Craftsman 917.259592 owner manual Product Specifications, Model, Serial Number Date of Purchase

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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 Service Cen- ter/Department. We have competent, well-trained tech- nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this trac- tor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor prop- erly_ Always observe the "SAFETY RULES",

MODEL

NUMBER 917259592

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF 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..

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears maintenance agreement is available on this prod- uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details=

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

oRead and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor

oFollow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili- ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

-IORSEPOWER:

15 5

 

 

 

 

GASOLINE CAPACITY

3,5 GALLONS

 

 

AND TYPE:

UNLEADED

REGULAR

O_LTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):

SAE IOW-30 (above 32°F)

 

SAE 5W-30 (below

32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:

W/FILTER:

4,0 PINTS

 

W/O FILTER:

35

PINTS

SPARK PLUG:

CHAMPION

RC12YC

(GAP: 040")

 

 

 

 

 

VALVE CLEARANCE:

NOT ADJUSTABLE

 

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

FORWARD:

55

 

 

REVERSE:

24

 

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14 PSI

 

 

REAR:

10 PSI

 

CHARGING SYSTEM:

3 AMPS BATTERY

 

 

5 AMPS

HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY:

AMPtHR:

 

30

 

 

MIN

CCA:

240

 

 

CASE

SIZE:

U1R

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

30-35 FT LBS

 

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal

combustion engine and should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cow ered land un ess the engine's exhaust system is equipped w th a spark arrester meet ng applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

tn the state of California the above is required by taw

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code) Other states may have s m ar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or repiace, free of charge, any pads found to be defective in material

or workmanship

This Warranty does not cover:

Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

. Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual

. Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (g0) days from date of purchase, if any batter,/included with this riding equipment proves defective in materiaE or workmanship and our testing determines the battery wilt not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge

IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN R1DING EQUIPMENT tS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER., AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP- MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER, (IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY) THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS 1NTHE UNITED STATES

"['hisWarranty gives you specific lega! rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.., D/8t7 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, tL 60179

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Contents RR r+Zli4IIii + Safe OperationSAFETYPractices RULESfor Ride-On Mowers Product Specifications ModelSerial Number Date of Purchase Table of Contents Engine Maintenance AttachmentsPerformance Contents of Hardware Pack Unpack Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidDeck See Fig AssemblyConnect Battery See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to MowerTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Install Mulcher Plate See FigsCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemLock OperationERATmON HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightSee Fig To Transport See Figs OperationTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsStarting ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Purge TransmissionMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TiPSGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartMaintenance Schedule CustomerBlade Removal See Fig BatteryTractor Blade CareLubrication Clean AIR Screen See FigTransaxle Cooling EngineMuffler CleaningCusto Responsibilities Engine OIL Filter See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See FigBoth Front Links Must be Equal in Length To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig ServiceAdjustments To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Servnce AN AdjustmentsTo Adjust Motion Control Lever Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Service AN AdjustmentsTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-INICAMBERInterlocks and Relays To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Replace Headlight BulbTurned in TOO Tight To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Important Damage to the NeedlesEngine OIL BatteryOther Fuel SystemTroubleshooting ProblemPoints Troubleshooting Problem CauseCorrection 111 SchematicElectrical Repair PartsDescription KEY PartChassis and Enclosures KEY Drive KEY Part NO. no KEY Part DescriptionUNC REPAmR Parts Steering AssemblyKEY Part NO, no Steering AssemblySeat Assembly DescriptionPart Description Part DecalsWheels & Tires KEYSpark Arrester Engine Optional EquipmentEngine NO, noDescripon Tractor - Model Number Mower Lift161718 2O \ NO. no Mower Deck Part Description TUVSqnk Hydro Gear Transaxle Model Number Cradle Exhaust Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41565Blower Housing and Baffles Engine Controls KEY Part NO. no AIR Intake KEY Part DescriptionExhaust KEY Part Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather @---1Description NO. no Kohler Engine Model Number CVt5S, Type Number PS-41565Fuel System Part KEY PartIgnition Electrical OIL PAN Lubrication Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41565Starting System KEY Part Ignition Electrical KEY Part DescriptionOIL PAN/LUBRICATION Crankcase KEY PartRvice Otes Page SE CE Notes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operatron Part Number For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free NumberOwners UAL I1IIl Lll Illlll