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