Sears 917.259567 owner manual Customer Responsibilities, Tractor, Brake Operation, Tires

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual).

TIRES

"Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).

,,Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber.

•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re- place bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12)

=Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.

°Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade.

°Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

•Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and fiat washer in exact order as shown.

•Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLTISGRADE8HEATTREATED.

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade-but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

BLADE_MANDREL

ASSEMBLY

TRAlUNGEDGE

FLAT WASHER

HEXBOLT

(GRADE8)*-_."@

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE iDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

FIG. 12

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-

tual damage to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone

ba[ancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal- ancer).

Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position, if either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

/ /

CENTER HOLE

j

/

5/8" BOLT OR PIN

BLADE

FIG. 13

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Contents Ii....i Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers III ChildrenMaintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Customer ResponsibilitiesIndex Engine Maintenance PerformanceContents Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Asse LYCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALLChecklist INSTALL Mulcher Plate See FigsTo Convert to Bagging or DischargingLight Lights on Over TempChoke Mower Height Differential Parking Brake Operatic Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightOperation To USE Throttle Control See FigBefore Starting the Engine To Operate Mower See FigTo Transport Check Engine OIL Level See FigTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing TipsMulching Mowing Tips Maintenance Schedule Lubrication ChartCustomer General RecommendationsCustomer Responsibilities TractorBrake Operation TiresBattery Stomer Respon Bilities=BELTS Transaxle CoolingClean AIR Screen See Fig IlitiesAIR Filter See Fig Engine Cooling Fins See FigCleaning CER Respo IbilitieSpark Plugs IN-LINE Fuel Filter See FigService and Adjustments To iNSTALL Mower See FigTractor To Remove Mower See FigService AN Adjustments To Level Mower HousingErvice and Adjustments Replace MowerBlade Drive BeltService To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment ADJ StmentsAdjustments EngineTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor See Figs Preliminary SettingFinal Setting ErviceBattery OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionProblem Cause TRO Leshooting PointsSchematic Electrical Electrical Tractor =- Model Number £17.259567KEY Part Chassis and Enclosures Tractor = Model Number Chassis and EnclosuresKEY Part NO. NO. DESCRMPT!ONTractor - Model Number DriveDrive KEYPart KEY DescriptionSteering Assembly Part Description LR.LTSeat Assembly KEY Part DescriptionDecals Wheels & TiresEngine Engine Tractor - Model Number 917,259567KEY Part NO, NO. Description Mower LiFT Mower Lift NO. noMower Deck Tractor - Model Number Mower DeckKEY Part Description UNCDana Transaxle = Model Nuiviber 4360=122 Dana Transaxle = Model Number 43S0-122 DescruptionTractor = = Model Number 534284A445 525 284205 634468 Gasket SET Pump Repair801 802311 201Tractor - Model Number Label KIT305 304 308AKEY Part NO. no 497074 399265 391086 493304 493457 271867 495754Keypart NO. no Description Service Otes SiGHTiNG GuideRepair Service ERS ManualIf YOU Need Or Parts
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