Sears 917.257552 manual Operato, Mowungtips, To Start Engine See Fig, Mulching Mowing TiPS

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OPERATO

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9)

When st'a_tIff_j6r,gine for'the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. o Place gearshift lever in neutrai (N) position°

° Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position.

°Move throttle control lever to choke (N) position for cold engine start. For warm engine start, move throttle control to fast (,_) position_

°Insert key into ignition and turn keyclockwiseto"START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for- more than fifteen seconds per minute. If engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast (,_) position, wait a few minutes and try again..

-When engine starts, move throttle control to desired position..

=Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging drive or'attachments.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance_ See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual..

MOWUNGTIPS

°Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor.

oMower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance° See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual

oThe left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming.

=Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine_ This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting_

°When mowing large areas, start by turning tb the right

so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc, After one ortwo rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig. 11).

oIf grass is extremely tail, it should be mowed twice to reduce toad and possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired heighL

°Do not mow grass when it is wet.. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

oAlways operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper dis- charge of material Regulate ground speed by select- ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired.

°When operating attachments, select a ground speed

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used..

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FIG. 11

MULCHING MOWING TiPS

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND

TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce then] in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades_

oAvoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon= At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun°

=For best results, adjust the mowercutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades (See Fig. 12)_ For'extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly.

°Certain types of grass and grass conditions may re- quire that an area be mulched a second time to com- pletely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mew across or perpend!cular to the first cut path°

oChange your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the

next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn.

MAX 1/3

FIG. 12

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Contents Model U 917.257552 Ownersmanual Transporting, adjusting or making repairs Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersUmited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Product SpecificationsUmited TWO Year Warranty on Electric Start Riding Equipment ModelTabl Engine Maintenance PerformanceF1f HOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Deck Levelness INSTALL Seat See FigCheck TiRE Pressure Check for Proper POSiTiON of ALLInstall Battery See Figs Assemble Gauge Wheels to MowerOperation INSTALL Niulcher Plate See Figs.7 aTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging ShieldOPERATmON KnowyourtractorTo SET PARKgNG Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height Stopping see RGCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig Before Startling the EngbneTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsTo Start Engine See Fig OperatoMowungtips Mulching Mowing TiPSCeanAirScreen Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendatuons Before Each USEBlade Removal See Fig Brake OperationBlade Care To Sharpen Blade See FigTransaxle Cooling EnguneAIR Filter See Fig LubricationClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas CleaningClean A!R Screen See Fig ¢USTO Responsj LitieTractor $ERVUCE AndadjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigErvjce and Adjustments Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground orTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt ServiceAdjustments To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Servuce and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable IengbneFuel System BatteryEngiine Engine OILProblem CorrectionTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionWiring Insulated SchematicIgnition Switch Tractor - Model Number 917,257552Repair Parts ElectricalInterlock, Clutch TRACTOR-- Model NumberKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION UNC21\ Tractor - Model NumberChassis and Enclosures 3834Part Description Tractor -- Model NumberKEY Drive 21 87 18 3637 2227Repaurparts KEY Part DescriptionTractor .- = Model Number Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO. DescriptionSeat Assembly KEY Part Tractor Model NumberWheels & Tires 2122 Optional EquipmentEngine Tractor --MODEL Number 917+257552 132760 Control, Throttle161718 Mower LiFT521 Mower Lift 105 TRACTOR- Model NumberMower Deck 102KEY Part NO, no TRACTOR= = Model NumberMower Deck 2732 Tractor =- Model NumberDana Transaxle Model Number 105928X Sprocket, 9 Teeth Tractor -= ModelDana Transaxle Model Number Blower Housing and Baffles Kohler Engine - Model Number CV14S, Type NumberExhaust KEY Part Description Blower Housing Baffles KEY Part NO. no DescriptionAIR Intake KEY Part Description FUELSVTEMl Tractor --MODEL NumberCylinder HEAD, Valve Breather KEY Part Description Kohler Engine - Model Number CV14S, Type NumberFuel System 224 Kohler ENGINE-- Model Number CV14S, Type NumberCrankcase Starting System OIL PAN / Lubrication Crankcase KEY Part IgnitionElectrical NO. noOTE$ Service ....OTES Service Notes LLI Model Number Engine Model NO. CV14S, Type no If YOU Need Repair Service or Parts= PRODUCT- Tractor Part Number
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