Craftsman 917.259565 Bedienungshandbuch

SEARSI:aFTSHaN°MODEL NU;_BER 917.259566 OWNER'S MANUAL• Assembly• Operation• Customer Responsibilities• Service and Adjustments• Repair PartsFor

OPERATIONThese symbolsmay appear Onyourtractor orinliteraturesuppliedwiththe product. Learn and understandtheirmeaning.BATFERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORW

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswithyourtractorto famil

OPERATIONThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which canreauIt In severe eye damage. Always wear safety gla

OPERATIONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9)Yourtractor isequippedwithanoperatorpresencesensingswitch. Any attemptby the operatorto leave the seat withthe e

OPERATIONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)When startingthe engine for the firsttime or if the enginehas runoutof fuel, it willtake extra crankingtime to mo

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES.A,NTENANCESCHEOULEF,LL'"OATEBREGULAR SERVICE CEDATESCheck Brake Operation _Check Tire PressureT Cheek for Loose Fa

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESTRACTORAlwaysobserve safety ruleswhen performingany mainte-nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractorrequires morethan six (6) feet stop

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESBATFERYYour tractorhas a batterycharging systemwhich is suffi-cient for normal use. However, periodicchargingof thebatterywit

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESAIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter,Clean thefoam pre-cleaner after every 25 h

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMUFFLERInspectend replace corrodedmufflerandsparkattester (ifequipped)as itcould create a fire hazard and/or damage.SPARK PLU

SAFETY RULESASafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers uIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.Place gearshift le

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23)Adjustthe mower while tractor is parked onlevel groundordr

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSWITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 24)The mowerblade drivebelt may be replacedwit

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD-JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28)Thetransaxle shouldbe inneutralwhenthe gear shiftleverisinthe ne

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSENGINE"POSITIVE" (+) "NEGATIVE" (-)L.H. PANELBOLTFIG. 30TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pullbulbhol

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Figs. 34 &35)The carburetorhas been preset at the factory and adjust-ment should not be necessary

STORAGEENGINEImmediatelyprepare your tractorfor storageat the end ofthe season or if the tractorwill not be usedfor 30 days ormore.CAUTION: Never stor

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSCAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEMWill notstartHard to startEngine wig not turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLoss of powerExcessive v

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPooreut-unevenMower blades

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566SCHEMATICREDBATTERYBLACK/7RED) WHITEIG L(IGNITIONSWITCHFUSE 30 AMP.r ------II IIJ (_LUTCH / BRAKJE(PEDAL UP)N.._KHO

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a SearsTractor. It has been designed, engineeredand manufac-tured to give you the best possible dependability andp

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566ELECTRICAL/II424125/p16I \\3O,,,/

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259565ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144926 Battery2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/43 STD551025 Washe

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259566CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES281231375355735432

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 1595272 1403563 174906124 STD5510255 1552729 150156X

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566DRIVE578483_821018872155156237262734

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 52 ST

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566STEERING ASSEMBLY• p62 44276766 70 1336

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 192720168

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566SEAT ASSEMBLYKEYNO.1234567891012PARTNO,1401231405517476061619131610145006STD541437124181X17490616191316

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566DECALS910\1422191713 14215KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 156439 Decal Fender Danger Sear

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES ... 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566ENGINE2_314039143333713 1029.\I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ISpark Arrester40

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1512732 177204103 ...4 1497235 1440696 1440687 1381298 15017610

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566MOWER LIFT29_277513493O3\68,I I',! !'.I I"rI I'5413192O152O152O42

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259566MOWER LIFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP_ON1 159460 Wire Assy., Inner, with Plunger2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift3 10

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566MOWER DECK7658,_'_'_104105 .,_106_5621212224161810----<9"-_"28 \29,18262744

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1443932 STD5331073 1380174 1384405

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566DANA TRANSAXLE o MODEL NUMBER 4360-122520 21 45_2224252:38315347495O627O46

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-122KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 160955

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1I552A615552220 ¢__ 230868 _ _ 40

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1127 0108A_5151A"" &quo

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTSThese accessoriesand attachmentswere available throughmostSears retailoutletsandservicecenterswhen thetractorwaspurchased.M

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 421=707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-1=1653783615A311803801802209A 209

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631'E1598A 957210AlO304244o305881

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259566BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR TREE.15° MAX

i\SEARSOWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.259566IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts Bag contents shown full size(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1(1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 3/81;:He':x:Bo;:t:5:i:16:::

ASSEMBLYYour new tractor hasbeen assembledat the factorywithexceptiono4those partsleft unassembledfor shippingpurposes.To ensure safe and properoperat

ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCONNECT BA'rrERY (See Fig. 2)CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals by allowing a wrench or any otherobject t

ASSEMBLYGAUGE WHEELMOUN_NGBRACKET\3/8-16LOCKNUT_8"WASHERGAUGE_SHOULDER BOLTFIG. 4INSTALL MULCHER PLATE(See Figs. 5 & 6)Install two latch hook