Craftsman 917.256571 Owner's Manual

SH S[RaFTZMODEL NUMBER 91®OWNER'S MANUAL• Assembly• Operation• Customer Responsibilities• Service and Adjustments• Repair PartsCAUTION: Read and

OP ATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning,BATTERY CAUTION ORWARN

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORC_mpare thei__ustrati_nswithy_urtract_rt_fami_ia

OP RATIONThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resultin severe eye damage. Always wear safety gla

OPERATIONATTACHMENT CLUTCHLEVER "DISENGAGED"POSITIONHEIGHTADJUSTMENTKNOB"ENGAGED"POSITION ATTACHMENTHIGH POSITIONDISCHARGEGUARDFIG

OPERATIONNOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in coldtemperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixturemay need to be adjusted for bes

CUSTOM RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICET0RSERVICE DATESCheck Brake Operation _ ifCheck Tire Pressure !_

_-, ii iCUSTO RESPONSIBILITIESTRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE {See Fig. 14)Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tra

r,lnIJJ "r r ... I I, I,, , I ICUSTOMER BILITIESV-BELTSCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours ofoperation and replace if neces

t,t011 LJ ...CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESIMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH ASKEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAK THECARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIO

-- uSERVICE ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:QoeoDepress cfutchlbrake pedal fully and set parking brake.Place motion c

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATI _IG HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.

RVICE ANTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground ordriveway. Make sure tires are properly nflated (See"PROD

SERVICE AN... i-u iADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 25)The mower blade drive belt may be replace

CE AND ADJUSTMENTSi i iTO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER(See Fig. 28)The motion control lever has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not be

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERYSee Fig. 30). _ _ - =TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB- Raise hood.CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gene

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS"--7ENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 32)The throttle control has been preset at the factory andadjustment s

!:iii oSERVICE ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Figs. 34 &35)The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-ment should not be neces

STORAGE=Immediately prepare your tractor foi" storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ormore.CAUTION: Neve

TROU ESHOOTI POINTS=- = . - ---- __ -.PROBLEMWill not startHard tostartEngine will not turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLoss of powerExcessive

m ==,= 'm ... mTROUBLESHOOTING POINTS... = ,PROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoor cut -

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256571REDBATTERYBLACKAMMETERREDWHITEIGNITION SWITCH_LACKCF_FUSE 30 AMP.O',OJdUTCH/ BRAKE(PEDAL UP)BLACKBLAC

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 917.256571ELECTRICALIf/7O22 212O16/25tl

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256571ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 1461402 747604123 STD551025STD5511256 STD5410257 7697J8 7603J9 1

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.256571CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES14263310243O2526628\ J 5812536O3261432

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256571CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION123151169140356174906124 STD5510255 1460776 1452068 1264

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256571DRIVE57861019459598 30 6136967553•78_6o\ 55106 /34

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256571DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 150071 Transaxle Assembly 59 1403122 142

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256571STEERING ASSEMBLY/_636242_37,£_178 27\ !\,___.---,--- 19-\. 2123 / - -_- 29 _.--,.. 5 '4636

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256571STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1420333 1352274 1352285 6266H6 121748X7 192720168

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256571SEAT ASSEMBLY1/116\\@J21KEYNO.125671012131415I6PARTNO.140123140551145006STD541437124181X140552121246X12

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256571DECALS910\\/142422192411\\ \,13 1415KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1408192 1499173 1506834 15O6845 1423366 1336447 15

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

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256571ENGINELi'_ 252632 314O39_,.27813433//374t17t329\\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Attester2340

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256571ENGINEKEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION1 1512732 177204103 1504654 1497235 1440696 1440687 1381298 15017610 1

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256571MOWER LIFT28 27/_ /262423732 /1319492O65\42

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256571MOWER LiFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1369732 1451173 105767X4 12O0O0025 192116216 120183X7 125631X8 1

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256571MOWER DECK526840363432_58 35_2!t021031051061171113 111_116119 j-!1821\221162224117j11625262744

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256571MOWERDECKKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1443932 STD533i073 1380174 1384405 STD6240086 1308328 8508579 STD5

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917o256571HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650J26233O9117285969,4/53/1113 _243546

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256571HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 142930 Housin

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.256571BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1624-01552A615552230_,_21960!868 _ _ 40

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256571BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1624-011358 GASKEt SET 11861PUMP REPAIR

ACC AN ATTACHMENTS,,.i,,1_ i,, i,,i,i,U!l u,i ,u ii n, ilUll ii,iThese accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets an

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256571BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1624-01653544201 _' 259267 265209A

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256571BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1624-018A 9 24410A57210304305228815A13J

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256571BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1624-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256571BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1624-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP

SERVICE NOTES54

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION"t"SIGHTINGIIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WIT

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.256571IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(t-800.,473-7247)FO

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts Bag contents shown full sizef--_ (1) Hex Boltf-/ "-- 3/8-16 x 1/- -.,o I///t/(1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher

BLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exce 3tion of those 3arts left unassembled for shipping purposes.To ensure safe and 3roper

ASSEUse terminal access doors for:= Inspection for secure connections (to tighten qard-ware).• Inspection for corrosion,Testing battery.• Jumping (if

iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE(See Figs. 5 & 6). Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw_washer, lock washer, and wetd nut as shown.NOTE: Pre-