Craftsman 917.259565 Owner's Manual

CMODEL NUMBER 917.259565OWNER'S MANUAL®• Assembly• Operation• Customer Responsibilities• Service and Adjustments• Repair PartsFor answers to your

OPERATIOThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.E3BATTERYENGINE ON$REV

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiariz

oreign obj___e. Always wear safety glass_te operating your J_justments or repairs. We rec_._ion _afety maskover thHOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO SET PARKIN

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9}Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat withthe e

OPERATIONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)When starting the engine for the first time or if the enginehas run out of rue!, it will t_._keextra cranking tim

CUSTO RESPONSIBIUTIMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFiLL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICECheck Brake OperationCheck Tire Prc-ssureCheck for Loose FastenersSh

CUSTOMER RESPO ILmTIESTRACTORAlways ob_rve safety rules when performing any mainte-nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires n'tore than six (6) f

CUSTO ILITIESBATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of thebattery with an a

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESAIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)Your engine wil] not mn _roper_y using a dirty air fiker.Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 ho

CUSTOMER RESPO ILITIESMUFFLERinspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (ifequipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.SPAR

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

_-- _ ii i = i,,i, ii !,,m. i= - --SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:_ Depress cButcbJbrake pedal fully and

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

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 24)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.Park the tractor on leve

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD-JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28)The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift leveris i

VICE ADJUSTMENTSFiG. 30TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of thegrill., Replace bulb il! holder

SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Figs. 34 &35)The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-ment should not be necessary

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor wil{ not be used for 30 days ormore,,_ ,L _ inside a bui

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will not turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLoss of powerExcessive vibrationCAUSE1

TROUBLESHOOTi POINTSPROBLEMH . ,Engine continuesto runwhen operatorle_ws seatwith a_aohmentciutchengagedPoorcut-unevenMower blades wig notrotatePoor g

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259565SCHEMATICRED"tl "oll oBATTERYBIJ_C KAMMETER(OPTIONAL)_,1 --- I... t _F-j SOLENOIDL WHITE'z [/ IGNIT

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

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259565ELECTRICAL\I/

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.259565ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 1449262 747604123 STD5510254 STD5511256 STD5410257 7697J8 7603J9

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.259565CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES\295828121431375355576O743 /314\ 38 ---.._.332

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259565CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRnPTION1 1595272 1403563 174906124 STD55!0255 1552729 150156X

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.259565DRIVE88 87868184185855186263536 /:3437' 26l®/5149_-- _51,.-_75275334

REPAIRDRIVEPARTSTRACTOR ,. - MODEL NUMBER 917,259565KEY PARTNO. NO.2 1466823 123666X4 120000285 121520X6 174905128 15479210 STD56121011 10570lX13 7455

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259565STEERING ASSEMBLY!62i• 3644 i:d_11614O\\\ 53\\./'/•6788 704336

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.259565STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO.'i 1397682 1544273 1564834 t 5Y4735 6266H6 121748X7 192720!68 1200

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259565SEAT ASSEMBLY\\\\\\,17 1252523KEY PARTNO. NO,1 1401232 1405513 747606164 191316105 1450066 STD5414377 1

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259565DECALS172219!4 !3 !415.KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1564392 2735033 1512994 1513006 1336447 1509279 14670910 150333

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

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.259565ENGINE14313940371310I29OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Attester4O

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917o259565ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1512732 17720410...4 1497235 1440696 1440687 1381298 15017610 14

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.259565MOWER LIFT28 2725 2423741913191349305O3fN1542

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = ° MODEL NUMBER 917o259565MOWER LIFTKEY PARTNO, NOo DESCRIPTION1 159460 Wire Assy,, Inner, with Plunger2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift3

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259565MOWER DECK685934• 333210517'_104105 /_106--621162744

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - -.MODEL NUMBER 917.259565MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRiPTiON NOo NO.1 1443932 STD5331073 1380174 1384405 STD6240086 1

REPAmR PARTSTRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917o259565DANA TRANSAXLE o ?_ODEL NUMBER 4360ot 14525354_27046

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.259565DANA TRANSAXL_ - MODEL NUMBER 4360-114KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 1609552

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259565BRIGGS & STRATTOH ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707', TYPE NUMBER 2631=E1868_ @40 3536 _)33 34219A_

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = o MODEL NUMBER 917.259565BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1103435 "_,. 634 _,._2322022

IES"Theseaccessories and attachments were available through most Seers retait outlets end service centers when the tractor was purchased:Most Sea

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.259565BRIGGS & $TRATTON ENGINE =MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631=E1653783801544803@ 592201209A 20941

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR .. = MODEL NUMBER 917.259565BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE _ MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631=E18A_ 910A103043053228815A13t019

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.259565BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631 -ElKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRi

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.259565BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1K!_Y PART KEY PARTNO° NO. DESCRI

SERVICE NOTES54

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTING_UIDEONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HiLLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WiTHSKY LINE OR

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.259565IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR

CONTENTS OF HARDWA PACKParts Bag contents shown full size(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1\o i/(1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 3/8(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1

ASSEMYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those paris left unassembied for shipping purposes_To ensure sate and proper

BLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)CAUTION: Do not short b_ttery termi-nals by a|iowing a wrench or any otherobject to contact b

ASSEGAUGE WHEELMOUNTINGBRACKET318-! 6LOOKNUT3t8" WAS_-_ERGAUGE WHEEL\\SHOULDER BOLTFIG° 4iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE(See Figs° 5 & 6)o !nstall two