Craftsman 917.259592 Owner's Manual

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ASSEMBLY... i, i , iCHECK TIRE PRESSURE V CHECKLISTThe tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory forshipping purpo

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i , i i,,, i,, i i ii , ...O ERATmON, 1,1,,i, , ,, i , i i ,KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPER

OPERATUONii ,r i1,1 , i IH_ILpU,L I rl_l_ ,i ,, _ i I,_1 ,HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8)Your tractor is equipped with an ope

iJi i iOPERATIONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9)Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sensingswitch Any attempt by the operator to leave the

OPERATION... i,i ,,ADD GASOLINEo Fill fuel tank.. Use fresh, clean, regular unleadedgasoline with a minimum of 87 octane_ (Use of

OPERATIONo Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut-off engine and set parking brake°o Engage transmission by placing freewheel control

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: ' .._!¸i i ...CUSTOMER ESPON$1BRLITmE$i ,i,, ,i,,, i,. _ -TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte..nance

TRANSAXLE COOLINGThe fan and cooling fins of transmission should be keptclean to assure proper coolingDo not attempt to clean fan or transmission whil

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers &IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJE

CUSTO RESPONSIBILITIESAIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)Your engine wilt not run properly using a dirty air filter,.Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 ho

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground ordriveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See"PRODUCT SPE

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=,1 = i,i , , J_u_= , ,,,,, ,,,,, ...SERVNCE AN ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 26)Park the tractor on level surface, Engage park

,ll iii1,,,,__ _...SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS... ,,, i i iii, iTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbars are no

SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTSTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY(See Fig. 29)CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-ateexptosivegases. Keep sparks, flameand smoki

... i ,i,u ilUl,,.i i ,i i-ii ,,i,,ll ,,ll ,,ulu,iiSERVUCE AN ADJUSTMENTSENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 31)The throttle control ha

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor wilf not be used for 30 days ormore,-- iI _ CAUTION: Nev

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

,i,,=,, i1,1 i ... ii _, _ iii, i... ,,,, _TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchen

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592"111RE0 OIIIoBATTERYC_:)FUSE 30 AMPREDSOLENOIDSTARTERSPARK PLUG {IGNITION p--_f_) GAPUNIT J "_ (

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592ELECTRICAL192031IIII2526 0522916IIIitf///\I/!I32

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592ELECTRICALKEY PARTNOo NO. DESCRIPTION1 1449262 747604123 STD55!0254 STD5511256 STD5410257 7697J8 7603J9

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES26473190t2571661152633t03O\6\-V 363625261211224411711464171231401262886114117334

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNOo NO. DESCRIPTION1 159530 Chassis2 140356 Drawbar3 I7490612 Screw, Thdr

FtEPARRPARTSTRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.259592DRIVE8110872'i614'I/%_42---'_4o---_6564_42 I97/199830 61?6 35121)/481182661,/531684100772

REPAgRDRIVEPARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592KEY PARTNO. NO,1500712 1424313 1439958 14100210 7602041615 7449054416 7380050018 7478061619 7380060

REPAmR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592STEERING ASSEMBLY6211\\\\\\53J494s_3O69325367701343t /l !I 138

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 T21472X2 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 19272016

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REPAnR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259592SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO, NO.1 1401232 1405515 1450066 STD5414377 124181X10 15592511 120068X12 121246X13

REPAnR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592DECALSI5920 6 3 18 7 257 18 4102112261326KEY PART 8 KEY PARTNO, NOo DESCRIPTION NOo NO,1 140837 Decal,

REPAMRENGINEPARTSTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.259592#32 314039333741147929OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester8042342

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592ENGINEKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIP_ON12134265177204104 13735014 1328032815 1320030016 STD55123123 15612329 1

FIEPAJR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592MOWER LIFT37384O415 496126754191332'132O152O161718 20\1544

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592MOWER LIFTKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 1594612 1594763 1382844 120000025 192116216 120183X7 125631X8 12

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592MOWER DECK7476 7752343230i -21102105106\21\22223162425262746

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1443932 STD5331073 1380174 13844O5

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-06505890915234 I39262344295928911752531415 6245903511348

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION! 1

AND ATTACHMENTSi ,, i i ...These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor wa

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41565AIR iNTAKEj@----6__10O"A"_SHAFTI148E.

REPARR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41565AIR INTAKEENGINE CONTROLSKEY PART KEY PARTNO. N

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41565"FUEL "STEMI/921\11-- @-- 2011--_--19

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CVt5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41565FUEL SYSTEMCYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERKEY

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41565IIGNITION / ELECTRICALi, ii i ,llllll i i_--4i_

REPAaR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41565IGNITION / ELECTRICALCRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PART

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATRONSIGHTINGiiDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR

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OWNER'SUALMODEL NO.917.259592IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR RE

ASSEMBLY, u i1,11Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposesTo ensure safe

i , i iii i, i,, , iii¸ ii iii ,i ,i ,ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig, 3)CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)CAUTION: Do not short ba

WHEELBRACKET3t8-16LOCKNUT318_GAUGE WHEE_FIG. 4_//SHOULDER BOLTINSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and6)• JnstalJtwo _atch hooks to muncher pJate using