Craftsman 917.255980 Owner's Manual

®MODEL MBE 917=255980 OWNER'S MANUALoAssemblyoOperationCustomerResponsibilitiesService®Adjustments• Repair PartsCaution:, Read and Follow; all Sa

BLYCHECK DECK LEVELNESSFor best cuttingresults,mower housingshouldbe properly_.leveled_ See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the_,Service and Adj

OPERATIKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR.Compare the illustrationswithyouPtractorto famili

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

OPERATIONTO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 10)o Adjust mower to desired cutting height,° Lower mower with lift control Removeo_ear retainerspring and c

ADD GASOLINE• Fi!! fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleadedgasoline. (Use of leaded gasolin._willi_q.cr_a,_ca_o_'-;and lead oxide deposits a

CUSTOP,!IMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /'__o _"_o__/AS YOU COMPLETE _'__Z_.?,-_Z_og-_"REGULAR SERV!C_E_...

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules whenperforming any mainte-..nance.TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15)Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, An

CUSTOMER PO BmL E$o Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-tery cable and remove battery from tractor°• Wash battery with solution1 of fou_

RESPONSIBILITIESCLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 20)Air screen must be kept free of di_ and chaff to prevent:_engine damage from overheating° ,Clean with,_w

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.= Place gearshif

SAFETY RULES &Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersiI PORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJE

AND ADJUSTMENTSFRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs.25 and 26) -IMPORTANT: DECK MUSTBE LEVELSIDE-TO-SIDE. 1FTHE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-B,_CK ADJ._IS.TMENT I

RV CE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 28) ...Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake+• Remove mowerdrive be

rllllAND ADJUSTMENTS"Hill IllUlIII IIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIII ... IIIIIJ,J,!!!,, ,!,!,,,,,!,,,,!,,TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRSFRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 34) -o Block up axle securely°• Removeaxle cover, retainingring and washersto

illlUlllllllllllllll i IIIIILIIIIIIIIllLIIIII Illllll ,I X X ...SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT S

ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSi,ENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig, 38 & 39)The throttle control has been preset at the factory andadjustments

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ormore.CAUTION: Never store the tr

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PROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will not turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLoss of powerExcessive vibrationTROUBLESHOOTING POINTSCAUSEI

POINTSiPROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoor cut - unevenMower blades will notrotatePoor grass disc

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

SCHEMATIC18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980BATTERYAMMETERFUSE 30 AMP, _____' ' -1---' I@', STARTERIC Dl i1 " JS

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980DECALS9\1318 6 3 7 15 7 4 138158\1011 I2KEYNO.PARTNO.'I 1367942 1385913 1380424 138

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.255980ELECTRICALA B C_12 _14 _16_13_1752t29139I13////\#//!tt1t#IIl/l/I32

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917,255980ELECTRICALNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 109310X2 4406R3 123620X4 124211X6 110712X7 121537X8 7603J9 7

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES64 151418531521\1766932019219395486305217i_' 4321_F"'

REPARRPARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 138597 Rail

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980GROUND DRIVE973231462829276451\ 35344852531 5736686935725_23675136

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 9858M1 Key, Woodruff

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980STEERING ASSEMBLY21203433326271927//16\-\\\-\1313//// /I /\ I7838

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 121472X2 137O943 6855M4 1369605 1369596 6266

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

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980ENGINE62030343617j14i1i1itti 1iIli ii1143 42 41391929\_.K K,T!16284O

REPAnRENGINEPARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980KEYNO.PARTNO.1 1373032 1392143456891011121314151617t819202122132403001328032813200300

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980SEAT ASSEMBLYKEYNO.123456789101112PARTNO.127438X126656X105511X127018X1404077368060012418

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980LIFT ASSEMBLY3517342923 1213'12225 2612 ..___ 24\222O33 31 87 \__3:_ 9/,/3_ 10N, _12

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.25598044" MOWER DECK554548485960 6 _,.6O/645463313O32 iIIi24226 1817,4725242 22122,l= 13234

REPARRPARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.25598044" MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1405792 738005

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980TRANSAXLEI02431/784974707342O9106151454727166924941252446

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980TRANSAXLEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION123456789101t121314151617

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58556AIR INTAKE Im18--12_17f _1314 1516t1i

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,255980KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58556AIR INTAKEBAFFLES & SHROUDKEY PAR

AN ATTACHi1,,11,11,,i , i, i _ , ,_ r_r,,_rllll ... _ _:7'::11 i1_ [I i,'11 i'1,'11,1'These acces

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,255980KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58556CRANKCASE I19--43!5CARBURETOR I131012

RE!PAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,255980KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58556CRANKCASE CARBURETORKEY PART DESCRIP

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58556CRANKSHAFT IELECTRIC STARTER J1328-i4

REPABR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58556CRANKSHAFT ELECTRICSTARTERKEY PART DE

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,255980KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 585561 26 2s/'_27FUEL PUMP ]244IiGN,T

REPAURPARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917.255980KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58556FLYWHEEL FUEL PUMPKEY PART DESCRIPTION

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255980KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58556OIL PAN i'1_ _---2, l-o_L-_7 s,

REPAIR PARTS18 HP 44" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,255980KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58556OIL PANKEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO, NO.1 X-

SERVICE NOTES58

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONO1(OSIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LIN

OF HARDWARE PACKIII I I I I J L Jlllll'lllllParts Bag contents shown full size(1) Knob(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/!6-18(1) W'asher 17132x 1-3/16 x 1

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.255980HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTSCRIIFTSMIIN®18.0 HP TWIN CYLINDERELECTRIC START44" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLEGARDEN TRAC

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

ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORPREPARE BATTERY (See FJg._3)I I' ii iij iiiiiii i ii IIIICAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.Wash hands or clothi

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT(See Figs. 5 and 8)Be sure tractor ison level surfacel Engage parking bra!_oo Cut and remove tie down wire between anti-sw