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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.25759
- Page 1 GAssembly o Operation ° Customer Respensibilities o Service and Adjustments _,Repair Pa_s CAUTION: Read and follow atl safety ruses and _nstructlons OWNER'S MANUAL before operating this equipment.
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Page 2: Safety Rules
Safe Operation iMPORTANT: TH_S CUTTING MACHINE OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING NJURY OR DEATH GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand_ and foilow al_ instractio_s in the manua! and on the machine before sta_ing. Only alIow responsiMe adutts who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine C_ear the area ot objects such as which could be picked _:_p and thrown by the b_ade,... -
Page 3: Maintenance
Far ninety (g0} days trom date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment prowls defectiw:_ n materia_ or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the batte_ at na charge. - Page 4 iNDEX Accessories Brake Cal'burete_ ... Mower FrontoT@Back ... S de-To-Side ... Throttb Centrol Cable ... A_ Fi!ter, Enghe..Air Screen, Engine ... Assembly ... Charging Cleaning inetaiiat}en Levee &t5 Preparation Start ng wth Weak Battery ... Slorage ... Term nals... Belt: MotionD(we RemowWReplacoment...
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Page 5: Accessories
SPARK PLUG GAS CAN Sears offers a wide variety of att_ chments that fit your tractor_ Many of these are %ted below with brief explanations of how they (;an help you This _istwas current at the tree of publication; may be made }n these attachments... - Page 6 Parts Bag contents shown (1) 2o3/8_'Diameter Washer (I) Locknut (I) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x ! (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16d8 (1) Lock Washer (1) Washer 17/32 x I.-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) He× Boits 1/4-20 × 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts !/4-20 (2} Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga, (2) L ockWashers...
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Page 7: Brake
Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts bft unassembled To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely_ Use the correct tools as necessapj to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set wiii make assembly easier. -
Page 8: Charging
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR PREPARE BAKERY (See Fig, 2) CAUTION: Wear eye and face shiol& Do not smoko_ Fumes from cha_ged bakery acid are exp[osive_ Read the instructions included with the battery vent caps, Always wear gloves, clothing and goggles hands, skin and Byes, Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffio... - Page 9 INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs,4 and 5) CAUTtON: Do not shoA batte_'y termi_ nats_ Before instsIHn 9 baAery_ remove meta_ bracetets_ wristwatch Positive terminat must be connected first to prevent sparking from accideno tat 9_oundtng, Lift seat to raised position, Open battery box dDor. Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battehf box Lower batten/ into battery box wth battery term hats toward front of tractor.
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Page 10: Know Your Tractor
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S _IANUAL Compare the illustrations with you r tractor to familiarize yourself with the eLations of various controls and ad ustrRents. Save this manual for future reference ATTACHMENT UGHT SWITCH CLUTCH! BRAKEPEDAL THROTTLE/ CHOKE CONTROL FREEWHEEL CONTROL Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the Amer can National Standards hstitute,... - Page 11 HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig, 7) Your tractor is equipped with an operate r presence sensing switch When engine is running, ope_tDr to leave the seat without first setting the parking brake wili shut off the engine Depress clutch/brake pedal into full 'BRAKE '_positior_ and hold.
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Page 12: Before Starting
CAUTION: Do not operate without e_ther the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, charge guard tn place, "ENGAGED" POSITION FIG 8 TO OPERATE ON HILLS Choose the slowest speed before stading up or down hills. Avod stepping or changing speed on Mils If slowing is necessary, move th_oltte con' rol tever to slower position. -
Page 13: Mowing Tips
TO START ENGIINE (See Fig_ 7) When sta_ing engine for' the frst time or f engine has rur'l out of fue!, it wiff take extra cranking tree to move fuet fcom the tank to the engine, Depress dutch/brake pedaI and set parking brake, Place motion control lever in neutra_ (N) pos tion. -
Page 14: General Recommendations
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or neg[igence receive flf[I vat_e from the warranty_ operater must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adiustments wiil need to be made periodicaly properly ma r_tain your tractor All aqustrnents in the Service and Adjustments section of... -
Page 15: Brake Operation
AIways observe safety rules when pedormieg any mainteo nance BRAKE OPERATION if tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adiusted (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Sewice and Adiusb meets section of this manual) Maintain proper' ar pressure in all tires (See 'PROD°... - Page 16 TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooiing fins of transmission ctean to assure proper cooling Do not attempt to clean fan or transmiss on white engine is runn ng or while the transmission is hot. Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean.
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Page 17: Spark Plugs
CLEAN A_R SCREEN (See Fig, 15) Ar screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheatin G C_ean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove did and stubborn dded gum fibers. ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig, 17) Remove any dust, di_ or oil frem engine cooling fns to... - Page 18 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING Depress clutchtbrake P_ace motion contro_ Place attachment clutch Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key, Make sure the b|ades and all moving parts have completely Disconnect spark plug wire from spark ptug and place wire where it cannot come tn contact with TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig°...
- Page 19 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adiust the mower whle tractor is parked on fevet ground or Make sure tires are propedy inflated (See 'PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual). If tires are over or undednfiated, you wil not proper_y adi Jst your mower, SIDE,.TO_SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs 20 and 21}...
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Page 20: Belt Removal
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (See Fig. 24) The mower Made drive belt rnay be replaced withoL_ttools_ Park the tractor on leve_ surface. Er_gage parking brake° BELT REMOVAL Remove mower from t@_ctor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and id{er pulley. - Page 21 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) Park the tractor on Ievei su#ace. Engage park ng b_ake_ For assistance, there is a beit insta/ation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest Remove mower (See 'TO REMOVE MOWER" in tMs section of this manual) Remove upper belt keeper.
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Page 22: Interlocks And Relays
TO START ENGINE W_TH A WEAK (See Fig, 29) If your batteR' is too weak to stad the engine, t should be if 'jumper cables' are used for emergency starling, follow this procedure: IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR }S EQUPPEDWTH VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM VEHICLE MUST... - Page 23 TO ADJUST THRO_LE CONTROL (See Fig, 31) The throttie control has been preset at the factohi and adjustment should Rot be necessaPy. Check adiustment as described below before !oosening cab{e_ If adjustment is necessary, proceed as fotfows: With engine not running, move throttte contre/_ever from slow (_) to choke (/',.) position lever from choke (/'_.i) t o fast (@) position.
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Page 24: Engine Oil
Immed ately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wilt not be used for 30 days or more_ Remove mower from tractor for winter storage mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean t thor° ough/y, remove aH did, grease, _eaves etc, c_ean, dry area. -
Page 25: Air Screen
PROBLEM CAUSE W_J|not Start Oat of tue. Engine net 'CHOKED" Engine fooded_ Bad spark peg_ Didy a_r fiter Drtyf_e Water is fuei Loose o darnaged wiring Carbu efer out ol adustmenl Er gins raves Ha_d _o a_ar_ Di_ty air filte_ Badspa_kpug Weak or dead bal_ery Dr_y fuel fitter. - Page 26 PROBLEM CAUSE Engine centia_es to run 1, Fairy eperater-szfety when operator _eaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poo_utouneeen Worn bent or koss blade. Mower deck not _evs Buildup of grass leaves, arid fra_h under mower Bent blade ma'_drs. C_ogged mower deck vent ho_es from buiidup of grass _aaves and trash around msrsdre s Mower blades wfli net...
- Page 28 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG GUIDE SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HiLL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LiNE OR TREE.
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Page 29: Part Description
The model number for your engine wit! be found on the blower housing of the engine. Ail parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co, Sewice Center/Depa£ment tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS...