Sears 917.25667 SERVICE AND A DJUSTMENTS

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SERVICE AND A DJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

(See Fig. 30)

The motion control lever has been preset at thefactory and

adjustment should notbe necessary.

If forany reason the motion control lever will not hold its

position while at a selected speed, it may beadjusted at the

friction pack located on the right side of transmission

° Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning

ignition key to "OFF" position, and engage parking

brake.

o Adjust motion control lever by tightening adjustment

iocknutone half (1/2) turn.

NOTE: If for any reason the effort to move the motion

control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above

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 perinstructions 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. 31)

adjustment procedure by loosening !ocknut 1/4 to 1/2 turn

Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if

necessary,

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or

replacement, it should be purged after reinsta!lation and

before operating the tractor, See "PURGE TRANSMiS-

SION" in the Operation section of this manual..

ADJUSTMENT

LOCKNUT

FIG. 30

. Block up axle securely

o Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers toallow

wheel removal (rearwheel contains a square key - Do

not lose)

o Repair tire and reassemble

o On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub

and axle lnsed square key,

o Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove.,

° Replace axle cover

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

I AXLE COVER

I

"_SQUAREKEY

--(REAR WHEELONLY)

FIG. 3t

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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: