IIIII/1//1/1//I/I/11

917.259530 OWNER'S MANUAL

oAssembly o Operation

o Customer Responsibilities

o Service and Adjustments

o Repair Parts

CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.

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Sears 917.25953 owner manual IIIII/1//1/1//I/I/11

Contents

IIIII/1//1/1//I/I/11 Safety Rules Maintenance Agreement Product SpecificationsLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery INDEX Performance Accessories AN Attach Ents Contents of Hardware Pack HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Tools Required for AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Check Deck Levelness Check Tire PressureCheck Brake System Install Mulcher Plate See Figs 7CHECKLISTTo Convert to Bagging or FIGo Lock Operation Know Your Tractor Operatro To Move Forward and Backward See HOW to USE Your Tractor Before Starting the Engine OperatuoTo Operate on Hills Check Engine OIL Level See Fig Purge Transmission ADD GasolineHydrostatic Transmission Warm UP Important should Your Transmission Require Mulching Mowing Tips Mowing Tips Regularservice Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations ReptaceSparkPlug Tractor Customer ResponBrake Operation Blade Removal See Fig To Clean Battery and Terminals BatteryBelts Transaxle Cooling To Service PRE-CLEANER Clean AIR Screen See FigTo Service Cartridge AIR Filter See Fig Ousto E ESPONS! Lities CleaningSpark Plugs Viuffler To Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See FigDepress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake To Level Mower Housing SERVmCE and Adjustments Adjustments Service ANSee Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Motion Control Lever See Fig Service AN AdjustmentsTransmission Removaijreplacement To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb INTERL.OCKS and Relays To Adjust Carburetor See Fig Service a AdjustmentsPreliminary Setting Final Setting Engine StorageOther Cause Correction TRO Leshooting POmNTS Causecorrection Troubleshootung Pounts