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Sears 917.257462 manual Troubleshooting, Points

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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PROBLEM	CAUSE	CORRECTION
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Engine continues to run	1.	Faultyoperator-safetypresencecontrolsystem.
when operator leaves seat
with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven	1.	Worn,	bent or loose blade.
	2.	Mower deck not level.
	3.	Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
	4.	Bent blade mandrel.
Mower blades will not	1.	Obstruction in dutch mechanism.
rotate	2.	Mower	drive belt out of adjustment.
	3.	Wom/damaged mower drive belt.
	4.	Frozen	idler pulley.
	5.	Frozen	blade mandrel.

1.Check wiring,switches and connections,ff not corrected,contact Sears ServiceCenter/Department.

1.Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2.Level mower deck.

3.Clean underside of mower housing.

4.Replace blade mandrel.

1.Remove obstruction.

2.Adjustmower drive belt.

3.Replace mower drive bell

4.Replaceidler pulley.

5.Replaceblade mandrel.

Poor grass discharge

Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped)

Batterywill not charge

1.Enginespeedtoo slow.

2.Travel speedtoo fast. 3, Wet grass.

4.Mowerdecknotlevel.

5.Low/uneventire air pressure.

6.Worn, bent or looseblade.

7.Buildupof grass,leavesand trash undermower.

8.Mowerdrivebeltwornor outof adjustment.

9.Bladesimproperlyinstalled.

10.Improperbladesused.

1.Switch is "OFF'.

2.Bulb(s) burned out.

3.Faulty light switch.

4.Loose or damaged wiring,

5.Blown fuse.

1.Bad battery cell(s).

2.Poor cable connections.

3.Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

1.Placethrottlecontrolin "FAST"position.

2.Shiftto slowerspeed.

3.Allowgrassto dry beforemowing.

4.Levelmowerdeck.

5.Check tires for properair pressure.

6.Replace/sharpenblade. Tightenblade bolt.

7.Clean undersideof mower housing.

8.Replace/adjustmowerdrive belt.

9.Reinstallbladessharp edge down,

10.Replacewith bladeslistedin this manual.

1.Turn switch "ON".

2.Replace bulb(s).

3.Check/replace light switch.

4.Check wiring and connections.

5.Replace fuse.

1.Replace battery.

2.Check/cleanall connections.

3.Replace regulator.

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Sears 917.257462 manual Troubleshooting, Points

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 TRANSPORTADD GASOLINE MOWING TIPSOPERATION CHART MAINTENANCEGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USEBATTERY See Fig. MAINTENANCELADE LAWN RIDERAIR FILTER See Fig. ENGINEMAINTENANCE AIR SCREEN See Fig. CLEANINGMUFFLER ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig.TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSMOWER UPSTOP ADJUSTMENT See Fig. LAWN RIDERTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING See Fig. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFig. 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 FUSEENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR See Fig.SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS STORAGE BATTERYOTHER TRACTORPROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSCAUSE CORRECTIONPOINTS TROUBLESHOOTINGBLACK SCHEMATIC12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER WHEELS REPAIR PARTS& TIRES DECALS17 15 REPAIR PARTS25 229 24 12 11 10REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 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 NUMBERREPAIR PARTS SECTOR GEAR / AXLE SUPPORT12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 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 PARTSREPAIR PARTS GROUND DRIVE12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER 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 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 PARTS REPAIR634 224 _13812 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER REPAIR PARTSIncludes #280104 GearREPAIR PARTS Seal12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER PART12 HP 36 LAWN RIDER - - MODEL NUMBER REPAIR PARTSKEY PART 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