Lights OFF

OPERATION

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

BAI-rERY	CAUTION OR	REVERSE	FORWARD	FAST	SLOW
	WARNING

ENGINE ON

ENGINE OFF

OIL PRESSURE

CLUTCH

LIGHTS ON

FUEL	CHOKE	MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL	PARKING BRAKE	UNLOCKED
		LOCK	LOCKED

L R		N	H	L
!	REVERSE	NEUTRAL	HIGH	LOW	PARKING BRAKE
!

MOWER LIFT	ATTACHMENT	ATTACHMENT	IGNITION
	CLUTCH ENGAGED	CLUTCH DISENGAGED

	HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL
DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY	(Hydro Models only)

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Craftsman 917.259561 owner manual Reverse Forward Fast Slow Engine on Engine OFF OIL Pressure, Lights OFF

Contents

Model Number 917.259561 Ownersmanual For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number III Children Slope Operation Maintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Customer Responsibilities Table of Contents Engine MaintenancePerformance Contents of Hardware Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyAssemble Extension Shaft and Boot Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Check Deck Levelness HOW to SET UP Your TractorConnect Battery See Fig Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig To Convert to Bagging or ChecklistInstall Mulcher Plate Discharging Lights OFF Reverse Forward Fast Slow Engine on Engine OFF OIL PressureReverse Neutral High LOW Parking Brake Operation Attachment Ignition Ughtswitch ClutchleverSWITCH POBmON Know Your Tractor See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Move Forward and Backward Check Engine OIL Level See Fig Before Starting the EngineTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on Hills Tips MowingMulching Mowing Tips REGUBERV,CE Maintenance ScheduleCustomer Responsibilities General Recommendations Tires TractorBrake Operation Blade Care Engine OIL Filter See Fig EngineLubrication Clean AIR Screen See Fig To Service PRE-CLEANEREngine Cooling Fins See Fig IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig CleaningSpark Plugs Muffler To Install Mower See Fig Tractor Adjustments ServiceTo Level Mower Housing To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Service and AdjustmentsSee Flg To Replace Motion Drive Belt To Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTransaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See Figs Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Replace Headlight Bulb To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyInterlocks and Relays To Replace Fuse Clamp Acceleration TestScrew Other BatteryEngine Fuel System Cause Troubleshooting PointsCorrection Problem Cause Tractor - Model Number Tractor - Model Number Electrical Electrical TRACTOR-- Model NumberKEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917,259561 Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. no Tractor -MODELNUMBER 917,259561147 Drive 87 86 3537 118 Drive Stlt Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917,259561 Steering Assembly Seat Assembly Decals Wheels & Tires Engine Tractor - Model Number 9 Mower Lift 125631X 19211621120183X 122365X Tractor .MODELNUMBER 917,259561 Mower Deck Screw Thdrol Washer Head 111 155197 Bracket Gauge 144393 STD533107 138017 138440 STD624008UNC 12-15, 31 Peerless Transaxle Model Number 930-057A 792167 Locknut 1/4-20 786026 Pin, Dowel Part Description792166 Screw 1/4-20 x 799021 Pad, Brake Package 788093 Gasket Eliminator Loctite #515 792076A Washer, Flat 1022 634022 12251 38 . I,,71 I Tractor -- Model Number 222 L358 Gasket SET 1054 Label KIT 171 TRACTOR- Model Number513 803 104 808093 Assembly 807687 Bearing, Cylinder 805101 Seal, Oil 807821807795 Breather Assembly 805379 Cylinder, Cylinder 807822 Pump Assembly, Oil Insulator AssemblyShield, Carburetor Air Cleaner 309 Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Sight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or Tree For Replacement Parts If YOU Need Repair Service or PartsFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Toll Free Number

Craftsman 917.259561 Reverse Forward Fast Slow Engine on Engine OFF OIL Pressure, Lights OFF

Models: 917.259561

OPERATION

REVERSE

FORWARD

FAST

SLOW

ENGINE ON

ENGINE OFF

OIL PRESSURE

LIGHTS OFF

REVERSE

NEUTRAL

HIGH

LOW

PARKING BRAKE