Craftsman 917.257620 Owner's Manual

®MODEL NUIVIBER 9t7.257620 OWNER'SMANUALAssemblyOperationCustomerResponsibiiBtiesServiceAdjustmentsRepair Parts,aution._ead and Follow_11Safety R

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the i!lustrations with your tractor to f

OPERATUON'----_ Th_ operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, wh_[_ssE_ result in severe eye damage. Always we

OPERATIOTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat witht

OPERATmONTO 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

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... / ._FILL,NOATESAS YOU COMPLETE __,._O_"_v _.. -., _ _ -, -,, ,'c'-.o _ _ _ ÷_._ _o0AT SCheck Brake

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distanceat high

CUSTOME RESPONSmB LmT ESi i, nl ,iSAE VISCOSITY GRADESBATTERY (See Fig. 12)Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-cient for normal

CUSTOMER RESPONS BWLIT tESService air cleaner rnore often under dusty conditions° Remove knob(s) and coverTO SERVICE PRE-CLEANERo Slide foam pre-clean

... iSERWCE AND ADJUSTMENTSii i mllll i i ,, ,,,ll, :iCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:- Depress clutch!brake peda

SERVICE AND ADJILIS:i:I ENTSTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs, 2! and 22)Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level gro

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS,FAI

u,-iSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSi,i ,,, ,i, illTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 23)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tootsPark t

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

SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS, iii iiTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY(See Fig. 28). Raise hood.,• Unsnap headlight wire connector.• Stand in front of tracton

SEIRV OE AND ADJUSTMENTSENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 29)The throttle control has been preset at the factory andadjustment should no

STORAGE, ,,,i,111 , u ... i lU,,i ...immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of ENGINEthe season or if

i.PROBLEMWill not startm iiiHard to startEngine wil! not turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLoss of powerExcessive vibration1 Out of fuel2 Engine

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator teaves seatwith attachment ctutehengagedPoor cut-unevenMower blades will notrotateuu

12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.257620SCHEMATIC lllBATTERYFUSE 30 AMPWHITEL(CLUTCH / BRAKE(PEDAL UP)1SOLENOIDREI3BLACKSTARTERSEAT

REPAUR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620ELECTRICALA B C D E F@I_ @,29_:t 152423'133283816436f34\\30 2722621\t728

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 121265X2 STD3654023 124211X4 1320175 4207J6 132

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

REPA_F_PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESA B C DI0(313OLT22_ 182111173733132B3O

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1350342 1372753 174906126 130800X02

REPABRDRIVEPARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL. NUMBER 917.2576201533 30772O32303318,6623536343746175'232526275332

REPABRDRIVEPARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620KEYNO.23456789I01112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839PARTNO.1

REPABR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620STEERING ASSEMBLY26_37d36/173546333 /1247 14354534

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NOo DESCRIPTION1 1337412 1339883 1352274 1352285 6266H6 1

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NOr1 1274372 126656X3 STD5237074 191316105 2751 R6 STD5414377

REPABRDECALS913PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25752018 6 4 7 8 8 7 3 1019111213t5-1417KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1389552 1388363 124489X4 t2

REPAnRENGINEPARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25762036\D2532F312g27, 338_ _ €._i_: .., t,_l• % " II lD E F GH I38302O19211822

REPAmRENGINEPARTS'12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257620KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1327592 177204103 1374256 125593X11 STD5511311

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY t_ULES ... 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,25762038" MOWER57 58552O3O332423_,j264O

REPABR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.25762038" MOWERKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1380262

REPABF_PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620MOWER LIFT7134 56812\'1542

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620MOWER LIFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1369732 122507X3 105767X4 120000025 192116216 1

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620TRANSAXLE DANA - MODEL NUMBER 4360°47t936 1238 911 = 1139/57525354t9404155565759@44155

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620TRANSAXLE DANA - MODEL NUMBER 4360-47KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESC

REPAaR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620BRiGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NO. 289707, TYPE NO. 0130-01$34Y337t3i 26305 ...

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257620BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NO. 289707, TYPE NO. 0130-01965 53%12384_,78_1044

REPANR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257820BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NO. 289707, TYPE NO. 0130-013tO1__ber I 3o9 31o t

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917=257620BR1GGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NO. 289707, TYPE NO. 0130-0'1KEY PART KEY PAR

ACCESSOR ES AND ATTACH ENTSThese accessories and attachments were avaifabfe through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.257620BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NO. 289707, TYPE NO. 0130-01KEY PART KEY PA

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OWN R'SANUALMODEL NO.917,257620HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTS®12.5 HP ICELECTRIC START38" MOWER5 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTOREach tractor has its o

Parts Bag contents shown full size©(2) SheetMetalScrews#10-16 x 1/2(t) Locknut 3/8-24(1)2-3/8" Die WasherUUll i i =(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18@(I)

ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembfed for shipping purposes,,To ensure safe and pr

ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORPREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)-- i 11 11 11.11I CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.i Wash hands or clothing immediately

ASSEMBLY= __.INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5)CAUT_,ON: Do not short battery termi-nals. Before installing battery, removemetal bracelets, wristwatc