Sears 917.25254 manual To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment, Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER

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ERVmCEAN ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor, if damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department,,

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig. 26)

Block up axle secure{y,

°Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not Iose)_

Repair tire and reassemble°

°On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

Replace axle cover.

WASHERS

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

See Fig. 27)

_u=_,,, _

CAUTION; Lead-acid batteries gener- ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be

recharged° If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM, DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES_

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

oConnect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+)terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis,

=Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA- TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery_

°Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

=BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

°RED cabte last from both batteries,

RETAINING RING

AXLE COVER

1

_"SQUARE KEY

(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 26

POSITIVE TERMINAL

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

CHASSIS

CABLES

CHARGED

BATTERY

POSITIVENEGATIVE

TERMINALTERMINAL

FIG. 27

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Contents Assembly Operation III. Children Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersEngine Exhaust from this product con Model Customer ResponsibilitiesIndex Performance Accessories a Attach EntsEngine Maintenance Contents of Hardware Pack Roll Tractor OFF Connect Battery See FigsTo Remove Tractor from Carton UnpackcartonCheck for Proper Position of ALL AssemblyCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Install Mulcher Plate See Figs, 6Asse LY Lock Battery Reverse Forward Fast SlowKnow Your Tractor OperationTo Move Forward and Backward HOW to USE Your TractorTo Operate on Hills Opef AT onBefore Starting the Engine To TransportMulching Mowing Tips To Start Engine See FigBefore Each USE Lubrication ChartCusto Respon Ilities General Recommen DationsTires BatteryTractor Brake OperationLubrication BeltsTransaxle Cooling Muffler Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasEspo Ilities AIR Filter See FigIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Engine OIL Filter See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing SERVmCE AN AdjustmentsSee Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERInterlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigServuce and ADJ Stments To Replace Headlight BulbAcceleration Test To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Final SettingEngine OIL EngineOther Fuel SystemCorrection ProblemCause Causecorrection Troubleshoo NG PointsPosition SchematicWith Special Electrical UNC KEY Part NO. no DescriptionChassis and Enclosures REPAnR Parts140356 Drawbar KEY Part DescriptionDrive Description DriveKEY Part NO. noSteering Assembly Repair PartsTractor - Model NUiVIBER KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Seat AssemblyKEY DecalsWheels & Tires Part DescriptionEngine \23Repaurparts 521 161718 Mower LiftLift Lever Mower Deck Repair PartsTUV KEY Part NO. noPeerless Transaxle Model Number Reparr Parts Engine Controls Blower Housing and BafflesKohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41519 Exhaust KEY Part NO. no Blower Housing and Baffles KEY Part DescriptionAIR Intake KEY Part Description Engine Controls Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather J Tractor - Model NumberKohler ENGINE- Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41519 Breather KEY Part Description Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41519Fuel System Cylinder HEAD, ValveOIL PAN / Lubrication CRANKCAS,EStarting System KEY Part Description Tractor - Model Number 9!7.252540OIL PAN / Lubrication KEY Part Description CrankcaseService Otes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation = Part Number Part Description Owners