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Craftsman 917.259172 manual OUSTO ER ESPONS BILmES, CLEAN6NG, Muffler, Spark Plugs, Fig

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OUSTO ER ESPONS BILmES

OUSTO ER ESPONS BILmES

IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE

CARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF

THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OILCARTR1DGE. DO NOT

USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE.

COVER

KNOB

IDGE

PLATE

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.

AIR SCREEN

CARTRIDGE

With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.

oPlace new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

-Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

o Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline_

FIG. 17

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 18)

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating. Air guide covers must be removed_ Remove side panels and hood (See "TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual),.

TOP AIR

GUIDE

ENGINE

COOLING FINS

FUEL	/	\
FILTER	-	"-"

FIG. 19

CLEAN6NG

•Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter°

oKeep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

oProtect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.,

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out° Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

AIR GUIDE COVER (BOTH SIDES)

FIG. 18

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Craftsman 917.259172 manual OUSTO ER ESPONS BILmES, CLEAN6NG, Muffler, Spark Plugs, IN-LINEFUEL FILTER See Fig

Contents

lllll 917.259172 OWNERS MANUAL Assembly o Operation1-800-659-5917 liMmmmillllll illiI.GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY RULES•Turn offblades when not mowing Safe Operation Practices for Ride-OnMowersPRODUCY SPECIIFKCATmONS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTLliVHTED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY CUSTOMER RESPONSIBULmTgESSERVICE TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSPERFORMANCE MAINTENANCEACCESGORIEG AN ATTACHMENTS ENGINE#10×518 CONTENTS OF HAF DWA E PACKParts Bag contents shown full size Parts bag contents not shown full sizeASS LY TOOLS REQUHRED FOR ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY See Fig.CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS INSTALL SEAT See Fig.CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK DECK LEVELNESSTO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING CHECKLISTINSTALL iVlULCHER PLATE See Figs. 5 & ASSEM LYOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR OPERATmONTO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT OPERATmONTO TRANSPORT See Fig. OPERATgONBEFORE STARTING THE ENGUNE TO OPERATE ON HILLSTO START ENGINE See Fig. OPERATIONPURGE TRANSMISSION NIOWING TIPS MULCHRNG IVIOWING TIPSMAX1f3 FIG. OPERATIONL TIES CHARTCUSTO PeNSTO SHARPEN BLADE See Fig. BATTERYOUSTOME RESPON ILITIES TRACTORV-BELTS CLEAN AIR SCREEN See Fig,¢USTO ESPONS LnTmES ENGgNESPARK PLUGS CLEAN6NGOUSTO ER ESPONS BILmES MUFFLERoPlace attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position SERVICE AN AOJUSTMENT$TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig. TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig.FIG. $£RV C£ AN ADJUSTMENTSTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FIG. FIG.jLOCATOR SERVHCE A ADJUSTMENTSFIG. TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig. INPUTPULLEYTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL AUGNMENT SERVBCE AN ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTo Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig.ENGINE SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Fig.DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST CARBURETOR See Figs. 34 & ERV CE ANDFUEL SYSTEM BATTERYENGBNE OTHERTROU LESHOOTING POre TS PROBLEMCAUSECORRECTION CORRECTION PROBLEMTROV LESHOO G POUNT$ CAUSEPage TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER SCHEMATICWIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE- IF WIRINGTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917=259172 REPAIR PARTSELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBERKEY PART NO. NO DESCRIPTIONCHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES REPAnR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER KEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTIONREPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259172DRIVE 150 151 51 37 53TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259172 REPAPR PARTSKEY PART NOo NO PARTTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER STEERING ASSEMBLYREPA!IR PARTS \ 2o._,JPART REPAIR PARTSSTEERING ASSEMBLY TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER15 14 81 REPAaR PARTSOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark ArresterPART REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259172 ENGINEREPAIR PARTS SEAT ASSEMBLY14 DESCRIPTION Clip Push-In22 19 DECALSWHEELS & TIRESREPAIR PARTS 19 15161718 13 --_yRod Adj. Lift MOWER LIFTSTD560907 Pin cotter 3/3234 33 32 REPAhR PARTSMOWER DECK 68 52KEY PART NO. NO TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBERREPAnR PARTS MOWER DECK1135 11 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBERREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBERHYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER LowerREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259172615 :_ N SS2AREPABR PARTS 2ao_PUMP REPAIR 1358GASKET SET,, 1861307 229 803 653414 207 y 209A209305 305 304 308A TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAl10A 5A 13 8A9 572TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER REPA6R PARTSPin, Float Hinge 39496193585 g,.PKEY PART NO. NOSERVICE NOTES $ERVRCE NOTES SERVICE NOTES 3/ U LU U00 LLI I- t_19.5HP ELECTRIC START IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTSOWNERS MANUAL MODEL NO.