Sears 917.25759 manual Fuel SYSTEr, Engine OIL

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Immed ately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wilt not be used for 30 days or

more_

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean t thor° ough/y, remove aH did, grease, _eaves etc, Store n a c_ean, dry area.

,C/can entire tractor (See "CLEAN ING*'in the Customer Responsibil ties section of this manua ).

oInspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re_ placement instructior_s in the Sewee and Adjustments section of this manuai}.

°Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilties section of this manual

-Be sure that alt nuts, bo}ts and screws are, securety fastened Inspect moving pa£s for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary

Touch up ail rusted or chipped pant sudaees; sand I ghtly before painting.

Fully charge the battery for storage

oAfter a period _f tirne n sto age battery rnay require

To heip prevent corros on and powe_'}eakage during k_ng periods of storage battery cabtes should be

tomer Responsibi! ties section of this manual)

After cleaning, leave cables d sconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with batte_y terminais_

Be sure battery dran tube is securely attached.

°if ba£teEyis removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directiy on concrete or damp surfaces.

FUEL SYSTEr'_

_MPORTANT: T IS iMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING iN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE_ ALSO, EXPER ENCE _ND/CATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL1 CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL. SYSTEM OF AN ENGINEWHLE N STORAGE

Drain the _uei tank.

,Sta_ the engine and iet it run until the fueJ ines and carburetor are empty.

,Never use engine or carburetor c eanet products n the fuei tank or permanent damage may occur.

Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuei stabi_zer is an acceptaMe altematve in m nimizing the formation of fue_ gum deposits durng stor age. Add stabilizel to gasoline in rue! tank or storage container Always fo_Iow the mx ratio found on 5'iabilzer

contaner Run engine at east 10 mnutes after adding stabilizer to atlow the stab lize'to reach the carburetor_ Do

not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Oran oi{ (wth engne warm) and eplace ,_4thck_n eng_e oil, (See 'ENGINE' in the Customer Responsiblities section of this manual)

Remove spark plug(s}.

Pour one ounce of oii through spark plug hole(s) nto

f urn gnt on key t _ START pos tfon for a few second_ to distribute oL

Replace with new spark pfug(s}_

-Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

Replace your gasoline can if your can sta_s to rust. Rust and/or di_ in your gasoline will cause problems.

f possib!e, store your tractor ndoors and cover it to give protection from dust and did.

,Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use p{ast{c_ Pfastic cannot b_eathe which aitows condensation to form and

wiil cause your tractor to n.4st.

iMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHfLE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE ST{LL WARM.

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Contents GAssembly Service Safety is InvolvedSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Product Specifications Maintenance AgreementLmted TWO Year Warranty on Electric Start Riding Equipment Lmited 90 DAY Warranty on BakeryINDEX Spark Plug GAS can Parts Bag contents shown fuji size Pads bag contests not shown full sizeTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonBefore Rolling Tractor OFF SKiD Unpack CartonHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALLInstall Battery See Figs,4 Know Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cung Height See FigTo Move Forward and Backward Before Starting the Engine To Operate on HillsTo Transport See Figs Check Engine OL Level See Fig, 14Mowing TiPS To Start Engiine See FigPurge Transmisson Lubricaton Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE Battery See Fig Brake OperationBlade Care Blade Removal See FigTo Service PRE.CLEANER To Service CartridgeTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidClean AR Screen See Fig Engine Cooling Fins See FigLine Fuel Flter See Fig To Remove Mower See Fig To Nstall Mower See FigDisengage To Level Mower Housing Both Front Links Must be Equal in LengthTo Adjust Brake See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Belt RemovalTransmission Removaureplacement To Adjust Steering Wheel AugnmentTo Adjust Motion Control Lever See Ftg To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine WTH a Weak Bakery To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Remove Cables Reverse OrderTo Adjust Throle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Carburetor See FigPreuminary Setting Acceleration TestFuel SYSTEr Engine OILProblem CauseProblem Cause Page Guide Sight and Hold this Level with SKY LiNE or TreeIF YOU Need Repair Servwce or Parts Part Number

917.25759 specifications

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