Craftsman 917.257641 Owner's Manual

NU917.257641• Assembly• Operation° Customer Responsibilities° Service and Adjustments. Repair PartsOWNER'S MANUALTHConvertible®CAUTION: Rc_.d and

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE(See Figs. 7A & 7B)= Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,washer, lockwasher, and weld nut as shown.NOTE: Pre

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

OPERATIONHll ii1// ill ... ilml_lll ii u ill illl_lTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) - Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure yo

OPERATIONul_ujt• When operating attachments, select a ground speedthat will suit the terrain and give best performance ofthe attachment being used_TO

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TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performingany mainte-nance°BRAKE OPERATIONtf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distanceat high

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILiTIiiii i i,i1,11,1... _ _... ii II i, iiiiii ... _,,,,_,,,,_ ...ENGINEBATTERY (See Fig. 15)You

CUSTO SIBILITi... ... ... iiii1,111 iiiii II IIII1' IIIAIR FILTER (See Fig. 17)'(our engine will not run properly using a

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMUFFLERinspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (ifequipped) as it couldcreate a fire hazard and/or damage,.SP

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE tSCAPABLE OFAMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.FAIL

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:ooQDepress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) p

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground ordriveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (S

ii1,11,11, : :: ...S CTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 25)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced withouttools.Park th

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove ste

E ANDTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB= Raise hood..• Pull bulb holder' out of the hole in the backside of thegrill.• Replace bulb in holder and push bul

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

PROBLEMWtl! not startHerd to startEngine will not turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLoss of powerExcessiv_ vibrattonTROUBLESHOOTING POINTSCAUSE1

PROBLEMEngine continues to run iwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutch -engaged... illPoor cut - unevenMower blades

15 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257641SCHEMATICiBATTERYRED__f_l SWITCl IGNITIO_StI, 0,FUSE30 AMP. = IIWHITE ,... JCLUTCH/ BRAKE SOLENOIDR

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

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257641ELECTRICAL82412235I1i36 383\\\\IlIiIIIiIII39/!/1//1/13O

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257641ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 121265X Battery, 12 Volt, 25 Amp1/4-20 UNC x 1/22

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - ..MODEL NUMBER 917.257641CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESA B C D E F G ! ,J K L M P Q"IlOI3O211t1728371331GJ32

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257641CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 14O3412 I403563 174906126 1401697 174

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257641DRIVE8457 ,69=95117193366235363472.666434

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REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257641STEERING ASSEMBLY39__41/I 1It33I10471416 323435464336

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257641STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTIONt '1397682 1420333 1352274 1352285 6266

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257641SEAT ASSEMBLY101222421 ,'KEYNO.12345678910121314PARTNO.140123140551STD5237071913161

REPAIRDECALS9 13PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2576416 3 15 7 7 15 4 161911 85\t0141221113KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1389552 14!1303 1381374 1

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

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.257641ENGINE1D272536 F 3237 _ 34291OPTIONALsparkArresterEQUIPMENT!... iii III III iii II I II

REPAIRENGINEPARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257641KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1327592 177204103 1411296 125593X11 STD55113112 710705

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257641MOWER LIFT29282726234 5621 !f13G_-,..13_J<"'131 143O3\2O615_ 161718 202O42

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257641MOWER LIFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1369732 122507X3 105767X4 120000025 192116216 120

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25764142" MOWER DECK65 66< ,/42474O3383332316B741976842122231628292425262744

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25764142" MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 138024 Mowe

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257641DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-481926223127 32333614 351t375253541940414244454655 47

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR, - MODEL NUMBER 917.257641DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-48KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIP

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257641BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0121-01635 337"A&qu

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257641BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0121-0110551127 138 106

AND ATTACHMENTSThese accessories and attachments were availablethrough most Sears retail outletsand service centers when the tractorwas purchased,.Mos

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257641BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0121-01523284A_524...

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257641BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0121-0120922oo;657%/ / 4

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.257641BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0121-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO

REPAIR PARTS15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257641BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0121-01KEY PART KEY PART

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPE_ FOR SAFE OPERATIONO101SIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LIN

OWNER'SUALMODEL NO.917.257641IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAtR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR RE

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

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORPREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.Wash hands or clothing immediately Ifaccidentally in contact w

ASSEMBLYINSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5)CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals. Before installing battery, removemetal bracelets, wristwatch band