Craftsman 917.256544 owner manual Know Your Tractor

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S bIANUAL AND SAFETY RULES _:J_EFOR:BOPERATING YOUR TRACT'©_R

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the

mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your Iractor

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE/CNOKE CONTROL: Used to control engine speed,

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used fordeclutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

GEAR SHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the tractor.

ATI'ACRB_ENT LIF _LEVER: Used to raise and bwer the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

L!_ LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position

UGN_TION SW_TCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine_

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used_o adjust the mower cutting height.

AMMETER: Indicates batteq/charging (+) or discharging

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Contents Model Number 917.256544 Ownersmanual NFTZMONI1. Slope Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIII. Children Product SPECIFmCATIONS Maintenance AgreementLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EQUJPIVlENT Mited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryIndex Perforance Engine MaintenanceContents of HARDWARE. Pack To Remove Tractor from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor T3,-/I 3rLockWAS.ERDeck See Fig Asse LYCheck Tire Pressure Check Brake SystemOSCNARGiNG Nstall Mulcher PLf4TE See FigsTo Convert to B,GNG or Clutch Engaged Clutch Disengaged Hydrostatic Free Wheel LockKnow Your Tractor Stopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigADD Gasoune 0ONBefore Starting the Engine To TransportMulching tVIOWiNG TiPS To Start Engine See FigBefore Each USE Service DatesGeneral Recommendations Maihtenance ScheduleTo Sharpen Blade See Fig CustoilitiesTires Lubrication EngineBelts Transaxle CooungMuffler Clean AiR Screen See FigClean AiR INTAKE/COOLING Areas AIR Filter See FigNoLNE Fuel Rlter See Fg CleaningEngine OL Filter See Fig To Remove Mower See Fig Service AdjustmeTo iNSTALL Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing Service AI AdjustmentsSee Fig To Adjust Brake See FigSee Fig To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Reove Wheel for Epairs To Adjust Teerng Wheel AlgnentTI4ANSAXLE SHIFEI*I Linkage ANE ADo JUSbIENT See qgs Fbont Wheel TOE4NICAIBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb Service AdjustmentsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig Positweterminal NegatdveterminalX, 1I,CARBURETOR MW Result if Needle DAMAC,E 1O the HeedlesEngine OIL TractorEngne Fuel SystemOAUSECORRectaM Correction ProblemTROUBLESHOOT! Points CauseSchematic GOi Description ElectricalKEY Part392G KEY Part Chassis and EnclosuresPage Part Descripon Tractor o Model Number 917,256544Drive NO. noSiesrn G ASSertiVeLY Description Steering AssemblyKEY Paft KEY Part Desgrptio FL&O @R !OEEL NU , BBR 9!7o25 s544Seat Assesbly KEY PartKSY Part Tractor o Model NumberDecals Wheels & TiresOptional Equipment Tractor o o Model NumberENGmNE KEY Part Description EngineAOWER Lift 49i Tractor Model Nuiber 917o256544Part Description Tractor - Model NumberMower Lift KEYMower Deck Descrbption Mower DeckDescrption Peerless Transaxle = Model Number 930-057A Tractor Model NumberPart NO. no Description Tractor = Model Number 917o256544REF Part BL..WER Hous Anksnaft Kohler Engine o Model Number CV15S Type Nubiber PS-41526Baffles Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526Crankshaft KEY Part Engine Controls Kohler Engine o Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-4!526 Tractor = Model NumberKEY Part Descrwption Kohler Engine = Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526FU EL System Cymnder HEAD, Valve BreatherKohler Engine Model Number CV15$, Type Number PS41525 KEY Part NO. no Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526KEY Part DESCRIPT!ON OIL PAN / Lubrication CrankcaseCE Notes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation Part Number Part Description For Repair SERVICE, Call This Toll Free NumberFON-PART