Sears 917.2566 owner manual Operation

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OPERATION

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY	CAUTION OR	REVERSE	FORWARD	FAST	SLOW
	WARNING

ENG INE ON

ENGINE OFF

OILPRESSURE

CLUTCH

LIGHTS ON

LIGHTS OFF

FUELCHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCKLOCKED

R N H

REVERSE	NEUTRAL	HIGH	LOW	PARKING BRAKE
				PARKING BRAKE

MOWER LIFT	ATTAC H MENT	ATTACHMENT	IGNITION
	CLUTCH ENGAGED	CLUTCH DISENGAGED

	HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL
DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY	(Hydro Models only)

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Contents Model Number 917.256600 Ownersmanual RoFTZHaNI11. Children Safety is InvolvedSafe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers Customer Responsibilities Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentIndex Performance AccessoattachmentsEngine Maintenance Contents of Hardware Pack Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Tire Pressure Install Seat See FigConnect Batiery See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Mower and Drive Belt SeeCheck Deck Levelness Discharging Install Mulcher Plate See Figs aOperation Know Your Tractor Attachment Clutch Switch Used to engageTo Move Forward and Backward HOW to USE Your TractorOperation To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigBefore Starting the Engine ShoulderboltMulching Mowing Tips TRASH. Clean After Each USEMowing Tips To Start Engine See FigEach USE Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General RecommendationsTo Sharpen Blade See Fig BatteryTractor Blade CareBelts Clean AIR Screen See FigEngine Transaxle CoolingSpark Plugs Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasEngine OIL Filter See Fig MufflerRecheck measurements After adjusting ServiceAdjustments To Level Mower HousingEqually SO Mower will Stay Level SIDE-TO- Side Service and AdjustmentsTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch SeeTo Adjust Brake See Fig Electric clutch should provide years of service.Frontwheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTransaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See Figs Transaxleii ,--J1--=Interlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak BAI-rERY See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig To Adjust THROnLE Control Cable See FigFuel System StorageOther Engine OILCorrection Troubleshooting PointsProblemcause Correcon Problem CauseClips Tractor - Model Number SchematicIgnition Switch WiringElectrical Tractor = Model NumberPTO KEY Part DescriptionInterLock Chassis and Enclosures Tractor = = Model NumberPlate Tractor - Model Number3637 Drive121520X Tractor = = Model NumberDrive KEY Part NO, noSteering Assembly Wheel Tractor -- Model NumberKEY Part DESCRiPTiONEngine KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model NumberEngine Tractor Model Number Seat AssemblyWheels & Tires Decals41I 521 Mower LiftSpring Retainer Tractor --MODEL Number 917,256600Mower Lift 1O5 104 106 101 Mower DeckPart KEY Description Tractor -= Model NumberDana Transaxle Model Number Tractor - Model Number 917,256600640 Dana Transaxle = Model NumberKEY Part Description NO. no Engine Controls J Tractor -- Model NumberKohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS41525 AIR Intake Blower H OCrankshaft KEY Part Description 21 \ Cylinder HEAD, Valve and BreatherFuel System KEY Part NO. no Kohler Engine = Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS41525Tractor - Model Number 917,256600 KEY Part NO. no Service Notes Sight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or Tree Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill SightingPart Number Part Description If YOU Need Repair Service Or PartsFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Model Number Engine Model NO. CV15S PS41525