Craftsman 917.254611 Attachment IGNITION, Clutchlever, Height Adjust, Gearshiftlever, Deck

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aLift seat (Fig 3).

bLower battery intofender well withbattery terminals toward front of tractor (Fig 4). Make sure battery rests in battery tray (Fig 5)

NOTE: BE SURE BATTERY DRAIN TUBE IS SECURELY ATTACHED TO BATTERY TRAY DRAIN (Fig 5)

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NECTED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS

POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BE CON-

FROM ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING.

Connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut (shown fult size on pg 6) found in bag ol

parts Tighten securely with two 7/16" wrenches (Fig, 4)

ASSEMBLY

d..Connect BLACK grobnd cable to negative (-) bat- tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and hex nut (shown full size on pg, 6) foundin bag of parts, Tighten securely (Fig, 4),,

e, To prevent corrosion, applj grease to lhe batlery terminals after installing cables_

f.Slide two battery bolts throughterminal guard and start the wing nuts onto the threads (Fig. 5)

g.Position terminal guard o_;erbattery as shown (Fig.

5)and align bolt heads with key holes next to battery

tray (FigS)

hLower bolt heads into key holes and slide square shaftsof bolts into slots of key holes(Fig 5)

iTightenwing nuts

JCloseterminal access doors

CAUTION: DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL YOU HAVE REVIEWED THE OPERATION SECTION OF THIS MANUAL,

 

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER

OPERATION

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION\

;HMENT

 

CLUTCHLEVER_

 

 

LIFT LEVER

 

 

 

 

HEIGHT ADJUST_

LIGHT SWITCH__._!

 

VENT SLOTS

THROTTLE/CHOKE-_,_

 

 

CONTROL_

CLUTCHIBRAKE

PEDAL"_"'-,.,,_

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PARKtNG BRA_E

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GEARSHIFTLEVER

KNOW YOUR

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Push lever up to engage attachment There will be an engine hesitation as the clutch engages

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Use the attachment lift lever

to r3ise and lower the attachment mountedto your tractor. Pull lever back slightly and push button, then move the lift

lever forward to lower attachment

CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has 2 functions: a clutch and a brake TO engage the brake push the pedal completely down,

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: Use the height adjustment slots to adjust the mower height, Push the attachment lift lever plunger down and position the attachment lift lever into the desired slot Release lift lever plunger

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\ DECK

p..__ ADJUSTMENT POSITIONING

NEUTRALLOCK OUTPOSITION

TRACTOR

GEARSHIFT: Press the clutch/brake pedal down firmly and move gearshift lever to desired speed.

IGNITION: Place key in ignitionand turn to the right to start, The switch spring returns from the start position

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headiights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE: To set the parking brake, push the clutch/brake pedal completely down, Hold the parking brake lever in "Engage" position and release pressure from pedal. Clutch/brake peda! will remain in brake position,

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Use the throttle control to increase or decrease the speed of the engine, and to choke

the engine for starting Push lever to the right and forward to choke.

NEUTRAL LOCKOUT POSITION: Transmission is disen- gaged when gearshift lever is in this position,

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Contents Rrftxmrn Important Equipment Precautions Portant Information about the OperationPerformance of Your Tractor 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 BrakeBattery Care LifeLEAD-ACID Batteries Generate 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 STD522505 101539X Sheet, Instruction,Tractor 126795X OwnersManualC D 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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The cutting deck is another significant aspect of the Craftsman 917.254611. It boasts a 42-inch deck, which is ideal for maneuvering around obstacles and achieving clean cuts over medium to large-sized lawns. The deck height can be easily adjusted, allowing for six different cutting heights ranging from 1.5 to 4 inches. This flexibility ensures that users can adapt to different grass types and preferences.

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