To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig | Sears 917.252714

SERVICE AND

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig. 30)

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose).

•Repair tire and reassemble.

•On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key.

•Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

•Replace axle cover.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

Q I

AXLE COVER

_

SQUARE KEY

(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

ADJUSTMENTS

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 31)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be

recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+)terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA- TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

•Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

•BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery.

•RED cable last from both batteries.

"POSITIVE" (+)

"NEGATIVE"(-)

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FIG. 30

L.H. PANEL

BOLT

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FIG. 31

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Contents

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