Ill IIHiIIIIIIIIIII//IHIIIIIIII 111 | Sears 917.252714 instruction

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MODEL NUMBER 917.252714 OWNER'S MANUAL

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•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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Ill IIHiIIIIIIIIIII//IHIIIIIIII 111 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety Rules Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Maintenance AgreementLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Model Contents Engine Maintenance Accessories and AttachmentsPerformance Parts bag contents not shown full size Parts Bag contents shown full sizeParts packed separately in carton Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Unpack Carton Install Seat See Fig Connect Battery See Fig Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck Brake System Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower See Figs Install Mulcher PlateTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Operation Speed Know Your Tractor To Adjust Mower Cutting Height HOW to USE Your TractorTo Move Forward and Backward To Operate Mower See Fig Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills To Transport See Figs To Start Engine See Fig ADD Gasoline Mulching Mowing Tips Mowing Tips General Recommendations Customer ResponsibilitiesBefore Each USE Dates Tractor BatteryBrake Operation Blade Care Transaxle Cooling EngineTransaxle Pump Fluid Belts To Service Cartridge To Service PRE-CLEANERMuffler IN-LINE Fuel Filter See Fig To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Remove Mower See Fig Important if AN Attachment Other than Adjustments ServiceTo Level Mower Housing Ground To Adjust AI-iACHMENT Clutch See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Motion Control Lever See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Attach Jumper Cables To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTo Remove CABLES, Reverse Order To Replace Headlight Bulb To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigInterlocks and Relays To Adjust Carburetor See Fig To Adjust Throttle Control Cable SeeFinal Setting Acceleration Test Cylinders Engine OIL Problem Cause Correction Troubleshooting Points Engaged Poor cut uneven Points Tractor -- Model Number SchematicServicing of UNIT, They Electrical Tractor --MODEL Number UNC KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Chassis and Enclosures KEY Part Description Tractor .. Model Number Repair Parts Drive Tractor - Model Number Steering Assembly Tractor --MODEL Number 1310 Engine Tractor - Model Number 917,252714 Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires DecalsDescription 521 1617 18 Mower Lift Repair Parts Mower Deck 136420 Mulcher Cover 110485X Bearing Ball Mandrel 1135 Lower Kohler Engine Model Number MV18, Type Number PS58560 Repair Parts Crankcase Crankcase Tractor -- Model Number Crankshaft Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes LLI For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number If YOU Need Repair Service Or Parts Ill IIHiIIIIIIIIIII//IHIIIIIIII 111 Safety Rules Maintenance Agreement Contents Accessories and Attachments Hardware Pack Assembly Assembly Deck See Fig Checklist Operation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine ADD Gasoline Mowing Tips Customer Responsibilities Tractor Engine Cleaning Service and Adjustments Service See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Service and Adjustments Sc. w Storage Troubleshooting Points Points UnD Repair Parts KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Chassis and Enclosures Tractor -- Model Number Repair Parts Drive Tractor - Model Number Tractor --MODEL Number Optional Equipment Tractor - Model Number 917,252714 Seat Assembly Tractor -- Model Number Mower Lift Repair Parts Mower Deck KEY Part Description 1135 Lower Tractor -- Model Number Repair Parts Tractor --MODEL Number Crankcase Tractor -- Model Number Tractor --MODEL Number Service Notes Service Notes Service Notes LLI HP Twin Cylinder Electric Start