Sears 917.25591 manual OUT the Deflector Shield 1N Do not Operate the Mower with

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4. PullChokeout(Fig9). .

5 MoveThrottleControltomiddleposition(Fig°9)o

6.TurnIgnitionKeyto "START"positionuntilEnginestarts (Fig,9). NOTE:DONOTRUNSTARTERCONTINU-

OUSLYFORMORETHANFIFTEENSECONDSPER MINUTE°If enginedoesnotstartafterseveralattempts, moveThrottleControlto "F" (fast)position,waitafew minutesandtry again.

Thefirsttimeyoustarttheengine,it will take extra crank-

ing time to move fuel from tank to the engine.

NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH OF TRACTOR OR ATTACHMENT.

7.When restarting a warm engine, move Throttle Control mid_ way between "S" (slow) and "F" (fast) position. C_hoke

may not have to be used

OPERAT"ON

BEFORE DRIVING THE TRACTOR, IN-

STALL MOWER OR REMOVE FRONT

MOWER SUSPENSION ARM (FIG. 11).

CAUTION

1, Keep all shields in place,

2o Before leaving operator's position: a. Shif_ transmTssion to neutral

b. Depress Clutch/Brake Pedal and set Parking Brake.

€. Disengage Attachment Lever. d. Shut off engine.

e. Remove Ignition Key,

3.Wait for al! movement to stop before servicing machine.

4.Keep people and pets a safe distance away from machine,

5Always wear substantial footwear and avoid loose fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts.

OUT THE DEFLECTOR SHIELD 1N

DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITH-

PLACE.

NOTE: A SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER (PAGE 30) IS

AVAILABLE AS AN ACCESSORY PART FOR YOUR TRACTOR, CHECK LEGAL REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.

STOPPING YOUR TRACTOR

1. Push Clutch-Brake Peda_ into full

If

BRAKE

It

_ .

 

 

poslt_om

2_ Place Parking Brake Lever in "ENGAGED _ position and re- lease pressure from Clutch-Brake. P_dal should remain in

brake position. NOTE: MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE WILL HOLD TRACTOR SECURE,

I1

I!

_ ,

3o Move Shift Control Lever to NEUTRAL

 

position,,

4, Place Attachment Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED" posi- tion=

5 Move Throttle Control to "S" (slow) position.

6.Turn Ignition Key to "OFF" position. Never use Choke to stop Engine.

TOR TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED

USE.

REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRAC- !

TRANSPORTING YOUR TRACTOR

For pushing or towing your tractor, place Gear Shift Control

Lever and Range Shift Lever to

I!

N

11

. .

 

 

neutral posttton (Fig. 9).

NOTE: DO NOT TOW YOUR TRACTOR FASTER THAN SIX MILES PER HOUR.

TRACTOR OPERATIION ON HH=LS

TRACTOR OPERATION

1,. With engine running and warm place Throttle Control mid-

way between

ii

S

II

(slow) and

I

F

I

,

 

 

 

 

(fast) pos=tton,

2 Push Clutch-Brake Pedal down firmly (Fig, 8). Move Gear

Shift Control Lever to desired gear and Range Shift Lever to "LO _ (Low) position (Fig 9)

1.Choose the lowest gear BEFORE starting up or down hills,

1

DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS I

WITH SLOPES GREATER THAN 15 ° ,

AND DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY

SLOPE. REFER TO PAGE 47.

3.Release Clutch-Brake Pedal SLOWLY to start forward or rearward movement.

4o If ground travel is too slow, move Throttle Control to

"F" (fast) position or press Clutch-Brake Pedal and shift

to a different gear.

NOTE: BRING TRACTOR TO COMPLETE STOP BE-

FORE SHIFTING GEARS. ALWAYS SELECT A GROUND TRAVEL SPEED THAT WILL SUIT THE TER- RAIN AND THE ATTACHMENT BEING USED°

NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET

IN OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACH-

MENT OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART

WHILE TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED

ATTACHMENT IS RUNNtNG.

2, AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS,

a, If slowing is necessary, move Throttle Control Lever to m_ddle position.

7

LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP-

PING AND STARTING TO ALLOW

SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS

CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL MOVES

THROUGH CLUTCH POSITION,

b. tf stopping is absolutely necessary, push Clutch-Brake

Pedal quickly to brake position and engage Parking Brake.

CoTo restart your tractor, make sure tractor is in 1st gear and that you have allowed room to roll slightly down- hill Disengaga Parking Brake and release Clutch-Brake Pedal SLOWLY to start tractor forward movement_

-7 - 3, Make all turns slowly

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Contents 8EA/RS Scuffing Full SO-DAY Warranty on BatteryLarge variety TRANSMISSION-six speedsforwardRules for Safe Operation Ately tF Accidentally in Contact Install BatteryWear EYE and Face SHtELD Wash Hands or Clothing ImmediIntjext Wing Wing NUT Lockwasher Close HoodClutch Position Brake Shaft Temperature Range Expected Before Next OILCLUTCH/BRAKE PositionAvoid Stopping or Shifting on Hills Remove KEY When Leaving TracOUT the Deflector Shield 1N Do not Operate the Mower with TOR to Prevent UnauthorizedEach Pulley Mower and Drive Belt StallationRetaining Washer Clip Lift Link WasherHandle Rear Suspensionmower Bracketsbracket Release PIN PSI in rear Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground orFiairpin Clip Driveway, Make sure tire pressures are 14 PSI in frontTo Lower Front of Mower To Raise Frontof MowerMower Engagement Never Remove DEFLECTOR. Keep Hands and Feet from Under MOW Tire Chains Cannot be Used with the Mower Housing ATTACHED=RoH,RUNNER DeflectorLutely Sure the Blades and ALl Blade ReplacementEN Securely Always USE Grade 5 Heat Treated Prevent Accidental Starting be Cleanng MowerPower TA/KE= ClutchFrom Tractor Outer Blades Drive BeltAmperes Attachment Loft AdjustmentStorage JAM NUT DischargingchargingDipstick Change Engine OILLubricate Steering and Front Wheels Moved AS Dirt Dust will Damage the Engine Clean AIR ScreenClean Front Grill Every 15 Hours if Operating in Very Dusty ConditionsRefer to Engine OIL SPECS. Under Initial Preparation 8o Clean Battery and TerminalsClean Engine Cooling Fins Lubricating Grease Amdex NO, t, Sears Part no RReplace IN*LINE Fuel Filter Replace AIR Cleaner Paper Cartridge Refer toReplace Spark Plugs Lubricate Ball JointsTUG Brake AdjustmentCheck Transaxle OIL Level If Tractor Requires More thanRefer to Starting the Engine TAKE. UP IdlerBelt Removal Dates AS YOU CompleteFinish 10, Hood RemovalHard to Start Engine Misses or Lacks PowerGeneral Cleaning Possible Cause Will not StartBlack Ignition SwitchRED Diode Assembly Engine Coil STARTB-S Orange Light SwitchWasher Lock 3/8 KEY Part Description NO. no Descr Iption29 719J StandardRepair Parts KEY @11 82 U L M N O P Q RGarden TRACTOR-MODEL 22t85 Repar PartsPart GT 18 Twin Garden TRACTOR-MODEL Number 917,255910C D E Mower L ! FT Standard HARDWARE-PURCHASE LiftPump, Fuet Bracket, LiftRepair PT8 C D E F G REPAmR Parts Extra Heavy 101444X GT 18 Twin Garden TRACTOR--MODEL Number Transaxle4216R Differential Gear 8119M Reduction Gear Shaft 7398HRepahr Parts Description KEY Part KEY Part NO, noRpair Parts KEY Part NO. no Part Description KEY 22393163 Screw- Sere 93777 392681 Housing- Blower222848 Cover Air Guide 222847 222849 Cover Air Guide 222846Servics Notes SKY LaNE or Tree Sight and Hold Thss Level withGT 18 Twin Speed Garden Tractor

917.25591 specifications

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