Sears 917.25148 manual To Adjust Attachment Lift Spring, To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly

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SERVmCE AN

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING

(See Fig. 33)

oWhile holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut°

,Turn adjustment boit clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort (for heavier attachments),

,Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for fighter at- tachments,

,Retighten jam nut against spring bushing..

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING

TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS A MOWER. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN

LtFT1NG ATTACHMENT. DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING.

WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.

ADJUSTMENT	SPRING BUSHING

o ATTACHMENT

JAM NUT LIFT SPRING

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FIG, 33

ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig, 34)

o Raise hood_

. Unsnap headlight wire connector

oStand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

o To replace, reverse above procedure..

HEADLIGHT

_WIRE CONNECTION

HOOD

FIG. 34

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Contents Model Number 917.251480 Ownersmanual Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesCustomer Responsibilities Product Specifications Maintenance AgreementLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryTable of Contents Engine Maintenance Accessories and AttachmentsPerformance =Li Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidBED Connect Battery See FigCheck Deck Levelness Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake System Assei BLYPLATE---SCREW To Convert to Bagging or DischargingLock OperatuonKnow Your Tractor OperatnonTo Move Forward and Backward HOW to USE Your TractorTo Operate Before Starting the EngineTo Transport To Start Engine See Fig OperationMulching Mowing Tips Maintenance Schedule Lubrication ChartFill N Dates AS YOU Complete Regularservice Service Dates General RecommendationsTractor Customer ResponsibilitiesCustomer Responsmbblities To Clean Battery and TerminalsEngine LubricationCustomer Fiiespons B UT ES CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower Recheck measurements after adjustingAdjustments ServiceTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Adjust Brake See Fig To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Service AN AdjustmentsFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigsInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Adjust Attachment Lift SpringTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control CableSee Other StorageFuel SYSTEIVl Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsCorrection Problem CauseService Notes Wiring Insulated Clips Tractor Model Number SchematicRWjLjTj REPb,UFPARTS Description KEY PartRepair Parts KEY Part Description Repabr PartsRepair Parts KEY Part Description Tractor - Model NumberKEY Part DescriptionTractor = Model Number KEY Part NO, no Spark Arrester KIT Engine Tractor --MODEL NumberTractor -- Model Number 9!7.251480 Repaur PartsWheels & Tires Repair PartsTractor -- Model Number KEY Part NO, no REPAnFPARTS KEY UNCRepar Parts NPT TransaxleBreather and VENT1 Kohler Engine Model Number MV18S, Type NumberAIR Intake Tractor -- Model NumberCrankcase Carburetor Carburetor KEY Part Description Crankcase KEY PartdescriptionCylinder Head Part Description Electric StarterDipstick ExhaustReparfparts Flywheel 20 x 5/8Fuel Pump CAM Shaft AN oVALVES Camshaft Servbce Notes SERVmCE Otes Page Sight and Hold THiS Level with SKY Line or Tree MAX Sighting Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across HillFor Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number