Craftsman 917.258271 Owner's Manual

_ MODEL NUMBER 917.258271/;N LOWNER'S MANUAL• Assembly• Operation• Customer Responsibilities• Service and Adjustments° Repair PartsCAUTION: Read

ASSEMBLYINSTALL MULCHER PLATE(See Figs. 5 and 6)• install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,washer, tock washer, and weld nut as shown.NOTE

i i illl iOPThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning_BATTERYENGINE ONCA

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I i ii iii IIIIIIIH,I I I I IIIIHOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8)Your tractor isequippedwithan operatorpresence sensingswitch.

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WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended •: Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmis-fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or

MOWING TIPS• Tire chains cannot be usedwhenthe mowerhousing isattached to tractor.• Mower should be properlyteveled for best mowingperformance. See &q

CUSTOMER NSIBILITIES =AS YOU COMPLETE /__/_//_7Check Brake Operation if If •Check Tire Pressure IV' V _T Check for Loose Fasteners i I_ _ tk#*_R

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

CUSTOMER RNSIBILITIESV-BELTSCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours ofoperation and replace if necessary. The belts are notadjustable

SAFETY RULES :Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers ,IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHtNE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSllili= el ,ll ill i i ii i i ii i iCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:! Depress clutcWbrake pedal fully and

AND ADJUSTMENTSTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground ordriveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See&q

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSiTO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELTMOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 25) -Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.Disen

SE:AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig, 27)Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake systemwhich is mounted on the side of the transaxle.I

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER(See Fig. 29)The motion control lever has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not be

SERVICE ANDADJUSTMENTSTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY(See Fig. 32)_ and smoking materials away from bat- Iteries, Always wear eye protectionwhen a

i iiSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 35)The choke control has been preset at thefactory andadjustmentshould notbe necessary. C

i i mL iSTORAGEm m J ii iImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ormore.CA

iiPROBLEMWill not startHard to-startiEngine will not turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLoss of powerExcessive vibrationTROUii ,i i i i,POINTSCAU

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

PROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment:clutchengaged " -JPoor cut-unevenMower blades will notrotatePoor grass dis

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258271BATTERY)__ IGNITIONSWITCHIGNITION SWITCHPOSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"OFF !G + M + L NONERUN/LIGHT B +

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258271ELECTRICAL32\I21114O//(r

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - . MODEL NUMBER 917,.258271ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1449262 747604123 STD5510254 STD5511256 STD5410257 7697J8 7603J

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258271CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2858 126O3 3/741434

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258271CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION123159527140356174906124 STD5510255 1552729 150156X0111

REPAIR PARTS :...:TRACTOR ... MODEL NUMBER 917;258271DRIVEJ--..._:--..-18 "-_._.----- 10092------377O©116121)/48"118265153772636

REPAIRDRIVEPARTSTRACTOR." MODEL NUMBER 917,258271kKEY PARTNO, NO.1 1500712 1424313 1439958 15479210 STD56121015 7449054416 STD54143118 STD5237101

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258271STEERING ASSEMBLYf_ t _1i,_-'---42I62:... 27 _ _-----'17\\\• 6838

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,25827:1STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 19272016

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

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODELNUMBER 917.258271ENGINE3814811731332 31343739 40 41 3329\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester9192i23_._ 934O

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER917.258271ENGINEiKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1512732 1772041034 1497235 1440696 1440687 1381298 15017610 14555211

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.258271MOWER LIFT2524231354612493O3\26!\! i/ .!!51913133213---mV32192O1520161718 201542

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258271MOWER LIFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1594602 1594713 105767X4 120000025 192116216 120183X7 125631X8 1

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258271MOWER DECK46/45471169211711892631"I921212S3242526279818103102/_ lo4,oo_] ,o_1_ 106101 _.F_10244

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.258271MOWER DECKKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 1569483 1384575 4939M6 1308328 8508579

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258271SEAT ASSEMBLY\\14\//lO26 _ll ! _\\'525\231512KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1401232 1405513 747606164 191316105

REPAIR PARTSDECALS2TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER 917,2582716 1 7 7 17KEYNO.123546791011I31415/14• i ¸PARTNO.156439156810151299273503151300133644150927146709150

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,258271HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -MODEL NUMBER 310-06505819/9123/34 139267 '_285968I44/53//.-363548

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODELNUMBER 917.258271HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 14

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REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR , MODEL NUMBER 917=.258271BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 183i-A1 r601601615 q_240127_868 _ _ 40 3

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.258271BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE , MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1831-A1 i _358 GASKET SET !1861 PUMP REPA

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258271BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1831-A1653r783\5448018O2592201209A 209414

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258271BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1831-A13 _ 22798A 9 24488110A3045721095A

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258271BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1831-A1KEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTI

REPAIR PARTS •TRACTOR ,L MODEL NUMBER 917,258271BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODELNUMBER 42E707, _PE NUMBER 1831-A1 •KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRI

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTING " -.-rONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY

iii iOF HARDWARE PACKi lllll iiiParts Bag contents shown full sizei i j ,,,, ,,,,' (1) Hex Bolt//- "_ 3/8-16×10 , N-( ) LaNe Flat Washer (1)

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.258271IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR

ASSEMBLY. iiiYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory withexception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.To ensure safe and

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals by allowing a wrench or any otherobject to contact both

ASSEMBLYINSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (SeeFigs. 4 and 7)Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspensionarms are raised with attachment lift co