Sears 917.25545 manual

SEA/ 8 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.255450 OWNER'S MANUAL Dnvertible o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service o Adjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment[...]

SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDSAND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before s[...]

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_ Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department. We nave competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tool[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-18 WARRANTY ................................................................... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS .....................................[...]

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACH These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased, They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor_ ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER M[...]

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents shown full size z ! (1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 @ @ (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Weld Nuts #10 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 @ (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge ® (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-2[...]

ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of these 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. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure their proper tightness. TOOLS REQUmRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socke[...]

ASSE LY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR PREPARE BA'I-rERY (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Wash hands or clothing immediately if accidentally in contact with battery acid. Do not smoke. Fumes from charged bat- tery acid are explosive. Read the instructions included with the battery vent caps. Always wear gloves, clothing and goggles [...]

ASSEMBLY CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM WING NUTS After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted, See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual, INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, [...]

ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 7A & 713) o Install two latch hooks to muicher 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. • Tighten hardware securely ° Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. ° Pla[...]

OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR, Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference_ ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH "LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE [...]

OPERATmON The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result G_SSE_ in severe eye damage. Always wear safety _llasses or eye shields before starting your tractor and while moving. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD HOW T[...]

OP TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the mower clutch engaged will shut off the engine. • Select desired height of cut, using height adjustment knob. o Lower mower with lift lever. o Engage mower by slowly moving[...]

OPERATION o TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 10) When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fue! from the tank to the engine. • Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position. Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED&quo[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBmLITIES FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE ___ _._'j _cb_._j _£._'5_" REGULAR SERVICE ._Y£-4_"'_,_,_ S E R V IC E DATES Check Brake Operation _ 6# # Check Tire Pressure _ 6# 4 T Check for Loose Fasteners _ 6# # AR Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 6##4 C Lubrication Chart _ 6# 4 T Check Battery Level/Recharge 0 Cl[...]

CUSTOM RESPONSmB LITMES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance, BRAKE OPERATION If unit requires more than six (6) feet stopping d!stance at high speed in highest gear, than brake must be ad usted (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air p[...]

CUSTOMER RESPO mL TnES CUT AWAY VIEW j VENT CAP BATTERY CELL AC,O : : :: : : _: :: :: :l: : :: :--"_: LEVEL FIG. 15 V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt a[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONS BnL T ES 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 CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the air intake screen, cooling fins, and other ext[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: o o B o o @ Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position, Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving pa[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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). If tires are over or under inflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs, 20 and 21) You will need two ([...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on the mower housing, BELT REMOVAL - o Place attachment clutch in &[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your&[...]

SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ACCELERATION TEST - ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 30) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable_ If adjustment is necessary, procede as follows: o With engine not running, move throttle control lev[...]

STORAGE 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, & CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open f|ame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tra[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration 1 Out of fuel 2 Engine not "CHOKED" properly 3 Engine flooded 4 Bad spark plug 5 Dirty air filter 6 Dirty fuel filter 7 Water in fuel 8 Loose or damaged wktng 9 Carbureto[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING POUNTS PROBLEM CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut=uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE 1 Faulty operator-safety [...]