Sears 917.257552 manual Tools Required for Assembly, To Remove Tractor from Carton

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ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes,,

To ensure:safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you =.assemblemus t be t ghtened:secur,#ly, .Use,.. the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightnes&

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed,

STEERING WHEEL INSERT

HEX LOCKNUT

(1)

5/16"

wrench

3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet

 

FLAT

WASHER

 

 

 

(2)

7/t6"

wrenches

Tire pressure gauge

 

 

STEERING

(1)

1/2" wrench

Phillips Screwdriver

 

 

.....

/

WHEEL

 

 

 

 

(1)

9/16"

wrench

Utility knife

 

 

 

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel)°

('_:i:"v'_;_.

 

 

 

METAL

_"--._ _

_

 

STEERING

SCREW

 

 

 

STEERING

 

'

BUSHING

 

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

ADAPTER

oRemove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 6)

. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat,,

-Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.,

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SIK_D

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

STEERING

I TAB

SHAFT

HOLE

(ASSEMBLY

 

POSITION

 

°Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft.

Raise steering shaft forward until screw holes in dash line up with steering bushing., Install two (2) sheet metai screws and tighten securely,.

o Position steering boot over steering shaft,.

. Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure.

°Slide steering wheel adapteronto uppersteering shaft.

oPosition front wheets of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward

. Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter,,

-Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 Iocknut and tighten securely,,

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

°Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill,,

IMPORTANT:CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURETIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID,.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig, 8)

TAB SLOT

STEERING SHAFT

(SHIPPING POSITION)

FIG. I

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

PREPARE BA'N'ERY (See Figs. 2A and 2B)

CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.

Wash hands or clothing immediately if accidentally in .contact with battery acid.

Do not smoke. Fumes from charged battery acid are explosive.

Read the instructions included with the

battery vent caps. Always wear gloves, clothing and goggles to protect your hands, skin and eyes.

°Raise attachment tift lever to its highest position°

°

Release

parking

brake

by depressing clutch/brake

Your

tractor has a battery charging system

which is suffi-

 

pedal,

 

 

 

 

 

cient

for normal use.

However,

periodic charging

of the

o

Place gearshift lever

in neutral (N)

position,

battery with an automotive charger will extend its life,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

o

Rol! tractor backwards

off skid.

 

°

See instructions packed with

vent

caps

in parts

bag.

°

Remove

banding

holding

discharge

guard up against

o

Remove cardboard

packing

from

seat

pan, r_ ise seat

 

tractor,

 

 

 

 

 

7

pan and open battery box door..

 

 

 

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Contents Model U 917.257552 Ownersmanual Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Transporting, adjusting or making repairsModel Product SpecificationsUmited TWO Year Warranty on Electric Start Riding Equipment Umited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryTabl Performance Engine MaintenanceF1f To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorCheck for Proper POSiTiON of ALL INSTALL Seat See FigCheck TiRE Pressure Check Deck LevelnessAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Install Battery See FigsShield INSTALL Niulcher Plate See Figs.7 aTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging OperationKnowyourtractor OPERATmONStopping see RG HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height To SET PARKgNG Brake See FigTo Operate on Hills Before Startling the EngbneTo Operate Mower See Fig Check Engine OIL Level See FigMulching Mowing TiPS OperatoMowungtips To Start Engine See FigBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendatuons CeanAirScreenTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Brake OperationBlade Care Blade Removal See FigLubrication EnguneAIR Filter See Fig Transaxle Cooling¢USTO Responsj Litie CleaningClean A!R Screen See Fig Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasTo Remove Mower See Fig $ERVUCE AndadjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig TractorAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or Ervjce and AdjustmentsTo Replace Motion Drive Belt ServiceAdjustments To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltInterlocks and Relays To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbIengbne Servuce and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Carburetor See FigEngine OIL BatteryEngiine Fuel SystemCorrection ProblemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsTractor - Model Number 917,257552 SchematicIgnition Switch Wiring InsulatedElectrical Repair PartsUNC TRACTOR-- Model NumberKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Interlock, Clutch3834 Tractor - Model NumberChassis and Enclosures 21\KEY Tractor -- Model NumberPart Description 21 87 18 3637 2227 DriveKEY Part Description RepaurpartsTractor .- = Model Number KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering AssemblySeat Assembly Wheels & Tires Tractor Model NumberKEY Part Engine Optional Equipment2122 132760 Control, Throttle Tractor --MODEL Number 917+257552521 Mower LiFT161718 Mower Lift 102 TRACTOR- Model NumberMower Deck 105Mower Deck TRACTOR= = Model NumberKEY Part NO, no Dana Transaxle Model Number Tractor =- Model Number2732 Dana Transaxle Model Number Tractor -= Model105928X Sprocket, 9 Teeth Kohler Engine - Model Number CV14S, Type Number Blower Housing and BafflesAIR Intake KEY Part Description Blower Housing Baffles KEY Part NO. no DescriptionExhaust KEY Part Description Tractor --MODEL Number FUELSVTEMlFuel System Kohler Engine - Model Number CV14S, Type NumberCylinder HEAD, Valve Breather KEY Part Description Crankcase Starting System Kohler ENGINE-- Model Number CV14S, Type Number224 NO. no IgnitionElectrical OIL PAN / Lubrication Crankcase KEY PartOTE$ Service ....OTES Service Notes LLI Part Number If YOU Need Repair Service or Parts= PRODUCT- Tractor Model Number Engine Model NO. CV14S, Type no