Sears 917.25148 manual Operatnon, Know Your Tractor

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

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	ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH		LIFT LEVER
		IGNITION SWITCH	LIFT LEVER
		IGNITION SWITCH	PLUNGER
			PLUNGER
AMMETER			J
			J
CHOKECONTROL

LIGHT SWITCH

LtFT LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

PARKING BRAKE

LEVER

THROTTLE

CONTROL

RANGESHtFT

HEIGHTLEVER ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

GEARSHIFT LEVER

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ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH- Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER _ Used to raise and lower mower deck or othe r attachments mounted to your tractor°

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachement lift lever when changing its position_

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine, GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

RANGE SHIFT LEVER - Allows high (H) or low (L) speed for atl forward and reverse gears,

IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine AMMETER - Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging

(-),

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position,,

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine,, HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower height.

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Contents Model Number 917.251480 Ownersmanual Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersMaintenance Agreement Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryTable of Contents Accessories and Attachments Engine MaintenancePerformance =Li Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidConnect Battery See Fig BEDInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Assei BLY Check Brake SystemPLATE---SCREW To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperatuon LockOperatnon Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Move Forward and BackwardBefore Starting the Engine To OperateTo Transport Operation To Start Engine See FigMulching Mowing Tips Lubrication Chart Maintenance ScheduleFill N Dates AS YOU Complete Regularservice Service Dates General RecommendationsCustomer Responsibilities TractorTo Clean Battery and Terminals Customer ResponsmbblitiesEngine LubricationCleaning Customer Fiiespons B UT ESMuffler Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Level Mower HousingTo Install Mower Recheck measurements after adjustingService AdjustmentsTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Adjust Attachment Clutch To Adjust Brake See FigService AN Adjustments To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Figs To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Adjust Attachment Lift Spring To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Carburetor See FigSee Storage OtherFuel SYSTEIVl Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionProblem Cause CorrectionService Notes Tractor Model Number Schematic Wiring Insulated ClipsRWjLjTj REPb,UFPARTS KEY Part DescriptionRepair Parts Repabr Parts KEY Part DescriptionRepair Parts Tractor - Model Number KEY Part DescriptionKEY Part DescriptionTractor = Model Number KEY Part NO, no Spark Arrester KIT Tractor --MODEL Number EngineRepaur Parts Tractor -- Model Number 9!7.251480Repair Parts Wheels & TiresTractor -- Model Number KEY Part NO, no REPAnFPARTS UNC KEYRepar Parts Transaxle NPTKohler Engine Model Number MV18S, Type Number Breather and VENT1Tractor -- Model Number AIR IntakeCrankcase Carburetor Crankcase KEY Partdescription Carburetor KEY Part DescriptionCylinder Head Electric Starter Part DescriptionDipstick ExhaustReparfparts 20 x 5/8 FlywheelFuel Pump CAM Shaft AN oVALVES Camshaft Servbce Notes SERVmCE Otes Page Sighting Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across Hill Sight and Hold THiS Level with SKY Line or Tree MAXFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number