Craftsman 917.252560 manual Operatbon, Know Your Tractor

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

OPERATBON

READ THUS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Comparethe illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference,

ATTACHMENTCLUTCHLEVER	LIFT LEVER
AMMETER	PLUNGER

IGNITION

SWITCH

CHOKE

LIGHT SWITCH

]	ATTACHMENT
	LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

	PARKING
THROTTLE	BRAKE LEVER
THROTTLE
CONTROL

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

	KNOB	.GEARSHIFT
	KNOB	LEVER
		LEVER

FIG. 7

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute,

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used for starting and controlling engine speed°

CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting a cold engine.

CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL: Used for clutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine°

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust the mower cutting height.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off_

AMMETER: Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of battery°

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position°

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor, PARKING BRAKE LEVER: Locks Clutch/Brake Pedal into

the brake position,

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

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Contents Model Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Product Spfecufrcations Maintenance AgreementLIMITF.D 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Customer ResponsibqlituesNIBE× Performance Accessories and AttachmentsMaintenance ENGnNEE2Ve,dNuts1o Hardware PackUnpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolung Tractor OFF SkidInstall Seat See Fig AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Prepare Battery See Figs, 2A and 2BChck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Battery See Figs a and 4BCheck TiRE Pressure Check Deck LevelnessTo Convert to BAGGaNG or INSTALL Mulcher PlateASSE#BLY See Figs aKnow Your Tractor OperatbonStopping See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height OperationTo Operate on Hills Before Starting the EngineTo Transport ADD GasolineMulching Mowing Tips OpeiratuoMowing Tips To Start Engine See FigBefore Each USE Maintenance ScheduleLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTires Customer ResponsibilitiesTractor Brake OperationAIR Filter See Fig Cusyome ResponsubiuviesEngine IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Engine Cooling Fins See FigMuffler Spark PlugsL,H. Suspension Arms Must be Removed from Tractor To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brakeBoth Front Links Must be Equal in Length To Level Mower HousingSee Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive BeltAdjustments Service ANTo Remove Hood and Grill See Fig EngineTo Replace Headlight Bulb See Figs Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Carburetor Final SettingEngine OIL BatteryStorage OtherCorrection Troubleshooting PobntsProblem Cause Troubleshootung Points Problem Cause CorrectionService Notes \.-J SchematicTractor - Model Number Connected toElectrical KEY Part Description Tractor = = Model Number3834 Chassis and EnclosuresNO. no Tractor - Model NumberChassis and Enclosures KEY PartDrive Repair PartsF2000008 Tractor =- Model NumberSteering Assembly Grease Tractor -- Model Number Seat AssemblyStem Value Tractor = Model NumberDecals Wheels & Tires1310 Engine144068 EngineKEY Part NO. no 521 161718 Tractor - Model Number Mower Lift122365X Button Plunger Read T22512X Spring 33102 Mower DeckUNC KEY Part NO. noLoHo Peerless Transaxle Model Number U.S Peerless Transaxle Model NumberPart Description Ring523 24 634A552A 552 219A468 Pumprepair KgT102 104 103206 653310 267 414306 305A 305304 Intake Briggs & STRATlrON Engine Model Number 42A707, Type NumberKEY Part DescriptionPart Part KEYPage SKY Line or Tree Only Ride UP and Down HillNot Across Hill Sighting Uide Sight and Hold this Level withPart Description For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free NumberOr Parts