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MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if

equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage°

IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH AS

KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE

CARTRIDGE, THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF

THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT

USE PRESSURIZED AiR TO CLEAN OR DRY

CARTRIDGE

KNOB

WING NUq

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

PLATE

AIR SCREEN

CARTRIDGE

FIG. 17

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 18)

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to

prevent engine damage from overheating. Airguide covers

must be removed. Remove side panels and hood (See'%O

REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual)..

TOP AIR

GUIDE

ENGINE

COOLING FINS

AIR GUIDE COVER (BOTH SIDES) \ ,

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever

occurs first. Spark pkJg type and gap setting are shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season.. If fuel

filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

replacement isrequired.

= With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line

sections.

o Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor.

. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are

properly positioned_

o Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLA_LAMP

FUEL _ \,, // /

FILTER '- _"-_----J"

FIG. 19

CLEANING

° Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign

matter.

o Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc.

o Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do notrecommend using a garden hose to clean your

tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered tokeep water ouL Water in engine

can result in a shortened engine life.

FIG. 18

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Contents

Main SAFETY RULES IA Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. SLOPE OPERATION i!1. CHILDREN MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY iNDEX B F G H ACCESSORIES AN ATTACH ENTS ENGINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE Parts packed separately in carton CB / 3,,.EXBOLT TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section for location and function of con- trols) HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig, 2) INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6) TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING ,/CHECKLIST OPERATION {, KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR (-) OPERAON HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8) \ "D,SENGAGE.... ENGAGE" CHOKE \ _ \ t STOPPING (See Fig. 8) OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) 14 STARTING TO TRANSPORT (See Fig, '11) BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE OPERATmO TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) PURGE TRANSM!SSION MOWING TIPS f T OPERATJO MULCHING MOWING TIPS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE __ __,nJ__oy t I GENERAL RECOMiVIENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART CUSTOME RESPONSml31LITIES TRACTOR BRAKE OPERATION TIRES CUSTOMER RESPONS LnTIES V-BELTS TRANSAXLE COOLING TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID ENGINE CUSTO RESPONSIBmLmTIE$ 2O MUFFLER ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 18) SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20) TO INSTALL MOWER TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING SERVmCEAN ADJUSTMENTS 22 to SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER (See Fig. 26) TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig. 27) [ \ [/01= LOCKNUT(a) ..... PLATE TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 28) TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 29) SERVICE AND A DJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 30) FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 31) TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT SERVRCE TO START ENGINE WiTH AWEAK BATTER'/' See Fig, 32) 26 AN ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE FUSE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 35) 27 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Figs. 36 & 37) STORAGE TRACTOR BATTERY ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTi POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Lossof power TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM 3O CAUSE CORRECTION \i '0'0+ (NOT_OCC_U_E_D) SPARK PLUGS @ ELECTRICAL 33 1t 26 ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917=256670 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES Page DRIVE REPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLY . -22_!2222Z -- ', REPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLY REPAnR PARTS SEAT ASSEMBLY 4O DECALS WHEELS &TIRES 4'1 REPAURPARTS ENGINE 27 23 , TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 MOWER LIFT 43 I I MOWER DECK 1\ TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.256670 MOWER DECK 45. HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 28 j 52 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 47' % t358GASKETSETI 186iPUMPREPAIRKnl Q75 @ _92 9 8A lO I,o,_ow._,;sMAI,IUA,-II,ol,'-AB_"_'Tt REPAUR PARTS BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1625-01 REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9'17.256670 BRIGGS &STRATTON ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER 42A707, TYPE NUMBER 1625-01 Page SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ! 8_ AIR8 OWN R'S MANUAL 1-800-659-5917 MODEL NO. 917.256670 IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: