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Craftsman 917250261 Owner’s Manual

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MODEL NUMBER 917.250261
• Assembly ° Operation
° Customer Responsibilities ° Service and Adjustments
=Repair Parts
OWNER'S MANUAL
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor It has been designed, engineered and manufac-
tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized
Service Center/Department We have competent, well- trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit
Please read and retain this manual The instructionswili enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly Always observe the "SAFETY RULES"
MODEL
NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
DATEOF PURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH .SERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
917.250261
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
HORSEPOWER: 20 0 GASOLINE CAPACITY 3 5 GALLONS
AND TYPE" UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4 0
W/O FILTER: 3 5
SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RV17YC (GAP: 025")
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: 003" - 006"
EXHALIST: 013"- 016"
GROUND SPEED (MPH): LO HI
TRANSAXLE OIL 4 QUARTS
CAPACITY AND TYPE: SAE 30 API-SF/SG TIRE PRESSURE.
CI'-IARGINGSYSTEM:
BLADE BOL[ TORQUE:
1st 08 1 8
2nd 1 4 3 4 3rd 2 4 56
Reverse 0 9 2 2
FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 10 PSI
5 AMPS BA-!-FERY 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS
30-35 FT LBS
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement isavailable on this prod-
uct Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules
- Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your unit
• Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibih- ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual
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WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an interne!
combustion engine and should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov-
ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws
(if any) If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code)
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/ Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual)
LIMITED TWOYEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this ridingequipment is maintained, lubdcated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or
workmanship
This Warranty does not cover:.
', Expendable itemswhich becomeworn duringqormaluse,such as blades,spark plugs,air cleaners and belts.
- Tire replacement.oJ"repair caused by puncturesfrom outside objects, Suc.has nails,thorns_stumps, or glass
- RepairsneCessarybecause of operB_torabuse, r_egligence_impro_per_4orageor aceidentor the failure to maintain the
• ecj.uipm_n{_ccordl_g to the'instructions cbntainedin.the owner's manual " :
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For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery inciudedv_i.th_h4sridin(}equipment proves defective in matet_alor workmanship and our testing determlnesthe batterywill not hoida charge, Searswill reptacethebattery at no charge
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTERfDEPARTMENT iN THE UNITED STATES
This Warranty givesyouspecific legal rights,and you may aJsohave other rightswhich mayvary from state tostate
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO, 1:)/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179
ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS
These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased
Most Sears stores can order these _tems for you when you provide the model number of your tractor
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZE
BLADES BELTS
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PERFORMANCE
Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that tit your tractor Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how they can help you This list was current at the ttme o! puhticat_on; however, it may change in fulure years - more attachments may be added, changes may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be availabre or fit your model Contact your nearest Sears store for the accessories and attachments that are available for your tractor.
Most of these attachments do not require addilional hitches or conversion kits (those that do are indicated) and are designed for easy
attaching and detaching
AERATOR promotes deep reel growth for a healthy lawn Ta- pered 2 5-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter d_scs
punctuCe,holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in Steel weight tray lor increased, pen'etration
BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage CARTS make hauling easy Variety of sizes available, plus
accessories such as side panel kits, tool caddy, cad cover, protective mat and dolly
CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow mois- ture and nutrients to reach grass roots 36-inch swath 24
hardened steel coring tips 150 lb capacity weight tray DISC HARROW has 2 gangs of 4 steel blades that angle from 10
to 20 degrees, 40 inches wide Can riook 2 units in tandem (Requires sleeve hitch )
DOZER BLADE removes snow; grades dirt, sand and gravel. 48 inches wide, 17 inches high, clears 44-inch path when angled
Master lilt control lever for operator ease Spring trip for snow removal on uneven pavement; built-in float for blade to follow
ground contour Reversible, replaceable scraper bar (Use with hre chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar weight )
EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters infront of mower deck to reduce chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain
GANG HITCH lets you tow 2 or 3 pull-behind altachments at once, such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with rollers, carts or other heavy attachments)
MULCH RAKF_JDETHATCHER loosens soil and tlips thatch and
matted leaves to lawn sudace for easy pickup Twenty spring fine
teeth Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding. Avatlable for front
or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and
tosses thatch into large hopper Mounts behind tractor
PLOW lurns soil 6 inches deep, cuts 10-inch lurrow Crank
adjustment conlrols depth, 3-position yoke sets width Fleav.y " TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubqlar steef steel lanBside for straight fuirowlng (Requires s'leeve hitch )_ " frame, ABS plastic.top; Clear plastic windshield.off_r_ 360 degfe_:
SLEEVE CULTIVATOR is 43 inches wLde Prepares ground !or seeding, helps weed control Steel frame holds 5 adjuslable
sweeps Adlusls vedically, horizontally..(Requires sleeve hitch )
"Optional accessory: .steel furrow opener for wider op.enings fo.r
potatoes, cotn, _(nd other d_epseeded crops SL'EEVE HITCH for use with master lift system Single pin
couples/uncouples SNOWTHROWER has 42-inch swath Drum-type auger handles
powdery and web'heavy snow Mounts easily with simple pin arrangement Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat 6-inch diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet Lilt controlled at
tractor seat. (Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar weight )
SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the tractor battery or other 12-volt source Includes booms for automatic spraying and hand held wand for spot spraying Wand
has adjustable spray pattern For applying herbicides, insecti-
cides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers
SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kill- ,nOeasy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-
icers and sand SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves
TILLER has 8 hp engine to prepare seed beds, cultivate, and compost garden residue. Chain-drive transmission. Six 11-inch
diameter one piece heat-treated steel tines Tills 30-inch path
(Requires sleeve hitch.) Or use 5 hptow-behind TILLER with 36- inch swath to prepare seed beds, cultivate and compost garden residue. Tiller has its own built-in lift and depth control system and
does NOT require a sleeve h_tch Fits any lawn, yard or garden tractor Simply hook up to the tractor drawbar and go[ Optional accessories for 5 hp tiller convert unit for dethatching, aerating,
hilling, without tools TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross
links give smooth ride, outstanding traction
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nr-..._T'..,,,,_l"l/-,kU_l"l IclLALIt: tS 'q.2: mcnes .wtoe are op.eraieo lrom - r_,-z_n_r r4--k/_l_[a{'_ t_il=ee _,_r_4ehi_l',4 _'i_tthh=nH'"...... " " " " " " " 'h¢_l_ " " : " ; ;
d'rivei-;sseat" Ri_versibl.e "re .elblade can be angled at 30 Begrees _1_2'_''v_o_ea_mS;eircau_;nUl:g_io"r'moun;_'_';;;; ;_o_; rated for grading Rev.erses for push_ng snow backwards (Requires sleeve hitch )
ROLLER for smoother l_wn sudace. 36-inch wide, 18-inch
diameter water-t_ght drum holds up to 3901bs of weight Rounded
edges prevent harm to tuff Adlustable scraper automatically cleans drum
VACS Ibr powerful collection of heavy grass clippings and leaves: Optional wand attachment to pick tJp debris in hard-to-reach
places VAC/CHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applicaf_ons
Can be mounted on trent of tractor for ptowing apphcations Uses
(1) 55 Ib weight WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels prowde needed traction for
snow removal or dozing heavy materials
wiper,
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ASSEMBLY
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Your new tractor has been assembled at thefactory with the exception of those parts left unassembted for shipping purposes,.
To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set wilt make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge (I) 1/2" wrench Utility knife (1) 9/16" wrench (t) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet
When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel),
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON,
• ,R(_move ali acces.sible Io0se parts and parts car;tons from .carton(See #age 6),," "
- Cut, fron:l top io bottor_, al6ng lines on _II four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.
• Remove mower and packing materials
• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove,,
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
STEERING WHEEL INSERT
i __ _ HEX BOLT
' STEERING - _I STEERING
STEERINGY ,I - - t_ /
SLEEVE / /
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ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft
- Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing
straight forward,
• Slide steering sleeve over steering shaft.
• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal
(left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter,;
• Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt,
lock washer and large flat washer previously removed.
Tighten securely.
• Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering
wheel.
• Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill• IMPORTANT: CHECI< FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES
IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCT.URE TIRES WHERETRACTOR 1S.TO ROLL OFF. SKID.
-" Releas_ p_.r_ing brake :by delsres_ing c[u_tchi15rake pedal
• Place gearshift lever _nneutral (N) position ° Rotl tractor backwards off skid.
FIG. 1
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ASSEMBLY
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
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CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Wash hands or clothing immediately if
acc identally in contact with battery acid. Do not smoke. Fumes from charged
battery acid are explosive. Read the instructions included with the
battery vent caps° Always wear gloves, clothing and goggles to protect your
hands, skin and eyes•
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Your tractor' has a battery charging system which is suffi-
cient for' no{real use. However, periodic charging of the
battery with an automotive charger' will extend its life.
• See instructions packed with vent caps. in parts bag,
'- Fill battery with acid. Fill each celt until it reaches the
Bottom o.fthe vent Wells. Do not overfill,
- Allow battery to stand a,nd settle for; at least thirty minutes After standing, check the battery cell acid
level If below the vent wells, add more acid until the
correct Ievel is reached.
While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, while battery is being charged, continue with assembly of unit.
IMPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY, IT IS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE CHARGED BEFORE USE. FA1LURE TO CHARGE BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY
LIFE
• Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour.• Use
a 12 volt battery charger. Observe all safety precau-
tions required for battery charging.
• Check the acid level after the battery is charged. Ifthe acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or
iron free water_.
• Install the vent caps to cover the vent wells. Wash the top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then wipe dry.
• Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no damage has occurred in handling.
• Dispose of excess battery acid. Neutralize acid for
disposal by adding it to two gallons of water in a five
gallon plastic container, Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of
rno.re soda causes no more foaming.
• Fb.llow in'structior_s 6r_how to _'sfall ba'.ttery. : : ..:
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob_ ° Remove cardboard packing on seat pan..
° Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll o Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.
Do not tighten.
" Tighten shoulder bolt securely. ', Lower' seat into operating position and sit on seat°
• Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way
down.
° Get off seat without moving its adjusted position
• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
SEAT
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
FIG. 3
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes,, Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual,,
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section o! this manual.
• • BATTERY
-]_ _ _ r__/CELL ACID
FIG. 2 8
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ASSEMBLY
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INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT • Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck
(See Figs. 4 and 7') pins° If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to Be sure tractor is on level surface_ Engage parking brake. Retain with double loop retainer springs,,
• Cut and remove tie down securing anti-sway bar. ° Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.,
• Relieve idlertension from belt. Push idler forward and • Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove place a block (standard wood 2 x 4 or equivalent) slack from mower suspension_
behind idler pulley,, • Raise deck to highest position°
• Slide mower undertractorwith discharge guard to right o Swing LH,, gauge wheel bar back towards rear of side of tractor,, mower and secure with pin and retainer spring re-
. Swing L.H. gauge wheel bar forward by removing rear moved earlier,,
retainer spring and pin. • Assemble gauge wheels as shown using long shoulder
• Install one front link intop hole of the LH. front mower bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center Iocknutso Tighten bracket and LH• front suspension bracket, Retain with secure3y,
two single loop retainer springs as shown. • Adjust gauge wheels before operating moweras shown
• Slide right side of mower deck forward, toward R.H, in the Operation section of this manual,
front tire,,
IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN
ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. INSTALL BELTINTO
ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY GROOVE
-" " Install second'fi'ont link inthe top hole of.the R_,Hr: f_ont mower" bracket'and RN.'frOnt suspenson bi'ackeL
Retain With two single loop retainer springs as shown,
• Carefully remove block from behind idler pulley,
• Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it
stops,
• Lower mower linkage with attachment lift tever,
CHASSIS
BRACKET DOUI_LE LOOP
DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING
RETAINER SPRING (Inward Pointing Deck Pins)
align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms,,
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
Forbest cutting results, mower housing should beproperfy leveled, See 'q'O LEVEl' MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adju.stments section' of this manual.
CHECK FoR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Sewice and
Adjustments section of this manualo Verifythat the betts are routed correctly, FRONT
SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION F_RONT BRACKET ARMS LINKS
ELECTRIC CLUTCH
WHEEL BAR
L.H. GAUGE
/
SHOULDER BOLT
GAUGE WHEEL
CENTER t.OCKNUT
FRONT
SUSPENSION
BRACKET
SINGLE
LOOP RETAINER SPRINGS
FRONT MOWER BRACKET
ANTI-SWAY BAR
BLOCK" (Wood 2 x 4 or equiv,)
DISCHARGE
GUARD
FIG. 4
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