Craftsman 917.25651 owner manual Maintenance Agreement, Product Specifications, Model

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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 Authorized Service CentedDepartmento We have competent, well- trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual° The instructions wilt enable you to assemble and maintain you rtractor properly.. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL

, NUMBER 917.256510

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODELAND 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-. ucL Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER:

15.5

 

 

 

 

GASOLINE

CAPACITY

5 QUARTS

 

 

AND TYPE:

 

UNLEADED

REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

 

 

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:

30 PINTS

 

 

SPARK

PLUG:

CHAMPION

RJ19LM

(GAP:

.030")

STD 361458

 

 

VALVE

CLEARANCE:

INTAKE:

 

005"

- ..007"

 

 

 

EXHAUST:

.009"

- _.011"

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

FORWARD:

 

 

 

 

 

1st

 

t .0

 

 

 

 

2nd

 

1..3

 

 

 

 

3rd

 

2.1

 

 

 

 

4th

 

3.1

 

 

 

 

5th

 

4 0

 

 

 

 

6th

 

5 1

 

 

 

 

REVERSE:

1.6

 

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

t4

PSI

 

 

 

 

REAR:

12 PSI

 

CHARGING

SYSTEM:

3 AMPS

BATTERY

 

 

 

 

5 AMPS

HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY:

 

AMP/HR:

 

25

 

 

 

 

MIN

CCA:

190

 

 

 

CASE

SIZE:

U1R

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBlUTIES

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT.. LBS

 

Read and observe the safety rules,

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

Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-

ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual,.

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 unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws

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(if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operaton

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 land& A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/ Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

LIMmTED 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 replace, free of charge, any parts 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, bells, 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 (90) days from date of purchase, if any batter/included with 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..

IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT IS 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 IN THE UNITED STATES,

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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Contents Assembly o Operation Nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersEngine Exhaust from this product con Tains chemicals known to the State of CaliforModel Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryIndex Accesso Iesa Attach Ents Engine MaintenancePerformance Contents of Hardware Pack Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidAssembly Connect Battery See FigsInstall Seat See Fig Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsLock OperationKnowyourtractor OPERATmOTo SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height See Fig OperatioADD Gasoline OperathonTo Operate on Hills To TransportTo Start Engine See Fig OperationGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartMaintenance Schedule AS YOU Complete Customer ResponsBlade Care TractorBrake Operation TiresBelts BatteryCustom Respons EngineEngine Cooling Fins See Fig Clean AIR Screen See FigEsponsu Lines AIR Filter See FigSpark Plugs CleaningEspo MufflerService and Adjus Ents To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Side To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Motion Drive Belt Servmcea AdjustmentsTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for RepairsEngine Ervice a AdjustmentsTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyAcceleration Test To Adjust Carburetor See FigPreliminary Setting Final SettingEngine OIL TractorOther Fuel sYSTEMProblem Cause Correction =ROU LESHOOTmNG POmNrSTractor -- Model Number SchematicTractor - Model Number Electrical31\ Repair Parts Chassis and Enclosures Tractor --MODEL NumberNO. no Repair PartsDrive 11.-I112--Tj Belt Retainer 42 19131312 Washer 13/32X 13/16 X t2 GaNyl 503 Steering Assembly Repaur Parts Seat Assembly Tractor - Model NpjmberInches Decals Wheels & TiresInsert Hood Engine 81134033 29\ Repair Parts Tractor --MODEL Number 917,256510 Lift161718 Lift L.,H Tractor - Model Number 917,256510Mower TRACTOR-- Model NumberUNC Description5551 43 = Dana Transaxle Model NumberShaft Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 28N707, Type Number 123 127 137Valve Overhaul KIT 130 147 634B 137 164Carburetor Gasket SET Briggs & Stratton Engine Model877 601 209 783 311 544803 32A 399265284A 94073 Screw Hex Head 729A 225170 ERVmCE Notes Sight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or Tree Sighting JideFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Model Number Engine Model NO. 28N707, Type noPart Description