Sears 917.25591 manual Storage, Attachment Loft Adjustment, JAM NUT Dischargingcharging, Amperes

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IDLER

BRACKET

HER

NUT

NOTE: WHEN OPERATING TRACTOR WITHOUT MOWERi

REMOVE IDLER BRACKET FROM FRONT OF TRACTOR. 1, Pull Belt up through Idler Bracket and out of tractor, Use

Lever to swing Tension Pulley for Belt removal.

2, Remove Lockwashers and Nuts from Idler Bracket (Figi 32).

STORAGE

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, re- move all dirt, grease, leaves, etc, Give blades and underside of housing a good coat of grease or rust preventative, Store in a clean dry area,

LEVER

NUT

LOCKWASHER

FIGURE 32

Each outer mandrel should be greased thru the Grease Fitting located between mower blade and underside of the mower

housing (Fig, 28), Give each Grease Fitting 6 shots of Grease. Wipe fitting clean before greasing. Use high performance ex-

treme pressure lubricating grease. {Amdex No. 1 EP or'equiva_

"lent), Wipe mandrel dean of excess grease. This grease may be

obtained by ordering thru your nearest Sears Repair Parts De- partment. Part No. 2557R

SPRING

BUSHING

ENT

LIFT SPRING

JAM NUT

FIGURE 33

DISCHARGINGCHARGING

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D C AMPERES /

IC3 a = r_ = = 1:3

15 lo 5 0 5 to t5

AMMETER

FIGURE 34

ATTACHMENT LOFT ADJUSTMENT

Due to different weights of Attachments_ the Attachment Lift Spring may require adjustment. _he Adjustment Bolt is located on rear of tractor top left side (Fig. 33).

1,_ Holding Spring Bushing with Wrench, loosen Jam Nut,

2.Turn Adjustment Bott clockwise (F'_) to extend Spring and reduce lift effort (for heavier Attachments),

3, Turn Adjustment Bolt counterctockwise ((_,) (for lighter Attachments),

4, Retighten Jam Nut against Spring Bushing,

NOTE: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING TEN- SION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS A MOWER. ADJUST LIFT SPRING TO AID IN LIFTING

ATTACHMENT , DON'T OVER POWER SPRING. WHEN

REMOVING ATTACHMENT ALWAYS ADJUST WITH SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.

TRACTOR MANTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

To keep your tractor running better', longer; perform nec- essary service using the following Maintenance Schedule.

Each time you start your tractor, check your Ammeter (Fig, 34), The needle should move towards the + (charging) mark indicating the battery is being charged as you operate the trac- tor,. The headlights wlll not show a discharge on the ammeter because they are not connected to the battery (they have their own electrical source, see page 26). If you have a lift motor connected it wilt show a discharge when being operated,

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES TO

PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE-

FORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, AD-

JUSTMENT OR REPAIR (EXCEPT CAR-

BURETOR).

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Contents 8EA/RS Full SO-DAY Warranty on Battery Large varietyTRANSMISSION-six speedsforward ScuffingRules for Safe Operation Install Battery Wear EYE and Face SHtELDWash Hands or Clothing Immedi Ately tF Accidentally in ContactClose Hood Intjext Wing Wing NUT LockwasherTemperature Range Expected Before Next OIL CLUTCH/BRAKEPosition Clutch Position Brake ShaftRemove KEY When Leaving Trac OUT the Deflector Shield 1N Do not Operate the Mower withTOR to Prevent Unauthorized Avoid Stopping or Shifting on HillsMower and Drive Belt Stallation Each PulleyRetaining Washer Clip Lift Link WasherHandle Rear Suspensionmower Bracketsbracket Release PIN Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or Fiairpin ClipDriveway, Make sure tire pressures are 14 PSI in front PSI in rearTo Lower Front of Mower To Raise Frontof MowerMower Engagement Tire Chains Cannot be Used with the Mower Housing ATTACHED= RoH,RUNNERDeflector Never Remove DEFLECTOR. Keep Hands and Feet from Under MOWLutely Sure the Blades and ALl Blade ReplacementEN Securely Always USE Grade 5 Heat Treated Cleanng Mower Power TA/KE=Clutch Prevent Accidental Starting beOuter Blades Drive Belt From TractorAttachment Loft Adjustment StorageJAM NUT Dischargingcharging AmperesChange Engine OIL DipstickMoved AS Dirt Dust will Damage the Engine Clean AIR Screen Clean Front GrillEvery 15 Hours if Operating in Very Dusty Conditions Lubricate Steering and Front Wheels8o Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Engine Cooling FinsLubricating Grease Amdex NO, t, Sears Part no R Refer to Engine OIL SPECS. Under Initial PreparationReplace AIR Cleaner Paper Cartridge Refer to Replace Spark PlugsLubricate Ball Joints Replace IN*LINE Fuel FilterBrake Adjustment Check Transaxle OIL LevelIf Tractor Requires More than TUGTAKE. UP Idler Refer to Starting the EngineBelt Removal AS YOU Complete Finish10, Hood Removal DatesEngine Misses or Lacks Power General CleaningPossible Cause Will not Start Hard to StartIgnition Switch RED Diode Assembly Engine Coil STARTB-SOrange Light Switch BlackKEY Part Description NO. no Descr Iption 29 719JStandard Washer Lock 3/8Repair Parts KEY L M N O P Q R @11 82 UGarden TRACTOR-MODEL Repar Parts 22t85Part GT 18 Twin Garden TRACTOR-MODEL Number 917,255910C D E Mower L ! FT Lift Pump, FuetBracket, Lift Standard HARDWARE-PURCHASERepair PT8 C D E F G REPAmR Parts GT 18 Twin Garden TRACTOR--MODEL Number Transaxle 4216R Differential Gear 8119MReduction Gear Shaft 7398H Extra Heavy 101444XRepahr Parts KEY Part NO, no Description KEY PartRpair Parts KEY Part NO. no 223 Part Description KEY392681 Housing- Blower 222848 Cover Air Guide 222847222849 Cover Air Guide 222846 93163 Screw- Sere 93777Servics Notes Sight and Hold Thss Level with SKY LaNE or TreeGT 18 Twin Speed Garden Tractor

917.25591 specifications

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