Sears 917.25958- Manuals

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 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. ENGINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE Sears o...

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 ali parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper ti...

ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) J k CAUTION: Do not short battery term! nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must b...

OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. - + BATTERY © FUEL ILc I MOWER LIFT I f I CAUTION OR WARNING STOP REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW a = a ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF f l I l \...

OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATiNG YOUR TRACTOR Compare the iliustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Savethis manual for future référence. Our tractors conform to the safety sta...

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 while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacle...

OPERATIOM TO OPERATE IVIOWER (See Fig. 9) Yourtractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.» Select desired height of cut.® Lower mower with attachment li...

OPERATION TO START ENGINE {See Fig. 7) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fue! from the tank to the engine.® Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. " Place gear s...

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE X SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation | ^ 1/ Check Tire Pi essure Check for Loose Fasteners ^7 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 6^4 Lubrication Chart 1 / Check Battery Level/Recharge l/s Clears Battery and Termi...

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILITIES 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. (See ‘TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjust­ments section of ...

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 16) Replace the engine oii filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year, o Drain oil from engine crankcase (See ‘TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual, through step remove...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS A CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORlVilNG ANY SERVtCE OR ADJUSTMENTS; e Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. » Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key. « Make sure the ...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTIVIENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See TRODUCTSPECIFICATiONS" on page3ofihis manual). If tires are over or under inflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-S...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS EMGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 31) 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, proceed as follows: " With engine not ...

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Will not start CAUSE Hard to start 1, Out of fuel 1 ^ 2. Engine not “CHOKED" properly ! ^ 3. Engine flooded. 1 4 Bad spark plug 1 '*■ 5, Dirty air filter. 1 ® 6. Dirty fuel filter. 1 7, Water in fuel 1 0. Loose or damaged wiring 1 9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 1...

Engine continues to run when operator leaves sei with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headtight(s) not working (If so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine “backfires" when turning engine “OFF” FROUBLESHOOTSISIO POINTS I CAUSE CORR...

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. A 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 cooi before storing i...