Craftsman 917.254611 owner manual LEAD-ACID BATrERIESGENERATE, Parking Brake Engaged Posion

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f° Usecompressedair or stiffbristlebrushto thor-

oughlycleanengine cooling fins (Fig 17) and air screen (Fig. 16).,

g, To reassemble, reverse above procedure.

ho Be certain carburetor tube, breather tube, and gas- kets are in place (Fig t7).

9. Check Muffler

Inspect and reptace damaged mufflerand/or deflector as it could create a fire hazard ano/or aamage.

DER OR FINS AS CONTACT MAY

DO NOTTOUCH HOT MUFFLER, CYLIN-

CAUSE BURNS.

10. Lubrlcate Pivot Points

Place several drops of SAE 30 oil at points where metal parts move against each other, see LubricationChart page 24.

11o Starting Your Tractor With a Weak Battery

If yourbattery is too weak to startthe engine, itshouldbe re- charged. If "jumper cables"are used for emergencystarting, followthis procedure:

NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT

 

 

/-

 

 

;KET

HEX HEAD

BREATHER

SCREW

 

TUBE

FINS

 

 

 

 

JRETOR

 

 

,'TUBE

SPARK

 

CYLINDER

PLUG

 

 

HEAD

 

 

 

MUFFLER

COVER

 

 

 

 

FIG URE 17

POSITIVE WASHER

WASHER NEGATIVE

 

 

MINAL

HEX BOLTS

i ....... LEAD-ACID BATrERIES""GENERATE I

AEXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS, U

!1 _ FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS

I! _

AWAY FROM BATTERIES.

ALWAYS

I

WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN

I

AROUND BATTERIES.

J

a.Connect each end o! the RED jumper cable to the

POSITIVE(+) terminalsof each battery(takingcare not to short against chassis) (Fig 18).

bConnectoneendofthe BLACK jumpercabletothe NEGATIVE (-) terminal of tullycharged battery

cConnectthe otherend of the BLACK jumpercable

to the LH side panel bolt (Fig 19) NOTE: KEEP AWAY FROM GAS TANK AND BATTERY

dDisconnectcables in reverse order: t LH side panel bolt (Fig 19)

2 Negative terminal of fullycharged battery

3 Positiveterminals

POSITIVE -....

CABLE (RED)

HEX

PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

POSI_ON

"BRAKE"

POSITION

NEGATIVE CABLE

(BLACK)

FIGURE 18

DISENGAGED" POSITION

GEAR-

SHIFT

LEVER

I .....................................I

"CLUTCH"

POSITION

CLUTCH/BRAKE

17"DRIVE" POSITION

FIGURE 19

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Contents Rrftxmrn Performance of Your Tractor Important Equipment PrecautionsPortant Information about the Operation Full 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Maintenance AgreementParts,- Replacement/Repair Filter Options AdjustmentsAir Cleaner AssemblyKeys To assemble tractoryou wilt need 7116wrenchesSlope Instruction Tire Pressure GaugeBattery Assembly Parts BAG Contents Shown Full Size LocationTerminals Steering BushingSteering Boot CUT Away View Battery Vent TubeWear EYE and Face Shield LevelSeat Seat PAN Shoulder \ Bolt Battery BoltFlat WasherLight Switch Vent Slots THROTTLE/CHOKE Control Height AdjustAttachment IGNITION\ ClutchleverOIL Filler AIR ScreenFuel Tank CAP/DIPSTICK Ignition KEY Attachment Clutch Lever Engaged PositionPounds 68 KG Minute1o Read ownersmanuaL Operating Your Lawn Tractor and MowerFunction Gearshift Throttle Speed Selection GuideSlow Fast4oPLACE Attachment Clutch Lever in Disengaged Posi Move GEARSItlFTTO N NeutralTion Check Brake OperationIwith Parking Engaged Nuta Brake Must be AdjustedJAM NUT Disc BrakeLEAD-ACID Batteries Generate Battery CareLife AIR Cleaner Body AIR Cleaner Wing Nuts Cover Engine OIL Filler CAP DipstickAIR Screen OIL Filler Recommendedsae Viscosity GradesParking Brake Engaged Posion LEAD-ACID BATrERIESGENERATEDisengaged Position Gear Shift Lever CLUTCH/BRAKE 17DRIVE PositionFeeler Gauge Making ANY Adjustm ENT to CarburetorRefer to Starting the Engine JUST- Damage MAY ResultTion of this Manual Listed in the Repair Parts SECBelt J Transaxle Retainer Belt Guide Spring Bracket Engine PulleyHinge BRACKE1 Grasp Here HooddashKeep Feet Clear from UND Grasp HereRETAINERR.H Springsuspention ARM Pins BracketHighest Lift LeverSIDE-TO-SIDE Mower Adjustment AdjustmentManual Cotter LH. PivotRear Suspension \ ARM FRONT-TO-REAR Mower AdjustmentCurl Rear Ground Suspension Line Trunnion Trunnion Lift Bracket NUT FBearing Lubrication ChartTrouble Shooting No Ughts Spark WHEDeode Charging Position Rcuit3233 C D STD522505101539X Sheet, Instruction,Tractor 126795X OwnersManual 1315 37A Decal, Chassis, 5 Speed Washer, Black, NylonNut, Hex, Lg. Flange, Loc Spring, Seat, CompressionDrive 143+920037See pages 40 and41 Page 21 5479,1 STDS51125Repair Parts C D E F Repair Parts C O E F 12 HP 38 Riding Lawn Tractor - Model Number MowerTransaxle PEERLESS- Model NUMBER-143,920-037 780086 Bearing, Needle 792076 772094 Cover, Transaxte 786026770082 Case, Transaxle 40A 792128 776260 Shaft, Counter 790047Revised 143Ref. Pt 142 35475 Tube, Push rod 43 35310 Housing, Rocker arm120 IncloNo308A Revised !+!8-90 CRAFTSMAN4CYCLEENGINEMODEL143.40615235405 354O465O886 29O 29774RT,f Starter Motor noPart Name 632490Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes 71-244O7 3HPSuggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicag0, IL 60684 U.S.A When Ordering Repair PARTS, Always Give the Following

917.254611 specifications

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