Sears 917.25271 owner manual Service and Adjustments

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SERVICE AND 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 START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 31)

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CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ateexplosivegases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- I teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be

recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure: ,

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig. 30)

Block up axle securely.

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

Repair tire and reassemble.

On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

Replace axle cover.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+)terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis.

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA- TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

RED cable last from both batteries.

"POSITIVE" (+)

"NEGATIVE" (-)

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AXLE COVER

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SQUARE KEY

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(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 30

L.H. PANEL

BOLT

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FIG. 31

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Contents Page Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersMaintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Contents Engine Maintenance PerformanceContents Tools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Unpack CartonAssembly HOW to SET UP Your TractorPrepare Battery See Figs a and 2B Install Seat See FigCheck Tire Pressure Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemChecklist Install Mulcher PlateSee Figs a & 7B To Convert to Bagging or DischargingOperation Know Your TractorHOW to USE Your Tractor To Move Forward and BackwardBefore Starting the Engine To Operate Mower See FigTo Operate on Hills Check Engine OIL Level See FigADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigPurge Transmission Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsLubrication Chart General RecommendationsLub.caoncha Before Each USECustomer Responsibilities TractorBrake Operation TiresEngine Transaxle CoolingTransaxle Pump Fluid AIR Filter See FigCleaning Engine OIL FilterMuffler Spark PlugsService and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Adjustments To Level Mower HousingService To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig Adjustm NTS To Adjust Motion Control Lever See FigTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER See FigTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Replace Headlight BulbInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Carburetor See FigSee Storage OtherTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionProblem Cause Service Notes JlJ Tractor - Model NumberTractor --MODEL Number ElectricalTractor -- Model Number KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONChassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly Steering Wheel Axle Assembly, Front Spindle Assembly, LH Engine 4218122439X Seat Assembly UNCDecals Wheels & TiresMower Lift 161718BIkZinc 73800800 Nut LockW/Wsh 13 Unc 139868 Arm Suspension Mower Deck Inch = Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle Model Number 142930 D,,RUD,,I Kohler ENGINE- Model Number MV18.OS, Type Number PS58560Kohler Engine Model Number MV18.OS, Type Number PS58560 AIR Intake KEY Part DescriptionCarbu Retor J Crankcase Dipstick Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8 Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation If YOU Need Repair Service or Parts Model noPage Safety Rules Maintenance Agreement Contents Accessories Attachments Contents Assem BLY Assembly Check Tire Pressure Checklist Operation HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine Fii AcAuieverenIioiiii Operation SE.V.C Customer Responsibilities Engine Cleaning Service and Adjustments Adjustments Service Adjustm NTS Service and Adjustments Adjustments Sc. w Storage Troubleshooting Points Problem Cause Service Notes JlJ Repair Parts Tractor -- Model Number Tractor - Model Number KEY Part Description Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly Tractor -- Model Number Spark Arrester 122439X Tractor -- Model Number Tractor --MODEL Number Tractor - Model Number BIkZinc 73800800 Nut LockW/Wsh 13 Unc 139868 Arm Suspension Tractor --MODEL Number Tractor - Model Number Tractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle Model Number 142930 D,,RUD,,I Tractor --MODEL Number Tractor --MODEL Number Tractor - Model Number Tractor -- Model Number Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8 Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation HP Twin Cylinder Electric Start

917.25271 specifications

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