Sears 917.25254 manual To Remove Tractor from Carton, Unpackcarton, Connect Battery See Figs

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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 assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness°

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

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

(1)

5/16"

wrench

(1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rachet

(2)

7/16"

wrenches

Phillips Screwdriver

(1)

1/2" wrench

Tire pressure gauge

(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).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACKCARTON

Remove 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,

 

 

STEERING

 

_

WHEEL INSERT

 

....

3t8-24 LOCKNUT

 

_

LARGE

FLAT

 

 

WASHER

 

 

 

 

STEERING

 

 

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WHEEL

STEERING

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STEERING

BUSHING

 

 

 

SCREW

 

 

TABS

 

STEERING

_

A

 

,oo

 

 

 

STEERING

_

//

 

SHAFT

_

TAB

 

 

 

HOLE

 

POSITION)

 

 

 

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKaD

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig, 1)

STEERING SHAFT

(SHIPPING

o 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 metal screws and tighten securely°

Position steering boot over steering shaft

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

°Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper stee ring shaft.

-Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward°

POSITION)

FIG. 1

CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termio

move metal bracelets, wristwatch

_ nals. Before connecting battery, re- bands, rings, etco

o

Position

steering

wheel

so cross

bars are horizontal

 

 

Positive terminal

 

be connected

 

(left to right) and slide onto adapter_

 

 

 

 

 

must

=

Assemble

large

 

flat washer

and

3/8-24

iocknut

and

 

 

first to prevent sparking from acciden-

 

 

 

tal grounding.

 

 

 

tighten

securely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

°

Snap

steering

wheel

insert

into

center

of

steering

Remove cardboard packing

from seat pan and lift seat

 

wheel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pan to

raised

position,.

 

 

=

Remove

protective plastic from tractor hood

and

grill..

 

 

 

°

Open

battery

box door.

 

 

IMPORTANT:CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

 

 

o

Remove terminal protective caps and discard.

IN SKiD THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

tS TO ROLL OFF SKiD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

o

If this

battery

is put into service

after month and year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO

ROLL

TRACTOR

OFF

SKID (See Fig.

8)

 

indicated on label (label located between terminals)

 

charge battery for minimum

of one hour at 6-10 amps.

 

Raise

attachment

lift lever to its highest

position°

 

°

First connect

RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal

°

Release

parking

brake

by

depressing

clutch/brake

 

with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as

 

shown° Tighten securely..

 

 

 

pedal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

o

Place

gearshift

lever

in neutral (N) position.

 

 

°

Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi-

°

Roll tractor

backwards

off skid,,

 

 

 

 

 

nal with remaining hex bolt, fiat washer, lock washer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and hex nut° Tighten securely.

Remove banding holding discharge guard up against

tractor,

7

° Close battery box door

 

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Contents Assembly Operation Engine Exhaust from this product con Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIII. Children Model Customer ResponsibilitiesIndex Engine Maintenance Accessories a Attach EntsPerformance 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 LevelnessAsse LY Install Mulcher Plate See Figs, 6To Convert to Bagging or Discharging 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 OperationTransaxle Cooling BeltsLubrication Muffler Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasEspo Ilities AIR Filter See FigIN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig Engine OIL Filter See FigTo Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove 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 SystemCause ProblemCorrection Causecorrection Troubleshoo NG PointsWith Special SchematicPosition 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 Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41519 Blower Housing and BafflesEngine Controls AIR Intake KEY Part Description Engine Controls Blower Housing and Baffles KEY Part DescriptionExhaust KEY Part NO. no Kohler ENGINE- Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41519 Tractor - Model NumberCylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather J 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