Sears 917.25667 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig, 2)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals. Before connecting battery, re-

move metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden-

tal ground!rig.

Lift hood to raised position.

• Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec-

tive caps and discard,.

• ifthis battery is put into service after month and year

indicated on label (label located between terminals)

charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps_

• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery

:; terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex

nut as shown. Tighten securely.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat-

tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock

washer and hex nut.. Tighten securely

Close terminal access doors_

Use terminal access doors for:

°Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-

ware),

• inspection for corrosion..

• Testing battery_

• Jumping (if required)_

• Periodic charging

LOCK FLAT

HEX NUT WASHER WASHER

DtSCARD TERMINAL _ HEX

PROTECTIVE CAPS BOLT

POSITIVE

(RED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE

(BLACK)

CABLE

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt•

•Remove cardboard packing onseat pan.

oPlace seat on seat pan andassemble shoulder boll

° Assemble adjustment bolt,tock washer and ftat washer

loosely. Do not tighten.

° Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

• Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat,

° Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which

allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way

down°

o Get off seat wffhout moving its adjusted position°

°Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.

SEAT

SEATPAN

SHOULDER

BOLT _

LOCK WASHER

BOLT LARGEFLAT WASHER

FIG, 3

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for

shipping purposes_ Correct tire pressure is important for

best cutting performance.

- Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual,.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see

that the brake is properly adjusted° See 'q'O ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this

manual

FIG. 2

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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: