Craftsman 917.258452 Owner's Manual

®MODEL NU E917.258452OWNER'S MANUALAssemblyOperationCustomer Responsibilities- i AdjustmentsServ.ce and ...Repair PartsCAUTION:For answers to you

KNOW YOUR TRACTOROPERA 0READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the itlustrations with your tractor to fam

OPERATIONThe operation of any tractor can resu}t in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, whichcan resuit in severe eye damage. Always wear safety gta

OPERATIONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7)Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat

OPERATEONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6)When starting the engine for the first time or if the enginehas run out of fuel, it wili take extra cranking time

CUSTO E ESPONS LmESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL 1N DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICECheck Brake OperationCheck Pressore I J I V' !Check for Loose

CUSTOM RESPOTRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance.SI IL IESBRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6} feet sto

CUSTO ER_!}ATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of thebattery with an auto

CUS'['OME RESPONS! RL ESA1R FILTER (See Fig, 13)Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.Clean the foam pre-cleaner after

CUSTO ER ESPONSm ILITMESMUFFLERInspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (ifequipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.SPA

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS;o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake., PEace gearshif

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersiMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS_FA

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

SERWCE AD ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRBVE BELT(See Fig, 21)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.Park the tractor on levef

SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)when wheels are positio ned strai

SERVICETO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB° Raise hood.o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of thegrill.o Replace bulb in holder and push bulb hol

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 28)The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-ment should not be necessary. Howeve

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ormore.CAUTION: Never store

TROUBLESHOO NGPROBLEN CAUSEWill not startHard to startEngine wit{ not turn overEngine clicks but witl notsta_Loss of powerExcessive vibrationPO1. Out

LESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator Ieaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoor cut - urlevenCAUSE1, Faulty operator-safety

SERVmCE NOTES28

SCHEMATICTRACTOR .- - r_ODEL NUMBER 917.258452REDRE!(OPTIONA) WHITEIGNITIONSWITCHIGNITION SWITCHPOSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"_Tj::)FUSE 30 AMP•&ap

CONGRATULA'TIONS on your purchase of a SearsTractor. it has been designed, engineered and manufac-tured to give you the best possible dependabili

REPAmR PARTSELECTRICALTRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER £t7o2584521920115322629\\\/ki/i/!/I \\l/30

REPAIR PARTSELECTRICALTRACTOR = ° MODEL NUMBER 9!7.258452KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 1449252 747604123 STD5510254 STD5511256 STD5410257 109238X8 1564

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.258452CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES3O212217\F5! !8263114252619292633I0341402645471281432

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR o ° MODEL NUMBER 917.258452CHASSaS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 1595302 1403563 174906124 STD5510255 1552726 155924X

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REPAmRPARTSTRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 9!7,258452DRIVEKEY PART KEY PAF_TNO, NO. DESCRIPTBON NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 40 4470JDana 4

REPAIR PARTSTRACTORSTEERING ASSEMBLY°- MODEL NUMBER 917.25845262..F<fi.\- Jt __'--_ 42"_...,.114Oi251043836

KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3366R10 156438tl STD551t37t3 15477915 7390100017 1565

REPAmR PARTSTRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.258452SEAT ASSEMBLY\26f 1617 12232510KEYNO.I234567891012!3PARTNO.151205140551STD5237!019131610145006STD541437

REPAIR PARTS"TRACTOR --, MODEL NUMBER 917o258452DECALS917 6 3 7 7 4 t414 21 5\,\tlt31_!01518KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1568342 2729363 1603354 1603365 1282

TABLE OFSAFETY RULES ... 2PRODUCT SPECIFBCATJONS ... 3CUST

REPAmR PARTSTRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 9!7.258452ENGINE3/463337OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Attester72624233540

KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1327592 17720410...4 13734813 27229314 1328032415 132003OO16 STD55123723 15612329 13718031 109202X32 15899033 123487X

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REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - =MODEL NUMBER 917.258452MFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRaPTION1 159460 Wire Asm lnner/Sprg w/Plunger IT2 159474 Shaft Asm. Lift3 105767X

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR o° MODEL NUMBER 917.2.58452MOWER76 777372j4571 82_----- 67 408953683O88t9\\2I13 --_-_9_'--" B292724i21I28 26fI44

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.258452MOWERKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRtPT_ON1 1428292 STD5331073 1380174 1384.405 STD62

REPABR PARTSTRACTOR o° MODEL NUMBER £17,258452DANA TRANSAXLE o MODEL NUMBER D4360o112202122i2 5354/4546474849595962636567527O46

REPARR PARTSTRACTOR ° o MODEL NUMBER 917o258452DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER D4360-1 t2KEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 16093

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = ° MODEL NUMBER 9t7.258452BRmGGS & STRATTON ENGINE oMODEL NUMBER 289707, TYPE NUMBER 0179-0133430711265%65722266.3n2307573832

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.258452BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 289707, TYPE NUMBER 0179-0tt21 CARBUREQrOR OVERH,AUL K_T965

ACCESSO megAN ATTACH ENTSThese accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was p

REPAmR PARTSTRACTOR - =MODEL NUMBER 917,258452BR_GG$ & $TRATTON ENGINE ° MODEL NUMBER 289707, TYPE NUMBER 0179=0t7838011090803729A1058 OWNER'

REPAtR PARTSTRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.258452BRJGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 289707, TYPE NUMBER 0179-0IKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRMPT

RE;PAIR PARTSTRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 9t7o258452BRBGGS & STRATTON ENGtNE o MODEL NUMBER 289707_ TYPE NUMBER 0179o01_'*'vK_., PART KEY PA

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SERVICE NOTES54

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSiGHTiNGGUIDEONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HRLL,NOT ACROSS HiLLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEl. WITHSKY LINE O

OWNER'SNUALMODEL NO.917.258452IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR R

CONTENTS OF HA DWA E PACKParts Bag contents shown fuji size(2) SheetMetalScrews#10-t6 x 1/2(1) Large Flat Washer _ 1)(1) Locknut 3/8-24(1) Shoulder Bo

ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembied for shipping purposes.To ensure safe and pro

ASSEOpen battery box door for:_ inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-ware).Inspection for corrosion.o Testing battery.Jumping (if requir

OPERATIOThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION OR REV