Craftsman 917.256544 owner manual Fon-Part, For Repair SERVICE, Call This Toll Free Number

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MANUAL

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15.0HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

MODEL NO. 917.256544

IF YOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-FON-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

HOT LINE, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-659-5917

155155 Rev. 3 10.3.96 JH/KFSW/JH

Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number.

The model number for your tractor wilI be found on the model plate located under the seat.

The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine.

All parts Iisted herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Center/Department and most Re- tail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

PRODUCT- TRACTOR

MODEL NUMBER - 917.256544

ENGINE MODEL NO. - 0V15S-41526

PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians.., professional technicians specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to you, we service what we sell.

Printed in U.S.A.

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Contents NFTZMON Model Number 917.256544 OwnersmanualI1. Slope Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIII. Children Maintenance Agreement Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EQUJPIVlENTMited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Product SPECIFmCATIONSIndex Engine Maintenance PerforanceContents of HARDWARE. Pack Tools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorT3,-/I 3rLockWAS.ER To Remove Tractor from CartonAsse LY Check Tire PressureCheck Brake System Deck See FigOSCNARGiNG Nstall Mulcher PLf4TE See FigsTo Convert to B,GNG or Lock Clutch Engaged Clutch Disengaged Hydrostatic Free WheelKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See FigTo USE Throttle Control See Fig Stopping See Fig0ON Before Starting the EngineTo Transport ADD GasouneTo Start Engine See Fig Mulching tVIOWiNG TiPSService Dates General RecommendationsMaihtenance Schedule Before Each USETo Sharpen Blade See Fig CustoilitiesTires Engine BeltsTransaxle Cooung LubricationClean AiR Screen See Fig Clean AiR INTAKE/COOLING AreasAIR Filter See Fig MufflerNoLNE Fuel Rlter See Fg CleaningEngine OL Filter See Fig To Remove Mower See Fig Service AdjustmeTo iNSTALL Mower See Fig Service AI Adjustments To Level Mower HousingTo Adjust Brake See Fig See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Teerng Wheel Algnent TI4ANSAXLE SHIFEI*I Linkage ANE ADo JUSbIENT See qgsFbont Wheel TOE4NICAIBER To Reove Wheel for EpairsService Adjustments To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigPositweterminal Negatdveterminal To Replace Headlight BulbDAMAC,E 1O the Heedles X, 1I,CARBURETOR MW Result if NeedleTractor EngneFuel System Engine OILOAUSECORRectaM Problem TROUBLESHOOT! PointsCause CorrectionSchematic GOi Electrical KEYPart Description392G Chassis and Enclosures KEY PartPage Tractor o Model Number 917,256544 DriveNO. no Part DescriponSiesrn G ASSertiVeLY Description Steering AssemblyKEY Paft FL&O @R !OEEL NU , BBR 9!7o25 s544 Seat AssesblyKEY Part KEY Part DesgrptioTractor o Model Number DecalsWheels & Tires KSY PartOptional Equipment Tractor o o Model NumberENGmNE Engine KEY Part DescriptionTractor Model Nuiber 917o256544 AOWER Lift 49iTractor - Model Number Mower LiftKEY Part DescriptionMower Deck Descrbption Mower DeckDescrption Tractor Model Number Peerless Transaxle = Model Number 930-057APart NO. no Description Tractor = Model Number 917o256544REF Part Kohler Engine o Model Number CV15S Type Nubiber PS-41526 BL..WER Hous AnksnaftBaffles Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526Crankshaft KEY Part Engine Controls Tractor = Model Number Kohler Engine o Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-4!526Kohler Engine = Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526 FU EL SystemCymnder HEAD, Valve Breather KEY Part DescrwptionKohler Engine Model Number CV15$, Type Number PS41525 Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526 KEY Part DESCRIPT!ONOIL PAN / Lubrication Crankcase KEY Part NO. noCE Notes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation Part Number Part Description For Repair SERVICE, Call This Toll Free NumberFON-PART