Craftsman 917.255441 Owner's Manual

MMBER 917.255441o Assemblyo OperationCustomer Responsibilities®Service and Adjustments• Repair PartsOWNER'S MANUAL\CAUTION: Read and follow all s

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READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with you rtractor to familiarize yourself with t

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OPERATITO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig, '10)Your tractor is equipped with anoperatorpresence sensingswitch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the se

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9)When starting engine for the first time or if engine has runout of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel fro

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES'""""'''''" "' " '"'"" "

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performingany mainte-rlanceoBRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distanceat high

ii,iCUSTOMER SIBILITIESBATTERY (See Fig. 15) ENGINE"Yourtractor has a battery charging system which issuffi-cient for normal use° However, period

ill,,CUSTOMAIR FILTER (See Fig. 17)Your' engine will not run properly using a dirty air fUter_Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of

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

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:, Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.= Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

SERVICE ANDHil,,i i iTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground ordriveway_ Make sure tires are properly inflated

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;ERViCEiiiiii i i iiiii ii iiiiiii L iiiii i iiii i i L IITO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to ri

S ATO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of thegrill.• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder

SERVICE AND ADJUSTNIENTSTO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 32)The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-ment should not be necessary_ Howev

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or' if the tractor will not be used for' 30 days ormore...

TROU,LILILILILILIIIII I IIUIIUIIIJLIIIIJHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will not turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLoss o

TROUBLESHOOTPROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoorcut-unevenMower blades wlll notrotatePoor grass di

12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.255441SCHEMATIC 111°BATTERYREDI WH!_ESWITCH_LACKFUSE 30 AMP,I I CLUTCH 1BRAKEi (PEDAL UP)i... ;-iBLACK

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

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441ELECTRICAL82212223I424OII2O!/j/1iI25 'I3536 38////3O

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.25544'1ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 121265X Battery, 12 Volt, 25 Amp1/4-20 UNC

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESA B C O E F G I L P Q21 11 1733 13"=G_263037313432

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.255441CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1403412 1403563 174906126 1401697 174

_PAm_ PA_TSDRIVE. 12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR" " MODEL NUMBER 917.255441/2O171826667127

REPAIRDRIVEPARTS12,5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,255441KEYNO.23456810tl121314t516!71819202122232425262728293O3132333435363738394O41424344

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441STEERING ASSEMBLY33111247 14!!1016 32343543/ // t! 4536

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1337412 1420333 1352274 1352285 6266H6 1

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.255441SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO, NO.1 t27438X2 1405513 STD5237104 191316105 1404076 STD5414377

REPAIRDECALS9 13PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441186 3 7 7 4 I61910511 814122113KEY PARTNO. NO.'t 1389552 1279083 1437354

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

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,255441ENGINE1D2536 F 3237 _'_ 3427H,_ 3 14 15 6/3829_÷'_23OPTIONAL EQUIPM ENTSpark

REPAIRENGINEPARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1327592 177204t03 1374186 125593X11 STD55113112 7107

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441MOWER LIFT6761313_1932321319201520161718 201542

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441MOWER LIFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1369732 122507X3 105767X4 120000O25 192116216 1

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.25544142" MOWER DECK76 7768102103105O6113119 _'1111182122\2284424252627

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25544142" MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1400812 S

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79/19 11262O273752212224255431533236333435194041421

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESC

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 286707, TYPE NUMBER 0441-01383*SPECIAL TOO

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 286707, TYPE NUMBER 0441-0152164 _ 1236181

ACC AND ATTACHMENTSThese accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractorwas purchased

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 286707, TYPE NUMBER 0441-01:310Housi

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.255441BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 286707, TYPE NUMBER 0441-01KEY PART KEY PART

REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255441BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 286707, TYPE NUMBER 0441-01KEY PART KEY PA

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OWNER'SNI ALMODEL NO.917.255441IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800..473-7247)FOR

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ASSEMBLYYour new tractorhas been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes+To ensure safe and prop

LYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORPREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)... / i ...CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.Wash hands

INSTALL,,, , , ,, ,,, ,, ,,,,,,,,,,, ,,, , ,BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5)i =ill= / ijl=CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals. Before installing batte