Sears 917.25545 owner manual Asse LY, Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness

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ASSE LY

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

PREPARE BA'I-rERY (See Fig. 2)

CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.

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

Do not smoke. Fumes from charged bat- tery 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.

Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient

for normal use However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

o See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag.

oFill battery with acid. Fill each cell until it reaches the bottom of the vent wells_ Do not overfill.

•Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty minutes. After standing, check the level of acid_ If below the vent wells, add more acid until the correct level is reache&

While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, while battery is being charged, continue with assembly of uniL

IMPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY, IT IS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE

CHARGED BEFORE USE FAILURE TO CHARGE

BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE

oCharge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour_ Use a 12 volt battery charger, Observe all safety precau- tions required for battery charging

Check the acid level after the battery is charged. If the acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or iron free water_

Install the vent caps to cover the vent well& Wash the top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then wipe dry

Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no damage has occurred in handling.

Dispose of excess battery aci& Neutralize acid for disposal by adding it to four inches of water in a five gallon plastic container. Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of more soda causes no more foaming

Follow instructions on how to install battery

CUT AWAY VIEW

VENT CAP

 

I

VENT WELL

 

FIG. 2

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

oPlace seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt.

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

o Tighten shoulder bolt securely_

°Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat,

.

Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which

 

allows you to press clutch/brake pedal ai! the way

 

down.

oGet off seat without moving its adjusted position. o Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

=LATWASHER

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG. 3

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for

shippingpurposes, Correcttirepressureisimportantfor

best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

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917.25545 specifications

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In summary, the Sears 917.25545 is an exceptional lawn mower that perfectly balances power, efficiency, and user comfort. Its range of features, including adjustable cutting heights, durable construction, and safety mechanisms, makes it a reliable choice for maintaining any lawn.
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