Craftsman 917.254611 owner manual STDS51125, 21 5479,1

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REPAIR PARTS

12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE

KEY PART

NO. NO,

t123o42Xo12

2 74180512

3 7351050o

4 1o9816x

5 124434X

6 1772o410

7126684X

8 1244t7x

9 124466XOll

lo 17490608

11 2751R

12125879X

t3 100710L

14STD541350

151007 t 2K

16100713N

17100711L

18STDS51125

!9 71 O7O410

20124030X

215479,1

22STD611005

23108456X

24124373X

25124036X

2617490612

276266H

28124034X

29124035X

30 t 2000029

31 57O79

32124038X

33 122819X

34 104757X

DESCRIPTION

KEY

PART

DESCBIPTION

 

NO,

NO

 

Dash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36

t24033X

Shaft, Pitman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Screw

 

Truss

Hd

5/1618

 

x 3/4

37

!O5663X

Support

 

 

SaQdle

Rear

 

 

 

 

Nut

- Keps

5tt6

 

18

 

 

 

38

105664X

Support

 

 

Saddle.

Front

 

 

 

 

. Nytlner,

 

Snap

In

 

 

 

 

 

39

74761060

Bolt

Hex

5!8

I

t _ 3 3 4

 

 

Control

. Throttle

 

 

 

 

 

40

t05669X

Axte

 

F+ont

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Screw, Hex Thread Cut

 

 

41

110438X

Spacer

 

Bear=ng

 

Fronl

 

Axle

 

 

114x20xS/8

 

 

 

 

 

 

42

73901000

Nut

Lock

 

Flange

5

8

I 1

 

 

Washer5/Bx

l/4x16Ga+

 

 

43

17490508

Screw

 

 

He_

Washer

 

Threa,3

Rothrhq

Boot, Steering Shaft

 

 

 

 

124037X

5 16

18

x

1 2

Type

 

TT

 

 

 

Saddle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

44

Gear.

Ptnlor,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Screw

 

Hex

Washer

Hd

Thread

45

3366R

Bea6ng

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rothng

3,8

t6

x

1 2

 

 

 

46

105715X

Rod

 

T+e

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chp

Insulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

47

t 20754X

Bushing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decal

Steer,ng

 

Whee+

Cap

 

48

19131416

_Nasher

 

13

32

x

7 B

16

G_

 

insert

Steering

 

Wheel

 

 

 

49

76020412

P,n

Cotter

!

8

x 3

4

 

 

 

 

Nut

Hex

Jam

Lock

1 2

20

 

50

STD551137

" Washer

 

 

Lock

3 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

Washer

 

2-1t4

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 t

73610600

Nut,

Fin

Hex

316

x 24

UNF

 

 

Whee

Steering

 

 

 

 

 

52

124032X

bnk

 

Drag

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adapter

 

Stee,ng

 

Whee+

 

 

53

tO5656X

Spmd{e

 

 

L H

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lockwasher 1/4

 

 

 

 

 

54

105654X

Slmndle

 

 

R H

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Screw,

Socket

Hex

I/4

x

20

x 5/8

55

278H

F,tt,ng

 

 

Grease

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bumper, Hood

 

 

 

 

 

 

56

9040H

Bearing

 

 

Flange

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plug, Button

 

 

 

 

 

 

57

106732X

R,m

 

6

 

Front

_lnc

 

2

Each

Key

Screw

 

Hex

Self

Tap

No

 

 

 

 

No

56_

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

t0

16

x

I 2 Type

ABTPS

 

58

59192

Cap

 

Valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decal

nstruct_on

 

tJperatmg

 

59

65t 39

Stem

 

 

Valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bush+ng

Steering

 

 

 

 

 

60

106222X

Tile,

Front

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8racke!

 

Steering

 

 

 

 

 

6_

121749X

Washer

 

25

32

x

1

1 4

x

16

Ga

Screw

 

Hex

Washer

Thread

Ro_hng

63

59904

Tube

 

 

Front

tNot

fumtshed

 

w,_h

3 8

16

x

3

4 Type

TT

 

 

 

 

 

tractor3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bearing

 

Thrust

 

 

 

 

 

64

121748X

Washer

25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Go,

Gem

 

Sector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

65

STD551231

Washer

 

Lock.

lnt

Tooth

5

16

Shaft, Support

 

 

 

 

 

66

110307X

Stop, Mower Clutch

 

 

 

 

 

Khp

Ring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

68

_9272016

Washer

 

27 32 x t I 4 x +6 Ga

Washer.

 

Hardened

 

 

 

 

 

69

121232X

Cap,

Spindle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shaft,

Steering,

Lower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Screw,

Special

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cap, Hub

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*STANDARD

HARDWARE

 

 

PURCHASE

 

 

LOCALLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:

All component dimensions

given in U,Soinches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 inch = 25,4 mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A B C DF G H

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Contents Rrftxmrn Performance of Your Tractor Important Equipment PrecautionsPortant Information about the Operation Full 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Maintenance AgreementAssembly Filter Options AdjustmentsParts,- Replacement/Repair Air CleanerTire Pressure Gauge To assemble tractoryou wilt need 7116wrenchesKeys Slope InstructionSteering Bushing Assembly Parts BAG Contents Shown Full Size LocationBattery TerminalsLevel CUT Away View Battery Vent TubeSteering Boot Wear EYE and Face ShieldWasher Battery BoltSeat Seat PAN Shoulder \ Bolt FlatClutchlever Height AdjustLight Switch Vent Slots THROTTLE/CHOKE Control Attachment IGNITION\Ignition KEY Attachment Clutch Lever Engaged Position AIR ScreenOIL Filler Fuel Tank CAP/DIPSTICKOperating Your Lawn Tractor and Mower MinutePounds 68 KG 1o Read ownersmanuaLFast Speed Selection GuideFunction Gearshift Throttle SlowCheck Brake Operation Move GEARSItlFTTO N Neutral4oPLACE Attachment Clutch Lever in Disengaged Posi TionDisc Brake Brake Must be AdjustedIwith Parking Engaged Nuta JAM NUTLEAD-ACID Batteries Generate Battery CareLife Recommendedsae Viscosity Grades AIR Cleaner Wing Nuts Cover Engine OIL Filler CAP DipstickAIR Cleaner Body AIR Screen OIL FillerCLUTCH/BRAKE 17DRIVE Position LEAD-ACID BATrERIESGENERATEParking Brake Engaged Posion Disengaged Position Gear Shift LeverJUST- Damage MAY Result Making ANY Adjustm ENT to CarburetorFeeler Gauge Refer to Starting the EngineTransaxle Retainer Belt Guide Spring Bracket Engine Pulley Listed in the Repair Parts SECTion of this Manual Belt JGrasp Here Grasp Here HooddashHinge BRACKE1 Keep Feet Clear from UNDLift Lever Pins BracketRETAINERR.H Springsuspention ARM HighestLH. Pivot AdjustmentSIDE-TO-SIDE Mower Adjustment Manual CotterTrunnion Lift Bracket NUT F FRONT-TO-REAR Mower AdjustmentRear Suspension \ ARM Curl Rear Ground Suspension Line TrunnionBearing Lubrication ChartTrouble Shooting No Ughts Position Rcuit WHESpark Deode Charging3233 C D STD522505101539X Sheet, Instruction,Tractor 126795X OwnersManual 1315 37A Spring, Seat, Compression Washer, Black, NylonDecal, Chassis, 5 Speed Nut, Hex, Lg. Flange, LocDrive 143+920037See pages 40 and41 Page 21 5479,1 STDS51125Repair Parts C D E F Repair Parts C O E F 12 HP 38 Riding Lawn Tractor - Model Number MowerTransaxle PEERLESS- Model NUMBER-143,920-037 776260 Shaft, Counter 790047 772094 Cover, Transaxte 786026780086 Bearing, Needle 792076 770082 Case, Transaxle 40A 792128Revised 143IncloNo 142 35475 Tube, Push rod 43 35310 Housing, Rocker armRef. Pt 120308A Revised !+!8-90 CRAFTSMAN4CYCLEENGINEMODEL143.40615229O 29774 354O435405 65O886632490 Starter Motor noRT,f Part NameService Notes Service Notes Service Notes 71-244O7 3HPSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicag0, IL 60684 U.S.A When Ordering Repair PARTS, Always Give the Following

917.254611 specifications

The Craftsman 917.254611 is a highly regarded lawn tractor that offers homeowners an efficient and reliable solution for maintaining their lawns. With a user-friendly design and robust features, it stands out as a practical choice for both novice and seasoned garden enthusiasts.

One of the main features of the Craftsman 917.254611 is its powerful engine. The tractor is equipped with a 17.5 HP Briggs & Stratton engine, providing ample power for tackling various yard tasks. This engine is not only strong but also designed for reliability, ensuring that users can depend on it to start easily and perform consistently over time.

The cutting deck is another significant aspect of the Craftsman 917.254611. It boasts a 42-inch deck, which is ideal for maneuvering around obstacles and achieving clean cuts over medium to large-sized lawns. The deck height can be easily adjusted, allowing for six different cutting heights ranging from 1.5 to 4 inches. This flexibility ensures that users can adapt to different grass types and preferences.

In terms of technology and ease of use, the Craftsman 917.254611 incorporates an automatic transmission system. This feature simplifies the driving experience, allowing users to enjoy smooth and seamless operation without the hassle of manual shifting. The comfortable seat and ergonomically designed controls enhance user comfort and reduce fatigue during extended mowing sessions.

Another noteworthy characteristic is the tractor's maneuverability. With a tight turning radius, the Craftsman 917.254611 allows users to navigate around trees, flower beds, and other obstacles effortlessly. This capability is particularly valuable for homeowners with intricate landscaping or tight spaces in their yards.

Maintenance considerations are also addressed with this model. The Craftsman 917.254611 features easy-access components, making routine checks and servicing straightforward for users. The removable deck further aids in cleaning and maintenance tasks, ensuring that the tractor remains in peak condition over its lifespan.

In conclusion, the Craftsman 917.254611 combines power, versatility, and ease of use, making it an exceptional lawn tractor for homeowners. Its strong engine, adjustable cutting deck, and user-friendly features position it as a reliable choice for those seeking an efficient way to maintain their outdoor spaces, providing a tidy and well-kept lawn with minimal effort.