User manual CRAFTSMAN 18.0 HP IC ELECTRIC START 44 MOVER GARDEN TRACTOR 917.255930

[. . . ] 917. 255930 ® Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and lnstruchons Before Operating This Equipment , Assembly o Operation · Maintenance o Service and Adjustment · Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co. , Chicago, IL 60684 U. S. A. SAFETY RULES REPAIRS. aNPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZETHE RISKOF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS° DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OFTHE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. TRAINING: Know the controls and how to stop quickly, Read this owner's manual and instructions furnished with attachments. Do not carry passengers Do not mow when children and others are around. Do not attempt to operate your vehicle or mower when not in the driver's seat. . [. . . ] IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 5 HEATTREATED. o BLADE MANDREL "ASSEMBLY FIG, 20 WASHER LOCK WASHER © HEX BOLT S)* *A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BYTHREE LINES ON THE BOLTHEAD AS SHOWN AT LEFT, FIG. 21) Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend it's life, Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even with bottoms ofventwells. Add only distilled or iron free water if necessary Do not overfill · · · · Keep battery and terminals clean. Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps open° Recharge at 6 amperes for 1 hour, , CUT AWAY VIEW j ENT CAP VENT TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 22, 23 and 24) Determine temperature range expected before oil change° All oil must meet API service classification SG, · Be sure vehicle is on level surface, , · Oil will drain more freely when warm, · Catch oil in a suitable container. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil. BATTERY CELL ACID LEVEL FILLER CAP & DIPSTICK FIG. 22 TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of bakingsodatoone gallon ofwater, Be careful nottoget the soda solution into the cells. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright, Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. Reinstall battery (See "INSTALL BATTERY" in assembly section of this manual)_ · Remove drain plug_ OIL DRAIN P · FIG. drain plug and tighten securely° · Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Do not overfill, For approximate capacity see "Product Specifications" on page 3 of this manual · Use gauge on oil fill dipstick for checking level, . Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading_ Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick_ RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES V- BELTS Check V-Belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. , TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling ENGINE LUBRICATION Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of continuous use, Add SAE 30W motor oil or equa_ivent. Tighten oil fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level SAE 5W-30 motor oil may be used to make starting easier in areas where temperature is consistently 32 ° F or lower. ° F . 20 ° °C -29 ° 0o . 18 o 32 ° 0o 60 ° t6 ° 80 ° 27 ° 100° 380 FIG. 25) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating, Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. COVER NUT KNOB WASHER CARTRIDGE PLATE CLEAN ENGINE (See Fig. 25) COOLING FINS _ CARTRIDGE FOAM PRE-CLEANER Remove any dust. dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating, Air guide covers · must be removed Remove s=depanels and hood (See "TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual, HEAT SHEILD CLEAN ENGINE COOLING FINS BODY FIG. 26 MUFFLER inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage, SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes first. [. . . ] 1 inch = 25. 4 mm J K _13 _ 10 829_62_52 _48 REPAnR PARTS 18 HP 44" RnDING MOWER LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUiV1BER 917. 255930 \ 12 51 45 ! 35 56 / 40 73 48 35 38 37 17 39 4O REPAnR PARTS 18 HP 44" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917. 255930 KEY PART NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 105415X 106022X 17490508 7631J 72110505 STD551131 STD541031 8418J 72140506 1685H STD551031 121658X 121657X 17490612 106635X STD623715 STD551t37 19132012 674A213 7834J 7835J 72110522 10111610 102403X STD523715 STD541037 104361X STD523112 19111216 8438J 105448X 105449X STD533707 73680600 105453X 5565J 4939M 4898H 105455X 105433X DESCRIPTION Housing, Mower Cover, Drive, Deck Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thread Rolling 5/16q8 x 1/2 Runner, L. Ho Bolt, Carriage 5/16-t8 x 5/8 *Washer, Lock 5/16 *Nut, Hex 5/16-18 Runner, RoHo Bolt, Carriage 5/16-t8 x 3/4 Locknut 5/16-t8 Washer 11/32 x 11/16x 16 Gauge Mandrel, Secondary Mandrel, Primary Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thread Rolling 3/8-16 x 3/4 B}ade * Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1-1/2 Grade 5 *Washer, Lock 3/8 Washer 13/32 x lq/4 x 12 Gauge Arm Assembly, Idler Liner, Bearing Bearing Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 2-3/4 Washer t1732xl xl0Gauge Pulley, Idler *Bolt, Hex 3/8-16x 1-1/2 *Nut, Hex 3/8-16 Spring * Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Grade 5 Washer 11/32x3i4xt6Gauge Spacer Bracket, Gauge Wheel, Roll. Bracket, Gauge Wheel, L. H_ *Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 Nut, Crownlock 3/8q6 Bar, Gauge Wheel Pin, Clevis Retainer, Spring Bolt, Shoulder Wheel, Gauge Bracket, Suspension KEY PART NO, NO. 42 43 44 45 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 6t 62 63 64 65 66 68 71 73 74 76 77 78 --110237X 105434X 105436X 105441X 3146R 106381X STD541050 74760622 105435X 3720R 12000039 19171612 105440X 105458X 105460X 105461X 105459X 73680500 120135X 19111016 109785X 106734X 109743X 106735X 110452X 73680800 19171512 72240608 110884X 19131614 121352X 106224X 12t343X 3713J DESCRIPTION Spacer Brace, Suspension Parallel Link Bracket, Suspension Spring, Retainer V-Belt *Nut 1/2_13 Bolt, Hex 3/8_16 x 1-3/8 Pin, Release Spring Kfip, Ring Washer 17/32xl x12Gauge Pin, Clevis Bracket, Outer, RJ--L Bracket, Inner, R. H. [. . . ]