Sears 917.256543 manual Know Your Tractor, Ignition Light Switch Ammeter Position

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OPERATION

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments_ Save

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IGNITION

LIGHT

 

SWITCH

AMMETER

SWITCH

POSITION

THROTTLE]CHOKE

LIFT LEVER

CONTROL

PLUNGER

 

CLUTCH/

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

 

BRAKE

PEDAL

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

PARKING BRAKE

GEAR SHIFT

LEVER

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor°

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used to control engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used fordeclutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine_

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

GEAR SHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the tractor,

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor_ LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine°

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB; Used to adjust the mower cutting height.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging

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Contents Model Number 917.256543 Ownersmanual Lb Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesSerial Number Date of Purchase Maintenance AgreementModel Undex Performance AOOE$$OR! and Attach EntsContents of Hardware Pack Unpack Carton Connect Battery See FigsTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidCheck Brake System Install Seat See FigCheck TiRE Pressure Check Deck LevelnessWeldnutfromtho ChecklistInstall IVlULCHER Plate See Figs To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperation Know Your Tractor Ignition Light Switch Ammeter PositionStopping See Fig Howto USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To USE Throttle Control See FigTo Transport OperationBefore Starting the Engine To Operate Mower See FigIviulchjng iVtOWING TiPS Mowing TupsTo Start Engin = See Fig AS YOU Complete Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USETires Custom Responsibil ESTractor Lubrication EngineTransaxle Cooling Areas CleanCustomer AIR INTAKF.JCOOLiNGEngine OIL Filter See Fig CleaningTo Remove Mower See Fig To iNSTALL iVIOWER See FigTo Level Mower Housing Service AN AdjustmentsTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Start Engine WEH a Weak Battery See Fig Transaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See FigsTo Replace Fuse AdjustmentsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Replace Headlight BulbTurned in TOO Tight To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Cylinders Fuel SystemEngine OIL Correction Troubleshootbng PointsTroubleshootsng Points