Craftsman 917.255561 User Manual

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO, 917.255561Caution:Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment12.0 HP IC ELECTRIC ST

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORGomparetheiliustratlonswithyouriractortofamiliar

OPERATIONyour tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety

OPERATIONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)Yourtractor Is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat w

OPERATIONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7)When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cran

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILÎTIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICEDATESTRACT0RCheck Brake Operation j ^Check Tire Pressure | ^

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESTRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATION(See 'TO ADvJUST BRAKE" in Serv

CUSTOMER RESPOMSiBILITIESBATTERY (See Fig. 12)Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging o

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESAIR FILTER FOAM PRE-CLEANER (See Fig. 14)Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filte

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION; BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.• Place gearshi

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly

ASAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersAIMPORTANT: TH!SCUTT!NGMACHiNE!SGAPABLEOFAMPUTATINGHANDSANDFEETANOTHROWiNGOBJECTS, FAILURE TO

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 22)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on le

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTit steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned str

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE FUSE (See Fig. 27)Replace with 30 amp automotive-type piug-in fuse, The fuse holder is located in the engine compart

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (Se© Fig. 29)The thfottie controi has been preset at the factory and adjust

STORAGEimmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wiii not be used for 30 days or more.ákCAUTION: Never s

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMCAUSE jCORRECTIONWni not start1,.Out of fuel.1.Fill fuel tank.2-Engine not “CHOKED" propariy.2.See “TO START ENGINE&

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSDDADI M/l r nUoL&iVICAUSECORRECTIONEngine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged1, Faully

12 HP 38” TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255561SCHEMATICF3ED#c>BLACKBATTERYREDa\s>-FUSE30AMP.HED Red...! \_/jWHITESTARTERSOLENOIDCrwDi! iCLUTCH

ELECTRICALREPAIR PARTS12 HP 38” TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255561

ELECTRICALREPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL HUMBER 917.255561KEY PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1121265XBattery2STD385402Switch, ignition3124211XNut,

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears tractor, it has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dep

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38” TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255561CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESAB DêFOHîKLM30

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255561CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESNO. NO.DESCRIPTIONChassis Assembly DrawbarScrew. Thd., Rol!. 3/8-1

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38” TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255561DRIVE5774 'A B C DO © @ ^31IS =6he= 717273181932<3 Hi © @ Oei I 87 I20 1 32I160

DRIVEREPAIR PARTS12 HP 38” TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.265661KEY PART NO. NO.1 120897X2345110422X 123666X 12000028 121520X6 174905127 106919X8 12

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255561STEERING ASSEMBLY34

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,255561STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTDESCRIPTIONSteering Wheel Axle Assembly, Front Spindie Assembly

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255561SEAT ASSEMBLYsKEY PART NO. NO.1 12/4362 126656X3STD5237074191312105 2751R6STD54143771241

DECALS9 18 6 20 4 7 8REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - « MODEL NUMBER 917.255561KEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION108456X 126685X 124490X 124489X 1326

ENCSiNE 1REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38” TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255561295¡! t^iOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester/**© ©12 a39D E F G 26H®8^ 7 10I 17 N3^163

ENGINEREPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255561KEY PARTDESCRiPTIOMControl, ThrottleScrew, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 X 5/8En

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULESPRODUCT SPECIFiCATlONS ... ...>..3CUSTOMER RESPONSlBILiTiES...3, 14-17WAR

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2S5561

38” MOWERREPAIR PARTS12 HP 38“ TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255561KEY PAFíT NO. NO.11293652STD5414313 STD53310747631J5110485X612877471298958 133172912

DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360-06REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25556120

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38“ TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255561DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-06KEY PART NO. NO.1 12Q458X2 2274J3456 768003 1G5904X 10

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38“ TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256561BRtOGS §i STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 283707, TYPE NUMBER 0217-01r iS@3SS GASKETSET44

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38“ TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255561BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE» MODEL NUMBER 283707, TYPE NUMBER 0217-01121 C№8UBerOfi OVERHAUL

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,255561BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE» MODEL NUMBER 283707, TYPE NUMBER 0217-013613W896 gyg§10SOI

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255561BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 283707, TYPE NUMBER 0217-01KEY FART NO. NO.

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255561BRICGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 283707, TYPE NUMBER 0217-01KEY PARTKEY PARTN

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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTSThese accessories and attachments were available when the tractor was purchased. They are also available at most Sears

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONTcnSIGHTINGGUIDE-^'^OUTr,ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL.AOperate your Tractor

SEAi^SCRRFTSMRNOWNER'S 12.0 HP 1CMANUALELECTRIC START 38" MOWER DECK 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTORMODEL NO.917.255561Each tractor has its o

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts bag contersts not shown fyil sizeSteering Wheel AdapterHLSteerinaWheelInsertwSteeringBushing< (2) KeysBaHery Caps a

ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and pr

ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORPREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)CAUTION; Wear eye and face shield./ -ff 1 * ' »Wash hands or clothing immediately

ASSEMBLYINSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5)CAUTION: Do not short battery terminais. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wnstwatcn