Craftsman 917.25801 owner manual To Start Engine with a Weak

5.Makesure belt is in all pulley grooves and insideall belt guidesand keep-

ers.

6.Install mower (See "TO INSTALL

MOWER" in this section of manual).

Engine

Pulley_

Clutching_

Idler

Stationary /

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Center Span _

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Pulley I

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT

If steedng wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steedng wheel and reassemble with

crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are

not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-

in or camber, contact a Sears or other qualified service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1.Block up axle securely.

2.Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheels have a square key - Do not lose).

3.Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.

Insert square key.

4.Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

5.Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

Ring

Axle

Cover

Square Key
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TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

_'_'AERY

RNING: Lead-acid batteries

generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See "BA'I-I'ERY"in the MAINTENANCE

section of this manual).

If =jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1.Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to short against tractor chassis.

2.Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.

3.Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good chassis ground, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

1.BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

2.RED cable last from both batteries.

Weak or Dead Fully Charged

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