Operation

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY	CAUTION OR	REVERSE	FORWARD	FAST	SLOW
	WARNING

ENG INE ON

ENGINE OFF

OILPRESSURE

CLUTCH

LIGHTS ON

LIGHTS OFF

FUELCHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCKLOCKED

R N H

REVERSE	NEUTRAL	HIGH	LOW	PARKING BRAKE
				PARKING BRAKE

MOWER LIFT	ATTAC H MENT	ATTACHMENT	IGNITION
	CLUTCH ENGAGED	CLUTCH DISENGAGED

	HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL
DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY	(Hydro Models only)

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Contents

Model Number 917.256600 Ownersmanual RoFTZHaN I11. Children Safety is InvolvedSafe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers Customer Responsibilities Maintenance AgreementProduct Specifications Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Index Performance AccessoattachmentsEngine Maintenance Contents of Hardware Pack Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from Carton Check Tire Pressure Install Seat See FigConnect Batiery See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Mower and Drive Belt SeeCheck Deck Levelness Discharging Install Mulcher Plate See Figs a Operation Know Your Tractor Attachment Clutch Switch Used to engage To Move Forward and Backward HOW to USE Your TractorOperation To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigBefore Starting the Engine Shoulderbolt Mulching Mowing Tips TRASH. Clean After Each USEMowing Tips To Start Engine See Fig Each USE Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities General Recommendations To Sharpen Blade See Fig BatteryTractor Blade Care Belts Clean AIR Screen See FigEngine Transaxle Cooling Spark Plugs Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasEngine OIL Filter See Fig Muffler Recheck measurements After adjusting ServiceAdjustments To Level Mower Housing Equally SO Mower will Stay Level SIDE-TO- Side Service and AdjustmentsTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Attachment Clutch SeeTo Adjust Brake See Fig Electric clutch should provide years of service. Frontwheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentTransaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See Figs Transaxleii ,--J1--= Interlocks and Relays To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak BAI-rERY See Fig To Adjust Carburetor See Fig To Adjust THROnLE Control Cable See Fig Fuel System StorageOther Engine OIL Correction Troubleshooting PointsProblemcause Correcon Problem Cause Clips Tractor - Model Number SchematicIgnition Switch Wiring Electrical Tractor = Model Number PTO KEY Part DescriptionInterLock Chassis and Enclosures Tractor = = Model Number Plate Tractor - Model Number 3637 Drive 121520X Tractor = = Model NumberDrive KEY Part NO, no Steering Assembly Wheel Tractor -- Model NumberKEY Part DESCRiPTiON Engine KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Tractor - Model NumberEngine Tractor Model Number Seat Assembly Wheels & Tires Decals 41I 521 Mower Lift Spring Retainer Tractor --MODEL Number 917,256600Mower Lift 1O5 104 106 101 Mower Deck Part KEY Description Tractor -= Model Number Dana Transaxle Model Number Tractor - Model Number 917,256600 640 Dana Transaxle = Model NumberKEY Part Description NO. no Engine Controls J Tractor -- Model NumberKohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS41525 AIR Intake Blower H O Crankshaft KEY Part Description 21 \ Cylinder HEAD, Valve and Breather Fuel System KEY Part NO. no Kohler Engine = Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS41525 Tractor - Model Number 917,256600 KEY Part NO. no Service Notes Sight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or Tree Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Sighting Part Number Part Description If YOU Need Repair Service Or PartsFor Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number Model Number Engine Model NO. CV15S PS41525

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