Sears 917.25545- Manuals

ASSEMBLY 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. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure their pro...

ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) A 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 c...

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 - Used to eng...

OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tractor and while moving. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Maskfor over the spectacles or standard safety gl...

OPERATION TO OPERATE yOWER (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. • Lower ...

OPERATION 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 fuel from the tank to the engine. Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.. » Place gearshift lever in "NEUTRAL" position.."...

CUSTOMER RESPOMSIBILITIES MAINTEMANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓ Check Tire Pressure ✓ ✓ Check for Loose Fasteners 6 / ✓ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades fi / 4 Lubrication Chart ✓ 6 / Check Battery Level/Recharge ✓ Clean Battery and Terminals ...

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety r ules when performing any mainte­ nance, ■ BRAKE OPERATION if unit requires more than six (6) feet stopping djstance at high speed in highest gear, than brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust­ ments se...

CUSTOMER RESPOiSISiBILITIES Check V-beits 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 and chaff which can restrict cooling. ENGINE LUBRICA...

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 sur...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTiON: BEFORE PERFORiVHNG ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: ® Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.® Place gearshift lever in “NEUTRAL” position, o Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. ® Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. » Make sure the blades...

STORAGE immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or If the tractor wili not be used for 30 days or more. .A ( o\ CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to coo! before sto...

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM 1 CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1 Out of fuel. 2 Engine not “CHOKED" properly 3, Engine flooded4, Bad spark plug.5, Dirty air filter 6 , Dirty fuel filter 7, Water in fuel 8 , Loose or damaged wiring. 9 Carburetor out of adjustment. 10. Engine valves out of adjus...