Sears 917.251551 manual Connect Battery See Fig, Install Seat See Fig, Check Tire Pressure, Access

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CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nalso Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding_

oLift hood to raised position..

IOpen terminal access doors, remove terminal protec- tive caps and discard.

if this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label ]ocated between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

°First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery ter minat with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex

nut as shown. Tighten securely_

-Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut. Tighten securely.

=Close terminal access doors.

Use terminal access doors for:

°inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard _ ware).

. Inspection for corrosion..

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INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob_

o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan_

oPlace seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll

oAssemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.,

•Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

°Lower seat into operating position and sit on seal

°Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which

allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down..

°Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

=Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT PAN

SEAT_ _/_

°- Testing battery,

°Jumping (if required). o Periodic charging.

HEX NUT

DISCARDPROTECTIVETERMINALCAPS \\

TERMINAL.... ;'

ACCESS

DOOR _,,

,,!

LOCKFLAT

WASHER WASHER

HEX

BOLT

POSITIVE (RED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE

(BLACK)

CABLE

_FLATWASHER

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG. 3

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

°Reduce tire pressure to PSi shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted_ See 'q'OADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and "Adjustments section of this manual.

FIG. 2

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Contents For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number Portant Safety precautions General OperationI1. Slope Operation Iii. ChildrenMaintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Customer ResponsibilitiesCustomer Responsibilities Assembly Operation 11-15Engine Maintenance PerformanceContents of Airidware Pack Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidConnect Battery See Fig Install Seat See FigAccess Check Tire PressureInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Assem LYCheck Mower Levelness For Proper Position ALLChecklist Operatio Knowyourtractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting Height SeeOperaon To SET Parking Brake See FigTo Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig OperatsonTo Operate on Hills To TransportADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigLubrication Chart Custo R EsponsGeneral Recommendations Before Each USECheck Transaxle OIL Level TractorBlade Removal See Fig Battery To Clean Battery and TerminalsIL E EngineSpark Plugs CleaningMuffler Service AN Adjustments To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing TractorService a Adjustments To Replace Mower Drive BeltService and Adjustments To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentServhce AN To Replace Motion Drive BeltServhoe and Adjustments To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig $.ERVICE ANADJ $TMENT$ See FigTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Choke ControlEngine See FigsService and Adjustments To Adjust Carburetor See FigStorage OtherFuel System Engine OILCorrection ProblemCause Problem Cause Correction Trou Leshooting PointsSchematic Engine ConnectorTractor - Model Number UnitTractor -- Model Number ElectricalTractor --MODEL Number KEY Part DescriptionChassis and Enclosures REPAnR Parts Ground Drive 3836 355138 6156Repaurparts 138390Steering Assembly Tractor - Model Number 917,251551 KEY Part NO. noEngine Spark Arrester KITKEY Part NO. noSeat Assembly NOoTractor = Model Number DecalsKEY Insert StrgLift Assembly Tractor Model Number1216 20 19Lift Assembly Mower Deck 222Tractor -=MODEL Number KEY Part8887 Transaxle315 UoS, inches Tractor - Model NumberTransaxle Kohler Engine Model Number CV22 PS67515 14 151617Cylinder HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY Part Description Crankcase KEY Part NO, noTractor - Model Number 917.25!551 20 19 18 17 13 tKEY Part NO. no Description Blower Housing & Baffles Kohler Engine -MODELNUMBER CV22 PS67515IGNITION/ELECTRICAL Not IllustratedStartingsystemi OIL Panilubrication KEY Part Description Starting SystemPart Description Engine Controls KEY Part DescriptionTRACTOR-- Model Number Exhaust KEY Part Fuel System KEY Part NO, noCrankshaft Otes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation If YOU Need Repair Service or Parts For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free NumberModel Number Engine Model NO. CV22-67515 Part Number Part Description