Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 917.25953 Sears
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917.259530 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly 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. FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917 IIIII/1//1/1//I/I I /11 , , ,, , .
SAFETY RULES _k Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor.. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-20 WARRANTY ...........................
ACCESSORIES AN ATTACH ENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.
= i i H,I CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size _,_u i = = m,m,= =,H,,, (1) Hex Bolt 3t8-16 x 1 © (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 m = 11, (1) Shoulder ___ Bolt 5/16q8 "3 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Large Flat Washer (1) Lock washer 3/8 (1) Locknut 5/t6-18 _ (2) Screws #t0 X 5/8 (_ (2) Lock Washers #!0 _,y.
IIIHI'"I'I II III IIIIIII1'1 II II ASSEMBLY iiii , iii1,, ,i ii i iii ,i Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipPing purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.
== =,,,m =,,, ASSE utuu u,tt = un m, ° Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi- nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut Tighten securely.
GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET 3_-16 LOCKNUT 3/8"WASHER GAUGE WHEEL FIG. 5 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 6 & 7) o Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.
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i,,i..,,,,..,,i ir,..ll ,,1111 ,,,.i ...................... ii, i OPERATRO ,i,iii,i, ,,i ii ,i,iii ,, ,_,Vlllll KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR T.
.................... J.i _...._.. Hn... i,, ,.ml,. ,.i OPERATION i.i1.11 n.u. .nlru.m ,,,nl i ,..,...,....i . i .... I The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can i result in severe eye damage.
OPERATUO TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch° Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.
ill !ll i ii illlllll i OPERATNON ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank Use fresh, dean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline win increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline.
OPERATmON Hu,,u i ,i i ,n, ,,Hn n i ,,, , o Sitting in the tractor seat, startengine. Aftertheengine MULCHING MOWING TIPS is running, move throttle control to half (l/2) speed Withmotioncontrolleverinneutral(N)position, slowly IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND disengage clutch/brake pedal.
CUSTOME ii iii i iiiiii iiiiiiiiilll,i MA,.TE.A.OESO,EOU'E ' FILL t" DATES /_.,.._, ++.?.-_j_'_._" AS YOU COMPLETE /_+_ "2"2,+_.
CUSTOMER RESPON TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.
CUSTOMER ESPO ILmTIES LJ=_t U[tt I= =Ul BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger wilt extend its life.
CUSTOM ESPO ILHTHES = , ,1,,,,,,1,1,,,,1,1 =,mi=,111 AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season.
OUSTO E ESPONS! LITIES CLAMP VIUFFLER nspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if _quipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS 7eplace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing _eason or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever _ccurs first.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS : H,,H',,,'H'I= 'l",' 11,1" I 111'111 = CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: o o o o o o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS = =l, i= H,,,,,,,=I,,=,, TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual). If tires are over' or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.
SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS i , i1,11, ii i,, i,,,111, M IIII III I1' I TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools° Park the tractor on leve! surface° Engage parking brake° BELT REMOVAL - .
SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS J J,J IHLH,,J Ill I I ill TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 29) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary_ If for any.
NEGATIVE TERMINAL CABLES CHARGED BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL FIG. 31 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hoo& • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Repface bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.
SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 34) The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjust- ment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.
i ,i,_,111., , iii iiii ,11, ii, ii, STORAGE i , iii i,llll.l.l,, immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more° ii ,11, CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
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