Craftsman 917.254640 Operator's Manual

MODEL NO.917.2546Caution:Read and FoflowAH $Mety RulesAnd instructionsBefore OperatingThis EquipmentLT 12 PiP ELECTRIC- 38"LAWN TRACTORTARTo Asse

OPERA TIONAIRSCREEN\FUEL FILLERCAPTANKFIGURE 6//MOWER BLADECLUTCH "ENGAGED".POSITIONHEADLIGHT"OISENGAGEO"POSITION"CLUTCH&apos

3_Starting The Enginea. Move throttle control lever (Fig, 7)past "'FAST"to the "CHOKE" position.b, Turn ignition key to "

OPERA TIONg. Slowly release clutch brake pedal.h, Move throttle lever to fast position.i. Observe height of cut and readjust as desired,CAUTION: BEFOR

To keep your tractor running better, longer, per-form necessary service using the followingmaintenance schedule:With Every MewingI. Make sure all nuts

AND ADJUSTMENTDISC BRAKEBRAKE ROD1 • I/2"'|WITH PARKINGBRAKE ENGAGED)1. Brake AdjustmentThis tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake sy

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENTb.C.When grinding, care should be taken to maintainblade balance and the blade should be checkedfor proper balance before reinsta

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT.20 ° 0 o5W-30UIil32 c,!60 ° 80 ° 100 °n l i !3Ho-! 30or 70W-FUEL _\_\CAPFIGURE15FUELTANK6. Check Engine Off LevelNOTE: DO NOT CH

FtEPAIFt9. Check MufflerInspect and replace damaged muffler and/or deflector asit could create a fire hazard and/or damage,I... ...

FtEPAIFtAND ADJUSTMENTTHROTTLELEVERI•HOLES "A"/MIXTURESCREW•,-...- FUELLINECLAMPFUELFILTERFIGURE 20.030"FEELERGAUGESPARKFIGURE 21I ^ sE

REPAIRI 7. Motion Drive Belt RemovalThe tractor drive belt may be replaced without tools. Parkthe tractor on level area. Engage parking brake. NOTE:A

I. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THISOPERATOR'S MANUAL and instructionsFurnished withattachments.2. Do not allow children to op

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT78, Fuse ReplacementReplace with 30 amp automotive - type plug-in fuse. Thefuse holder is located under the dash.1 9. Hood Remova

FtEPAIFt AND ADJUSTMENT21. Mower MstalletionYour Mower installs without the use of tools. Raise At-tachment Lift Lever (Fig. 28) to its highest positi

REPAgR AND ADJUSTMENTCOTTER PIN23, Mower Drive Belt Replacementa. Slide belt under extension spring (Fig. 31).b . Place belt on rear side of both mand

FtEPAIR AND ADJUSTMENTNOTE: ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS ISEQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 3/16"HEIGHT CHANGE.f. Be sure all nuts are securely tig

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT_ SPINDLELUBRICATIONAXLE PIVOTCHARTSPINDLE_ FRONT WHEELBEARINGWHEELBEARING_ ENGINE-_ CLUTCH/BRAKEPIVOT_ A TTACHMENTARMCLUTCH PIVO

TROUBLESHOOTINGWILL NOT STARTPROBLEM CAUSE/REMEDY (SEE iNDEX)WILL NOT TURN OVERPush Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake Position.Move Attachment Clutch Lave

TROUBLESHOOTINGUNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCEUNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGSMOWER BLADES WILL NOT ROTATEPlace throttle control in "FAST"

12 H.P, 38" RmDmNGLAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER $17.25_SCHEMATICREDBLACKTllFUSE30 AMPREDI 1INTERLOCK SWITCHES IcLUTCH/BRAKE ATT'mENt cLUTcH(PED

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REPAmR PARTSELECTROCALKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION KEY PART IDESCRIPT_(O1 7662J2 110859X3 121347X4 109310X5 1107t2X6 104445X7 7603J8 109596X9 STD3654021

CONGRATULATBONS on your purchase of a SearsLawn Tractor. It has been designed, engineered andmanufactured to give you the best possible dependabili-ty

REPAUR$ENCLOSURE12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - oMODEL HUMBER 917.254640C53, j57%AI39

€0.=bREPAIR PARTS12 H,P. 38"" RaD G LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917o25 )E_LOSU_KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART _$CRIPTI_NO. NO. NO. NO.1 1200

REPAmRS12 H.P, 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR ==I'_ODEL HUMBER 917.254640DRIVEI725834HHK/363661859 88/OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester32

EPAt PA{ TS12 H.P. 38"" RIDmNG _WN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917,254640_nVEKEY PART DESCRIP3"8ON KEY PART DESCRPTJONNO. NO. NO, NO.! 1213

REPAmR PARTS12 H.P.38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR ==_,JIODELNUMBER 917.25464051514956555958 636034

REPAnR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RaDJNG LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUM R 9t7.25 STEERING AND FRONT AXLEKEY PART _$CRIPTION KEY PART _SCRJPT|_I_NO. NO, NO. NO.1 1

REPAQRPARTS12 H.P, 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254640LIFT ADJUSTMENT1615129E¥21 20\\ t9 20I=°_B%- :35 F" ,36

REPASR PARTS12 H.P. 3S'" RUDDNGLAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.2546, LiFT ADJUSTMENTKEY PART DFSCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO, NO. NO.1

REPAIR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RBDnNG LAWN TRACTOR .-- MODEL NUMBER 917.25484038" MOWER4354/ 55 _/448 / I45 58 5944A44I8541538

REPAIR PARTS •12 H.P. 3S'" RtDDNG LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.25464038" MOWERKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTIONN 0. NO. NO. N

INDEXAAdjustments:Brake ... 14Carburetor ... 18Mower Drive Belt ... 22MowerFront-to-Rear ... 22Side-to-Side

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REPAIR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.254640TRANSAXLE FOOTE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-7TRANSAXLEKEY PART DESORIPTION KEY PART D

REPAIR PARTSENGINE_39_"'_" 3758 127 //_ _34/ 1i j / 40i 3342

REPAIR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RSDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.254640ENGRNE TECUMSEH - MODEL NUMBER 143.396012ENGINERef.No.12345678910!11213141516

REPAIR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RnDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.254640ENGDNE TECUMSEH - MODEL NUMBER 143.3S60!2ENGINE105 _ 159%169:,°_F'-139j8

REPAgR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.254640ENGmNE TECUMSEH - MODEL NUMBER 143.396012ENGINERef. PartNo. No.t02 30063103 2

REPAaR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RIDnNG LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 9!7,254640ENGINE TECUMSEH - MODEL NUMBER 143.396012ENGINESTARTER MOTOR NO. 336051118 13

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7. Unpack Tractora. Take items out of box. The box contains theitems shown below.b. Cut down four corners of the carton with a utili-ty knife and fold

AttachmentsThatAddtotheUsefulnessofYourCraftsmanLawnTractorSearsoffersawidevarietyof attachmentsthatfityour tractor.Manyof theseare listedbelowwithbri

SIGHT A_D HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY L|_E OR TREEOperate ,/our Tractor up and (Jown tile face o{ slopes (_o[greater _han 15°1; _lever across ti_e (acu_ M

MODE,- NO.917o25_)HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTSLT 12 HP ELECTRIC START6 SPEED =38" MOWERLAWN TRACTORThe model number will be found on the Model Plate

ASSEMBL (ASSEMBL Y PANTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SiZELOCATIONBATTERYBA TTERYTERMINALSSEA TUPPERSTEERINGSHAFTSTEERINGWHEEL(2) Lockwasher, 1/4 Int/Ext T

To assemble tractor you will need:(2) 7/t6" Wrenches Tire Pressure Gauge(t) 1/2" Wrenches Screwdriver(2) 9/16" Wrenches Utility Knife(1

A$SEMBL Y4. Check TiresCheck the air pressure in the tires. Tires with too muchair pressure will cause the unit to ride rough. The wrongair pressure w

KNOW YOUR TRACTOROPERA ONRF_AD THiS OWNER'8 MANUAL OEFORE OFERA TING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR. ff you understand the unit and its opera-tion, you will a