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MODEL NUMBER 917.252714
SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
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WARNING A
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
MAINTENANCE
PERFORMANCE
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)
CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS
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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6)
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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. 8)
STOPPING (See Fig. 8)
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)
TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 16)
ADD GASOLINE
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)
PURGE TRANSMISSION
MOWING TIPS
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
BEFORE EACH USE
BRAKE OPERATION
TIRES
BLADE CARE
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)
TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14)
TRANSAXLE COOLING
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
V-BELTS
LUBRICATION
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 18)
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ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 18)
ENGINE OIL FILTER
MUFFLER
SPARK PLUGS
TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20)
TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 20)
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
GROUND F -I GROUND
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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 25)
TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26)
TO ADJUST A'I-i'ACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 27)
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28)
TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 29)
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
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TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 33 and 34)
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 35)
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STORAGE
FUEL SYSTEM
ENGINE OIL
OTHER
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CORRECTION
CAUSE CORRECTION
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester
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SEAT ASSEMBLY
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WHEELS & TIRES
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MOWER LIFT
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MODEL NO. 917.252714
1-800-659-5917
IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS:
1-800-4-REPAIR
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WARNING A
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
B
C
E
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
MAINTENANCE
5
PERFORMANCE
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
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Parts bag contents not shown full size
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
7
UNPACK CARTON
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
8
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
-4
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6)
&
\
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING
,/'CHECKLIST
R H L
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
12
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/SPEED
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8)
13
STOPPING (See Fig. 8)
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 16)
ADD GASOLINE
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)
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PURGE TRANSMISSION
MOWING TIPS
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MULCHING MOWING TIPS
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t/ v's i,,' v' v'
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
BEFORE EACH USE
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BRAKE OPERATION
TIRES
18
BLADE CARE
BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)
TRANSAXLE COOLING
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
19
V-BELTS
LUBRICATION
G
ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 18)
20
ENGINE OIL FILTER
MUFFLER
TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20)
TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 20)
21
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
GROUND F -I GROUND
.....................t-tt
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT
(See Fig. 25)
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TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26)
TO ADJUST A'I-i'ACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 27)
TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28)
TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 29)
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TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 33 and 34)
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 35)
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STORAGE
FUEL SYSTEM
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ENGINE OIL
OTHER
CAUSE
CORRECTION
CAUSE CORRECTION
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SCHEMATIC
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester
TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917,252714
SEAT ASSEMBLY
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DECALS
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WHEELS & TIRES
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MOWER LIFT
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HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -MODEL NUMBER 310-0650
REPAIR PARTS
HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650
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MODEL NO. 917.252714
1-800-659-5917
IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS:
1-800-4-REPAIR