Sears 917.257720 owner manual Eration, Know Your Tractor

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ERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

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	ATTACHMENT CLUTCH	SWITCH	LiFT LEVER
	\	iGNiTiON SWITCH

AMMETER

CHOKE CONTROL

LIGHT SWITCH

LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

PARKING BRAKE

THROTTLE	LEVER
THROTTLE
CONTROL

	HEIGHT	RANGE SHIFT
	HEIGHT	LEVER
	ADJUSTMENT	LEVER
	ADJUSTMENT
	KNOB	./
		./
		/
		/
		/
		/
		/

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GEARSHIFT LEVER

FIG, 7

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

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH- Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor. UFT LEVER- Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachement lift lever when changing its position.

CLUTCH!BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER oSelects the speed and direction of tractor,

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

RANGE SHIFT LEVER - Allows high (H) or low (L) speed for all forward and reverse gears.

IGNITSON SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine. AMMETER - Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging

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UGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

PARKmNG BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position,

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine,

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB- Used to adjust the mower height.

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Contents Number 917.257720 Ownersmanual IL Slope Operation Safety is InvolvedLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications LmMREDTWO Year Warranty on Electric Start Riding EquipmentRepair Maintenance SchedulePerformance Engine MaintenanceEssories and Attac Ents Pack Contents ,OFUnpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidCheck Brake System HOW to SET UP Your TractorAssem LY Check Tire PressureBelts Install Mower and Drive BeltCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper POSiTiON of ALLInstall Battery See Figs, 5 AssemblyKnow Your Tractor ErationTo Move Forward and Backward HOW to USE Your TractorOperati To Operate on Hills OP RATBefore Starting the Engine Starting Mowing TipsADD Gasoune To Start Engine See FigGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartMaintenance Schedule Fill in Dates AS YOU Complete Regular Service Service DatesCustome Respo Lities ENGmNE Battery See FigTo Clean Battery and Terminals CustoPonsi Ilities CleaningCustome To Remove Mower See Fig Service Adju NTSTo iNSTALL Mower TractorTo Replace Mower DRIVE. Belt Service and AOJ StmentsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment Clutch See FigSE CE To Replace Motion DRmVE Belt See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentCovE \ SE CE AN a UstmentsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly CE and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Attachment LiFT Spiring See Fig Engine Service aTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See To Adjust Carburetor See FigOther StorageSE ICE Otes Correction ProblemCause Cause Correction ProblemTrou Lesh OTI Points Clips Schematic18 HP 44 Tractor = Model Number WH,TEhi @KEY 18 HP 44 Tractor - Model NumberPart DescriptionElectrical 18 HP 44 Tractor Model NumberPart 18 HP 44 Tractor --MODEL Number 917,257720Chassis and Enclosures Descraption Chassis and EnclosuresKEY Part Ground Drive DESCRiPTiON Steering Assembly NO. no KEY PartModel Number ENGIN,EKEY Part NO. no 18 HP 44 Tractor Model Number 917,257720 Seat AssemblyNO. no Description 18 HPTractor .. Model Number 20 1918Mower Deck KEY Part NO. no HP 44 Tractor .- Model Number 9! 7,2577208887 TransaxleTransaxle Breather and Vent Kohler Engine Model Number MV18S, Type NumberBaffles and Shroud KEY Part Description 18 HP 44 TractorKohler Engine = Model Number MV18S Type Number18 HP 44 Tractor Model Number 917,257720 Carburetor KEY Part NO. no 18 HP 44 Tractor = Model Number 9Kohler Engine = Model Number MV18S, Type Number Crankcase18 HP 44 Tractor o Model Number Cylinder Head 18HP 44 Tractor .. Model NumberKohler Engine o Model Number MV18S, Type Number 18 HP 44 TRACTOR- Model ,NUMBER 917o257720Governor Fuel Pump KEY Partdescription NO. no Kohler Engine Model Number MVlSS, Type NumberFlywheel KEY Partdescription NO. no Camshaft and Valves Camshaft & Valves LOW OIL Pressure SwitchKohler Engine Model Number MV18S Type Number Piston & RODRViCE OTE Not Across HiLL Only Ride UP and Down HillPart Description When Ordering Repair PARTS, Always GiveRepair PRODUCT- Tractor ,MODEL Number