Craftsman 917.255942 Owner's Manual

OWNER'SMANUALCaution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand InstructionsBefore OperatingThis Eqmpment18°0 P TW_44"'MOWERG SPEEDGARDEN TRACT

ASSEMBLYINSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 9 and 10)&CAUTION: Do not short batterytermlnals,Before installing battery, remove metalbracelets, wristwatch b

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR.Compare the illustrations with your Tractor to

OPERATIONThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resu tIn severe eye damage. Always wear safety gla

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 12)Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat withthe engi

OPERATIONADD GASOLINEFill fuel tank Use fresh, clean, regular unleadedgasoline (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbonand lead oxide deposits and

CUSTOMER BSPONS BnL TBBSMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _e/FILL IN DATES _'_ _O/Z_OZ_9,0_: _AS YOU COMPLETE /_'_ "_/_?,q._'_/_£:k'_/_;Ch

CUSTOM RESPONSHB LmE$TRACTORAlways observe safety rules When performing any mainte-nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf unit requires more than six (6) feet stoppi

_,=,lCUSTOMER RESPONS B LITHESTO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS -Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can causethe battery to "leak"

CUSTOMER RESPONSmlBUL TIESAIR FILTER (See Fig. 22)Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.Clean the foam pre-cleaner element after

SF=RVmCEAN ADJUSTMENTS... i_rrlcAuTIoN: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.Place gea

SAFETY RULES &Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJEC

SEIRVICIB AN ADJUSTMENTSFRONT-TO-SACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs, 27 and 28)To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing shouldbe ad usted so the b

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMEHT$ENGINE PULLEYTO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT (See Fig.30 and 31)Park the tractor on level surface. Engage perking brake.BELT REMOVA

SERVICE ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Figs. 33, 34 and 35)', Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" inthissection of th

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGEANDADJUST-MENT (See Figs. 37 and 38)The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift leveris in

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY(See Figs. 41 and 42)CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate !explosive gases. Keep sparks, fl

SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTSENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig, 45)The throttle control has been preset at the factory andad ustment should not

SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST CARBURETOR(See Figs. 47 and 48)The carburetor has been present at the factory and adiust-ment should not be necessary,

-iSTORAGEImmediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of theseason or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.CAUTION: Never store th

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSCAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEMwgt not startHard to startEngine will not tern over'Engine clicks but will notstartLose of poweri, n

TROU LESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operatorteaves seatwith a_achment clutchengagedPoorcut-unevenMower biades wtll notrotatePoor

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

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO,917.255942HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTS®18.0 HP TWBN CYLINDE44" OWER6 SPEEGARDEN TRACTOREach tractor has its own model numb

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

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTSThese accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts Bag contents shown full size(!) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18(1)'Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1(1) Lock Washer 1/2(1) Washer 17/32 x

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

ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORPREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 3)&CAUTION: Wear eye and face shleld.Wash hands or clothing immediately ifaccidentally

ASSEMBLYINSTALL MOWER (See Figs. 5, 6, 7 & 8)Remove banding holding parallel link up against tractor.Remove retainer securing long hinge pin to pa