OPERATmON, Knowyourtractor | Sears 917.257552 instruction

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READ THIS OWNER'S NANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR.

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference,,

ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH LEVER	IGNITION SWITCH

THROTTLE/CHOKE

CONTROL

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

CLUTCHIBRAKE

PEDAL

PARKING BRAKE

LEVER

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

FIG. 8

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of _he American National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER* Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor_

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine,,

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB- Used to adjust the mower height,

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off,,

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of the tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine,

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedat into the brake pos{tion,

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used for starting and controling engine speed°

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its position°

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Sears 917.257552 manual OPERATmON, Knowyourtractor

Contents

Model U 917.257552 Ownersmanual Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Transporting, adjusting or making repairs Model Product SpecificationsUmited TWO Year Warranty on Electric Start Riding Equipment Umited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Tabl Performance Engine Maintenance F1f To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Check for Proper POSiTiON of ALL INSTALL Seat See FigCheck TiRE Pressure Check Deck Levelness Assemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Install Battery See Figs Shield INSTALL Niulcher Plate See Figs.7 aTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Operation Knowyourtractor OPERATmON Stopping see RG HOW to USE Your TractorTo Adjust Mower Cutting Height To SET PARKgNG Brake See Fig To Operate on Hills Before Startling the EngbneTo Operate Mower See Fig Check Engine OIL Level See Fig Mulching Mowing TiPS OperatoMowungtips To Start Engine See Fig Before Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendatuons CeanAirScreen To Sharpen Blade See Fig Brake OperationBlade Care Blade Removal See Fig Lubrication EnguneAIR Filter See Fig Transaxle Cooling ¢USTO Responsj Litie CleaningClean A!R Screen See Fig Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING Areas To Remove Mower See Fig $ERVUCE AndadjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig Tractor Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or Ervjce and Adjustments To Replace Motion Drive Belt ServiceAdjustments To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt Interlocks and Relays To Start Engine with a Weak BatteryTo Remove Wheel for Repairs See Fig To Replace Headlight Bulb Iengbne Servuce and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Carburetor See Fig Engine OIL BatteryEngiine Fuel System Correction Problem Problem Cause Correction Troubleshooting Points Tractor - Model Number 917,257552 SchematicIgnition Switch Wiring Insulated Electrical Repair Parts UNC TRACTOR-- Model NumberKEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Interlock, Clutch 3834 Tractor - Model NumberChassis and Enclosures 21\ Part Description Tractor -- Model NumberKEY 21 87 18 3637 2227 Drive KEY Part Description Repaurparts Tractor .- = Model Number KEY Part NO. NO. Description Steering Assembly Seat Assembly KEY Part Tractor Model NumberWheels & Tires 2122 Optional EquipmentEngine 132760 Control, Throttle Tractor --MODEL Number 917+257552 161718 Mower LiFT521 Mower Lift 102 TRACTOR- Model NumberMower Deck 105 KEY Part NO, no TRACTOR= = Model NumberMower Deck 2732 Tractor =- Model NumberDana Transaxle Model Number 105928X Sprocket, 9 Teeth Tractor -= ModelDana Transaxle Model Number Kohler Engine - Model Number CV14S, Type Number Blower Housing and Baffles Exhaust KEY Part Description Blower Housing Baffles KEY Part NO. no DescriptionAIR Intake KEY Part Description Tractor --MODEL Number FUELSVTEMl Cylinder HEAD, Valve Breather KEY Part Description Kohler Engine - Model Number CV14S, Type NumberFuel System 224 Kohler ENGINE-- Model Number CV14S, Type NumberCrankcase Starting System NO. no IgnitionElectrical OIL PAN / Lubrication Crankcase KEY Part OTE$ Service ....OTES Service Notes LLI Part Number If YOU Need Repair Service or Parts= PRODUCT- Tractor Model Number Engine Model NO. CV14S, Type no