Contents
Model Number 917.256544 Ownersmanual
NFTZMON
III. Children
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
I1. Slope Operation
Product SPECIFmCATIONS
Maintenance Agreement
Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EQUJPIVlENT
Mited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery
Index
Perforance
Engine Maintenance
Contents of HARDWARE. Pack
To Remove Tractor from Carton
Tools Required for Assembly
HOW to SET UP Your Tractor
T3,-/I 3rLockWAS.ER
Deck See Fig
Asse LY
Check Tire Pressure
Check Brake System
To Convert to B,GNG or
Nstall Mulcher PLf4TE See Figs
OSCNARGiNG
Clutch Engaged Clutch Disengaged Hydrostatic Free Wheel
Lock
Know Your Tractor
Stopping See Fig
HOW to USE Your Tractor
To SET Parking Brake See Fig
To USE Throttle Control See Fig
ADD Gasoune
0ON
Before Starting the Engine
To Transport
Mulching tVIOWiNG TiPS
To Start Engine See Fig
Before Each USE
Service Dates
General Recommendations
Maihtenance Schedule
Tires
Custoilities
To Sharpen Blade See Fig
Lubrication
Engine
Belts
Transaxle Cooung
Muffler
Clean AiR Screen See Fig
Clean AiR INTAKE/COOLING Areas
AIR Filter See Fig
Engine OL Filter See Fig
Cleaning
NoLNE Fuel Rlter See Fg
To iNSTALL Mower See Fig
Service Adjustme
To Remove Mower See Fig
To Level Mower Housing
Service AI Adjustments
See Fig
To Adjust Brake See Fig
See Fig
To Replace Motion Drive Belt
To Reove Wheel for Epairs
To Adjust Teerng Wheel Algnent
TI4ANSAXLE SHIFEI*I Linkage ANE ADo JUSbIENT See qgs
Fbont Wheel TOE4NICAIBER
To Replace Headlight Bulb
Service Adjustments
To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig
Positweterminal Negatdveterminal
X, 1I,CARBURETOR MW Result if Needle
DAMAC,E 1O the Heedles
Engine OIL
Tractor
Engne
Fuel System
OAUSECORRectaM
Correction
Problem
TROUBLESHOOT! Points
Cause
Schematic
GOi
Description
Electrical
KEY
Part
392G
KEY Part
Chassis and Enclosures
Page
Part Descripon
Tractor o Model Number 917,256544
Drive
NO. no
Siesrn G ASSertiVeLY
KEY Paft
Steering Assembly
Description
KEY Part Desgrptio
FL&O @R !OEEL NU , BBR 9!7o25 s544
Seat Assesbly
KEY Part
KSY Part
Tractor o Model Number
Decals
Wheels & Tires
ENGmNE
Tractor o o Model Number
Optional Equipment
KEY Part Description
Engine
AOWER Lift 49i
Tractor Model Nuiber 917o256544
Part Description
Tractor - Model Number
Mower Lift
KEY
Mower Deck
Descrption
Mower Deck
Descrbption
Peerless Transaxle = Model Number 930-057A
Tractor Model Number
REF Part
Tractor = Model Number 917o256544
Part NO. no Description
BL..WER Hous Anksnaft
Kohler Engine o Model Number CV15S Type Nubiber PS-41526
Crankshaft KEY Part Engine Controls
Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526
Baffles
Kohler Engine o Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-4!526
Tractor = Model Number
KEY Part Descrwption
Kohler Engine = Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526
FU EL System
Cymnder HEAD, Valve Breather
Kohler Engine Model Number CV15$, Type Number PS41525
KEY Part NO. no
Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526
KEY Part DESCRIPT!ON
OIL PAN / Lubrication Crankcase
CE Notes
Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation
FON-PART
For Repair SERVICE, Call This Toll Free Number
Part Number Part Description