Sears 917.25667 owner manual Service and Adjustments, To Remove Mower See Fig, To Install Mower

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CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

o Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake, = Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

=Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key,

°Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact

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TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20)

=Place attachment dutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

oTurn 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

. Remove two retainer springs from each front link and remove links.,

°Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

•Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

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

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual

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)., Iftires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adiust your mower.

ADJUSTMENT

NUTSLIFTFRONT

LINKSSUSPENSION

SUSPENSION

ARMS

BRACKET

CHASSIS

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

RETAINER

SPRINGS

RETAINER

SPRING

ANTI-SWAY

FRONT MOWER BRACKET

BARRETAINER

SPRINGS

FIG. 20

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Contents Model Number 917.256670 Ownersmanual II. Slope Operation Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersProduct Specifications Maintenance AgreementLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryINDEX Accessories AN Attach Ents Engine MaintenancePerformance Parts packed separately in carton Parts bag contents not shown full sizeTools Required for Assembly AssemblyBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Unpack CartonConnect Battery See Fig HOW to SET UP Your TractorInstall Seat See Fig Check Tire PressureMower InstallDrive Belt Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsInstall Mulcher Plate ChecklistSee Figs To Convert to Bagging orLock OperationKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor OperaonTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To Operate Mower See Fig Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Purge TRANSM!SSIONHydrostatic Transmission Warm UP Operatjo Mowing TipsMulching Mowing Tips Lubrication Chart Maintenance ScheduleCustomer Responsibilities NJoyTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Blade Removal See FigBelts EngineTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidEngine Cooling Fins See Fig CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Install Mower Service and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigSERVmCEAN AdjustmentsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Drive BeltTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch SeeTo Replace Motion Drive Belt With Parking Brake EngagedTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Motion Control LeverTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Start Engine WiTH a Weak Batter See FigTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig Service AdjustmentsTo Adjust Carburetor See Figs Preliminary SettingTractor StorageOther Fuel SystemPoints ProblemCause CorrectionProblem Cause TroubleshootingSpark SchematicElectrical PTO KEY Part DescriptionChassis and Enclosures KEY Part NO. no Repair PartsDrive 801D x 1.50D KEY PartSteering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number Description Seat AssemblyDecals Wheels TiresDescription KEY Part Optional Equipment ENGINE27KEY Part KEY DescriptionKEY Part Mower LiftMower Deck UNC Tractor - Model NumberHydro Gear Transaxle Model Number Locknut, Hex Tractor - Model Number Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 42A707, Type Number Carburetor KITGasket SET 8O2 615A 653 201 801414 206308 307 306 308AKEY Part Description NO. no Repaur PartsTractor --MODEL Number Page Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation Part Number Part Description For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number