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Sears 917.257462 manual Operation, Fig

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OPERATION

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR LAWN RIDER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN RIDER.

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THROTrLE/
CHOKE	MOWER HEIGHT
	MOWER HEIGHT
	ADJUSTMENT
CONTROL	KNOB
CONTROL
FUEL CAP
	MOWER
CLUTCH/	UFT
BRAKE	LEVER
PEDAL	MOWER
	MOWER
	CLUTCH
	LEVER
	GEARSHIFT
PARKING	LEVER
BRAKE
LEVER	IGNITION

FIG. 7

Sears tractorsconformto the safetystandardsofthe AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and controlling engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

MOWER CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades.

MOWER LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the mower deck.

MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to set mower cutting height.

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Sears 917.257462 manual Operation, Fig

Contents

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions •Assembly •Operation •Maintenance•Service and Adjustment •Repair Parts 12.0 HP ELECTRIC START 36 MOWER 6SPEED LAWN RIDERSAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-OnMowersMAINTENANCE AGREEMENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSFULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESPERFORMANCE MAINTENANCEENGINE ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS INDEXParts bag contents not shown full size CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts Bag contents shown full size 111II llllllll_TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY BEFORE ROLLING UNIT OFF SKIDCHECKTIRE PRESSURE ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK DECK LEVELNESSPLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST INSTALL BATTERY See Figs. 5 &CHECKLIST WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN RIDEROPERATION FIG.TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOROPERATION TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Figs. 8 andTO OPERATE MOWER See Figs. 10 and TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig.BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO TRANSPORTADD GASOLINE MOWING TIPSOPERATION GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS MAINTENANCECHART BEFORE EACH USELADE MAINTENANCEBATTERY See Fig. LAWN RIDERAIR FILTER See Fig. ENGINEMAINTENANCE MUFFLER CLEANINGAIR SCREEN See Fig. ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig.MOWER UPSTOP ADJUSTMENT See Fig. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO INSTALL MOWER See Fig. LAWN RIDERTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING See Fig. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFig. KEEPER TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig.TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig.TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig. TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig.TO REMOVE HOOD See FIG. TO REPLACE FUSEENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR See Fig.SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS OTHER BATTERYSTORAGE TRACTORCAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CORRECTIONTROUBLESHOOTING POINTSBLACK SCHEMATIC12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER & TIRES REPAIR PARTSWHEELS DECALS25 229 24 REPAIR PARTS17 15 12 11 10REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER REPAIR PARTS 2 12HOOD 12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER12 17 FENDER / CHASSISREPAIR PARTS 16 14REPAIR PARTS 2 3 14SEAT 12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER_ 17 DASH17 7 68 REPAIR PARTSREPAIR PARTS 13 2 4STEERING WHEEL 12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBERREPAIR PARTS SECTOR GEAR / AXLE SUPPORT12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER REPAIR PARTS FRONT AXLEWasher 12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBERREPAIR PARTS BRAKE / REAR MOWER LIFT ASSEMBLY10 8 12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBERENGINE / THROTTLE 13 1415 17 REPAIR PARTSREPAIR PARTS GROUND DRIVE12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 3 2530 12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER --MODEL NUMBER9 21 10 10REPAIR PARTS MOWER LIFT LEVERWasher 12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBERREPAIR PARTS MOWER DECK36 33 12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER MOWER DECKREPAIR PARTS WasherREPAIR PARTS FOOTE/DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER REPAIR PARTS FOOTE/DANA TRANSAXLE- MODEL NUMBER12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER REPAIR PARTS 219 42212 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER _634 REPAIRPARTS 224 _138Includes REPAIR PARTS12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER #280104 Gear12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER SealREPAIR PARTS PART12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER REPAIR PARTSKEY PART ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL caution when changing direction on slopesSIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREESears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS12.0HP ELECTRIC START 36 MOWER 6 SPEED LAWN RIDER RI:IFTSMI:IN