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Sears 917.258542 owner manual Cleanrng, ENGIHE OiL FILTER See Fig, IN-LINEFUEL FILTER See Fig

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ENGIHE OiL FILTER (See Fig. 17)

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ENGIHE OiL FILTER (See Fig. 17)

Replace the engine oiI filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used mere than 100 hours in one year

oDrain oit from engine crankcase (See 'q'(CHANGE.3 ENGINE OIL:'in this section of this manual, through ste_ remove drain plug).

o Remove bil filter and wipe off filter adapter.

,Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter.

Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter. Turn oi! filter clocle,vise until rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten filter an additional 1/2 torn.

Fill crankcase with new oil (See 'q'OCHANGE EN- GINE OIL" in this section of this manual). For approxi- mate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

oStart the engine and check for oil leaks. Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)

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

oWith engine coot, remove filter and plug fuel line sections.

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

oBe sure _here are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

,Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

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CLEANRNG

oClean engine, battery, seat, finish, etco of all foreign matter.

,Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

oProtect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life

OIL FILTER

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Sears 917.258542 owner manual Cleanrng, ENGIHE OiL FILTER See Fig, IN-LINEFUEL FILTER See Fig

Contents

MODEL NUMBER 917.258542 OWNERSMANUAL oAssembly OperationCustomer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Partsstarting when setting up, transporting SAFETY RULESA WARNING A Look for this symbol to point out !mCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERYSPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTSINDEX SAFETY RULESPERFORMANCE AND ATTACHMENTSMAINTENANCE ENGINEParts Bag contents shown ful! size CONTENTSOF HARDWARE PACKBEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTONCHECK DECK LEVELNESS inspectionfor secureconnectionsto tightenhardINSTALL SEAT See Fig. CHECK TIRE PRESSURETO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING ASSEMBLYv CHECKLIS T INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Figs. 6 &OPERATI KNOW YOUR TRACTOR OPERATIONFIG, TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOROPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig.CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig. OPERAT!OTO OPERATE MOWER See Fig. TO TRANSPORTMULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWUNG TiPSOPERATION TO START ENGINE See Fig.RESPONSiBiLiTiES MAINTENANCESC.EDULESERVICEDATES CUSTOMERTRACTOR CUSTOMERLI ES BATTERYV-BELTS CUSTOMERBILITi ENGINECLEAN AIR SCREEN CUSTORESPON BILITmESFIG. CLEANRNGENGIHE OiL FILTER See Fig. IN-LINEFUEL FILTER See Fig.TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig. ADJUSTMENTSSERVICE TRACTORFIG. RVICE AN ADJUSTMENTSTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FIG. 2OTO REPLACE ADJUSTMENTSSERVSCE AND TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig,FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER SERVICEADJUSTMENTS FIG. TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB SERVICE ANDADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE FUSEENGINE SERVICE ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig TO ADJUST CARBURETOR See Fig,BATTERY STORAGETRACTOR OTHERCORRECTION TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSEPROBLEMCAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSOTOOOUP,ED SEA,SW,TOHTRACTOR o - r,JIODEL NUMBER SCHEvIATIC25 33 REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER ELECTRICALNO, NO, DESCRIPTION TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBERF EPA hPARTS ELECTRICALREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBERCHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART IREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER CHASS1SANDENCLOSURES89 31 88 87 81 84 REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR . . MODEL NUMBER DRIVEPART REPAIR PARTSDRIVE PART7 FF_2_ MODEL NUMBERREPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLYPART REPAIR PARTSSTEERING ASSEMBLY TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBERj..,5 REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR .- - MODEL NUMBER 917,258542 SEAT ASSEMBLY151300 REPAIRPARTS DECALSOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER ENGINETRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER REPAmR PARTSDESCRIPTION 150 \ REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER MOWER LIFT 27 25 23 549 3O 3DESCRIPTION tRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBERREPAIR PARTS MOWER LIFT76 105 REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MOWER DECKPART REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER MOWER DECK KEY PARTTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER REPAIR PARTSPEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057A REF PART REPAIR PARTSPEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057A PARTTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER REPAIR PARTSHOUSING _t_\ t,_o-IAIR INTAKE REPAIR PARTSBLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBERTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER REPAIR PARTSCYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER 2227 21 19 18 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER FUEL SYSTEMIGNITION REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER OIL PAN / LUBRICATION JPART REPAIR PARTSIGNITION ELECTRICALPage itA OporaoyourTupanO0owntheaceosocornotI MODEL NO 917.258542 IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTSOWNERS MANUAL