Craftsman 917.254850 Owner's Manual

®MODEL NUMBER 917.254850 OWNER'SMANUALAssembly• Operation• CustomerResponsibilitiesoServiceoAdjustmentsoRepair PartsCaution:Read and Followall Sa

ASSEMBLYINSTALL IVlULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 7A &7B)o Install two latch hooks, to mulcher plate using screw,washer, lock washer, and weld nut as sho

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORComparethe illustrationswithyour tractorto familiarize yo

The operation of any tractor can result in fo reign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resultin severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or

OPERATUONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch° Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat wi

OPERATI ONTO 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 mov

CUSTOMER ESPO LUTIlES...Check Brake Operaiion ...6#4Check Tire Pressure 6#4T Check f

CUSTOMER ESPONS BJLITIESTRACTORAlways observe safety riJleswhen performing any mainte-nance,.BRAKE OPERATIONIf unit requires more than six (6) feet st

CUSTOMER RESPO ]LDTnESBATT'_RY (See Fig. 15)Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficientfor normal use., However, periodic chargin

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. !6)Determine temperature range expected before oil change.All ol must meet API service classification SG• Be sure vehic

CUSTO ILmESENGUNE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 17)Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oilchange if the tractor is used more than 100 hou

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

SERVUCE AN ADJUSTMENTS=;_... ... ,,,, ,,. ... :CAUTION:Oo0oBEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:Depr

SERVtCE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor isparked 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

SERVDCE A D ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)when wheels are positioned stra

SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS' ,,i, u i _ , ii i,ll . ,... ii i ...TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULBo Raise hood°° Pull bulb holder o

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSENGRNETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 30)The throttle control has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor wild not be used for 30 days ormO re.CAUTION: Never stor

TROU LESHOOTING POUNTSPROBLEMWill not startHard to start... ,,,,,,,Engine will not turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLoss of powerE

TIROUBLESHOOT G POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONt Faulty operator-safety presence control systemEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith at

SCHEMATIC14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254850l !11o111oBATTERYREDFUSE 30 AMP,CLUTCH / BRAKE(PEDAL UP)-22_t!BLACKBLACKBLUEIWHITSTARTERBLA

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

REPAURPARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254850ELECTRICAL76816\\IIC_2633324361928It/!//!J//" 27_ 30 \III

REPARRPARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254850ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 121265X2 102972X3 124211X4 1380885 4207J6 1322027

REPAmRPARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254850CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESA B C D5210E F G i J K L M P Q3O2111173328371337G3o

REPAIlR PARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.254850CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 t350342 1308053 174906126 t26595X0147

REPAURPARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254850DRIVE5821 871817186235363422265053_4

REPAURPARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254850DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 137363 Transaxie 6 sp,, Da

REPAMRPARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.254850STEERING ASSEMBLY36. 25 262746333 //121610323543/ // tI !\ /44345.'tR

IREPAIR PARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254850STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 12t472X2 1339883 1352274 1352285 6266H6 1

REPAIR PARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254850SEAT ASSEMBLY\1410KEYNO.12345678910!1121314PARTNO.127438X! 26656XSTD523707191316102751 R

REPAURDECALS9 13PARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25485018 6 3 7 19 5 47\11 812 131417KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1367943 1381374 1283825 1326746

TABLE OFSAFETY RULES ... 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... 3CUST

REIPAHRPARTS14 HP 42" "TRACTOR - .. MODEL NUM_R 917.254850ENGINE27BD2534315381329! Spark Arrester... ..i... i i ...iB D E F

REPAUR PARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.254850ENGINEKEY PARTNOo NO. DESCRIPTION1231327601772041013751O1t STD55113112 STD52310513 137350

REPABFI PARTS14 PiP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25485042" MOWER DECK65 664O6819848081 _861629887677 78 792122288O27AO

REPASR PARTS!4 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25485042" MowER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION12138024 Mowe

REPAIR PARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUr_BER 917.254850LiFT1328272625 242322214 562O44

REPAHRPARTS'14 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.254850LiFTKEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.! 1369732 122507X3 105767X4 STD5810625 192116216 1201

REPAIR PARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUME_ER 917.254850DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-481926372756385253222930ti =395424194O4t5556573542124

REPA6R PARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.254850DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-48KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIP

REPAURPARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254850KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER PS1452i, :1iillll ,,, ,,,,,,,, ...AIR

REPAIR PARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.254850KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER PS1452AIR INTAKE BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFL

ACCESSOBESAATTACHMENTS- ... ... ... ,i,,, i ,,11... 1_ ...These accessories and attachments were available when

REPAIR PARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.254850KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER PS1452FUEL SYSTEM j4/7/_-_892/17_161121--

REPAIR PARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254850KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER PS1452FUEL SYSTEMCYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AN

REPAaR PARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254850KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV14SGNtTION 1 ELECTRICAL J,_8_--lo2O5613TYPE NUMBER PS1452

REPABR PARTS14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.254850KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER PS1452IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASEKEY

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

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.254850HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTS14.0 HPELECTRIC START3 in One Convertible42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTOREach

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK... i ... i... II'_lL'L'l''1Parts Bag contents shown full size= ... ,,,, ...

ASSEM LYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.To ensure safe and pro

LY:=: _: : i ... i .. i. . ill.. ...ii iill...lll,, i ,.I.IHlll .m.HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORPREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)CAUTION: Wear eye

ASSEMBLYiNSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5)CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals. Before installing battery, removemetal bracelets, wristwatch ba