Craftsman 917.256544 owner manual TI4ANSAXLE SHIFEI*I Linkage ANE ADo JUSbIENT See qgs

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TI'4ANSAXLE SHIF_EI*I LINKAGE ANE) ADo

JUS°[bIENT (See [qgs. 27 and 28)

.....,r_-_n._,ob;_5_hou!dt}_ ia neu_'ralwhen the qes.r _fl ft #vet

is in the neutra! (N) (lock gate} positior_ The adjust _ent s preset at the _acto:!_ however, if adiustment is neede ::

_. Make s_tre transaxie is in neutral (N}

o[ oasep, _wo locknuts on !ie rod..

Turn center rod ur:_ti_gearsMft lever _ails in_o net_h_d k,_ckgate on fender console_

Tigi_te:_ locknu_s secl;reiy.

F G, z7

TRANgAXLE

F_Go28

TO ADJUST _TEER_NG WHEEL AL_GN_ENT

if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right} when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-- ing whee! and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FBONT WHEEL TOE4NICA_IBER

The front wheel toeoin and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber coniact your nearest authorized service nenteddepartment

TO RE_'_OVE WHEEL FOR _EPAIRS

(See Fig. 29}

Biock up axle securely_

o, Reroove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to ailow v_,,heelremoval (rear whee_ comtains a square key, Do

b_epa_rtire an,,_reassemble,

," On rear whe % onty sign grooves in rear wheet hub 8nd ax!e. h'_sertsquare key.

_,. Rap!ace washers and snap retaining ring sec_ _,::l...._ [

÷

AXLE COVER

SQUARE KEY

(REAR WHEEL ONLY}

_'!Go29

TO START ENGINE W_TN A WEAK BAKERY

_ee Fig_ 30}

If your batte_ is too weak to start the engine it should be tf "iumper cabbs' are used for emergency

starting_ follow this procedure:

!#._PORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A i2 VOLT NEGATWE GROUNDED SYSTEM, THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES,

10 ATTACH JUMPER CABLES

oConnect each _:mdof the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+} terminal of each batlery, taking care not to short against chassis_

oConnect one end of the BLACK cabte to the NEGA o T!VE (-) ten_inai of fu!ly charged batte%

Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fue! tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

BLACK cabte first from chassis and then from the fully charged batter_'..

RED cable tast from both batteries.

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Contents Model Number 917.256544 Ownersmanual NFTZMONI1. Slope Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIII. Children Product SPECIFmCATIONS Maintenance AgreementLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EQUJPIVlENT Mited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryIndex Perforance Engine MaintenanceContents of HARDWARE. Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor T3,-/I 3rLockWAS.ERDeck See Fig Asse LYCheck Tire Pressure Check Brake SystemOSCNARGiNG Nstall Mulcher PLf4TE See FigsTo Convert to B,GNG or Clutch Engaged Clutch Disengaged Hydrostatic Free Wheel LockKnow Your Tractor Stopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigADD Gasoune 0ONBefore Starting the Engine To TransportMulching tVIOWiNG TiPS To Start Engine See FigBefore Each USE Service DatesGeneral Recommendations Maihtenance ScheduleTo Sharpen Blade See Fig CustoilitiesTires Lubrication EngineBelts Transaxle CooungMuffler Clean AiR Screen See FigClean AiR INTAKE/COOLING Areas AIR Filter See FigNoLNE Fuel Rlter See Fg CleaningEngine OL Filter See Fig To Remove Mower See Fig Service AdjustmeTo iNSTALL Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing Service AI AdjustmentsSee Fig To Adjust Brake See FigSee Fig To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Reove Wheel for Epairs To Adjust Teerng Wheel AlgnentTI4ANSAXLE SHIFEI*I Linkage ANE ADo JUSbIENT See qgs Fbont Wheel TOE4NICAIBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb Service AdjustmentsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig Positweterminal NegatdveterminalX, 1I,CARBURETOR MW Result if Needle DAMAC,E 1O the HeedlesEngine OIL TractorEngne Fuel SystemOAUSECORRectaM Correction ProblemTROUBLESHOOT! Points CauseSchematic GOi Description ElectricalKEY Part392G KEY Part Chassis and EnclosuresPage Part Descripon Tractor o Model Number 917,256544Drive NO. noSiesrn G ASSertiVeLY Description Steering AssemblyKEY Paft KEY Part Desgrptio FL&O @R !OEEL NU , BBR 9!7o25 s544Seat Assesbly KEY PartKSY Part Tractor o Model NumberDecals Wheels & TiresOptional Equipment Tractor o o Model NumberENGmNE KEY Part Description EngineAOWER Lift 49i Tractor Model Nuiber 917o256544Part Description Tractor - Model NumberMower Lift KEYMower Deck Descrbption Mower DeckDescrption Peerless Transaxle = Model Number 930-057A Tractor Model NumberPart NO. no Description Tractor = Model Number 917o256544REF Part BL..WER Hous Anksnaft Kohler Engine o Model Number CV15S Type Nubiber PS-41526Baffles Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526Crankshaft KEY Part Engine Controls Kohler Engine o Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-4!526 Tractor = Model NumberKEY Part Descrwption Kohler Engine = Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526FU EL System Cymnder HEAD, Valve BreatherKohler Engine Model Number CV15$, Type Number PS41525 KEY Part NO. no Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526KEY Part DESCRIPT!ON OIL PAN / Lubrication CrankcaseCE Notes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation Part Number Part Description For Repair SERVICE, Call This Toll Free NumberFON-PART