Sears 917.25156 Tools Required for Assembly, To R Emove Tracto R from Carton, Unpack Carton

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Your newtractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes,.. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely,, Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness° _

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed,

(2)	7/16" wrenches	Tire pressure gauge
(1)	1/2" wrench	Utility knife
(1)	9/16" wrench
(t)	3/4" socket with drive ratchet

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO R EMOVE TRACTO R FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 6),.

°Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat,.

°Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large fiat washer from steering shaft.

°Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

°Slide steering sleeve over steering shaft.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter.

°Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer previously removed° Tighten securely,

°Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

°Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID,,

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TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)

°Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position°

°Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

°Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See '_TOTRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual).

°Roll tractor forward off skid°

=Remove mower and packing materials. ° Remove ties from V-belts_

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Contents For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number III, Children Slope OperationModel Maintenance AgreementLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Customer Responsibilities Table of Contents Performance Engine MaintenanceParts packed separately in carton Parts Bag Contents ShownParts bag contents not shown full size Hardware PackUnpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo R Emove Tracto R from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidCheck Brake System Connect Battery See FigInstall Seat See Fig ChecktirepressureFront Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck Mower Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsAll assembly instructionshave been completed ChecklistLock OperationKnow Your Tractor To Move Forward and Backward HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Choke Control See FigTo Operate Mower See Figs To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigAtion To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Startling the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Mowing TipsFreewheel lever while the engine is run- ning 4FRONTWHEEL Lubrication ChartMaintenance General RecommendatuonsTractor Customer ResponsibilitiesTransaxle Pump Fluid Clean AIR Screen See FigEngine Transaxle CoolingMuffler Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasCustomer R Engine OIL FilterTo Remove Mower See Fig Ervice and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Level Mower HousingImportant Deck Must be Level SIDE-TO-SIDE. if AdjustmentsElectric clutch should provide years of service, To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Motion Control LeverTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel Camber Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Sand AD,!NTSTo Replace Fuse To Adjust Attachment Lift SpringTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Choke Control See Figs Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Carburetor See FigImportant IT is Important to Prevent GUM StorageOther Engine OILProblem 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 Enclosures74180412 TRACTOR-- Model NumberKEY Part Description 73640400R101 142576 Ground Drive123800X Pulley IdlerSteering Assembly KEY Part NO. no Engine Tractor .- Model NumberEngine REPAmR PartsSeat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsKEY 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 16-18 x 3,5 Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model NumberKEY Part Description NO. no 16-18 x 1-3/4Screw, 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 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY Part Description Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part NO. no DescriptionAIR Intake KEY Part 14- 15 Starting SystemEngine Controls KEY Part Description Tractor --MODEL Number 917,251560Starting System KEY Part Description OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part NO. no DescriptionCV22S, Type Number Kohler Engine Model NumberExhaust Kohler Engine ,- Model Number CV22S, Type Number TRACTOR-- Model Number 917,251560IJJi Engine Model NO. CV22-PS67515 Part Number Part Description If YOU Need Repair Service Or PartsFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number For Replacement Parts