Craftsman 917.259561 owner manual Tractor, Brake Operation, Tires, Blade Care

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual).

TIRES

•Maintainproper airpre_urs in all tires (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber.

Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re- place bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12)

•Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.

•Remove hex bolt, Iockwasher and flat washer securing blade.

•Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

•Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown.

•Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but ifyou do, be sure the blade is balanced.

BLADEMANDREL

TRAlUNG EDGE

HEX BOLT

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIRED BY SiX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

FIG. 12

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-

tual damage to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal- ancer).

•Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

CENTER HOLE

518" BOLT

BLADE

OR PIN

J

FIG. 13

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Contents Model Number 917.259561 Ownersmanual For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free NumberIII Children Slope OperationProduct Specifications Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentMaintenance Agreement Customer ResponsibilitiesTable of Contents Engine MaintenancePerformance Contents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly Assemble Extension Shaft and BootTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Connect Battery See FigCheck Deck Levelness Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See FigChecklist Install Mulcher PlateTo Convert to Bagging or DischargingLights OFF Reverse Forward Fast Slow Engine on Engine OFF OIL PressureReverse Neutral High LOW Parking Brake Attachment Ignition Ughtswitch Clutchlever SWITCH POBmONOperation Know Your TractorSee Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Move Forward and Backward Before Starting the Engine To Operate Mower See FigCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig To Operate on HillsTips MowingMulching Mowing Tips Maintenance Schedule Customer ResponsibilitiesREGUBERV,CE General RecommendationsTractor Brake OperationTires Blade CareEngine OIL Filter See Fig EngineLubrication Clean AIR Screen See Fig To Service PRE-CLEANEREngine Cooling Fins See Fig Cleaning Spark PlugsIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig MufflerTo Install Mower See Fig TractorAdjustments ServiceTo Level Mower Housing Service and Adjustments See FlgTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See FigsTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly Interlocks and RelaysTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseClamp Acceleration TestScrew Battery EngineOther Fuel SystemCause Troubleshooting PointsCorrection Problem CauseTractor - Model Number Tractor - Model Number ElectricalElectrical TRACTOR-- Model NumberKEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917,259561 Chassis and EnclosuresKEY Part NO. no Tractor -MODELNUMBER 917,259561147 Drive 87 86 3537 118Drive StltSteering Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917,259561Steering Assembly Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresEngine Tractor - Model Number 9 Mower Lift 19211621 120183X125631X 122365XTractor .MODELNUMBER 917,259561 Mower Deck144393 STD533107 138017 138440 STD624008 UNCScrew Thdrol Washer Head 111 155197 Bracket Gauge 12-15, 31Peerless Transaxle Model Number 930-057A Part Description 792166 Screw 1/4-20 x 799021 Pad, Brake Package792167 Locknut 1/4-20 786026 Pin, Dowel 788093 Gasket Eliminator Loctite #515 792076A Washer, Flat1022 634022 1225138 . I,,71 I Tractor -- Model Number222 L358 Gasket SET1054 Label KITTRACTOR- Model Number 513 803171 104Assembly 807687 Bearing, Cylinder 805101 Seal, Oil 807821 807795 Breather Assembly 805379808093 Cylinder, Cylinder 807822Insulator Assembly Shield, Carburetor Air CleanerPump Assembly, Oil 309Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Sight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or TreeIf YOU Need Repair Service or Parts For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free NumberFor Replacement Parts Toll Free Number
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