Craftsman 917.258515 Owner's Manual

®L U 917.258515 OWNER'S MANUALoAssemblyOperationCustomer ResponsibilitiesService and AdjustmentsRepair PartsFor answers to your questionsabout th

TO OPERATE MOWER(See Fig, 9)Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-ing switch. Any attempt by the operator tp leave the seatwith the

CUSTOMERESPONSIBESTRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte°nar_ceoBRAKE OPERATIONif tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopp

ES ESVoBELTSCheck V-beJts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours ofoperation and replace if necessary. The belts are notadjustable. Replace belts

CUSTOME PO IL!T!ESCLEAN A_R SCREEN (See Fig, 16}Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to preventengine damage from overheating. Clean with a

EFIViCE A ADJ ENTSCAUTION: gEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:® Depress clutc_rbrake pedaJ fully and set parking brake,* Place gearshift _ev

SERVICE AN ATO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdiust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground orMake sure tires are property inflated (See"PRODUCT S

ERVICE A ADJ ETO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig.23)The mower b_ade drive belt may be replaced without tools.Park the tractor on levemsun'

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT_fsteering whee_ crossbars are not horizontal (left to right}when wheels are positioned straight fosoe_a_d_remove st

SERVICE ADJUSTMTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB, Raise hood.o Pul! bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of thegrillo Replace bulb in holder and push b

SE ADJTO ADJUST THROSTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 29)The throttle control has been preset at the factory andadiustment shouhJ _sotbe necessary. Check ad

OOHT£HT$ OF H RE OK,,a C\\(2} SheetMetaScrews.t /_os(1) Large Flat Washer(i) Locknut 3/8o24(1) _shou_derBolt 5/16oi8 (_j Hex Bu... .-o,,_x 1(!) Loc

STORAGEmmmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ormore.ab_iding_-each an op

PROBLEMWiiJ not startHard to startEngine will not turn overEngine c_icksbat wiB notstartLoss of powerExcessive vibrationPOCAOSE _'_...2.3.4.5

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator Jeaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoor cut _ unevenMower blades will notrotate

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SCHEMATICREDBATTERYBLACKAMMETER(OPTIONAL)l___REDPOSITIONrOFFRUN/LIGHTRUNSTARTIGNiTiONSWITCHCPLPFUSE 30 AMP.JrWHITEIIi (PEDAL UP)BLACKMETERJ(OPTIONAL)B

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TRACTOR ° o MODEL NUMBER 9!7o2585!5CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES30173111426i51833101402814 _.._/31434

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.258515CHASSm$ AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO, NOo DESCRIPTIONt 1595302 1403563 174906124 STD5510255 1552726 t55924X0157 126842X

DRIVE TRACTOR" " MODEL NUMBER 917,2585152736

ASSEYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts Ueffunassembted for shipping purposes.To ensure safe and proper o

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TRACTOR : : MODEL NUMBER 9!7.258515STEERING ASSEMBLY41i i' _ ... 42t62\4738

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;EHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCONNECT BAKERY (See Figs. 2 and 3)CAUTION: Do not short battery termiohats by allowing a wrench or any otherobieet to cont

42" MOWERKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCR|P_ION NO. NO. DESCRiPTiONI 1443932 STD5331073 1380174 1384405 STD6240086 1308328 8508579 STD55!137t0 1402

TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.258515DANA TRANSAXLE o MODEL NUMBER 4360-11382754324445464849507048

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Fll_lrF_llrl F'_r!l tllTRACTOR ,-- MODEL NUMBER 9!7.2585!5BFtIGGS & $TFIATTON ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1KEY PART KEY P

TIAOTO! - !OIEL Nil!It 917.15!5'15BRIGGS & STRA_ON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUICtBIR 1255oflKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO= DESCRIPTION NO

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTINGONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HiLLSIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL WiTHSKY LiNE OR TREE

ER'SANUALMODEL NO=917.258515IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800=4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR REP

LYINSTALL t\,IULCHER PLATE(See Figs, 5 and 6)- Install two Jatch hooks to mulcher pBate using screw,washer, lock washer, and weid nut as shown.NOTE: P

... ASSE LYCHECKTmREPRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were ov_rinflat_tbry forshipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is impQrtar}t forbest cuttin

OPE 0These symbots may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERS

}<NOW YOUR ...,.,...READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to

Evision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety, gmassesoHOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig, 8}Your tractor is equipped w