Craftsman 917.25801 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

iCRRFTSMRW I

LAWN TRACTOR

14.5 HP, 38" Mower

Electric Start

5 Speed Transaxle

Model No.

917.258010

I_ his product has a low emission engine which operates

differently from previously built engines. Before you start the

engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-859-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am -5 pm, Mon -Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A.

Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.condcraftsman

Warranty ............................................... 2

Safety Rules ......................................... 3

Product Specifications .......................... 6

Assembly/Pre-Operation ...................... 8

Operation ............................................ 11

Maintenance Schedule ...................... 17

Maintenance ....................................... 17

Service and Adjustments.................... 21

Storage ............................................... 27

Troubleshooting ................................. 28

Repair Pads ........................................ 32

Sears Service ...................... Back Cover

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is

maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructionsin the owner's

manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be

defective in material or workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed

below. Sears will also provide free labor for these applicable warranted pads for the

two fullyears. During the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to service

the product at your home for issues covered by this warranty. (See exclusions below).

For your convenience, IN HOME warranty service will stillbe available after the first 30

days of purchase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Crafts-

man product is dropped offat an authorizedSears location. For the nearest authorized

Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®. This warranty applies only while this

product is within the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

•Expendable items which become worn during normal use, including but not limited

to blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.

•Standard Maintenance Servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups

Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails,

thorns, stumps, or glass.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including]but not limited to, damage

caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the nding equipment, impacting

objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speedin._ the engine.

Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to,

electdcal and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the

proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable

debds, or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscontained in

the owner's manual.

•Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami-

nated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its

purchase date.

•Normal detedoration and wear of the extedor finishes, or product label replacement.

•Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON BA'I-rERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery includedwith this riding

equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the

battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. During the

first 30 days of purchase, there will be nocharges to replace the battery at your HOME.

After the first 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will stillbe

available but a tdp charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman

product is dropped of at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized

Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

This battery warranty applies only while this product is within the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal dghts, and you may also have other rights,which

vary, from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,Dept.817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and

throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in

serious injury or death.

Look for this symbol to point out •Do not mow in reverse unlessabsolutely

important safety precautions. It means necessary. Always lookdown and

CAUTIONI!I BECOMEALERT!I! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_, CAUTION: In orderto prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill

in neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

CAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specifications of the manufacturer of

your tractor. Use common sense when

towing. Operate only at the lowest

possible speed when on a slope. Too

heavy of aload, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

ofyour tractor.

_IbWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of

its constituents,and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other repro-

ductive harm.

_WARNING: Battery posts, terminals

and related accessodes contain lead

and lead compounds, chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer

and birthdefects or other reproductive

harm. Wash hands after handling.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all

instructions in the manual and on the

machine before starting.

•Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

behind before and while backing.

Be aware of the mower discharge

directionand do not point itat anyone.

Do notoperate the mower withouteither

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

Slow down before turning.

Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always turnoff blades, set

parkingbrake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

Turn off blades when not mowing.

Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or uncloggingchute.

Mow only in daylightor good artificial

light.

Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Watch fortrafficwhen operatingnear or

crossing roadways.

Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

Data indicatesthat operators,age 60

years and above, are involvedin a large

percentage of riding mower-related

injuries. These operatorsshould

evaluate their ability to operate the riding

mower safely enough to protectthem-

selves and others fromserious injury.

Keep machine free of grass, leaves or

other debris build-upwhich can touch

hot exhaust / engine pads and bum. Do

not allow the mower deck to plow leaves

or other debds which can cause build-

up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel

spillage before operating or storing the

machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-

control and tipover accidents, which can re-

sult in severe injury or death. All slopes

require extra caution. If you cannot back up

the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not

mow it.

DO:

•Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks,tree

limbs,etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturnthe machine. Tall

gress can hide obstacles.

•Use slowspeed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommenda-

tions for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

•Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stabilityof the machine.

•Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

•Avoid startingor stoppingon a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

00 NOT:

•Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

•Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or

embankments. The mower could

suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliffor ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do not try to stabilize the machine by

puttingyour foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is notalert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

-Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running, Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

-Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

•Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

•Never make adjustments or repairs

with the engine running.

•Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioreUon,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

•Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

•Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Mow up and down slopes (15° Max),

not across.

•Remove obstacles such as recks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose alow gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

•If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

PRODUCTSPECIFICA_ONS

Gasoline 1.25 Gallons

Capacity Unleaded

and Type: Regular

Oil Type: SAE 30 (above 32°F)

'API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below32°FI

Oil Capacity: 3.0 Pints

Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC

(Gap: .030")

Ground Speed Forward:

(MPH): 1st 1.1

2nd 2.2

3rd 3.4

4th 4.3

5th 5.5

Reverse: 1.7

Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI

Rear: 12 PSI

Charging 3 Amps Battery

System: 5 Amps Headlights

Battery: Amp/Hr: 28

Min. CCA: 230

Case Size: U1R

Blade Bolt Torque: 27-35 Ft. Lbs.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of anew tractor. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possible dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair thistractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructionswill enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Repair Agreement Is available on this

product, Contact your nearest Sears

store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and =Storage" sections of this

_owner's manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an intemal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless the

engine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arrester meeting applicable local

or state laws (ifany). If a spark arrestar 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 service

center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

Steering Wheel

Steering

Extension

Shaft

Seat

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 x12 Gauge

(1) Knob

Keys

(2) Keys

Video Cassette Slope Sheet

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembled at the factory with the exception of those parts

left unassembled 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. Review the video cassette before

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

Asocket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 3/4" wrench (1) Pliers

(2) 7/16" wrench (1) Utilityknife

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating

position (seated behind the steering

wheel).

TOREMOVETRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts

and parts boxes from carton.

2. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines

on all four corners of carton, and lay

panels flat.

3. Check for any additional loose parts

or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

A'FrACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

1. Slide extension shaft onto lower

steering shaft. Align mounting holes

in extension and lower shafts and

install 114 hex bolt and Iocknut.

Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut

securely to 10-12 ft. Ibs torque.

2. Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to

secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

3. Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

4. Remove steering wheel adapter from

steering wheel and slide adapter onto

steering shaft extension.

5. Position steedng wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

6. Assemble large flat washer, 1/2 hex

nut and tighten securely.

7. Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

8. Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor isto rolloff skid.

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift seat pan to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service

after month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals) charge

battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATI'ERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging

instructions).

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

1. Remove adjustment knob and fiat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor.

2. Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

3. Place seat on seat pan so head of

shoulder bolt is positioned over large

slotted hole in pan.

4. Push down on seat to engage

shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat

towards rear of tractor.

5. Pivot seat and pan forward and

assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6. Lower seat into operating position and

sit in seat.

7. Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

8. Get off seat without moving its

adjusted position.

9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Seat

Bolt

Flat Wi% _

NOTE: You may now rollor drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instruction below to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1, Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment liftlever to its highest

position.

2, Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

3, Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

5, Remove banding holding deflector

shield up against tractor,

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

A(_WARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructionsin

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be

sure the area in frontof tractor is clear of

other people and objects.

1. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank

with gasoline.

3, Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake.

4. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

5. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment liftlever to its highest

position.

6. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttlecontrol to idle

position.

7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stoptractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructionsthat follow.

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" section

of this manual.

CHECKDECKLEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALLBELTS

See the figures that are shown for

replacing motion and mower blade drive

belts in the Service and Adjustments

section ofthis manual. Verify that the

belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you leam how to operate your

tractor,check to see that the brake is

properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

/CHECKLIST

Before you operate your new tractor, we

wish to assure that you receive the best

performance and satisfaction from this

Quality Product.

Please review the following checklist:

/All assembly instructionshave been

completed.

/No remaining loose parts in carton.

/Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

/All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

ovednflated at the factory).

/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

for leveling).

/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are propedy

clamped.

While learning how to use your tractor,

pay extra attention to the following

important items:

/Engine oil is at proper level.

/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

4Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

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