Craftsman 917.257573 Owner's Manual

®MODEL NUMBER 91OWNER'S MANUALoAssemblyOperationCustomer ResponsibilitieseService and Adjustmentso Repair PartsCAUTION: Read and follow all safet

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

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

OPERATIOTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)Your tractor is equipped with an operatorpresence sensingswitch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat wi

OPERAONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7)When starting engine for the first time or if engine has runout of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move f

CUSTOME RESPO L TmESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE__.___, _o_ __FiLL tN DATES __.#_AS YOUCOMPLETE __SERvIOkX/_ _4:"z" £,1x_/ ,_._" R"_ ._ 9&

,i ... i,'r'ULITUESTRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nanceoBRAKE OPERATIONif tractor requires mor

OUSTOMEYBATTERY (See Fig. 12)Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of thebattery

' ' i ill ,,ll,,,,,, M II','l"CUSTOMER... r ii;; ...AIR FILTER (See Fig.

CUSTOMUFFLERInspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (ifequipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage_SPARK PLUGSReplace spa

SERVICE AND AOJUSTMENTSCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:, ,,io Depress clutcWbrake pedal fully and set parking brake.o Place gear

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHIN E IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.F

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

ii/ ... ... ...TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 23)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced witho

SERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbar's are not horizontal (left to right)when wheels are positione

... i,,11,1, r,,SERVtCE AND' i ,,i, ,,i,,i,I,=,,,,,,.ill,iiADJUST JUEHT$TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BUL

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 30)The carburetor' has been preset at the factory and adjust-ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjust_r

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ormore.., ii lll,ll,,ll,,,,

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMWill not startHard to startnuun'n,Engine will not turn overi i i i t_,,,,,i...Engine clicks but will not

TROUBLESHOOTmG POINTSPROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoor cut - unevenMower blades wtll notrotateP

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SCHEMATIC15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257573 lrl °0E0 otlioBATTERYREDWHITEIGNITIONSWITCHBLACKFUSE 3O AMPSTARTERCLUTCH,BRAKE [ ?OC O;(P

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

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257573ELECTRICAL234241223536 3839_362O32t////////t3O

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257573ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION1 t21265X2 747604123 190910164 100404005 121264X6 7

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257573CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2614263310263O25213t618538 3439261432

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257573CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1403412 1403563 174906124 STD5510255

REPAUR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257573DRIVE57I 18 515_16581832/1 305261 \_"6235363422443746i262734

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257573DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 142603 Transaxle 6sp Std D

REPAUR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257573STEERING ASSEMBLY4626311/121047 1416 324643836

REPAtR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257573STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1420333 1352274 1352285 6266H6 121

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUiVISER 917.257573SEAT ASSEMBLY23621KEYNO.123456789101213PARTNO,127437140551STD52371019131610145006STD54

REPAIRDECALS9PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,2575738 6 3 7 7 4 8 14 1114 21 51016t5181317KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1389552 1422393 14O5604 140

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

REPAtP,pARTS15 HP 42" TRACTORENGINE. . MODEL NUMBER 917.257573362134403733383O29192040

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257573ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1327592 177204103 1411294 13735213 125593X14 13280324

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257573LIFT1112563\61913323219132015201617 18152042

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257573LIFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1369732 122507X3 105767X4 120000025 192116216 120183X7

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257573MOWER76 77_""_ 4068\21629182122/2324N282744

REPABRMOWERPARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257573KEYNO.12345689101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536374O414243PARTNO

REPAnR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.257573DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79192611=202737522122÷32333436 3529i953 40 415444555657

REPAUR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.257573DANA TRANSAXLE- MODEL NUMBER 4360-79KEY PARTNO. NO.t21426712274J3 1344004 105904X5 105905X

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257573BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0121-013 552635 337@634A

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257573BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0121-01illllll i ii ill

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACH ENTSThese accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retaii outlets and service centers when the tractor was

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.257573BRIGGS & STRA'I"I'ON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0121-015

REPAnR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257573BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0121-01209877801...,,01

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257573BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0121-01KEY PART KEY PART

REPAmR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257573BRIGGS & STRA"N'ON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0121-01KEY PA

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONQ1O1SIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LIN

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.257573IFYOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR

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ASSEi , ii ...:,-,,ll,,irll,_,,i i i1_, _...Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORLYPREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)... __ ==CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.Wasl_ hands or clothing immediately i

INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5)...... i illll iiCAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals. Before installing battery, removemetal br