Craftsman 917.255813 Operator's Manual

OWNERSMANUALMODEL N O.917.255813Caution:Read Rules forSafe Operationand InstructionsCarefullyiiYT 14 TWIN5 SPEEDYARD TRACTORAssemblyInstallationOperat

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OPERATION - MOWERREAD THE "RULES FOR SAFE OPERA-TION" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERAT-ING YOUR MOWER,THE MOWER MUST BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY FROMFRONT T

IBLADEWASHERLOCKWASHER_HEX BOLTGR5_-_FIGURE 21£LASSEMBLYFLANGES1. When grinding, care should be taken to maintain blade bal-ance and the blade should

MOWER BELT ADJUSTMENTYour tractor has been manufactured with the abiNty to re-ad-just mower drive belt to provide you with longer belt life,)If the At

FIGURE27\ENGINE OILDiPSTiCKAND FILL TUBEFIGURE 28STORAGEWhen mower is to be stored for a period of time. clean itthoroughly, remove al! dirt, grease,

.ouRs(EVERY 15 HOURS IF OPERATINGIN VERY DUSTY CONDITIONS)!1 CLEAN AIR SCREENAir Screen (Fig, 29) must allow free.,ftow of air to preventEngine damage

CUT-AWAY VIEWFIGURE 32_,fCLEAN ENGINECOOLING FINSAIR GUIDECOVER (BOTHSIDES)FIGURE 33SPARKPLUGFIGURE 34\NT CAPBATTERYTUBEBATTERYCELLTOP AIRGUIDECOVE RM

REPLACE IN-LtNE FUEL FILTERao Remove Hose Clamps from Fuel Lines at Fuel Filter (Fig.36),,bo Remove Fuel Filter,c, Ptace new Fuel Filter in position w

r iRETAINERSPRINGFIGURE 39TRANSAXLEPULLEYBELT GUIDEBRACKETGUIDERETAINERSPRING2,. REPLACE TRACTOR MOTION DRIVE BELTThe tractor Drive Belt may be replac

3., CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALSCorrosion and dirt on the Battery and Terminals causethe Battery to discharge,NEGATIVE(BLACK CABLE)TERMINALLEAD-ACID BA

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears YardTractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufacturedto give you the best possible dependability

FIGURE 44SCREFIGURE 45WASHERSHUBCAPKLIP RING6 TIRE CAREa, Maintain tire pressure in front at 14 PSI and rear tiresat 12 PSI,b_ Keep tires free of gaso

TROUBLE SHOOTINGPOSSIBLE CAUSEWI LL NOT STARTClutchoBrake Pedal in drive positionAttachment Clutch Lever in "ENGAGED" positionNo gasoline in

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REPAIR PARTSYT 14 TWIN YARD TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917,255813CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO, NO NO,, NO.1 108446X Se

P RT8YT 14 TWIN YARD TRACTOR--IVlODEL NUMBER 917,25581376D8281# /8O 8483OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arr ester Screen 100091M- 28

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RULES FOR SAFE1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THIS 23.OPERATOR'S MANUAL and instructions furnishedwith attachments,2. Do not a

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REPAIR PARTSLIFT ADJUSTMENTYT 14 TWIN YARD TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917,25581314d;°;o 4oZ282O394 .. '.,,.,,_D i _.3944_ 43- U44 __309 -32 -

REPAIR PARTSYT 14 TWIN YARD TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917_255813L1FT ADJUSTMENTKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO L NOo NO. NO.1 6465R Knob 23 10

REPA|R PARTSYT 14 TWIN YARD TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.25581338" MOWERCC554]4516B:j B22A5L46 60IF REAR BAGGER ATTACHMENT IS BEeING USED, REFER TO

REPAIR38" MOWERPARTSYT 14 TWIN YARD TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.2558t3KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO NO NO NOt 106085X V-Belt 342 1056

REPAIR PARTSTRANSAXLEYT 14 TWIN YARD TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917o255813TRANSAXLE FOOTE--MODEL NUMBER 4150-1719161438*4657- 36 -5858596O6566 _63

REPAIR PARTSYT 14 TWIN YARD TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255813TRANSAXLE TRANSAXLE FOOTE--MODEL NUMBER 4150-17KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PAR'[ DESCRIP

REPAIR pARTSYT 14 TWIN YARD TR ACTOR+'MODEL NUMBER 917o255813ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON--MODEL NUMBER 400707, TYPE NUMBER 0111-02CYLINDER, CRAN

REPAIR PARTSYT 14 TWIN YARD TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917.255813ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON--MODEL NUMBER 400707, TYPE NUMBER 0111_02CYLINDER, CRANKSHAFT

CUT AWAY VIEWFIGURE 1AIRINTAKEDUCTFIGURE 2BATTERYCOMPARTMENTVENT CAPBATTERYTUBEBATTERYCELLHOODGRILLASSEMBLYTo assemble and adjust your Tractor you wil

REPAIR PARTSYT 14 TWIN YARD TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255813ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON--MODEL NUMBER 400707, TYPE NUMBER 0111-02AIR CLEANER AND CARB

REPA|R PARTSYT 14 TWIN YARD TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917,255813ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON--MODEL NUMBER 400707, TYPE NUMBER 0111-02AIR CLEANER AND CARB

REPAIR PART8YT 14 TWIN YARD TRACTOR_MODEL NUMBER 917,255813ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON-_MODEL NUMBER 400707, TYPE NUMBER 0111-02ALTERNATOR AND STARTE

REPAIR PART8YT 14 TWIN "YARD TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917,255813ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON--MODEL NUMBER 400707, TYPE NUMBER 0111-02ALTERNATOR AND

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTING GUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILLNOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR

OWNERSMANUALMODEL NO.917.255813HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTSYT 14 TWIN5 SPEEDYARDTRACTORThe Model Number' wilt be found on the Model Plate attachedto

5. InstallBatteryusing:two Int./EXtLockwashers,twoWingNuts(shownfullsizebelow)and_iiiii _'_I_II'_©two Battery Bolts and one Terminal Guard f

SEATT PANADJUSTMENTBOLTS/FIGURE 6\AIR INTAKEFIGURE 7ENGINE_\\ DIPSTICK"CLUTCH/BRAKE °'POSITION,,PARKING BRAKE"ENGAGED" POSITIONCLU

1. Place Attachment Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED"position (Fig., 9),2,. Push Clutch-Brake Pedal fully into brake position (Fig B)_3., Place G

POSITIVE(RED CABLE)TERMINALFIGURE 10MOWERPARALLELLINKFIGURE 1tCLUTCHRODFIGURE 12NEGATIVE(BLACK CABLE)TERMINALlRETAINER PARAI,LELSPRING LINKCLUTCHREARH

t. Install Front Hinge Pin through Axle and Parallel Link (Fig,! 2). Secure with Retainer Spring,2, install Rear Hinge Pin through Mower Lift Brackets