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Sears 917.257643 owner manual Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness, Check Brake System

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ASSEMBLY

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were ovednflated at the factory for shipping purposes_ Correct tire pressure is importantfor best cutting performance,

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.,,

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled° See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.,

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctty.,

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted.. See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual°

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER

DECK (See Fig. 5)

Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

°Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See ''TO AD- ,JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual)_

oWith mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground° Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8" washer and 3/8-i6 iocknut and

tighten securely

_ .

°Repeat for opposite side installing gauge_wl_eel in

same adjustment hole.

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GAUGE WHEEL

MOUNTING

BRACKET

LOCKNUT

3/8" WASHER

GAUGE WHEEL'

,_SHOULDER

BOLT

FIG. 5

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Sears 917.257643 Check Tire Pressure, Check Deck Levelness, Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts, Check Brake System

Contents

Model Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesLimited 90=DAY Warranty on Battery ModelSerial Number Date of Purchase Index Maintenance PerformanceEngine Contents of Hardware Pack Attach Steering Wheel See Fig UnpackcartonTo Roll Tractor OFF Skid See Fig WheelInstall Seat See Fig Connect Battery See FigsNegave BoltCheck Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Brake SystemInstall Mulcher Plate See Figs AssemblyTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Guard from mower, Raise and hold OperationHeightadjustm ENT Knob Usedtoadjustthe mower cutting heighL Know Your TractorAttachment Clutch Lever Used to engage HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig Before Starting the EngineTo Transport ADD GasolineOperation When starting engine for the first time orif engine has runMowing Tips To Start Engine See FigBefore Each USE General RecommendationsTires Brake OperationBlade Care Blade Removal See FigBelts To Clean Battery and TerminalsTransaxle Cooling LubricationTo Service PRE-CLEANER Clean AIR Screen See FigCustomer R AIR Filter See FigMuffler Spark PlugsIN-LINEFUEL Filter See Fig To Install Mower See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTractor To Remove Mower See FigService AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Adjust Brake See Fig AdjustmTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER To Remove Wheel for RepairsTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable ICE and AdjustmentsEngine To Replace Headlight BulbFinal Setting To Adjust Carburetor See FigImportant Damage to the Needle Valve Preliminary SE-I-FINGStorage BatteryFuel System Engine OILCorrection Problem CauseProblemcause Troucoting PointsCorrection Ignition Switch SchematicWiring Insulated Clips NON-REMOVABLE ConnectionsElectrical Repair PartsElectrical KEY Part Description Bulb, LightKey, Ignition 128 Chassis and EnclosuresKEY Part NO, NON Description Chassis AndenclosuresDrive KEY Part Description Drive KEY Part NO. noSteering Assembly Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. no Seat Assembly Spacer, Split 28 x140552 Decals Wheels & TiresFront Tire 2122 29\ 2O EngineLine, Fuel KEY Part NO. NO. Description15 HP 42 Tractor - Model Number Mower Lift161718 15 HP 42 TRACTOR-- Model Number 103 Mower DeckKEY Part NO. no 138440With Nibs 2732 5219 Dana Transaxle Model Number105941X 20 xBriggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 28N707, Type Number 868A127 138 106 987 95 117 6346B 104 1022 105 147 Requires Specialtools To INSTALL, see RepairValve Overhaul KIT Carburetor467 872 523445 224 668 304Eo2 Eo3 801265 209 601NOo Briggs & Stratton Engine Model Number 28N707, Type Number399265 127727 394358Page Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation Owners Manual If YOU Need Repair Service Or PartsInformation Part Description