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Sears 917.257462 Cleaning, AIR SCREEN See Fig, Muffler, ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig, Spark Plugs

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AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 19)

MAINTENANCE

AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 19)

The engine air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 19)

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating.

•Remove oil fill dipstick and cover opening to prevent entry of dirt.

•Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing off engine.

•Remove the screws securing the starter housing and lift housing off engine.

•Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.

•To reassemble, reverse above procedure.

BLOWER

HOUSING

SCREWS

SCREWS

SCREWS

AIR SCREEN

STARTER

HOUSING

SPARK

OIL FILL

DIPSTICK

ENGINE COOLING FINS

FIG. 19

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 20)

Fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re- placement is required.

•With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.

•Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line.

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

•Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

FUEL FILTER

FIG. 20

CLEANING

•Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your unit unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

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Sears 917.257462 manual Cleaning, AIR SCREEN See Fig, Muffler, ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig, Spark Plugs, Maintenance

Contents

•Service and Adjustment •Repair Parts •Assembly •Operation •MaintenanceRead and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions 12.0 HP ELECTRIC START 36 MOWER 6SPEED LAWN RIDERSafe Operation Practices for Ride-OnMowers SAFETY RULESFULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSMAINTENANCE AGREEMENT CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESENGINE MAINTENANCEPERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTSINDEX TABLE OF CONTENTSParts Bag contents shown full size CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts bag contents not shown full size 111II llllllll_TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLYTO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON BEFORE ROLLING UNIT OFF SKIDHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR ASSEMBLYCHECKTIRE PRESSURE CHECK DECK LEVELNESSCHECKLIST INSTALL BATTERY See Figs. 5 &PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN RIDERFIG. OPERATIONOPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Figs. 8 andBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig.TO OPERATE MOWER See Figs. 10 and TO TRANSPORTOPERATION MOWING TIPSADD GASOLINE CHART MAINTENANCEGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USEBATTERY See Fig. MAINTENANCELADE LAWN RIDERMAINTENANCE ENGINEAIR FILTER See Fig. AIR SCREEN See Fig. CLEANINGMUFFLER ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig.TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSMOWER UPSTOP ADJUSTMENT See Fig. LAWN RIDERFig. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING See Fig. TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig.KEEPER TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig.TO REMOVE HOOD See FIG. TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig.TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig. TO REPLACE FUSESERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR See Fig.ENGINE STORAGE BATTERYOTHER TRACTORPROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSCAUSE CORRECTIONPOINTS TROUBLESHOOTING12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER SCHEMATICBLACK WHEELS REPAIR PARTS& TIRES DECALS17 15 REPAIR PARTS25 229 24 12 11 1012 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER ELECTRICALREPAIR PARTS HOOD 2 12REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBERREPAIR PARTS FENDER / CHASSIS12 17 16 14SEAT 2 3 14REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER17 7 68 DASH_ 17 REPAIR PARTSSTEERING WHEEL 13 2 4REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER SECTOR GEAR / AXLE SUPPORTREPAIR PARTS Washer FRONT AXLEREPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER10 8 BRAKE / REAR MOWER LIFT ASSEMBLYREPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER15 17 13 14ENGINE / THROTTLE REPAIR PARTS12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER GROUND DRIVEREPAIR PARTS 9 21 12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER --MODEL NUMBER3 2530 10 10Washer MOWER LIFT LEVERREPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER36 33 MOWER DECKREPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBERREPAIR PARTS MOWER DECK12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER Washer12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER FOOTE/DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBERREPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER FOOTE/DANA TRANSAXLE- MODEL NUMBERREPAIR PARTS 12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 219 422REPAIR PARTS PARTS REPAIR_634 224 _13812 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER REPAIR PARTSIncludes #280104 GearREPAIR PARTS Seal12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER PARTKEY PART REPAIR PARTS12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER SIGHTING GUIDE caution when changing direction on slopesONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE12.0HP ELECTRIC START 36 MOWER 6 SPEED LAWN RIDER HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTSSears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A RI:IFTSMI:IN