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NUMBER 917.250510
SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIMTIES
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
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ACCESSORI AND ATTACH ENTS
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
PERFORMANCE
CONTENTS OF PACK
Parts Bag contents shown full size
Parts packed separately in carton
Parts bag contents not shown ful! size
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF SKiD
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INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 4 and 7)
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5A and 5B)
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING
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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 7)
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TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8)
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs. 6 and 7)
TO OPERATE ON HILLS
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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MOWING TIPS
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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ReplaceFuelFilter
F,LL,.DATES
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CUSTOME ESPONSIBILITIES
TRACTOR
BRAKE OPERATION
TIRES
BLADE CARE
CUSTOM ESPO ILITIES
BATTERY
LUBRICATION
CUSTO RESPON BiLITIES
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16)
:_,ENGINE COOLING FiNS (See Fig. 16)
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AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17)
SE CE USTM NTS
TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19)
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TO INSTALL MOWER
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24)
TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 25)
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TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig, 26)
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27)
TO ADJUST STEERING .WHEEL ALIGNMENT
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
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FRONT WHEEL CAMBER
SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Figs. 3!)
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RViCE ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Figs. 34 and 35)
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig= 36)
SERV!CE NOTES
TRACTOR
BATTERY
FUEL SYSTEM
ENGINE OIL
TRO LESHOOTING NTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
TRO LESHOOTNNG POmNTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
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MOWER DECK
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REPAIR PARTS
KOHLER ENGINE --MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529
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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NO= 917.250510
1-800-659-5917
IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS:
1-800-4-REPAIR