Craftsman 917.256511 Owner's Manual

CRBF/'SL 917.256511/:/M°OWNER'S MANUALoAssembly, Operation®Customer Responsibilities, Service and Adjustments, Repair PartsCAUTION: Read and

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OPEBATIONL,miml,,m,,, _mmmmlKNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswithyo

OPERATIONIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII lllklllllllJllkllklkJJ I JThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the

OPERATIONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7)Your tractor is equipped withan operator presence sens-ing switch. Any attempt by the operatorto leave the seatw

OPERATIONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6)When starting the engine for the first time or if the enginehas run out of fuel, it wilt take extra cranking time

AS YOU COMPLETEREGULARSERV!,rCrE... =_,__ERVlCE DATESCheckBrake Operation _ ... _ I ...CheckTi

CUSTOMER RIBILITIESTRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopp

CUSTOME ESRLmTIESBATTERYYour tractor has a battery chargingsystem which is suffi-cient for normal use.. However, periodiccharging of thebattery with a

... i i i i illlllllll,iAIR FILTER (See Fig. 13)Your engine will not run properrIyusing a dirty air filter_Clean the foam pre-cleaner

CUSTOMER PO ruESMUFFLERInspectand replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (ifequipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.SPARK PLUGSR

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBjECTS_FA

ICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:• Depress clutch/brake peda! ful!yand set parking brake.Place gearshift lever

SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTSTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground ordriveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS: ... ,,,, ,, ,,,,, ,,,,,TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 21)The mower blade

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

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood,,• Pull bulb holder out of the hole inthe backside of thegrill.• Replace bulb in holderand pu

$ERVmCEAND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 28)The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-ment should not be necessary_. Howeve

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or'if the tractor wilt not be used for 30 days ormore...

TROUBLESHOOTmNG POnNTSPROBLEMWilt not startHard to startEngine will not turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLoss of powerExcessive vibrationCAUSE1

PROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoor cut - unevenMower blades will notrotatePoor grass dtschargeHe

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256511REDBATTERYBLACKAMMETER)GIGNITIONSWITCHBLACKk .JCLUTCH/ BRAKE(PEDAL UP)iSOLENOIDWHITEBLACKREDBLACKSTARTERI

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

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25651121/2642223436 383323130 t/ \If1I\\\ !\\\II39363O

REPAnR PARTSELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256511KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 1461392 747604123 STD5510254 STD5511256 STD5410257 t09238X8 14494

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256511CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES301726 311426331026251838 34396026292814...4 _-.._m1432

RIEPAURPARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256511CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1511692 1403563 174906124 STD55t0255 1460776 145208X

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256511DRIVE5719_, ,_ - ,-% _52/I52, .._ 32773252110623534i, 65647266 11626i2734

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256511DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.! 142603 Transaxle 6sp Std Dana, 42 '19131312Model

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256511STEERING ASSEMBLY1i1 It27j18"_._ 25 5 8461112471014\.36

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,256511STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1420333 1352274 1352285 6266H6 121748X7 192720168

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256511SEAT ASSEMBLY14! lt 526KEYNO.123456789101213PARTNO,140122140551STD52371019131610145006STD541437t24181X1

REPABRDECALS9PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.25651117 8 6 3 7 7 4 8 14 16 11!4 21 5I315KEYNO.PARTNO.1 1389552 2732703 1506764 1506775 1506806 1336447

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

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256511ENGINE33343337782329\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester4O

REPAnRENGINEPARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256511KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1327592 177204103 1504574 137352i3 27229314 1328032415 1320030O16 STD5

REPAIRLIFTPARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2565111113546678j,of/ I'1 j/ /12I321913201542

REPAIRLIFTPARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256511KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 136973 Rod AsmoLever2 122507X Shaft AsmoLift3 105767X Pin Groove4 12000

REPAIR PARTSMOWERTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,25651176 7774925258333231tI, \21618292128222324262744

RIEPARRPARTSMOWERTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256511KEYNO.1234568910!t1213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637404143PARTNO.144393STD533107

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256511DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-791911"2O2122243127 3236375253 4041545542I644174546i6 4757 4859

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256511DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79KEY PART KEY PARTNO° NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 142671 Ho

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256511BRIGGS & STRATFON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0171-017183 552635337f9230REQUIRES SPEC

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256511BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0171-01_123_k REQUIRES SPEClALTOOLSTO I

ACCESSORHE$ AND ATTACHMENTSThese accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retailoutlets and service centers when the tractor was p

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR ..- MODEL NUMBER 917.256511BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0171-01\305b467171 _ 535137977 CARBURET

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256511BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0171-01209222 _ 232j //_'/) _{[_::_

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256511BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0171-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPT

REPAnR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256511BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0171-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO° NO, DESCRIP

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.256511IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts Bag contents shown full sizeO (2) SheetMetalScrews#t0-16 x I/2(!) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1(1) Lock

ASSEM LY, ] 'U','IIYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purpo

ASSEMBLYCONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3)CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals. Before connecting battery, re-move metal bracelets, wristwatchban

ASSECHECKTIRE PRESSUREThe tireson your tractor were overinflated at the factory forshipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important forbest cutti