Sears 917.257643 Unpackcarton, Attach Steering Wheel See Fig, To Roll Tractor OFF Skid See Fig

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ASSEMBLY

Your new iractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes,

To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely,, Use

the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness,

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(1)

5/16" wrench

(1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rachet

(2)

7116"wrenches

Phillips Screwdriver

(1)

1/2" wrench

Tire pressure gauge

(1)

9/16" wrench

Utility knife

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACKCARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 6).

=Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat.

•Check for any additiona! loose parts or cartons and remove.

BUSHING

STEERING

SHAFT

POSITION)

SCREW

BEFORE ROLL!!NG TRACTOR OFFSKD

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

o Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft°

•Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash line up with steering bushing. Install two (2) sheet metal screws and tighten securely°

-Position steering boot over steering shaft,

•Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure,

•Slide steering wheel adapteronto upper steering shaft.

•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward

•Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter.

•Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 locknut and tighten securely.

,Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel -.

o Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT:CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKIDTHAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR tS TO ROLL OFF SKID

FIG. 1

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 8)

Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal,

-Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position°

°Roll tractor backwards off skid,

°Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor.

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Contents Model Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesModel Limited 90=DAY Warranty on BatterySerial Number Date of Purchase Index Performance MaintenanceEngine Contents of Hardware Pack Wheel UnpackcartonAttach Steering Wheel See Fig To Roll Tractor OFF Skid See FigBolt Connect Battery See FigsInstall Seat See Fig NegaveCheck Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsGuard from mower, Raise and hold Operation AssemblyInstall Mulcher Plate See Figs To Convert to Bagging or DischargingKnow Your Tractor Heightadjustm ENT Knob Usedtoadjustthe mower cutting heighLAttachment Clutch Lever Used to engage HOW to USE Your Tractor ADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTo Operate Mower See Fig To TransportTo Start Engine See Fig When starting engine for the first time orif engine has runOperation Mowing TipsBefore Each USE General RecommendationsBlade Removal See Fig Brake OperationTires Blade CareLubrication To Clean Battery and TerminalsBelts Transaxle CoolingAIR Filter See Fig Clean AIR Screen See FigTo Service PRE-CLEANER Customer RSpark Plugs MufflerIN-LINEFUEL Filter See Fig To Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig TractorAdjustments ServiceTo Level Mower Housing To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt AdjustmTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb ICE and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable EnginePreliminary SE-I-FING To Adjust Carburetor See FigFinal Setting Important Damage to the Needle ValveEngine OIL BatteryStorage Fuel SystemCorrection Problem CauseTroucoting Points ProblemcauseCorrection NON-REMOVABLE Connections SchematicIgnition Switch Wiring Insulated ClipsElectrical Repair PartsBulb, Light Electrical KEY Part DescriptionKey, Ignition 128 Chassis and EnclosuresKEY Part NO, NON Description Chassis AndenclosuresDrive KEY Part Description Drive KEY Part NO. noSteering Assembly Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. no Spacer, Split 28 x Seat Assembly140552 Wheels & Tires DecalsFront Tire 2122 29\ 2O EngineLine, Fuel KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionMower Lift 15 HP 42 Tractor - Model Number161718 15 HP 42 TRACTOR-- Model Number 103 Mower Deck138440 KEY Part NO. noWith Nibs 2732 5219 Dana Transaxle Model Number105941X 20 xBriggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 28N707, Type Number 868AOverhaul KIT Carburetor Requires Specialtools To INSTALL, see Repair127 138 106 987 95 117 6346B 104 1022 105 147 Valve224 668 304 523467 872 445209 601 801Eo2 Eo3 265127 Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 28N707, Type NumberNOo 399265727 394358Page Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation Part Description If YOU Need Repair Service Or PartsOwners Manual Information

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