Sears 917.2566 owner manual Know Your Tractor, Attachment Clutch Switch Used to engage

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adj ustments. Save this manual for future reference.

AMMETER	ATTACHMENT
	CLUTCH SWITCH
THROTTLE/CHOKE	- - - - - ~
CONTROL	_ _ ..
	LIFT LEVER
	PLUNGER
LIGHT
SWITCH
	ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH/	LIFT LEVER
BRAKE
PEDAL
	IGNITION
	SWITCH

PARKING BRAKE

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

FIG. 6

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute,

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used to engage the

mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used to control engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and brak-

ing the tractor and staAing the engine_ ...............

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position,

GEAR SHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the

engine__ .....................

HEIGHTADJUSTMENTKNOB: Used toadjustthe mower cutting height.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging

(-).

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Contents RoFTZHaN Model Number 917.256600 OwnersmanualSafety is Involved Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On MowersI11. Children Maintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Customer ResponsibilitiesIndex Accessoattachments Engine MaintenancePerformance Contents of Hardware Pack Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidInstall Seat See Fig Connect Batiery See FigCheck Tire Pressure Install Mower and Drive Belt See Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Mulcher Plate See Figs a DischargingOperation Attachment Clutch Switch Used to engage Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor OperationTo Move Forward and Backward To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig Before Starting the EngineShoulderbolt To Operate Mower See FigTRASH. Clean After Each USE Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig Mulching Mowing TipsLubrication Chart Customer ResponsibilitiesGeneral Recommendations Each USEBattery TractorBlade Care To Sharpen Blade See FigClean AIR Screen See Fig EngineTransaxle Cooling BeltsClean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Engine OIL Filter See FigMuffler Spark PlugsService AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing Recheck measurements After adjustingService and Adjustments To Replace Mower Drive BeltEqually SO Mower will Stay Level SIDE-TO- Side To Adjust Attachment Clutch See To Adjust Brake See FigElectric clutch should provide years of service. To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Transaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See FigsTransaxleii ,--J1--= Frontwheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Remove Wheel for Repairs See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak BAI-rERY See Fig Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust THROnLE Control Cable See Fig To Adjust Carburetor See FigStorage OtherEngine OIL Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Points ProblemcauseCorrection Problem Cause CorreconTractor - Model Number Schematic Ignition SwitchWiring ClipsTractor = Model Number ElectricalKEY Part Description InterLockPTO Tractor = = Model Number Chassis and EnclosuresTractor - Model Number PlateDrive 3637Tractor = = Model Number DriveKEY Part NO, no 121520XSteering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number KEY PartDESCRiPTiON WheelEngine Tractor - Model Number EngineKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Seat Assembly Tractor Model NumberDecals Wheels & TiresMower Lift 41I 521Tractor --MODEL Number 917,256600 Mower LiftSpring Retainer Mower Deck 1O5 104 106 101Tractor -= Model Number Part KEY DescriptionTractor - Model Number 917,256600 Dana Transaxle Model NumberDana Transaxle = Model Number KEY Part Description NO. no640 Tractor -- Model Number Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS41525AIR Intake Blower H O Engine Controls JCrankshaft KEY Part Description Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather 21 \Kohler Engine = Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS41525 Fuel System KEY Part NO. noTractor - Model Number 917,256600 KEY Part NO. no Service Notes Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Sighting Sight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or TreeIf YOU Need Repair Service Or Parts For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free NumberModel Number Engine Model NO. CV15S PS41525 Part Number Part Description