Sears 917.2566 owner manual Connect Batiery See Fig, Install Seat See Fig, Check Tire Pressure

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ASSEMBLY

CONNECT BATI'ERY (See Fig. 2)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding.

,,Lift hood to raised position.

,,Open 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 located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

•First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal 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.

•Testing battery.

•Jumping (if required). Periodic charging.

	LOCK	FLAT
HEX NUT	WASHER	WASHER
DISCARD TERMINAL		HEX
PROTECTIVE CAPS		BOLT

POSITIVE

(RED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE

(BLACK)

CABLE

FIG. 2

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.

=Assemble adjustment knob and fiat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

=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 all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT PAN SEAT

SHOULDER

BOLT

FLAT WASHER

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 "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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Contents RoFTZHaN Model Number 917.256600 OwnersmanualI11. Children Safety is InvolvedSafe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers Maintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Customer ResponsibilitiesIndex Performance Accessoattachments Engine Maintenance Contents of Hardware Pack Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidCheck Tire Pressure Install Seat See FigConnect Batiery See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Mower and Drive Belt SeeCheck Deck Levelness Install Mulcher Plate See Figs a DischargingOperation Attachment Clutch Switch Used to engage Know Your TractorTo Move Forward and Backward HOW to USE Your TractorOperation 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 adjustingEqually SO Mower will Stay Level SIDE-TO- Side Service and AdjustmentsTo Replace Mower Drive Belt 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 SystemCorrection Troubleshooting PointsProblemcause Problem Cause CorreconTractor - Model Number Schematic Ignition SwitchWiring ClipsTractor = Model Number ElectricalPTO KEY Part DescriptionInterLock Tractor = = Model Number Chassis and EnclosuresTractor - Model Number PlateDrive 3637Tractor = = Model Number DriveKEY Part NO, no 121520XSteering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number KEY PartDESCRiPTiON WheelEngine KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model NumberEngine Seat Assembly Tractor Model NumberDecals Wheels & TiresMower Lift 41I 521Spring Retainer Tractor --MODEL Number 917,256600Mower Lift Mower Deck 1O5 104 106 101Tractor -= Model Number Part KEY DescriptionTractor - Model Number 917,256600 Dana Transaxle Model Number640 Dana Transaxle = Model NumberKEY Part Description NO. no 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