing chargedcenthuewithassembty oftractor_ Assembe ad ustment knob and fla_ washer ksose y.
  • Page 9 • INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Connect a_'_t - sway bar 'to cPass s bracket under ieft footrest and retain wth do _ble k_op reta ne_ sprng (See Figs° 4 and 7) Turn height adi_stment knob cockwise to rerreve Be slur ratter 5 o_ eve/surtace and mower suspenso:-: slack from mower suspens on...

  • Page 10: Assemb Y

    _NSTALL BAKERY (See Figs° 5 and 6} CAUTION: Do not sho_ battery ten_i_ CEX NUT rings ÷_c_ TERMINAL ACCESS Positive termina_ must be conn®cted DOOR lit'st to prevent sparkingfrom acciden,_ Lift hood to raised posit on_ Be s,4re battery drain tube has not come loose and is secu'ely a tached to dran n battery tay Lowe_'batter}! into t attery tray with e_m nas to ffonl of tractor...

  • Page 11: Know Your Tractor

    KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THiS OWNERS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compa e the _/lust at or_sw tl yo _;rtractor to faro ar ze yoursetf w_th th:_ eeat ons of w_rio _scontrols and ad ustments_ Sve this manua_ for _;t _re refere_ce ATTACHM_NT CLUTCH SW_TCH CHOK_ CONTROL...
  • Page 12 The operation of any t_aetor ea_ resu{t _n _ore_gn obiects tbrow_ _nto the eyes_ wMch ¢a_s _esu_t _n severe eye damage, A_waya wear sa_e_y g_aases or eye shields while operatk_g your tractor or pc#otto#s9 any adiustments or repa_rso We recommend a wide vSs_on safety mask over the spe_ac_es or standard...

  • Page 13: Before Starting

    TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig° 9) TO OPERATE ON H_LLS Adust mower to desred cutting height Lower mower witt tiff contro Remow_ rear reta er sprng and ctevs pR wheh secure each gauge whee Lower gauge wheetsto ground Raise gaugewheets s ight y_io align robs in bracket and gauge whee bar Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down...

  • Page 14: Add Gasoline

    ADD GASOLINE MOWING TIPS Fi_ ue/ tank Use fi'esh clean_ regular unleaded Ti_echanscannotbeusedwhenthemowerho{_ r_gs gaso [ne (Use of ieaded gasol ne w/[ increase caeDor_ attached to t 'actor. and cad oxde deposts and red£e valve ireÀ,, Mower should be p_'opery eveed for best mowing IMPORTANT: W_ ENOPERATNG...

  • Page 15: General Recommendations

    GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART Ihe warran y on this tractor does not cove_ {terns tha have beers %_bected to opea£o ab_se or he9 gence rec_:ive f_/value from he war anty operator m_st mair_ta n tractor as instructed n this manua. Some adjustments wN need to be made perodicaly proper 7 mantar...
  • Page 16 ® The blade car be sharpened with a file or ors a 9r tsding wheet. Do not attempt to sharpen who on t_e mower,, Always observe safety rues when pedorm ng arty maiete, To check btade bataRce, yo_ wi need a 5/8'* diameter R,I,_F_C(X steel bet, pn_ or' a cone balancer (When _sng a cone...
  • Page 17 BATTERY (See Hg_ t 6) HOTE: Aithough mut-viscosty os (5W30, 1@_!/30etc} Your tractor has a batte@ cha% ng system which s ssffi- mpreve starting in cod weather these muIt v scosity oiIs ce_st fe_ n@maI use HoweveL perodc chargng of he wi/resut in increased oil consumption when used above...

  • Page 18: Clean Air Screen

    CLEAN AiR SCREEN (See Fig,, 19) Ar scten must be kept !re_ of di£ and chaff to prew_t engi se damage from over"_eat r'g Cleart wth a wire br._sh or compressed air to remove dirl and stubborn @ed gum fibes FOA# ENGINE COOLING...
  • Page 19 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift Sever in neutral (N) pos_t[on_ Pface attachment clutch k_ "DISENGAGED _ positron Turn Ignition key "OFF' and remove key_ Make sure the blades and all mov[n 9 parts have complete@ stopped...
  • Page 20 TO REPLACE BLOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO.BACK ADJUSiTM DST (See F:igs, 24 and 25) limPeR'fAST DECK MUST BE LEVEL SU'DE-'TO_S DE /_'; MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See F 9. 2B} - THE F_'OL°OWNG FRONT-TOoBACK ADJUSTMENT N_:CEBSARY, BE SJRE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LNKS Park tractor on a Ieve sudace.

  • Page 21: Drive Belt

    TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT CLUTCH PLATE (See Fig_ 27} P_:_rk t '_:,_, tractor on/eve! su£ace_ IEngage p;_rk r fl brooke Remow;_mow<_r dye belt (See qO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT' n this sect on of ths manual} Rerr eve mower (See 'TO REMOVE MOWER in this s(sst on ol this manual).
  • Page 22 ENTS TO REPLACE £_IOTION DRWE BELT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See Fig, 30) If steedng whee c_ossbars are not horizonta (eft to ri{}_t_t P;_rk _he tractor <t_ ew_ surlace Engage parkr_g brake, when whees are pos oned straight forwa rd, remove steer Fsr ease of seas/ice there s a bet instal/at on guide decat on ing w[eel and reassemb e per instr_._et o ns n the Assen' bty sect on of ths manua...
  • Page 23 TO REMOVE WNEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL (See Fig 33) - Bock up axte secure y Remove axe cover re a n ng rng and washersto ailew wheel emova _ Repair tire and reassemb e Replace wa@'ers and snap e ain ng rng sec _@y in Replace axe cover HERS RETAINING...
  • Page 24 TO ADJUST A_ACHMBNT LiFT SPRING ADJk_STMENT (See Fig, as} SPRING BUSHING While hold ng sprnq bushing wth wrench Ioosen ,iam Turn ad ustment bolt c ockwise to extend spring and reduce iifl effort (for heavier a[tachments)_ _,_m ad} _stment hot counterdockwse ghter at tachments...
  • Page 25 ii, ..ACCELERAT ON TEST , MovethrottIecontro everflomsow (_)tofast TO ADJUST THRO_LE CONTROL CABLE postion [f engine bes tates or des_ turn idte m xture (See Fig_ 37 and 38) sc_cew ou_ (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn Repeat test and cent hue to ad ust, if '_ecessary, u't_ engine acce[ero The throtte...

  • Page 26: Storage

    i_APORTANT: _S IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING N ESSENTAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUC_ AS CARBUR_TOR, FUEL FLTER FUEL HOSE, OR _'ANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPER}ENCE NDCATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACDS DURING STORAGE_ ACIDIC DAMAGE FUEl.

  • Page 28: Engne

    POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Wii t_ot star1 O£ of %e S_l fee! }}nk Engneqot CHOKED ptope_ See 1"O START ENG}NE" r Operation sootier. Eegne fkxx_ed seve_a mhtes before af_empt_ _g to staff Bad spark aug, Re@see spark pug. [)r_ a_ liter Coon/apiece arrite DHy f_e fitei'...

  • Page 29: Seat

    CORReCTiON PROBLEM CAUSE Ch_:,,rAw _K;,sw_tehes ar:d cormectons /f rot operato_ safety prssen<:e c(nte syst_m Engine ¢o_'_t_es to _ con'ect_d, rx_ntact a_ eu;horzed serve ¢ente£ wher_ operator leaves seat w_th attaehme_t e_uteh depa¢ rr/ertt_ e_'9aged Aepac_,_ blouse Tgtten bede bet, Wor_ bert or }oose bade _oorcut_neve_ Leve_ rower deck...
  • Page 30 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS N_LL S_GHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL W}TH SKY LINE OR TREE,...
  • Page 31 18,0 NP IC ELECTRIC START 44 °°MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE GARDEN TRACTOR Esch tractor _°asits own mode_ n_mber Each engine has MODEL NO. It:_own medel r4JmbeL 917o257721 The m(del rumber your tractor will be _ound on the model piate located unde_ the seal "The modei m_mber f(r y',;_u_ engne wil be found on the bbwer "_ousing of the engne...

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