Craftsman 917.254860 Owner's Manual Page 1

MODEL NUMBER 917.254860OWNER'S MANUAL®TMII II IIIIIIIIIIII I IIIII IIIIIIConvertible• Assembly• Operation• CustomerResponsibilities• Service• Adj

ASSEMBLYiNSTALL lVlULCHER PLATE(See Figs. 6A & 6B)Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.

O ERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORC0mparethe illustrationswith your tractor to fam

OPERATIONThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, whichcan result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety gla

OPERATIONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9)Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat wit

OPERATIONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)When starting engine for the first time or if engine hasrun out of fuel, it wil! take extra cranking time to move

OUSTO ESPONSIBmLmESTRACT0RENGIMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFtLL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICECheck Brake OperationCheck Tire PressureCheck for Loose F

CUSTOMER ESPONSIBILITiESTRACTORAlways observe safety rules when pedorming any mainte-nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf unit require s more than six (6) feet sto

CUSTO RESPONSIBILITIESTO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS -Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can causethe battery to "leak" power.R

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILiTiESIMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH ASKEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THECARTRIDGE. THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OFTHEC

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUT|ON: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.Place gearshift le

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CU'FI-tNG MACHINE tSCAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJEC

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT(See Figs. 22 and23) -Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground o

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 24}The mower blade drive belt may be replaced withouttools. Park the tractor on leve

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

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE FUSEReplace with 30 amp automotive-type ptug4n fuse. Thefuse holder is located in the engine compartment, directlyin

SEFIVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST CARBURETOR(See Fig. 33 & 34)The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-ment should not be necessar

STORAGImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days Or mere.TRACTORRemove mower fro

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will not turn over_Engine cticks but wit! notstartLoss of powerExcessive vibrationCAUSE

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoor cut - unevenMower blades witl notrotate

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!8 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860SCHEMATICREDREDWHITELIGNITION SWtTCHBLACKBATTERYBLACKCLUTCH / BRAKE(PEDAL UP)I ... IBLACKi ...

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

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - oMODEL NUMBER 917.254860ELECTRICAL47729A_ 9B D39 ]: 235O2248322O1728\32F\///3O

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860ELECTRICALKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTIONt 109310X Key, Molded

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESAD :/y-B C D E FJM P Q R S11 2G17 z_s373"@IB29©33562 RR__ R37

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860CHASSBS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 t350342

REPAIR PARTS!8 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254860DRIVE772O!8 17 41432303362353634715I1752526 i} 542734

REPAIRDRBVEPARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860KEY PARTNO. NO.1373712 t10422X3 123667X4 120000285 121520X6 174905127 1308028 1316799

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860STEERING ASSEMBLY38_3736144625 26 ./:"1234// !o 3543/ i: i 45\ /\ I 1136

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 1337412 13398

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254860SEAT ASSEMBLYKEYNO.1256789!01112131415PARTNO.127437126656X2751RSTD541437124181X174906161

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860DECALS14 !9 6 3 7 10 8 21 5 8 10 7 4 14 1122121315KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1367942 1361283 12448

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

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860ENGINEAOPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark ArresterB C E F G H I1821201910224O

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860ENGINEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION123132755177204101375184 1

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860LIFT132827224 5\°2625 24 '2321_,__13203O78i to /// /,/ // /,t /! /5161718 2042

REPAIRLIFTPARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.1 1369732 I22507X3 105767X4 12O000025 192116216 120183X7 1

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25486042" MOWER DECK626160 :_-J,_:::. 45575347848137 4038_137O!7323"t7617I 182021222

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25486042" tVIOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTmON NO. NO.1 t38024 Mower Deck Ass

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-56192211,_20 24353752/ 53/262738tt,=3g/5431323435194055

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 9!7,254860DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360'56KEY PART :: KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254860BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1522_01J30488174I1019 LA

REPAIR PARTSt8 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860BRtGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1522..01e s_235;8 GASKET

ACCESSORIES A ATTACHMENTSThese accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retait ou

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917=254860BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER ! 522-0t5O468

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1522-01R_ferer_ce_umb_r __

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1522=01KEY PART KEY PART

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 42" TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.254860BRtGGS & STRATTON ENGINE _ MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1522-01KEY PART KEY PARTN

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONU_U1SIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LIN

S_F/A/RSOWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.254860HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTS£RI:IFTZMIIN®18 HP TWIN CYLINDERELECTRIC START3 in One Convertible42" MOWER5

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts Bag contents shown fult sizeO t (2) SheetMetalScrewsx I/2(t) Locknut 3/8-24(1) Large Fiat Washer(l) Shoulder Bott 5/16-

ASSE LYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts tel unassembled for shipping purposes.To ensure safe and prope

ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig, 3)PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adiustment bolt.CAUTION: Wear e

BLYINSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4A & 41B)CAUTION: Do not short battery terml-naiso Before instaling battery, removerect!! bracelets, wristwatch band