Sears 917.25667 owner manual Know Your Tractor

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Compare the illustrations wfth your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments,, Save this manual for future reference_

			LIGHT
CHOKE		ATTACHMENT	SWITCH
CONTROL	AMMETER	CLUTCH SWITCH	POSITION

	LIFT LEVER
THROTTLE	PLUNGER
THROTTLE
CONTROL	"_
	ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH/	L1FTLEVER
BRAKE
PEDAL
	IGNITION
HEIGHT	SWITCH
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FREEWHEEL	PARKING
	BRAKE
CONTROL _
	MOTION
	CONTROL
	LEVER
	APPROX.

SPEED

3MPH 2MPH

1MPH

FIG, 7

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards institute,

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

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to control engine speed,

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine.

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

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off,

CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a cold engine,

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and direc- tion 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.

HEIGHTADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust the mower cutting height.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging

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Contents Model Number 917.256670 Ownersmanual Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationMaintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryINDEX Accessories AN Attach Ents Engine MaintenancePerformance Parts bag contents not shown full size Parts packed separately in cartonAssembly Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Unpack CartonHOW to SET UP Your Tractor Connect Battery See FigInstall Seat See Fig Check Tire PressureInstall MowerDrive Belt Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsChecklist Install Mulcher PlateSee Figs To Convert to Bagging orOperation LockKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor OperaonTo SET Parking Brake See Fig Before Starting the Engine To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Purge TRANSM!SSIONHydrostatic Transmission Warm UP Operatjo Mowing TipsMulching Mowing Tips Maintenance Schedule Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities NJoyBlade Removal See Fig To Sharpen Blade See FigEngine BeltsTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidCleaning Engine Cooling Fins See FigMuffler Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install MowerTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigAdjustments SERVmCEANTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Attachment Clutch See To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt With Parking Brake EngagedTo Adjust Motion Control Lever Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Start Engine WiTH a Weak Batter See FigService Adjustments To Adjust Choke Control See FigTo Adjust Carburetor See Figs Preliminary SettingStorage TractorOther Fuel SystemProblem PointsCause CorrectionTroubleshooting Problem CauseSchematic SparkElectrical KEY Part Description PTOChassis and Enclosures Repair Parts KEY Part NO. noDrive KEY Part 801D x 1.50DSteering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number Seat Assembly DescriptionDecals Wheels TiresDescription KEY Part ENGINE27 Optional EquipmentKEY Part KEY DescriptionMower Lift KEY PartMower Deck Tractor - Model Number UNCHydro Gear Transaxle Model Number Locknut, Hex Tractor - Model Number Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 42A707, Type Number Carburetor KITGasket SET 801 8O2 615A 653 201414 206308A 308 307 306Repaur Parts KEY Part Description NO. noTractor --MODEL Number Page Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Part Number Part Description