Craftsman 917.257281 Spécifications

MODEL NO,917.257281Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand instructmnsBefore OperatingThis EquipmentERR12.0 ICELECTRIC START38" MOWER DECK5 TR

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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which canresult in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or ey

OPERATIONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch. Any attempt by the operatorto leave the seat with

OPERATnOTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7)When starting engine for the first time or if engine hasrun out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to movef

RESPONSIBILITIESASYOUCOMPLETE _, _€ _REGULARSERVICE /_/_/_.,_ERVICE DATES... III1'11'11I'CheckBrakeOperation Ii# # !k/C,

CUSTO E TIESTRACTORAZwaysobserve safety rules when performingany matnte-n_ce,BRAKE OPERATIONIf unit requires more than six (6) feet stopptngdistance a

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESBATTERY (See Fig. 12)Your unit has a battery charging system whlchis sufficientfor normal use° However. periodiccnargmg of.th

AIR FILTER FOAM PRE-CLEANER(See Fig. 14)Your engine will not run properlyand may be damaged byusinga dirtyair filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner eleme

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjustthe mower while tractor is parked on level groundordriveway. Make sure tires are property inflated (See"PRODUCT SPECI

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT; THIS CUTTtNG MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS,FA

;E AND ADJUSTMWITH PARKING BRAKE _ENGAGEO =TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 22)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced withouttools. Park

SERVICE AND=_.,.o ._, . ...TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTIf steeringwheel crossbars are nothorizontal (leftto right)when wheels are posit

AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE FUSE (See Fig. 27)Replace wit_.30 amp automotive+typeplug+in fuse. Thefuse holder iS located inthe engine compartment,direct

CE A ADJU ENT$ENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 29)The throttle control has been preset at the factory andadjustment shouldnotbe necessa

STORAGEImmediately prepare yourtractor for storage at the end ofthe seasonor ifthe unitwill notbe used for30 days or more.CAUTION: Never store the tra

TRO POINTSPROBLEMWill not startHardto startEngine wilt notturn overEngine clicksbut willnotstartLose of poweriiiExcessivevibrationCAUSE1. Out of fuels

TROU OOTING POINTS_t JHLI_HUUPROBLEMEnginecontinuestOrunwhen operatorleaves untwith attachment clutchengagedPoorcut - unevenMowerbladeswill notrotateP

SCHEMATICt2 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257281°111°BATTERY/:REDWHITEFUSE 30 AMP,BLACKIGNITION SWITCHCLUTCH/BRAKE(PEDAL UP)I I I II _l | I

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257281ELECTRICALA B C12 3 18E F32JIJ1633\29t !! l\ 1\/\t|I128II

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917,257281ELECTRICALKEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.1 121265X Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp2 STD365402 Starter

CONGRATULATIONSonyourpurchase of a SearsTractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu-factured to give you the best possibledependability andpeno

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - .. MODEL NUMBER 917.257281CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESA B D £ F G H ! K L M21! "G1737313O

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR =,. MODEL NUMBER 917o257281CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.1 1350342 1278663 174906124 STD5237075

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257281DRIVE81863O3_ 30 .I8386622A B C D! 70453726_:7 36E F G H !18 1 67 :925S32

REPARRPARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257281DRIVEKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. NO. NO.1 120897X Transaxle 5sp Std

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.257281STEERING ASSEMBLY23 2429 252634

REPAURPARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257281STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.1 1337412 1314503 1352274 1352285 6266H6 1217

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257281SEAT ASSEMBLY1E10cA_19KEYNO.12345678910111213PARTNO.127436126656XSTD523707191312102751RS

REPAIRDECALS139PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917,25728118 6 3 7 8 19 5 8 7 4 13 10151411161217KEY PARTNO. NO.1 108456X2 126685X3 124489X

REPAIRENGINEPARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257281_73J14o385BB36\323727F G33X I J_12 _17 _6_11,3631/22302325192118OPTIONAL EQUIPM ENT

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.257281ENGINEKEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.1 1327592 177204103 1319514 125610X5 101326L6 170308087

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

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.25728138" MOWER73_,72 45 4575 76 + 44631+l612327243 346515o32 ,312420 +II16525355------715

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.25728138" MOWERKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. NO. NO.1 1293652 STD54143i

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR ..- MODEL NUMBER 917.257281TRANSAXLE DANA- MODEL NUMBER 4360-6TRANSAXLE2O212426373628293O5425323319405556345944|454

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR ,. = MODEL NUMBER 917.257281TRANSAXLE DANA = MODEL NUMBER 4360-6TRANSAXLEKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO, N

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257281ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 283707, TYPE NUMBER 0217=01265657:30S6633343

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257281ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 283707, TYPE NUMBER 0217-01621641234A_78121

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257281ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 283707, TYPE NUMBER 0217-01310801803Referenc

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257281ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 283707, TYPE NUMBER 0217-01KEY PART KEY PART

REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257281ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 283707, TYPE NUMBER 0217-01KEY PART KEY PART

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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTSThoseaccessoriesand attachmentswereavailablewhentheunitwaspurchased.Theyare alsoavailableat mostSears retailoutlets,catalog

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

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.257281HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTSCRRFTSMIIN12.0 HP ICELECTRIC START38" MOWER DECK5 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTOREach tr

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORPREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)I II I I , ii , i,ii,i,1,ii,ii,iiiii,iiii,ii,iiii, I, III, , L !LLLIJLICAUTION: Wear eye and fac

ASS SLYiNSTALL BATTERY (See Figs, 4 & 5)CAUTION: Do not short batten=/termi-nals, Before Installing battery, removemetal bracelets, wristwatch ban