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Craftsman 917.255581 User Manual

Craftsman 917.255581
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S_EA/ S
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.255581
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
CRI:IFTZMIIN+
12.5 HP I/C
ELECTRIC START
3 in One Convertible
42" MOWER DECK
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Assembly
, Operation
Customer Responsibilities
° Service and Adjustment
° Repair Parts
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.

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Craftsman 917.255581 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.255581
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Practices for safe operation of the ride-on mower.

SLOPE OPERATION

Guidelines for operating the mower on inclines and slopes.

CHILDREN

Precautions regarding children and mower safety.

SERVICE

Safety precautions related to fuel handling and maintenance.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

WARRANTY INFORMATION

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY

Details of the two-year warranty for riding equipment.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

Details of the 90-day warranty for the battery.

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

ENGINE ACCESSORIES

Optional engine accessories like spark plugs and filters.

MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES

Attachments for mower maintenance like blades and belts.

PERFORMANCE ATTACHMENTS

Various attachments to enhance tractor performance.

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

List of tools needed for tractor assembly.

UNPACK CARTON

Instructions for removing the tractor unit from its packaging.

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

Step-by-step guide for attaching the steering wheel.

TRACTOR SETUP AND PREPARATION

PREPARE BATTERY

Instructions for preparing and charging the tractor battery.

INSTALL SEAT

Guide for properly installing and adjusting the tractor seat.

Tire Pressure, Deck Level, and Belt Checks

Checking tire pressure, deck levelness, and belt positions.

INSTALL BATTERY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY INSTALLATION

Important safety warnings before handling the battery.

MULCHER PLATE INSTALLATION

CONVERTING TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING

Steps to switch between mulching, bagging, or discharging.

FINAL ASSEMBLY CHECKLIST

Review of completed assembly steps before operation.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

Familiarization with tractor controls and their functions.

TRACTOR CONTROLS OVERVIEW

Detailed explanation of each control lever and switch.

TRACTOR OPERATION BASICS

SETTING THE PARKING BRAKE

Procedure for engaging and disengaging the parking brake.

OPERATING THE MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

How to adjust the mower deck cutting height for desired grass length.

MOWER AND HILL OPERATION

OPERATING THE MOWER

Engaging and disengaging the mower blades.

SAFE OPERATION ON HILLS

Guidelines for safely operating the tractor on slopes.

PRE-START ENGINE CHECKS

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

How to check and maintain the engine oil level.

ADDING GASOLINE

Instructions for safely filling the fuel tank.

STARTING THE ENGINE AND MOWING TIPS

STARTING THE ENGINE

Procedure for starting the tractor engine.

GENERAL MOWING TIPS

Best practices for mowing lawns effectively.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

Specific advice for achieving optimal mulching results.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Recommended maintenance tasks and their frequency.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Important advice for warranty and tractor upkeep.

LUBRICATION CHART

Diagram and guide for lubricating tractor components.

TRACTOR MAINTENANCE

BRAKE OPERATION AND TIRE CARE

Maintaining brake system and proper tire pressure.

MOWER BLADE CARE AND REPLACEMENT

Sharpening, balancing, removing, and replacing mower blades.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE AND CARE

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

Cleaning, charging, and maintaining the tractor battery.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

ENGINE LUBRICATION AND OIL CHANGES

Selecting oil, checking level, and changing engine oil.

V-BELTS AND TRANSAXLE COOLING

Checking V-belts and ensuring proper transaxle cooling.

ENGINE AIR INTAKE AND COOLING SYSTEM

AIR FILTER AND AIR SCREEN MAINTENANCE

Cleaning and replacing air filter components.

ENGINE COOLING FINS

Ensuring proper engine cooling by cleaning fins.

IGNITION AND FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

MUFFLER, SPARK PLUGS, AND FUEL FILTER

Maintenance of ignition and fuel system components.

GENERAL CLEANING

Tips for cleaning the tractor and its components.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

MOWER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Procedure for removing and installing the mower deck.

MOWER HOUSING LEVELING

SIDE-TO-SIDE DECK LEVELING

Adjusting the mower deck for side-to-side balance.

FRONT-TO-BACK DECK LEVELING

Adjusting the mower deck for front-to-back balance.

BELT REPLACEMENT AND BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

Instructions for replacing the mower blade drive belt.

MOTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

Instructions for replacing the motion drive belt.

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

How to adjust the tractor's brake system for proper stopping.

STEERING AND WHEEL SERVICE

STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Adjusting the steering wheel for proper alignment.

WHEEL REMOVAL AND TIRE REPAIRS

Steps for removing wheels and basic tire maintenance.

STARTING ENGINE WITH WEAK BATTERY

JUMPER CABLE PROCEDURE

Using jumper cables to start the engine with a weak battery.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SERVICE

FUSE AND HEADLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT

Replacing the fuse and headlight bulb.

INTERLOCKS AND WIRING CHECK

Troubleshooting interlocks and checking tractor wiring.

ENGINE CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS

THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the throttle cable for proper engine speed.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Procedure for adjusting the carburetor for optimal performance.

PROPER STORAGE PROCEDURES

TRACTOR AND BATTERY STORAGE

Preparing the tractor and battery for storage.

ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM AND OIL PREPARATION

Managing fuel and oil for long-term engine storage.

CYLINDER AND ENGINE STORAGE PREP

Preparing cylinders and other engine parts for storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE WILL NOT START OR STARTS HARD

Diagnosing and correcting issues with starting the engine.

ENGINE NOT TURNING OVER OR CLICKING

Troubleshooting engine not cranking or just clicking.

LOSS OF POWER OR EXCESSIVE VIBRATION

Addressing issues of reduced engine power and vibration.

ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE RUNNING AFTER LEAVING SEAT

Troubleshooting safety interlock system failures.

POOR CUT QUALITY OR BLADE ISSUES

Diagnosing uneven cuts and mower blade rotation problems.

GRASS DISCHARGE AND LIGHTING ISSUES

Addressing grass discharge problems and non-working headlights.

BATTERY AND ENGINE BACKFIRE PROBLEMS

Troubleshooting battery charging and engine backfire issues.

WIRING SCHEMATIC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM

Diagram of the tractor's electrical system wiring.

IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION

Explanation of ignition switch positions and circuits.

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTS

Diagrams and lists for electrical components (pp. 30-31).

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES REPAIR PARTS

Diagrams and lists for chassis components (pp. 32-33).

DRIVE SYSTEM REPAIR PARTS

Diagrams and lists for drive system components (pp. 34-35).

STEERING ASSEMBLY REPAIR PARTS

Diagrams and lists for steering assembly components (pp. 36-37).

SEAT ASSEMBLY REPAIR PARTS

Diagram for seat assembly components (p. 38).

DECALS AND WHEELS/TIRES REPAIR PARTS

Diagrams and lists for decals, wheels, and tires (p. 39).

ENGINE REPAIR PARTS

Diagrams and lists for engine components (pp. 40-50).

MOWER DECK REPAIR PARTS

Diagrams and lists for mower deck components (pp. 42-43).

TRANSAXLE REPAIR PARTS

Diagrams and lists for transaxle components (pp. 44-45).

SLOPE SIGHTING GUIDE FOR SAFE OPERATION

SAFE SLOPE OPERATION GUIDELINES

Visual guide and instructions for safe slope operation.

HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

REPAIR PART ORDERING INFORMATION

Details on providing necessary information for ordering parts.

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