Sears 917.25148 manual Service and Adjustments, To Remove Mower See Figi, To Level Mower Housing

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

 

 

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CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS,

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Place gearshift

lever in neutral

(N) position.

 

 

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PlaceDepressattachmentclutch/brakeclutchpedalin "DISENGAGED"fully and set parkingpositionbrake,.

•Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key,

Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped,

oDisconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug,

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Figi 20)

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•Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position o Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting

•Lower mower to its lowest position.

oRemove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chas- sis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket

°Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disengage arms from deck°

°Raise attachment lift to its highest position.,

oRemove two retainer springs from each front link and remove links,

•Slide mower forward and remove belt from e!ectric clutch pulley,

°Slide mower out from under right side of tractor,

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or

driveway,. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual)..

If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust

your mower.

SiDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs_ 20 and 21) o Raise mower to its highest position.

°Measure height from bottom of deck curl to ground level at front corners of mower. Distance "A" on both

sides of mower should be the same.

oif adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only.

oTo raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side.

o To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 3/16".

TO INSTALL

MOWER

° Recheck measurements after adjusting_

 

DRIVE BELT"

in the Assembly section of this manualr

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SUSPENSION

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FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

RETAINER

SPRINGS

RETAINER

SPRING

FRONT MOWER

BRACKET

ANTI-SWAY

BARRETAINER

SPRINGS

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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 Performance Accessories and AttachmentsEngine Maintenance =Li Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidConnect Battery See Fig BEDCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck Deck Levelness Assei BLY Check Brake SystemPLATE---SCREW To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperatuon LockOperatnon Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Move Forward and BackwardTo Transport Before Starting the EngineTo Operate Mulching Mowing Tips OperationTo Start Engine See Fig 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 adjustingTo Replace Mower Drive Belt ServiceAdjustments 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 AssemblySee To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Storage OtherFuel SYSTEIVl Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionProblem Cause CorrectionService Notes RWjLjTj Tractor Model Number SchematicWiring Insulated Clips 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 Fuel Pump 20 x 5/8Flywheel 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
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