Sears 917.25667 owner manual To Adjust Motion Control Lever, Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

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SERVICE AND

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

(See Fig. 30)

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.

If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of transmission

°Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning

ignition key to "OFF" position, and engage parking brake.

oAdjust motion control lever by tightening adjustment iocknut one half (1/2) turn.

NOTE: If for any reason the effort to move the motion control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above adjustment procedure by loosening !ocknut 1/4 to 1/2 turn Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if necessary,

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

'JJIL

ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual,

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor, If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 31)

. Block up axle securely

oRemove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose)

o Repair tire and reassemble

Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinsta!lation and before operating the tractor, See "PURGE TRANSMiS- SION" in the Operation section of this manual..

ADJUSTMENT

LOCKNUT

FIG. 30

oOn rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle lnsed square key,

oReplace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.,

°Replace axle cover

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

		I
	I AXLE COVER	"_SQUAREKEY
		--(REAR	WHEELONLY)

FIG. 3t

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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 Engine Maintenance Accessories AN Attach EntsPerformance 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 Operaon HOW to USE Your TractorTo SET Parking Brake See Fig To Operate Mower See Fig Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills ADD GasolinePurge TRANSM!SSION To Start Engine See FigHydrostatic Transmission Warm UP Mowing Tips OperatjoMulching 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 AssemblyWheels Tires DecalsDescription 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 Carburetor KIT Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 42A707, Type NumberGasket 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