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Craftsman 3One 917.255470 Owner's Manual

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8EAIRS
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MODEL NU IMB ER 917.255470
OWNER'S MANUAL
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oAssembly
oOperation
oCustomer
Responsibilities
oService
oAdjustments
o Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
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  • Page 1 8EAIRS ® IMB ER 917.255470 MODEL NU OWNER'S MANUAL IIII I IIII 'll'llll'l oAssembly oOperation oCustomer Responsibilities oService oAdjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment I I II1'1111111...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHIN E IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATtNG HANDS AND FEETAND'THROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, GENERAL OPERATION II1. CHILDREN Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the and on the machine before starting..
  • Page 3 PRODUCT SPECnFnCATDONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Soars Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu* HORSEPOWER; :I4o0 factured to give you the best possible dependability and performance° GASOLINE CAPACITY: 5 QUARTS Should you experience any problem you cannot easily UNLEADED REGULAR remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Department.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION ............11-14 SAFETY RULES ............_..2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIO NS ........3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-25 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-19 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........27-28 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........4 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR .........
  • Page 5 These accessories and atlaohmenls were aval]ai3te when _ne tractor was puronaseo, i nay are also available a_meal: c_eers {e[u_ uu_{_, catalog and service centers,, Most Sears steres can order these items for you when you provide the model number ef your tractor,, MAINTENANCE ENGINE STABtUZER...
  • Page 6 ,i i1,1 '"1 "1 '1 Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton ... Seat © (2) Sheet Metal Screws #10-I6 x 1/2 Mulcher Plate Steering Boot (1) 2-3/8" Diameter Washe_ 1) Locknut 3/8-24 Battery Steering Wheel (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/!6-18 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 7 Snlpptng purpo_e_ _rac[or Dean assemDleo at lne "leo'tory WlIR except|on o1" _FIOSe paris lS"K urtassemDteQ 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 REQUIIRED FOR ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 8: Product Specificatio Ns

    HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tighteningadjustment bolto PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) ..Remove cardboard packing on seat pan, , i,i Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt, CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Wash hands or clothing Immediately if •...
  • Page 9 INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5) BATTERY BOX DOOR ..CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc, Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- POSEIVE tal grounding. (BLACK) CABLE (RED) CABLE °...
  • Page 10 INSTALL IVtULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 6 & 7) DEFLECTOR SHIELD guard from mower. Raise and hold WASHER CAUTION: Do not remove discharge guard when attaching muicher plate LOCK and allow it to rest on plate whde in WASHER operation_ HANG ill ll,ll.,i .i,i i ,i i...
  • Page 11 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations withyour tractorto familiarize yourself withthe !ocations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, ATTACHMENT LEVER LIFT LEVER PLUNGER IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT...
  • Page 12 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always.wearsafety glasses oreye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repalrs_ We recommend wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog stores.

  • Page 13: Carburetor

    TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart Your tractor isequipped withan operatorpresence sensing movement. switch° Any attempt by the operator to leavethe seat with To restartmovement, slowly release pafldng brake and the engine running and the mower clutch engaged will shut clutch/brake peda!.
  • Page 14 ° When operatingattachments, select a ground speed TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) that will suit the terrain and give best performance of When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run the attachment being used. out of fuel, itwill take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
  • Page 15 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGU_R SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Op"rai]on ''_ Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners A R '""_he,per,JRepl.eeMo,_;Blaae_ IV'. C,,i,Lub;'oa'ionOho" , i, I Ii IV, Check Battery Leve!lRecharge ....... L,_" Clean Battery and Terminals CheckTransaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Bait(s) Tension...
  • Page 16 II H AfJT{3R MANDREL Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE nance, BRAKE OPERATION ff tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance athigh speed tn highest gear, then brake must be adjusted° (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- TRAILING EDGE ments section of this manual).
  • Page 17 Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- LUBRICATION cient for norma{ use. However, periodiccharging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend it'slife_ Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG. Select the eli's SAE viscosity grade Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even according to your expected operating temperature.
  • Page 18 P,irt Ot.,,Mc;r-=M IOUr_ r'l,_. IO) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. The engine air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to Clean the foam pre-cleanar element after every 25 hours of prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a operation or every season.
  • Page 19 MUI-_.L_,,H CLAMP CLAMP Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark attester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage, SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of eac.h mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever comes first.
  • Page 20 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key° Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped° Disconnect sparkplug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

  • Page 21: Side-To-Side 2

    SIERV CE A DADJUSTMENTS , ,i.., ,..........TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) - IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF Adjust the mower while tractor isparked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS driveway.
  • Page 22 i {_/ rI=t'I-Rt_,/E IVlU_=n I_LRL/t'- l_rliVl: i:li:l, WITHPARKINGBRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 25 The mower blade ddve belt may be replacedwithout toof,s. Parkthe tractoron levelsurface. Engage parking.brake, BELT REMOVAL - Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position,, Move attachment tilt leverforward to lower mcwerto its NUT "A"...
  • Page 23 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig, 29) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (leftto right) when wheels are positioned straightforward, removesteer- CAUTION:-Lead.acid batteries gener- ingwheel and reassemble per instructions in theAssembly section of this manual and smoking materials away from bat- ateexplosivegases, Keep sparks,flame...
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE FUSE ENGtINE Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plugqn fuse. The fuse holder is located in the engine compartment, directly TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE in front of the dash_ (See Fig. 31) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB...

  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    ACCELERATION TEST - TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 32) Move throttle control lever from "SLOW" to "FAST" The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust_ position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idlemixture ment should not be necessary_ However, minor adjust- valve out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn.

  • Page 26: Storage

    tmmediatefy prepare your tractor for storage at the end of ENGINE the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more, FUEL SYSTEM CAU.,ON=.evers,eretho IMPORTANT: IT iS iMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL ._ _k gasoline in the tank inside a building SYSTEMPARTS SUCHAS CARBURETOR,FUEL...
  • Page 27 i i......,...... , ... TFIOIJEILISII OOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Willnot start Out of fuel, Fill fuel tank., Engine net"CHOKED" propedy See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation secfion Engine flooded Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spari{ plug Replace spark plug.
  • Page 28 ..IHI'I '_1= '1 ..Jmlll J ..TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS ,1111_,llll II,,, .._ _[1_1 ill, PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION . i1.1 ......, 11 Engine continues to run 1,, Faulty operator-safety presence control system, Check wiring, switches and conneclions It not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorfzed service canter/...

  • Page 29: Schematic 2

    14 HP 38" TRACTOR .- = MODEL NUMBER 917,255470 SCHEMATIC ill ° o111o BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP, STARTER WHITE BLACK SOLENOID (NOT OCCUPIED) IGNITION SWITCH _.__j SEAT SWITCH CLUTCH/ BRAKE _PEDAL UP) _ ..711_ tl..II'- I /-7-7 L ..ATT'MENTCLUTCH GROUNDING (CLUTCH OFF)
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS I4 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255470 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 31 Washer 9/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical I/4 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc 73220400 109310X Key lgn Molded Craftsman 108824X Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green Tube Plastic 12" 109238X 123620X Cover Sw Key BIk I 25 Text SLT...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255470 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES "11...
  • Page 33 Footrest Pnt Lh Perf (silver) 105464X4t7 Footrest Pnt Rh Peff (silver) STD633707 Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3/8-16 X3/4 Nut Crowntock 3/8-16 Unc STD541437 105466)( Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman 134618 Bracket, Asm_Pivot, Loll,, Mower Rear 134617 Bracket, Asm. Pivot, R.H., Mower Rear S'fD533710...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.255470 DRIVE t:::::==-42...
  • Page 35 REPABR PARTS 14 HP 38" TRACTOR - :. MODEL NUMBER 917.255470 DRIVE KEY' PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 137362 Transaxle 5sp Std Dana, 109070X Keeper Belt Retainer Model No, 4360-47 19131312 Washer 13/32 X 13116X 12 Ga Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Uno 110422X Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc STD54t437...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255470 STEERING ASSEMBLY _"_'_...
  • Page 37 REPAUR PARTS '14 HP 38" TRACTOR - .: MODEL NUMBER 917.255479 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 133741 Wheel Steering Std Black Axle Asm Front 133988 135227 Spindle Asm Lh 135228 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25t32 X 1 5/8 X 16ga Washer 27/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga 19272016 Ring Klip#t5304-75...
  • Page 38 14 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEl. NU1VtBF_.R 917.255470 SEAT ASSEMBLY _22_64 PART PART DESCR|P'[ION DESCRIPTION Seat V350 Blldred Craftsman 12"7437 121250X Spring Cprsn I 27 B1}{ Pnt I26656X Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Fin Hex 3/8.,I6unc X 3/4...
  • Page 39 124489X Decal Mower Drive Schematic 38 Decal Hood Slope Rh CraftsTnan 136831 Decal Mower 3 in One Cony. 124490X Decal Hood Slope Lh Craftsman 133178 Decal Grille LN000 Craft Usa 133'179 '132674 Decal Mower Qc System Decal Maint Customer Sears Dora...
  • Page 40 REPARR PARTS 14 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25547(} ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" TRACTOR -'- MODEL NUMBER 917.255470 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 132759 Control Throt Rh Blk Pdl 15 10 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut I/4-20x5/8 T 137268 Engine B&s 14hp ICQ Dual I Vt, Model No. 287707, Type Nor 0115-01 Gasket t 313 ld Tin Plated 125593X STD551131...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.255470 LIFT ,161718 20 ..
  • Page 43 REPAUR PARTS 14 HP 38" TRACTOR -_- MODEL NUMBER 917.255470 LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136973 Rod Asm. Lever 122507X Shaft Asm, Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I x 21 Ga, 120183X Bearing Nyleng 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Ptunger Read...
  • Page 44 F_EPAnR PARTS 14 HP 38" TRACTOR -'- MODEL NUMBER 917.255470 38" MOWER...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7,255470 38" MOWER PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Bolt Hex 3/8-16 X 2-1/4 '138026 Mower Housing 74600636 Washer Harden 19131612 STD541431 Rod Brake Mandrel Lh 4 856 Bolt 131289 STD533107 Brake Asm Mower Vented Runner Mower Lh 10 00 130840 7631J...
  • Page 46 REPAgR PARTS 14 HP 38" TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.2554.70 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-47...
  • Page 47 REPAnRPARTS 14 HP 38" TRACTOR -tVIODEL NUMBER 917.255470 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 436{}-47 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Housing, Upper 124639X Shaft, fdler "138248 Spacer .635 x .875 x .755 Screw, Self*Tapping, Large 120472X 2274J 1/4-20 x .734 105928X...
  • Page 48 REPARR PARTS 14 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255470 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 0115-01 "A" REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1022 _'_13 1034 1029 9023 1026...
  • Page 49 REPAaR PARTS 14 HP 38" TRACTOR -'- MODEL NUMBER 917.255470 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 0115-01 H H....138 106 987 95 117 6_,?,4B _ 52 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL 12! CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 7s__Jz'_. " € 9_56_7B_ _!23 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS...
  • Page 50 REPANR PARTS 14 HP 38" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255470 BR|GGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 01t5-01 ,i,iu,,,H 634A 868 868A _--_'J 883 ''''_ 358 GASKET SET 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET _224 1044 305A_ ) 468 1006...
  • Page 51 REPAHR PARTS 14 HP 38" TRACTOR • - MODEL NUMBER 917.255470 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 0115-01 i,,i, ,,,,,, i ,lllll, i,,,, ,ll , ,ll " R_f,_rence N umber , s_ 729/), 8B2.. Motor& ThruBolt Brush Starter Armature...

  • Page 52: Fuel

    REPABR PARTS 14 HP 38" TRACTOR - - I ODEL NUMBER 917.255470 BRIGGS & STRA'I-_ON ENGINE - N1ODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 01t5-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Gasket° Carburetor 495867 Cylinder Assembly 272465 (Carburetor to Elbow) 399265 Bearing, Cylinder Seal, Oil...

  • Page 53: Spark Plugs

    REPAIR PARTS 14 HP 38" TRACTOR -'- MODEL NUMBER 917.255479 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 01'15-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Elbow, Spark Plug 262785 Spring, Governor Link 280872 Brace, Air Cleaner 262836 Cap, Valve 224546...
  • Page 54 • ....SERVICE NOTES ,,,, ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,ill llll,i ll,,l,.l,...
  • Page 55 !.8=...
  • Page 56 ® SEA/RS OWNER'S 14.0 HP OHV IANUAL ELECTRIC START 38" MOWER 3 in One Convertible 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. MODEL NO. The model' number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat,, 917.255470 The model number for your engine will be found on the...

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