Craftsman 917.251471 Owner's Manual

SWAINS[IIFTSMIIN+MODEL NUMBER 917.251471OWNER'S MANUAL+Assembly• Operation• Customer Responsibilities+ Service and Adjustments+ Repair PartsCAUTI

ASSEMBLYJ CHECKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEWTRACTOR. WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVETHE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACTION FROMTHIS QUA

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied With the product. Learn and understand their meaning.Ez3&BATTERY CAUTI

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to f

OPERATION_ oreTheresul_W lie operating YOUrtract_ViSionsafetymask 1r the spectacles or standard safety glasses.HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO SET PARKING B

OPERATIONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7)Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the sea

OPERATIONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7)When starting engine for the first time or if engine has runout of fuel. it will take extra cranking time to move

CUSTOMER ;IBIL TIESI - Change more often when operanng under a heavy moaoor #nn_gh ambient temDera_ures.2 - _erstce m _re often when operating in dirt

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESTRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance.BRAKE OPERATION• f tractor requires more than six (6) fee

CUSTOM LINESV_BELTSCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours ofoperation and replace if necessary, The belts are notadjustable. Replace

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESIMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH ASKEROSENE. ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THECARTRIDGE, THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OFTHE C

A SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.F

ERVlCE ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:! Depress clutch/brake pedal futly and set parking brake.Place gearshift lever

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSNOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mowerqeight about 3/16"., Recheck measurements after adjusting.FRONT-TO

ITSCheck secondary idler arm and idler to see that theyrotate freely.Be sure sefing is hooked in secongary idler arm antsway-bar bracket.Install new b

SERVICE ANDTRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD-JUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25)The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift leveris in the neutra

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS/"POSITIVE" (+) "NEGATIVE" (-)IL°PANE;!FiG. 27_'O REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULBRaisehood.Pullbulbholderoutoft

SERVICE ANDWith engine not running, move choke control (locatedon dash panel) to full choke (N) position.Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridg

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ormore._re the tract_ with&

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM-- =Will not startHard to startEngine will not turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLoss of powerExcessive vibrationCA

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator Ieaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoor cut - unevenMower blades wii_ notrotate

SCHEMATICTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251471REDBATTERYBLACK©REDI MMETER WHITERED __G_C HLACKFUSE30 AMP.©CLUTCH BRAKE(PEDAL UP)SOLENOIDBLAC_SLACKREDSTAR

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a SearsTractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac-tured to gwe you the best possible dependability andp

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251471ELECTRICAL2212244244,1920 33/251134016323t49302673O

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251471ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1461402 747604123 STD5510254 STD5511256 STD5410257 7697J8 7603J9

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251471CHASSIS3!3 _ 449O1253 •71881159311711425268121_o.J 417-)t2364883310118|082629/281141173332

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251471CHASSISKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 151169 Chassis Weldment2 140356 Draw Bar3 17490612 Screw Thdrol. 3/

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.251471DRIVE31//8152771942 5!57 t15 , /83 ' . - :"8658611101987 62177 74/175v, _r19 _ .72 701/116_64

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.251471DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION234568101113151921222425262728293O31343536

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.251471STEERING ASSEMBLYj17471514\134830Ji 46-< ,i_,../ 8jJ/9• /J . "¢.. 16 32,gA_33/ /"lO 34//35j

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251471STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRiPTiON1 139768 Wheel Steering Ayp/ke

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251471ENGINE/1481323! 3433/40 333913Sx_ 1029OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Attester23_438

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.251471ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION123132755177204101504694 1497235 1440686 1440697 1381298 15071610 1455

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES ... 2PRODUCT SPECIFICAT_ONS ...

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REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBERDECALS 249!0\917.25147124!7711//1415812 k851513\t4KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1389552 1516963 1516934 1516945 106202X6 133644

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917o251471MOWER LiFT28 27/26384O23\1314\\\1!IJ2Oc". _-" -1542

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251471MOWER LIFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 121006X2 1406736 747806247 125631X8 122365X9 122364X10 2876H11 1

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.251471MOWER DECK2/\13345q?'_.-72_::_7048j2473642\26 1817/23482212244

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.251471MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1405792 STD5414313 STD5331074 7631J

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251471PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 1t20-0t lib/115/39 4346

REPAI R PARTSTRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.251471PEERLESS TRANSAXLE o MODEL NUMBER 820=016BREF PART REF PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION-- 7

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917o251471ENG)NE B&S - MODEL NUMBER 460777, TYPE NUMBER 1297-0122O21_A48

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.251471ENGINE B&S - MODEL NUMBER 460777, TYPE NUMBER 1297-01(358GASKET SET][861 PUMP REPAIR KITI121 CARBUR

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTSThese accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was

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REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - _ MODEL NUMBER 917.2514,71ENGINE B&S = MODEL NUMBER 450777, TYPE NUMBER 1297-01783615BfJj_f8_\\kf80180251

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.251471ENGINE 8&S _ MODEL NUMBER 460777, TYPE NUMBER 1297-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO° DESCRIPTION NO, NO. D

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251471ENGINE B&S - MODEL NUMBER 460777, TYPE NUMBER 1297-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP'RON NO. N

SERVICE NOTES54

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONI ""SIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL W

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.251471IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-600-473-7247)FOR

CONTENTS OF PACKParts Bag contents shown full size(t) Shoulder Bolt 5 16-18(1) HexBolt _/2-13xl(1) Lock Washer 1/24\/11) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga

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

ASSEMBLYInspection for corrosion,Testing battery,Jumping (if requiredLPeriodic charging.HEX NUTDISCARD TERMINAL \PROTECTIVE CAPSXLOCKWASHERFLATWASHERJ

ASSEMBLYINSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (SeeFigs. 4 and 5)Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suseenslonarms are raised with attachment lift co