Craftsman 917.256544 Product SPECIFmCATIONS, Maintenance Agreement, Customer RESPONSIBmLmES

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CONGRATULATIONS

on

your

purchase

of a

Sears

PRODUCT SPECIFmCATIONS

 

Tractor. it has been desigr_ed, engineered and manufac-

HORSEPOWER:

15.0

 

 

 

tured to give you the best possible dependability and

 

 

 

GASOLINE CAPACITY

1,25 GALLONS

 

performance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

AND TYPE:

UNLEADED

REGULAR

OIL TYPE (APFSF!SG):

SAE 10W30

(above

32°E)

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Service

Center!Department.

We have

competent,

weJl-

 

 

SAE 5W-30

(below

32°F)

trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair

OIL CAPACITY:

W/FILTER:

4.0 HNTS

this tractor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W!O FILTER:

3.5 P_NTS

Please

read

and

retain

this

manual.

The

instructions

will

SPARK

PLUG:

CHAMPION

RC12YC

enable

you

to assemble

and

maintain

your

tractor properly.

(GAP:

,040")

 

 

 

 

Always observe the _ SAEET y RULES ..

 

 

 

VALVE CLEARANCE:

NO] ADJUSTABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

FORWARD:

 

 

NUMBER

 

917256544

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2nd

 

15

 

SERIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3rd

 

2_3

 

NUMBER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4th

 

&5

 

.........................................................................

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5th

 

4_4

 

DATE OF PURCHASE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6th

 

5.7

 

..................................................................................................

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVERSE:

17

 

THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERSWILL

BE FOUND

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

!4

PS!

 

ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT,

 

 

 

 

 

REAR:

t0

PSi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

CHARGING SYSTEM:

3 AMPS BATTERY

 

 

 

5 AMPS

HEADUGHTS

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP !N A SAFE PLACE

BATTERY:

AMP/HR:

 

30

 

FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIN. CCA:

240

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASE SIZE:

U1R

 

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod- uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBmLmES

-Read and observe the safety rules.

oFollow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring tor and using your tractor.

,Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili- lies" and "Storage" sections of this owneKs manual.

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 unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable !ocal or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester 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 Authorized Service Center/ Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUJPIVlENT

For two (2) years from the date ot purchase, it this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owneCs manual, Sears will repair or repmace,free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

ExpendaMe 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.

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

Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

L MITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this dding 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 EQUIPMENT 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 lega! rights, and you may_#Is_ hav_ otherrights which may vary from state to state.

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

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Contents Model Number 917.256544 Ownersmanual NFTZMONSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. ChildrenI1. Slope Operation 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 SystemNstall Mulcher PLf4TE See Figs To Convert to B,GNG orOSCNARGiNG 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 ScheduleCustoilities TiresTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Lubrication EngineBelts Transaxle CooungMuffler Clean AiR Screen See FigClean AiR INTAKE/COOLING Areas AIR Filter See FigCleaning Engine OL Filter See FigNoLNE Fuel Rlter See Fg Service Adjustme To iNSTALL Mower See FigTo Remove 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 Steering Assembly KEY PaftDescription KEY Part Desgrptio FL&O @R !OEEL NU , BBR 9!7o25 s544Seat Assesbly KEY PartKSY Part Tractor o Model NumberDecals Wheels & TiresTractor o o Model Number ENGmNEOptional Equipment KEY Part Description EngineAOWER Lift 49i Tractor Model Nuiber 917o256544Part Description Tractor - Model NumberMower Lift KEYMower Deck Mower Deck DescrptionDescrbption Peerless Transaxle = Model Number 930-057A Tractor Model NumberTractor = Model Number 917o256544 REF PartPart NO. no Description BL..WER Hous Anksnaft Kohler Engine o Model Number CV15S Type Nubiber PS-41526Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526 Crankshaft KEY Part Engine ControlsBaffles 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 For Repair SERVICE, Call This Toll Free Number FON-PARTPart Number Part Description