Sears 917.25667 HOW to SET UP Your Tractor, Connect Battery See Fig, Install Seat See Fig

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig, 2)

nals. Before connecting battery, re- CAUTION:move metalDo bracelets,not short batterywristwatchtermi-

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden-

tal ground!rig.

Lift hood to raised position.

Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec- tive caps and discard,.

if this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps_

First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery

:; terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown. Tighten securely.

Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat- tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut.. Tighten securely

Close terminal access doors_

Use terminal access doors for:

°Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware),

inspection for corrosion..

Testing battery_

Jumping (if required)_

Periodic charging

 

 

LOCK

FLAT

HEX NUT

WASHER

WASHER

PROTECTIVE CAPS

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BOLT

DtSCARD TERMINAL

 

HEX

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt•

Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

oPlace seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll

°Assemble adjustment bolt, tock washer and ftat washer loosely. Do not tighten.

°Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat,

°Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which

allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down°

o Get off seat wffhout moving its adjusted position°

°Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.

SEAT

SEATPAN

SHOULDER

BOLT _

 

LOCK WASHER

BOLT

LARGE FLAT WASHER

FIG,

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes_ Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

-Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual,.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted° See 'q'O ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual

POSITIVE

(RED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE

(BLACK)

CABLE

FIG. 2

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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 Performance Accessories AN Attach EntsEngine Maintenance 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 To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorOperaon Before Starting the Engine To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills ADD GasolineHydrostatic Transmission Warm UP To Start Engine See FigPurge TRANSM!SSION Mulching Mowing Tips OperatjoMowing 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 DescriptionDescription KEY Part DecalsWheels Tires ENGINE27 Optional EquipmentKEY Part KEY DescriptionMower Lift KEY PartMower Deck Tractor - Model Number UNCHydro Gear Transaxle Model Number Locknut, Hex Tractor - Model Number Gasket SET Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 42A707, Type NumberCarburetor KIT 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