Craftsman 917.250480 Spécifications

MODEL NUMBER 917.250480 OWNER'SMANUAL®AssemblyOperationo Customer Responsibilitieso Service and AdjustmentsRepair PartsCAUTION: Read and follow a

ASS MBLYCHECK TiRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory forshipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important forbest

OP ATIOThese symbols may appear on your product or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.E3BATTERYENGINE ONREVER

OPERATICKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the i_tustrations with your tractor to fa

OPERATIONHOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch. When engine is runn

OPERATIONTO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7)Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fiat level surface.o Adjust mower to desired cutting height.- Lower

OPERATIONADD GASOLINEo Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleadedgasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbonand lead oxide deposits

CUSTO E ESPO ILITIEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL tN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICESERVICE DATESCheck Brake OperationCheck Tire PressureCheck for Loose

CUSTOM ESPONSIBILITIESTRACTORAtways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf unit requires more than six (6) feet stopp

CUSTOM ESPONS LITIESBATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of thebattery wi

CUSTO ESPO ILJTIESCLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16)Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to preventengine damage from overheating. Clean with a

& SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWfNG OBJE

SERVICE D ADJ ST ENTSCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMUNG ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:o Depress clutcldbrake peda_ fully and set parking brake_,, Place gearshift

SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTSFRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22)-iMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SiDE-TO-SIDE. IFTHE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTME

SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 24)Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.Remove mower drive belt (S

SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOTRON DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 27)Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.For ease of service there is a

SERVICE AND ADJUSTM NTSTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRSFRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 30) -. Block up axle securely.o Remove axle cover, retaining dng and washers t

RVICE AN ADJ STMENTSTO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LiFT SPRING{See Fig, 32)° While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jamnut.° Turn adjustment bolt cloc

SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTSENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 34 and 35}The throttle control has been preset at the factory andadiustment shoul

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ormore.CAUTItON: Never stor

TROUBLESHOOTI G POINTSPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will not turn overEngine clicks but wilt notstartLoss of powerExcessive vibrationCAUSE1

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoorcut-unevenMower blades will notrotatePoo

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

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SCHEMATICTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480REOAMMETERWHITEBLACKSWITCHSM BSEATSW,TOH(NOT OCCUPIED-11E iifO7DPTO(DISENGAGED)GROUNDING CONNE(;TORL_ BLACKR

REPAIR PARTSELECTRICAL4212(!245TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480971920I\\\33\32

REPAIR PARTSELECTRICALTRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.250480KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION1 144926 Battery2 747604t2 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/43 STD551025 Washer

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES3810959 99 1392531157 6837 547120 _.4__ 47 91172t\2\16525628\1718 15/8_, / 4817 / 4

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRXPT|ON1 1447372 1405063 136671X45

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917o250480GROUND DRIVE4429 : 6824643751 3865534822625754 6636

REPAIR PARTSGROUND DRIVETRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.250480KEY PARTNO. NO,1 9858MI3 7563R4 174905085 736806006 760204127 1357588 120000349 140080I0 1425

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480STEERING ASSEMBLYi_ 21203433326271923223114 141515281313/[I\\276//f"\<\\//1638

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRiPTiON1 121472X2 1370943 6855M4 1369605 1369596 6266H7 121748X8 120

TABL OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES ... 2PRODUCT SPEC_ FICAT|ONS ...

REPAIR PARTSENGnNETRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 9!7,25048020321418 1517@37281626 37/392439124_!0119_030396236,35L=,.__j4Li_j s_C292/40

REPAIR PARTSENGINETRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1419482 1441103 132403004 132803285 132003006 1381298 121361X9 145109t

REPAIR PARTSSEAT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR .. MODEL NUMBER 917.25048017t9125KEYNO.123456789101213PARTNO.140124140551140675I27018X14500673680600124181X1749050819

REPAIRDECALSPARTSTRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.2504801318 6 3 7 15 15 7 4 13\8 101t12!4.KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1389552 1422543 1380424 1380435 145OO36 1336447

"MODEL NUMBEF_ 917.250480_339422735"/73444120 19 t8 153331307\4_

REPAIR PARTSLiFT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 !21006X Rod Asm., Lever2 145542 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt3 121002X L

REPAIR PARTSMOWER DECKTRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.250480556033654671448489917÷42182 2 22!/9 f 2120!.z -/ 19/2346

REPAIR PARTSMOWER DECKTRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.250480KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1405792 736805003 721105064 7631J5 1384576 4939M7 1308328 8508579 10030600!0 1

REPAmR PARTS'TRACTOR ° MODEL NUMBER 9!7.250480TRANSAXLE73727192 93715#48

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917o250480TRANSAXLEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCR}PTION NO. NO.1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACH E TSThese accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was

REPAmR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.250480KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER NIV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560--g18t0--11_12._ t3/14 15l/87/6%I4BREATHER AND VENT

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.250480KOHLER ENGJNE = MODEL NUMBER MVlBS, TYPE NUMBER 58560AiR iNTAKEBAFFLES & SHROUDKEY PART DESCRiPTiON K

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 9!7,250480KOHLER ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 5856019 ...6513i .11 12 /16_ 3_@_ 35_'-_ 3,852

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917.250480KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560CRANKCASECARBURETORKEY PART DESCRiPTiON KEY PART DES

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560ELECTRIC STA_2 "®DIPSTICK tlm@°1='4_O@@Q@-

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR., MODEL NUMBER 917.250480KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 585{}0CRANKSHAFTELECTRmC STARTERKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560GOVERNOR1 26 2.527 2429 184i.1411\9128FLYWHEEL ]_,r2

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560FLYWHEEL FUEL PUMPKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESC

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 585606__37OiL FILTER2CAMSHAFT AND VALVES3JLl2_4_658

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.250480KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560OiL PANKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRiPTiONLOW OBLPRESSURE SWI

CONTENTS OF HARDWAR PACKParts Bag contents shown fuit size(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18(1) Knob(1) Washer 17/32 x !-3/!6 x 12 Gauge(3) Retainer Springs (d

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coSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR TREE.15 °

SWAINSOWN 'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.250480IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-724

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

ASSEM LYCONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)_ CAUT!_ON: Do not short battery termi-nals. Before connecting battery, re-move meta! bracelets, wristwatchbands,

ASSEM LYINSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT(See Figs= 4 and 5)Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspensionarms are raised with attachment lift co