Craftsman 917.254630 Specifications

MODEL NO.917.254630Caution:Read and FollowA, Safety RuBesAnd instructionsBefore OperatingThis EquipmentLT 12 PIP ELECTRIC START4 SPEED =38" WERLA

TIONAIRSCREENTANK/FIGURE 6 /MOWER BLADECLUTCH'ENGAGED_'_...POSITIONHEADLIGHTTHROTTLE"_,_CONTROL"--_LEVERFIGURE 7NGAGEDpOSITION/PAR

3o Starting The Enginea Move throttle controllever [Fig,, 7) past "'FAST'"to the "'CHOKE" position,b, Turn ignition

OPERA TgGNg Slowly release clutch brake pedalh Move throttle lever to fast position.i Observe height of cut and readjust as desiredCAUTION: BEFORE YOU

To keep your tractor running better, longer, per-form necessary service using the followingmaintenance schedule:With Every Mowing1 Make sure alf nuts

ADJUSTMENTJAM NUTNUT A It U2(WITH PARKINGBRAKE ENGAGED)1. Brake AdjustmentThis tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake systemmounted on the right

b,When grinding, care should be taken to maintainblade balance and the blade should be checkedfor proper balance before reinstallation onmower, An unb

AN{) ADJUSTMENT•F \\-20 ° 0 °32 ° 60 ° 80 ° 100 °I il 1130 or 10W-30/6. Check Engine Oil LevelNOTE: DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL WITHENGINE RUNNING.F

9. Check MufflerInspectandreplacedamagedmufflerand/or deflector asit could create a fire hazard and/or damage,=!DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLER,CYLINDER OR F

ADJUSTMENTd. If holes do not align, repeat steps in throttlecable adjustment_13.Carburetor adjustmentNOTE: ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLEBEFORE MAKING

ADJUSTMENT! _ BE SURE THERE ARE""NO FUEL 'LINE !LEAKS AND THAT HOSE CLAMPS ARE!• PROPERLY INSTALLED° ,...16o Replace In-Li

ll=====l_l =,ul Hll ==l=LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINTOUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAU-TIONS. IT MEANS - A'I-rENTION! BE-COME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY tS IN-

ADJUSTMENT\18. Fuse ReplacementReplace with 30 amp automotive - type plug-in fuse, Thefuse holder is located under the dash.1 9o Hood Removala, To rai

AND ADJUSTMENT21. Mower InstallationYour Mower installs without the use of tools, Raise At _tachment Lift Lever (Fig. 28) to its highest position. Tur

ADJUSTMENTENGINEPULt_EYBELT _ IOLERIDLER BELT,GUIDE23. Mower Drive Belt Replacementao Slide belt under ex tension spring (Fig. 31)b. Place belt on rea

ADJUSTMENTNOTE: ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS ISEQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 3/16"HEIGHT CHANGErf. Be sure all nuts are securely tightenedg ,, R

ADJUSTMENT___ SPINDLELUBRICATIONAXLE PIVOT QCHARTSPINDLE ('_( 2_ FRONT WHEELBEARINGWHEELBEARING (_( 3"3"3_ENGINE ._F_ CLUTCH/BRAKEPIVOT

TROUBLESHOOTINGWILL NOT STARTWILL NOT TURN OVERPROBLEM CAUSE/REMEDY (SEE INDEX)Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake PositionMove Attachment Clutch Lever

TROUBLESHOOTINGUNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCEUNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGSMOWER BLADES WILL NOT ROTATEPlace Throttle Control In "'FAST&

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a SearsLawn Tractor° it has been designed, engineered andmanufactured to give you the best possible dependabili-ty

AAdjustments:Brake 74Carburetor 78Mower Drive Belt 22MowerFront-to-Rear 22Side _to-Side 22Throttle Control Cable 18Engine Valves 78Air FilterCleaning

Unpack Tractora, Take items out of box. The box contains theitems shown below.b Cut down four corners of the carton with a utili-ty knife and fold dow

A_ASSEMBL YLOCATiONBATTERYBATTERYTERMINALSYPARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE... i ...(2) Wing Nut, 1/4-20(2) Hex Bolt, 1/4 - 20 x 3/4©t2) Lockwa

To assemble tractor you wit! need:(21 7/16" Wrenches Tire Pressure Gauge(I) 1/2" Wrench Screwdriver(2) ! 1/16" Wrenches Utility Knife(I

ASSEMBL Y4. Check TiresCheck the air pressure in the tires, Tires with too muchair pressure will cause the unit to ride rough, The wrongair pressure w

TIONLightIgnitionThrottle/ChokeClutch/Brake PedalHeightAdjustment ...KnobGear Shift Lever _J_AttachmentLift LeverAttachment ClutchLeverParking Brak