Craftsman 917.254750 Owner's Manual

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KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiariz

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which canresult in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or e

OPERATIC=, = =ul,i ,,,,, i,,,-TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch. Any attempt by the operat

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL iN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATESCheck Brake...Operation ...iCheck Tire PressureT Checkfor Loose F

BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distanceat high speed inhighest gear_than brake must be adjusted.(See TO ADJUST BRA

CUSTO RESPONSi mLmT ESBATTERY (See Fig. 12)Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-cient for normat use. However, periodic charging

CUSTO E RESPONSUBHLITtESAIR FILTER FOAM PRE-CLEANER (See Fig, 14)Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged byusing a dirty air filter, Remo

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SERVMCE AND ADJUSTMENTS,i lU.i ... , ... ,i,,,i i.. . ...TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT (See Figs 20

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE ISCAPABLE OFAMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS,FAILU

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 22)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced withouttools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parki

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TROUBLESHOOTI POINTSCAUSE CORRECTION,11PROBLEMWill not startHard to startIHHH' 'H '"""'I lUEngine will not turn ove

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS,,N,,,,, ...PROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoor cut * uneve

12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750SCHEMATICFREDREDWHITEBATTERYIGNITIONSWtTCHBLACK"7BLACKREDr ...} RED BLACK, j STARTER--,-tO

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750ELECTRICALA 9 C D12 13 t8 0_152922E F32 33311734\\\3O\19!/28

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 t21265X2 STD3654023 124211X4 1334335 4207J6 132

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

REPAIR PARTS12,5 HP 38" TRACTORCHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES. - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750I9A13G31343O

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254750CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1350342 1278663 174906124 STD523707

REPAIRDRIVE57PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750DF2577757475A B_7913_::::==-4210627O34 37JC D E F G71 18 1 6772 _ 19_;_6o_ 68327

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTIONl 127050X2 110422X3 12366

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REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 1337412 1314503 1352274 1352285 6266H6 1

REPAnR PARTS12,5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750B26C215\1213KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1274362 t26656X3 STD5237074 191312105 2751R6 STD5414377 1

REPAnRDECALS9PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25475018\6 3 7 8 8 7 4 10'1513 1216 13KEY PARTNO. NO.1 108456X2 1312653 124489X4

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.254750ENGINE13010F !272925282713523AB C DE G16 _Q921938

REPAIRENGINEPARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1327612 1772O41O3 1325044 122983X5 101326L6 17030808

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES ... 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.25475038" MOWER DECK45 4575 76 44,, \7423.----714 ¸4627 2_j22133155556525340

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25475038" MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 1293652 S

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.254750PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER21-<,-0 27 -I4=//69 11so3o5774484237

REPAmR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360.06REF PART REF PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPI"ION NO

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750TECUMSEH ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 143.42612224319 215121021144

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750TECUMSEH ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 143.426122REF PART REF PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO,

REPAHR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,25475046

REPAaR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750TECUMSEH ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 143.426122REF PART REF PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION NOo NO,

REPAUR PARTS!2,5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254750TECUMSEH ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 143.426122REF PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION2O11 6325122 63224

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ACCESSORIES AN ATTACHMENTSThese accessories and attachments were available when the tractor was purchased, They are also available at most Sears retai

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OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO=917.254750HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTS®12.5 HP OHVELECTRIC START38" MOWE DECK5 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTOEach tractor has

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When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, itmeans when you are in the operating position (seatedbehind the steering wheel).TO REMOVE TRACT

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORPREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2), iiill iCAUTION: Wear eye and face shield°Wash hands or clothing immediately ifaccidentallyin c

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