RR r+Zli4IIii + | Craftsman 917.259592 instruction

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MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 OWNER'S MANUAL

=Assembly + Operation

+Customer Responsibilities ® Service and Adjustments

+Repair Parts

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CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.

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Craftsman 917.259592 owner manual RR r+Zli4IIii +

Contents

RR r+Zli4IIii + Safe OperationSAFETYPractices RULESfor Ride-On Mowers Model Product SpecificationsSerial Number Date of Purchase Table of Contents Attachments Engine MaintenancePerformance Contents of Hardware Pack Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Unpack Carton Connect Battery See Fig AssemblyAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig To Convert to Bagging or Discharging Install Mulcher Plate See Figs Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Brake System Check Deck Levelness Lock Operation ERATmON To Adjust Mower Cutting Height HOW to USE Your TractorSee Fig To Operate Mower See Fig OperationTo Operate on Hills To Transport See Figs To Start Engine See Fig ADD GasolinePurge Transmission Starting Mulching Mowing Tips Mowing TiPS Maintenance Schedule Lubrication ChartCustomer General Recommendations Tractor BatteryBlade Care Blade Removal See Fig Transaxle Cooling Clean AIR Screen See FigEngine Lubrication Custo Responsibilities CleaningEngine OIL Filter See Fig Muffler To Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See Fig Both Front Links Must be Equal in Length To Level Mower Housing Adjustments ServiceTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Motion Control Lever Servnce AN AdjustmentsTransmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Service AN AdjustmentsFront Wheel TOE-INICAMBER To Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and Relays To Adjust Carburetor See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigImportant Damage to the Needles Turned in TOO Tight Other BatteryFuel System Engine OIL Problem TroubleshootingPoints Problem Cause TroubleshootingCorrection 111 Schematic Electrical Repair Parts Description KEY Part Chassis and Enclosures KEY Drive KEY Part Description KEY Part NO. noUNC REPAmR Parts Steering Assembly KEY Part NO, no Steering Assembly Description Seat AssemblyPart Description Wheels & Tires DecalsKEY Part Spark Arrester Engine Optional Equipment NO, no EngineDescripon Mower Lift Tractor - Model Number161718 2O \ NO. no Mower Deck TUV Part DescriptionSqnk Hydro Gear Transaxle Model Number Cradle Exhaust Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41565 AIR Intake KEY Part Description Blower Housing and Baffles Engine Controls KEY Part NO. noExhaust KEY Part Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather @---1 Fuel System Kohler Engine Model Number CVt5S, Type Number PS-41565Part KEY Part Description NO. no Ignition Electrical OIL PAN Lubrication Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41565 OIL PAN/LUBRICATION Ignition Electrical KEY Part DescriptionCrankcase KEY Part Starting System KEY Part Rvice Otes Page SE CE Notes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operatron Owners UAL For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free NumberI1IIl Lll Illlll Part Number