Sears 917.25156 owner manual Ervice and Adjustments, To Remove Mower See Fig, To Install Mower

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ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

oDepress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. ° Place motion control lever inneutral (N) position.

° Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

oTurn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

oMake sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped,

°Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with

.............plug......................................................

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18)

°Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position_

°Turnheight adjustment knob to lowest setting.

°Lower mower to its lowest position.

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=Raise attachment lift to its highest position,,

°Remove two retainer springs from each front link and remove links.

=Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

°Slide mower out from under right side of tractor,

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS_

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND

DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual). Iftires are over or undednflated, you will not properly adjust your mower,

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and 19)

°Raise mower to its highest position.

°Measure height from bottom of deck curl to ground level at front corners of mower,, Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same.

°If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.

°To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side.

oTo lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each halfturn of adjustment nut will change mower

height about	3/16",,
Recheck	measurements after adjusting.
BOTTOM	BOTTOM
OF CURL	OF CURL

SUSPENSIONADJUSTMENT

FRONT

SUSPENSION

UFT

LINKS

ANTI-SWAYRETAINER

BARSPRINGS

FIG. 18

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Contents For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number III, Children Slope OperationLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Maintenance AgreementCustomer Responsibilities ModelTable of Contents Performance Engine MaintenanceParts bag contents not shown full size Parts Bag Contents ShownHardware Pack Parts packed separately in cartonTo R Emove Tracto R from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Unpack CartonInstall Seat See Fig Connect Battery See FigChecktirepressure Check Brake SystemCheck Mower Levelness Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts FrontAll assembly instructionshave been completed ChecklistLock OperationKnow Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo USE Choke Control See Fig To Move Forward and BackwardAtion To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To Operate Mower See FigsCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig Before Startling the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionFreewheel lever while the engine is run- ning Maintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendatuons 4FRONTWHEEL Tractor Customer ResponsibilitiesEngine Clean AIR Screen See FigTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidCustomer R Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Install Mower Ervice and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigImportant Deck Must be Level SIDE-TO-SIDE. if AdjustmentsTo Adjust Attachment Clutch Electric clutch should provide years of service,To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Motion Control LeverTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentSand AD,!NTS Front Wheel CamberTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Attachment Lift SpringInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig To Adjust Choke Control See FigsOther StorageEngine OIL Important IT is Important to Prevent GUMProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting POmNTSWorn/damaged mower drive bait 3 Frozen idler pulley Troubleshooting PointsTractor - Model Number Wiring Insulated ClipsElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor -- Model Number1815 913 47120 37 5 ,----47 560 100 103 102 Chassis and EnclosuresKEY Part Description TRACTOR-- Model Number73640400 74180412R101 123800X Ground DrivePulley Idler 142576Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. no Engine Tractor .- Model NumberEngine REPAmR PartsSeat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresKEY Part 318 30 10 \ 4113 2O 19 Lift AssemblyTractor - Model Number 436 Mower Deck130832 850857 10030600 Repair PartsTractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle -- Model Number KEY Part Description NO. no Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number16-18 x 1-3/4 16-18 x 3,5Screw, Socket Hydro Gear Pump Model Number BU-10L-122Kohler Engine Model Number CV22S, Type Number 28-1Crankcase KEY Part NO. no Cylinder HEADP,/ALVE/BREATHER KEY Part NO. no Description18 17 Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part NO. no Description IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY Part DescriptionAIR Intake KEY Part 14- 15 Starting SystemStarting System KEY Part Description Tractor --MODEL Number 917,251560OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part NO. no Description Engine Controls KEY Part DescriptionKohler Engine Model Number CV22S, Type NumberExhaust Kohler Engine ,- Model Number CV22S, Type Number TRACTOR-- Model Number 917,251560IJJi For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number If YOU Need Repair Service Or PartsFor Replacement Parts Engine Model NO. CV22-PS67515 Part Number Part Description