Sears 917.257643 ICE and Adjustments, Engine, To Replace Headlight Bulb, Interlocks and Relays

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ICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•Raise hood

°Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill

. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the gdtL

•Close hood

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run pooriy, stop running, or prevent it from starting

•Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the Repair Parts section of this manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 30)

. Raise hood

•Unsnap headlight wire connecter.

•Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor

-To replace, reverse above procedures

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

FIG. 30

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 31)

The throttle controt has been preset at the factory and adjustment should notbe necessary. Checkadjustmentas described below before loosening cable,, If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow (.,l) to choke (t\0 position Slowly move lever from choke (l\l) to fast (._) position

•Check that holes 'W'in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line-up If holes "A" are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and move throttlecable until holes are aligned T_ghten clamp screw securely

GOVERNOR

GOVERNOR

CONTROL LEVER

CONTROL PLATE

HOLES "A"

CLAMP

THROTTLE

 

SCREW

CABLE

FIG. 31

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Contents Model Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersLimited 90=DAY Warranty on Battery ModelSerial Number Date of Purchase Index Maintenance PerformanceEngine Contents of Hardware Pack Unpackcarton Attach Steering Wheel See FigTo Roll Tractor OFF Skid See Fig WheelConnect Battery See Figs Install Seat See FigNegave BoltCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemAssembly Install Mulcher Plate See FigsTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Guard from mower, Raise and hold OperationHeightadjustm ENT Knob Usedtoadjustthe mower cutting heighL Know Your TractorAttachment Clutch Lever Used to engage HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine To Operate Mower See FigTo Transport ADD GasolineWhen starting engine for the first time orif engine has run OperationMowing Tips To Start Engine See FigGeneral Recommendations Before Each USEBrake Operation TiresBlade Care Blade Removal See FigTo Clean Battery and Terminals BeltsTransaxle Cooling LubricationClean AIR Screen See Fig To Service PRE-CLEANERCustomer R AIR Filter See FigMuffler Spark PlugsIN-LINEFUEL Filter See Fig Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTractor To Remove Mower See FigService AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing Adjustm To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for RepairsICE and Adjustments To Adjust Throttle Control CableEngine To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Final SettingImportant Damage to the Needle Valve Preliminary SE-I-FINGBattery StorageFuel System Engine OILProblem Cause CorrectionProblemcause Troucoting PointsCorrection Schematic Ignition SwitchWiring Insulated Clips NON-REMOVABLE ConnectionsRepair Parts ElectricalElectrical KEY Part Description Bulb, LightKey, Ignition Chassis and Enclosures 128Chassis Andenclosures KEY Part NO, NON DescriptionDrive Drive KEY Part NO. no KEY Part DescriptionSteering Assembly Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. no Seat Assembly Spacer, Split 28 x140552 Decals Wheels & TiresFront Tire Engine 2122 29\ 2OKEY Part NO. NO. Description Line, Fuel15 HP 42 Tractor - Model Number Mower Lift161718 15 HP 42 TRACTOR-- Model Number Mower Deck 103KEY Part NO. no 138440With Nibs Dana Transaxle Model Number 2732 521920 x 105941X868A Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 28N707, Type NumberRequires Specialtools To INSTALL, see Repair 127 138 106 987 95 117 6346B 104 1022 105 147Valve Overhaul KIT Carburetor523 467 872445 224 668 304801 Eo2 Eo3265 209 601Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 28N707, Type Number NOo399265 127394358 727Page Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation If YOU Need Repair Service Or Parts Owners ManualInformation Part Description

917.257643 specifications

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