Sears 917.25004, 917.25446 Troubleshooting, Problem Cause / Remedy see Index, Hard to Start

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

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CAUSE / REMEDY (SEE INDEX)

Fil! Tank with Gasoline, Check Fuel Line and Carburetor

(clean if necessary). Replace Fuel Filter Use Fresh Fuel

WILL NOT STARTRecharge or replace Battery Check' Wiring

Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap

Drain and replace oit for proper temperature

 

Push

Clutch/Brake

 

Pedal

into brake

position

 

 

Charge

or replace

Battery

 

 

 

 

 

Move

Attachment

 

ClutchSwitch

to

"'D ISENGA G ED '" position

WILL NOT TURN OVER

Replace

Ignition

 

Switch

 

 

 

 

Replace

Interlock

 

Switch

(es)

 

 

 

 

Replace

Solenoid

or Starter

 

 

 

 

Replace

Fuse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check

 

all Wire

Connections

and

"Ground"

Points

 

Reattach

Tiller

Attachment

Wire

Loop

 

ENGINE CLICKS BUT WON'T START

HARD TO START

ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER

ENGINE OVERHEATS

Clean Battery TerminaLs Replace Starter or Solenoid

Charge or Replace Battery

Check Wire Connections and "Ground" Points

Place Throttle Control in -FAST'" position and run staFter several times to clear out gas

Remove Air Filter and clean

Replace Spark' Plug(sf and adjust gap Recharge or replace Battery

Check the Wiring

Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor Use Fresh Fuel Replace Fuel Filter

Make necessary adjustments to Carburetor Major Engine Overhaul

Shift to a lower gear or reduce toad

Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor Use Fresh Fuel Remove and clean Air Cleaner

Make necessary carburetor adtustments Clean Air Screen

Add or change oil

Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap

Replace Fuel Filter

Major Engine Overhaul

Shift to lower gear or reduce load

Clean Air Screen

Add or change od

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Remove and clean Muffler or replace

Remove and clean Air Filter

Use fresh fuet and adjust Carburetor

NO LIGHTS

WON'T CHARGE

Check Fuse, Switch and Wire Connections Replace

Headlight Bulbs

Replace Switch

Check Fuse for fault and replace

Replace Battery

Replace Diode Assembly

Replace Alternator

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTENI WILL NOT SHUT

Check all Wire Connections

DOWN ENGINE WHEN OPERATOR LEAVES SEAT Check Seat Switch

NOTE: This tractor' is equipped with an operator presence sensing system, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut down the engine.

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Contents Owners OoK Number Date of Purchase Full 90 DAY Warranty on BatterySerial INDEX Assem LY ASS Adjustment Bolt and Flat Curely to P Revent Movement SeatInstall Steering Wheel Ssembl YTerminal Doors Assembly Mower and Drive Belt InstallationAttachment CLUTCH/BRAKE Ignition Height IndicatorAdjustment Dipstick Stopping Your TractorOperating Your Tractor and Mower SLOW-FASTTo Avoid Injury Flip-Up Discharge Guard Guard in Operating PositionMowing Tips Do not Check Engine OIL Level with Engine Running Change Engine OilRecommended SAE Viscosity Grades OIL Filter Every 25 Hours Twice a Mowing Season Brake AdjustmentEngine OIL Dipstick Fill Tube Blade SharpeningCheck Battery Every 50 Hours Once a Mowing SeasonTenance Always Wear Safety G Lasses WhenUsing Compressed AIR Besurethere are no Fuelline LeaksRepair & Adjustment MA TenanceStarling your Tractor With a Weak Battery Main Fuel Adjusting NeedleAdjustment Height AdjustmentALL Pulleys Side.to-Sidemower AdjustmentEquivalent to Approximately 5 MM 3/16 Height Change UFT LeverMower Blade Drive Belt Replacement Mower RemovalRepair & Adjustments Repair & Adjustment Hard to Start TroubleshootingProblem Cause / Remedy see Index Engine OverheatsTroubleshooting Fill in Dates AS YOU Complete Regular ServiceSCHEMATaC Wiring Insulated Clips109596X ElectricalKEY Part Description 09081XRepair Parts 17/32 Chassis Enclosures108403X Chp.. InsulatedSpark Arrester DrivePtional Equipment KEY Description61D Steering Assembly 20 H.P. Garden Tractor Model Number 917,254460Page Lift Lift Adjustment KEY Part Description100734K 121598XPage I05744X Mower KEY Part DescriptionIdler 121343XRepair Parts Transaxle Peerless - Model Number OIL PAN OIL Pump KEY Part KEY Part Description128/.13t Description KEY PartIL !!1/3 KEY Partdescription KEY Part NO, noKEY Partdescription NO. no NO. noTM ....,,2 KEY Part NO. no Part DescriptionFuel Pump Fuel Pump Crankcase Service Notes Service Notes 3HP 5HPPage Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Speed Transaxle Garden Tractor