Craftsman 917.254530 Owner's Manual

!OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.254530Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand InstructionsBefore OperatingThis Equipmenti ] i illllll,i i , ,,ll iu

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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which canresult in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or ey

OPERATIONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat wit

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MAHNTSNAN¢5j Check Brake Operation V'Check T_rePressure 6_4T j check for Loose Fasteners _ !aI S, ,p /Rop eMowerBlades 10 I CleanBattery and Ter

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MAINTENANCEBATTERY (See Fig. 12)Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficientfor normal use, However, periodic charging of the batterywi

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SERVmCEAND ADJUSTMENTSi11m =H mini =liiN,i, i, 1,1 ,1,,,,,,, ,,m ,=,,,,,r=CAUTION; BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:• Depress clutch/brake

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSLIFt*LEVER(RAISEDPOSITION) _'--_BOTTOM BOTTOMOFCURL OFCURL\GROUND LINEAFIG. 18SIDE TO SIDEADJUSTMENTTRUNNION "_NUT &q

SAFETY RULESCAUTION: ALWAYSD!_CONNECT SPARK PLUGW!RE AND PL&.CEWIRE WHERE !TCANNOT CONTACTSPARK '_PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SE

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSu ,,11,nTO REPLACE FUSE (See Fig. 29)Replace with 30 amp automotive4ype plug-in fuse, Thefuse holder is located in the engine c

ENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 32)The throttle control has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not be necessary+ Checkadj

, , i i H nunH,,,iSTORAGEi mm n ,H,,m,,iImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the unit will not be used for 30 da

TROUBLESHOOTING POmNTS, i i,,i i i ii , HI,,II_,II,,I,,PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not startHerd to startEngine will not turn overEngine clicks but w

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REPAIR PARTS12.0 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.254530SCHEMATICBATTERYBLACK7WHITEIGNITION SWITCHREDFUSE 30 AMPI IRED If I I I II

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

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254530ELECTRICAL10/24833\\\18 _ ...32\IIJ30

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.254530ELECTRICALKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO, NO. NO. NOo1 7662J Bul

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REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.254530DRIVE(_/93 969/96955755 _ 306788tOPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester34

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 9'17.254530DRIVEKEY PARTNO. NO.1 124136X2 1310024 STD5511435 711307206 125907X7 125610X8

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254530STEERING ASSEMBLY4230 2825 27 30t51i56 555936

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254530STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO, NO, NO. NO.123

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254530LIFT ADJUSTMENT45,,,_ D_t193B

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254530LIFT ADJUSTMENTKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO, NO, NO, NO,I 124

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

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.254530MOWER47ccs3 {E59J272844LAB17B 356HG4O

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254530MOWERKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PARTNO. NO. NO, NO.1 106085X V_Belt 41 STD6237

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.254530TO^_.e^w = =_T: ,",,_ODELNUMBER A,_=n ,>TRANSAXLE20211922232425d5744

REPABR PARTS12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR., - MODEL NUMBER 917.254530TRANSAXLE FOOTE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-6TRANSAXLEKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR . . MODEL NUMBER 917.254530ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 28'1707, TYPE NUMBER 0412=0

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254530ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 281707, TYPE NUMBER 04'12-0

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254530ENGINE BR_GGS & _^_-r_, .._n=, _I,,..==D 281"_n'_ _vD= _==l.n=

REPARR PARTS12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.254530ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 281707, TYPE NUMBER 0412o0tKEY P

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254530ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 281707; TYPE NUMBER 0412-0110t12

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I I,IIIIHIOWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO=917o254530HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTS®Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own modelnumberThe

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ASSi ii1.. ii 'l.l'._lrMl.ITOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYA socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standardii H illlllLYi,i H,HH,IIH I I I

ASSEM LYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORPREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)CAUTION; Wear eye and face shield.Wash hands or clothing immediately ifaccidentally in c

===IHI=IllASSEM LY== H =,=l =HINSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5) TERMINALGUARDCAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals. Before Installing battery,