Sears 917.25051 To Adjust Gauge Wheels See Fig, Check Engine OIL Level See Fig, Add, Gasoline

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OP

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8)

Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fiat level surface.

,Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual).

-With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground, install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten securely.

•Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

GUAGE

WHEEL

MOUNTING

BRACKET\\\

3/8-16

 

 

i\

LOCI(NUT _.._

--

-_-

,/

 

_..___,._._-.f_ /<_

""

SHOULDER

3/8 WASHER

""f

 

BOLT

GAUGE

WHEEL

 

 

 

FIG, 8

 

 

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs. 6 and 7)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch en- gaged will shut off the engine.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Lower mower with attachment lift control.

•Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

,TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control,

TO TRANSPORT

,Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- ment lift control.

,When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on atruckor a trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 9)

•The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oi! with tractor on level ground.

,Remove oil fill cap!dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the dipstick and push it all the way down into the tube, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

,For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili- ties section in this manual.

OIL DRAIN PLUG

OIL FILL

\\_

GAP/DIPSTICK

FIG. 9

_U'rlON_rate

the mower with

ADD

GASOLINE

 

 

 

 

 

, Fill fuel

tank.

Use fresh,

clean,

regular

unleaded

_,_,

_he

entire grass catcher, on mow]

gasoline.

(Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon

_'scharge

guard ir_

and lead oxide deposits and

reduce

valve

life).

,,.m,,,w

place.

_

IMPORTANT:

WHEN OPERATING

IN TEMPERATURES

BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE

 

 

 

TO OPERATE ON

HILLS

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE

GOOD COLD WEATHER

 

 

 

STARTING.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended

 

 

 

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

 

 

 

attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of

 

 

 

acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

, Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems,

the fuel system should be emptied before stor-

hills.

 

 

, Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

, tf slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

empty.

Use fresh fue! next season.

See Storage Instruc-

slower

position°

 

, If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

tions

for

additional

information.

 

Never use

engine or

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking

carburetor

cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

brake.

 

 

damage may occur.

 

 

 

 

-Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and range shift iever to

 

low (L) position. Be sure you have allowed room for

 

 

Do not overfill.

Wipe off any

 

tractor to roll slightly

as you

restart

movement.

filler

neck.

,

To restart movement,

slowly

release

parking brake and

spilled oil

or fuel.

Do not

store, spill or

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION: FiLl to bottom of gas tank

 

clutch/brake pedal.

 

 

 

use

gasoline near

an open flame,

,

Make all turns slowly,

 

 

 

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Contents Convertible II. Slope Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIII. Children Maintenance Agreement ModelContents Engine Accessori and Attach EntsMaintenance PerformanceContents Pack Unpack Carton Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Attach Steering Wheel See FigInstall Seat See Fig AssemblyConnect Battery See Fig Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Install Mower and Drive Belt SeeFigs Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsSee Figs a and 5B ChecklistInstall Mulcher Plate To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperation LockOperation Know Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height ADD To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig GasolineMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig Customer Responsibilities Lubrication ChartMaintenance Schedule General RecommendationsTires TractorBrake Operation Blade CareCustom Espo Ilities BatteryTo Clean Battery and Terminals LubricationIN=LfNE Fuel Filter See Fig Spark PlugsEngine OIL Filter SE CE Ustm NTS To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigAdjustments To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Adjust Brake See Fig ServiceTo Adjust Attachment Clutch To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Steering .WHEEL Alignment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb Service AdjustmentsSee Figs Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Attachment LiFT Spring To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigFinal Setting To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigsTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig= EngineEngine OIL SERV!CE NotesFuel System CyundersProblem Cause Correction TRO Leshooting NTSProblem Cause CorrectionTractor = Model Number Schematic Wiring Insulated ClipsStorage Tractor - Model Number ElectricalTractor = -MODEL Number KEY PartTractor - Model Number 917,250510 Chassis and EnclosuresDescription Tractor == Model NumberNO. no KEY Part NO. noOUtDD\ KEY Part Description Tractor = Model NumberGround Drive Steering Assembly Steering Assembly KEY Part NO, no2627 Tractor = Model Number KEY Part NO. NO. Description Seat AssemblyDescription KEY Part Description Tractor = = Model NumberDecals Repair Parts Tractor .. Model Number 9 Lift AssemblyKEY Part NO. no Lift AssemblyTractor =- Model Number Mower Deck Tractor =- Model Number 917,250510 Tractor -- Model Number TransaxleTractor o .- Model Number 917=250510 Kohler Engine Model Number MV20S, Type Number Baffles and RoudAIR Intake KEY Part NO. no Tractor ---MODEL NumberKohler Engine Model Number MV20S, Type Number Baffles & Shroud KEY Partdescription NO. noTractor --MODELNUMBER Kohler Engine = Model Number MV20S, Type NumberCarburetor Tractor -.- Model NumberCrankcase KEY Part Description KEY PartKohler Engine Model Number MV20S Type Number CrankshaftTractor -MODEL Number Tractor =- Model Number NO, no Flywheel KEY PartdescriptionFuel Pump KEY Part Governor KEY Part NO. noCamshaft and Valves Piston & ROD KEY Part Description Kohler Engine --MODEL Number MV20S, Type NumberCamshaft & Valves OIL Pump KEY Partdescription NO, noICE Otes Page RV!CE Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation MAXOwners Manual If YOU Need Repair Service Or PartsFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Part Number ,PART Description

917.25051 specifications

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