Sears 917.256543 manual Operation

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These symbols may appear on your tractor'or in literature supplied with the product° Learn and understand their meaning_

BATTERY	CAUTION OR	REVERSE	FORWARD	FAST	SLOW
	WARNING

ENGINE ON

ENGINE OFF

OILPRESSURE

CLUTCH

LIGHTS ON

LIGHTS OFF

FUEL	CHOKE	MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL	PARKING BRAKE	UNLOCKED
		LOCK	LOCKED

REVERSE

NEUTRAL

HIGH

LOW

PARKING BRAKE

MOWER LIFT	' ATTACHMENT	ATTACHMENT	IGNITION
	CLUTCH ENGAGED	CLUTCH DISENGAGED

	HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL
DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY	(Hydro Models only)

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Contents Model Number 917.256543 Ownersmanual Safety Rules Lb Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersModel Maintenance AgreementSerial Number Date of Purchase Undex AOOE$$OR! and Attach Ents PerformanceContents of Hardware Pack Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Connect Battery See FigsTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack CartonCheck Deck Levelness Install Seat See FigCheck TiRE Pressure Check Brake SystemTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging ChecklistInstall IVlULCHER Plate See Figs WeldnutfromthoOperation Ignition Light Switch Ammeter Position Know Your TractorTo USE Throttle Control See Fig Howto USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig Stopping See FigTo Operate Mower See Fig OperationBefore Starting the Engine To TransportTo Start Engin = See Fig Mowing TupsIviulchjng iVtOWING TiPS Before Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations AS YOU CompleteTractor Custom Responsibil ESTires Transaxle Cooling EngineLubrication AIR INTAKF.JCOOLiNG CleanCustomer AreasCleaning Engine OIL Filter See FigTo iNSTALL iVIOWER See Fig To Remove Mower See FigService AN Adjustments To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Motion Drive BeltTransaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See Figs To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine WEH a Weak Battery See Fig Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb AdjustmentsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Replace FuseTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control CableTurned in TOO Tight Engine OIL Fuel SystemCylinders Troubleshootbng Points CorrectionTroubleshootsng Points

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