Manuals / Sears / Lawn and Garden / Lawn Mower

Sears 917.258473 Nsibilities, Cleaning, CLEAN AIR SCREEN See Fig, ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig

Models: 917.258473

1 60

Download 60 pages 29.97 Kb

Page 20

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16)

,,i

I

IIIIII

JIIIII

I

Jill

....

.....

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16)

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. 16)

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

•Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine.

•Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt.

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

To reassemble, reverse above procedure.

SCREWS

BLOWER HOUSING

SCREWS

AIR SCREEN

OIL FILL

TUBE

ASSEMBLY

	SPARK
ENGINE COOLING FINS	PLUG

FIG, 16

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 operation, whichever

occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 ofthis manual.

NSIBILITIES

IN-LINEFUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required°

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

•Place new fuel filter in position in fue! line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

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

•Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline,,

CLAMP

___DCLAMP

FUEL

RLTER

FIG. 17

CLEANING

•Cfean 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 tractor uniess the electrical system, muffler',air lifter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water'in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

2O

Image 20

Sears 917.258473 Nsibilities, Cleaning, CLEAN AIR SCREEN See Fig, ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig, Muffler, Spark Plugs

Contents

• Assembly Customer Responsibilities Service and AdjustmentsRepair Parts NUMB 917o258473 OWNERS MANUALSAFETY RULESA Safe Operation Practices for Ride-OnMowerslU. CHILDREN I1o SLOPE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE AGREEMENT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSLIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESTABLE OF CONTENTS INDEXACCESSOBI AND ATTACHMENTS MAINTENANCEENGINE PERFORMANCEag contents shown Partsfull size Parts packedTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTONBEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFFSKID UNPACK CARTONASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCONNECT BATTERY See Figs. 2 and INSTALL SEAT See Fig.INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Figs. 5 and ASSE BLYUT \ TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGINGASSEMBLY PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLISTCHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK DECK LEVELNESSOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR OPERATIONHOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig.OPERATI TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig.BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig.TO OPERATE ON HILLSMOWING TIPS ADD GASOLINETO START ENGINE See Fig. esired heightOPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPSCHART CUSTOMER RESPO BILUTIESCheckBrakeOporat on _ ENG,NEBATTERY BILITIESTRACTOR BRAKE OPERATIONCUSTOIVlE ENGINEV-BELTS TRANSAXLE COOLINGCLEANING CLEAN AIR SCREEN See Fig.NSIBILITIES ENGINE COOLING FINS See Fig.TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO INSTALL MOWER See Fig. AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig,TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig. TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig.AND ADJUSTM TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTTO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig.TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig. ViCE AN ADJU ENTSINTERLOCKS AND RELAYS TO REPLACE FUSESERVICE AND ADJUSTM TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig.TO ADJUST CARBURETOR See Fig. ENGINEOTHER FUEL SYSTEMENGINE OIL CYLINDERSCAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING POnNTS Poor cut - unevenif so equipped 3.ReplaceregulatorPage SCHEMATIC oi11oB oK REMOVABLE\I \t REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBERELECTRICAL 147688REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBERCHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBERCHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER917.258473 DRIVEREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBERDRIVE KEY PART NO. NOSTEERING ASSEMBLY 3_----_._3REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBERSTEERING ASSEMBLY REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER SEAT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBERREPAIR PARTS 10!1REPAIR PARTSDECALS 9 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBERSpark Arrester OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTREPAIR PARTS y¢ .... ,%REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBERENGINE 13275913_---0_ LIFT 13 6161718 3219 15TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER LIFT REPAIR PARTSPART DESCRIPTIONMOWER 79 46 522 16 REPAIR PARTSREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBERMOWER KEY PART NO. NODANA TRANSAXLE- MODEL NUMBER REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 20 21 22REPAIIR PARTS TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBERDANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 148266868 40 634AREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBERTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258473 REPAIR PARTS455 1006 REPAIR PARTS_77CARBUR_GAS,ORKETSET TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBERREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258473601 209 TRACTOR -.. MODEL NUMBER 917,258473 REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917,258473 REPAIR PARTSPage ViCE NOTES SEI NOTES IJILIiiiiiiiii iii,i,iLI LI UIIIIIII lJlllllllSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHTING ......CUT GUIDETH_IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS OWNERS MANUALMODEL NO. 15.5HP IC ELECTRIC START 42 MOWER