Sears 917.25446, 917.25004 owner manual Height Adjustment

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1.,Turn the main fuel adjusting needle out (counter- clockwise) from the prefiminary setting until the engine speed decreases (rich).

2,.Now turn the adjusting needle in (clockwise),,

The engine speed may increase, then it will decrease as the needle is turned in (lean),

3.,Now set the adjusting needle midway between the rich and lean settings,,

eJ Idle Speed Settin_":g Place the throttle control into the "idle"or "slow 'position° Set the iclle speed to

1200 rpm adjusting screw in or out.,

Idle Fuel Needle Setting: Place the throttle into the "idle" or "slow" position.

1_Tum. the idle fuel adjusting needle out (counter- clockwise) from the prefiminary setting until the engine speed decreases (rich),

2,,Now tum the adjusting needle in (clockwise). The engine speed may increase, then it will decrease as the needle is turned in (lean).,

3,,Set the adjusting needle midway between the rich and lean settings,,

4, Recheck the idle speed. Readjust the speed as necessary,,

4, Fuse Replacement

Repface with 3O amp automotive4ype plug in fuse Fuses can be purchased at all Sears Service Centers and most retail stores. Fuse is located directly behind dash.

5.Hood Removal

a.Lift hood Disconnect headlight wiring connection (Fig,.

32).

b, Unscrew one screw at rear of each side panel (Fig 31) ,

cPivothoodandsidepanefforwardandliftofftractor(Fig,,

32)

d, To replace, reverse above procedure

6. Mower Adjustment

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tire pressures are I Kg!cm 2 (I4 PSI) in front and O.7I Kg/cn'P (I0 PSI) in rear ff tires are o vet or under inflated, you wilt not properly adjust your mower

FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTSINSPECTION OR MAINTENANCE:

t PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL

COMPLETELY INTO "BRAKE' POSITION

2MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO "N" (NEUTRAL)

POSITION

3

PLACE

PARKING

BRAKE

1N

ENGAGED

 

POSITION

REMOVE

 

FOOT

FROM

PEDAL

4,

PLACE

ATTACHMENT

 

CLUTCH

SWITCH

1N

 

'DISENGAGED

POSIT1ON

 

 

 

 

5

TURN

IGNITION

KEY

TO '

OFF

POSITION

6

MAKE

 

ABSOLUTELY

 

SURE

THE

BLADES

 

AND

ALL MOVING

PARTSHAVE

COMPLET

 

ELY

STOPPED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

REMOVE

THE

IGNITION

KEY

 

 

 

8

DISCONNECT

THE

SPARK

PLUG

WIRE(S)

 

FROM

 

THE

SPARK

 

PLUG(S)

AND

KEEP

 

WIRE(S)

AWAY

FROM

THE

 

PLUG(S}

 

TO PREVENT

INJURY

FROM ACCIDENTAL

 

STARTING

 

BE

CAREFUL

 

TO

AVOID

 

TOUCHING

 

HOT

ENGINE

OR

MUFFLER

 

COMPONENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Height Adjustment

Adjustment for mower height ts made with the height adjust-

ment knob Raise mower cutting height by turning height

adjustment knob clockwise ( _ ) Lower mower cutting height by turning height adjustment knob counterclockwise

&ADJUSTMENT

\

/

:. ,k

SCREW

.=./

FIGURE 31

WIRE

CONNECTION

L

FIG URE 32

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIGURE 33

LIFT L E V E R "-"-_

PLUNGER

LIF]' _

LEVER

SIDE TO SIDE

ADJUSTMENT

i

GROUND

GROUND

LEVEL

LEVEL

(_)

(Fig 33)

21

FIGURE 34

 

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Owners OoK Full 90 DAY Warranty on Battery SerialNumber Date of Purchase INDEX Assem LY ASS Curely to P Revent Movement Seat Adjustment Bolt and FlatSsembl Y Install Steering WheelTerminal Doors Mower and Drive Belt Installation AssemblyCLUTCH/BRAKE Ignition Height Indicator AdjustmentAttachment Stopping Your Tractor DipstickSLOW-FAST To Avoid InjuryOperating Your Tractor and Mower Guard in Operating Position Mowing TipsFlip-Up Discharge Guard Change Engine Oil Recommended SAE Viscosity GradesDo not Check Engine OIL Level with Engine Running Engine OIL Dipstick Fill Tube Every 25 Hours Twice a Mowing Season Brake AdjustmentOIL Filter Blade SharpeningEvery 50 Hours Once a Mowing Season Check BatteryUsing Compressed AIR Always Wear Safety G Lasses WhenTenance Besurethere are no Fuelline LeaksMA Tenance Repair & AdjustmentMain Fuel Adjusting Needle Starling your Tractor With a Weak BatteryHeight Adjustment AdjustmentEquivalent to Approximately 5 MM 3/16 Height Change Side.to-Sidemower AdjustmentALL Pulleys UFT LeverMower Removal Mower Blade Drive Belt ReplacementRepair & Adjustments Repair & Adjustment Problem Cause / Remedy see Index TroubleshootingHard to Start Engine OverheatsFill in Dates AS YOU Complete Regular Service TroubleshootingWiring Insulated Clips SCHEMATaCKEY Part Description Electrical109596X 09081XRepair Parts 108403X Chassis Enclosures17/32 Chp.. InsulatedDrive Ptional EquipmentSpark Arrester Description KEY61D 20 H.P. Garden Tractor Model Number 917,254460 Steering AssemblyPage 100734K Lift Adjustment KEY Part DescriptionLift 121598XPage Idler Mower KEY Part DescriptionI05744X 121343XRepair Parts Transaxle Peerless - Model Number OIL PAN OIL Pump 128/.13t KEY Part DescriptionKEY Part Description KEY PartIL !!1/3 KEY Partdescription NO. no KEY Part NO, noKEY Partdescription NO. noTM ....,,2 Part Description KEY Part NO. noFuel Pump Fuel Pump Crankcase Service Notes Service Notes 5HP 3HPPage Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Speed Transaxle Garden Tractor