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MODEL 917.257643
OWNER'S MANUAL
SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
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MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITOES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
...... LIMITED 90=DAYWARRANTY ON BATTERY
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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE
PERFORMANCE
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
Parts Bag contents shown full size
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Parts packed separately in carton
Parts bag contents not shown full size
ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
UNPACKCARTON
BEFORE ROLL!!NG TRACTOR OFFSK|D
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
ASSEMBLY
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
DECK (See Fig. 5)
ASSEMBLY
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 6 & 7)
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING
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OPERATI
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
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TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9)
STOPPING (See Fig. 9)
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 9)
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See Fig. 9)
OPERATION
TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)
TO TRANSPORT
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. !6)
OPERATION
TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9)
MOWING TIPS
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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TIRES
BLADE CARE
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CUSTOMER R BIL:ITIES
CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 18)
ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 18)
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MUFFLER
SPARK PLUGS
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19)
CLEANING
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TRACTOR
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TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20)
TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 20)
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(See Fig. 25)
TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26)
$ERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
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TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 29)
ICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
(See Fig. 30)
ENGINE
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BATTERY
ENGINE
PROBLEM
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CORRECTION
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REPAIR PARTS
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15 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257643
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
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REPAIR PARTS
CHASSIS ANDENCLOSURES
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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257643
STEERING ASSEMBLY
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SEAT ASSEMBLY
REPAIR
DECALS
WHEELS & TIRES
REPAIR
ENGINE
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester
REPAIR
ENGINE
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MOWER LIFT
MOWER DECK
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REPARR PARTS
MOWER DECK
15 HP 42" TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.257643
DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-79
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REPABR PARTS
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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL NO. 917.257643
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