Sears 917.25953 owner manual Ousto E ESPONS! Lities, Cleaning, Spark Plugs, Viuffler

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OUSTO E ESPONS! LITIES

VIUFFLER

nspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if _quipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

7eplace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing _eason or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever _ccurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in 'PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 20)

]-he fuel filter should be replaced once each season° tf fuel :ilterbecomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

"eplacement is required.

,With engine cool; remove filter and plug fuel line sections

,Place new fuel filter in position in fuel iine with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

,Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are property positioned

,Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLAMP

J CLAMP

FUEL

FILTER

FIG. 20

CLEANING

•Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of atl foreign matter.

,Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, ell, etc.

,,P_otect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water'out. Water in engine can result Jn a shortened engine fife.

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Contents IIIII/1//1/1//I/I/11 Safety Rules Product Specifications Maintenance AgreementLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryINDEX Accessories AN Attach Ents PerformanceContents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness 7CHECKLIST Install Mulcher Plate See FigsTo Convert to Bagging or FIGoOperation LockOperatro Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Move Forward and Backward SeeOperatuo Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills Check Engine OIL Level See FigADD Gasoline Purge TransmissionHydrostatic Transmission Warm UP Important should Your Transmission RequireMowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsLubrication Chart RegularserviceGeneral Recommendations ReptaceSparkPlugCustomer Respon TractorBrake Operation Blade Removal See FigBattery To Clean Battery and TerminalsBelts Transaxle CoolingClean AIR Screen See Fig To Service PRE-CLEANERTo Service Cartridge AIR Filter See FigCleaning Ousto E ESPONS! LitiesSpark Plugs ViufflerDepress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig SERVmCE and Adjustments To Level Mower HousingService AN AdjustmentsSee Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigService AN Adjustments To Adjust Motion Control Lever See FigTransmission Removaijreplacement To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Replace Headlight Bulb INTERL.OCKS and RelaysService a Adjustments To Adjust Carburetor See FigPreliminary Setting Final SettingOther StorageEngine TRO Leshooting POmNTS Cause CorrectionTroubleshootung Pounts Causecorrection