Craftsman 917.254220 Operator's Manual

MODEL NO.917.254220Caution:Read and FollowAll Safety RulesAnd instructionsBefore OperatingThis EquipmentCRRFTSMRN®I. T 10HP ELECTRIC START4 SPEED - 36

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,Final Assemblya, Make sure aft fasteners are tight.b, Read and follow the operation instructions (page12). Know the location and purpose of allcontro

OPERA TIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR. If you understand the machine andits operation, you will

1. Stopping Your TractorNOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR TOPREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE.a. Push clutch-brake pedal into full "BRAKE"positio

OPERA TlOIVFUNCTION GEARSHIFT THROTTLE=ill im ,,,,,,,,,,,llNormalMowingHeavyMowingSnowBlowingSnowBlade.Transport2or31 or224-6FASTSLOW-FASTFIGURE 16THI

4. Mowing TipsNOTE: TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH THEMOWER ATTACHED.READ THE "SAFETY RULES" CAREFULLYBEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER.REFER TO

INTENANCEFirst 2 Hours (Two Mowings)7, Change Engine OilAIRSCREENChanging oil after the first two hours (or two mow-ings) will help eliminate break-in

Every 25 Hours (Twice a Mowing Season)I, Brake AdjustmentThis tractor is equipped with an adjustable brakesystem mounted on the right side of the tran

MAINTENANCEENGINE OIL AIR CLEANEFILLER CAP COVERAND DIPSTICKAIRFOAMELEMENTAIRCLEANERBODY.Change Engine OilThe best time to change engine oil is at the

6. Clean Air ScreenAir screen (Fig. 23) must be kept free of dirt and chaffto prevent engine damage from overheating.7. Check MufflerInspect and repla

SAFETY RULESWARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,brush-co

MIXTURESCREWFIGURE 25IDLE SPEEDSTOP SCREWRETAINERSPRINGFIGURE 26AUJU i M Ni7. Starting your Tractor With a Weak BatteryTRANSAXLEPULLEYBELT GUIDEBRACK

e. If engine idles too fast or too slow, adjust idlewith idle speed stop screw.f . High speed is factory adjusted. DO NOT ADJUSTDAMAGE MAY RESULT., Mo

REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTREARSUSPENSIONTRUNNIONSFIGURE 31R.H.SUSPENSIONRETAINER ARMSPRINGLIFTBRACKETRETAINERHINGEPENS7. Mower Removala. Remove mower bel

REPAIRFront-To-Rear Mower Adjustmenta. To obtain the best cutting results, your mowerhousing should be adjusted so the front and rearflange distance &

REPAIR &ADJUSTMENT11. StorageRemove mower from tractor for winter storage. Whenmower is to be stored for a period of time, clean itthoroughly, rem

TROUBLESHOOTINGWILL NOT STARTPROBLEM CAUSE/REMEDY (SEE INDEX)WILL NOT TURN OVERPush Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake Position.Move Attachment Clutch Leve

TROUBLESHOOTINGUNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCEUNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGSMOWER BLADES WILL NOT ROTATECheck air pressure in tirosChock front to r

10 H.P. 36" RIDBNG LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.254220SCHEMATIC. IIH,,'12V"_° o[l[lo ...0LAC,,_FUSE__a"_ RED30 AMPREDIGNITION S

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears 10HP Lawn Tractor. It has been designed, engineered andmanufactured to give you the best possible dependab

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REPAIR PARTS10 H.P. 36" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.254220_TEERING AND FRONT AXLEKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. NO. N

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REPAIR PARTS10 H.P. 36" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.25422036" MOWERKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. NO. NO.I 10608

iNDEXAdjustments:Brake ... 17Carburetor ... 20Mower Drive Belt ... 23MowerFront-To-Rear ... 23Side

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTL__ SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONOperate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (notgreater than 15 °); never across the fac

SEA/RSMODEL NO.917.254220HOW TO ORDERREPAnR PARTSLT _OHP4 SPEEDLAN®ELECTRIC- 36""TRACTORSTARTThe "Model Number will be found on the Mod

Know Your TractorASSEMBL YREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR. If you understand the machine andits operation, you will a

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To assemble your tractor you will need:t ___ (2) 7/16" wrenches Tire Pressure Gauge(2) 9/16" wrenches Utility Knife(1) 3/4" wrenchNOTE:

ASSEMBL Y_NSE RT1/2" NUT2 - 1/4- OlA. WASHERSTEERING WHEELSTEERING WHEEL_UPPER ADAPTER ------_STEERINGSHAFTBOLTSSTEERINGSLEEVESLOTSiTSLOWER STEER

c ASSEMBL YConnect RED battery cable to positive (+) bat-tery terminal with hex bolt, flat washer,Iockwasher and hex nut (shown full size below)found