Craftsman 917.257480 Owner's Manual

MODEL NO.917.257480Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand InstructionsBefore OperatingThis Equipment18.0 HP TWIN CYLINELECTRIC START" OWER DE

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__ xJ_ =mmiNu= H nHlll HOPERATIONyour tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend wide vision safetymask for over the spectacles or

OPERATIOJl_ I_LI,IILll0TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig, 8)Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch. Any attempt by the operator to leav

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MAUNTENANCET"i Check Brake OperationR ! Check Tire PressureA Check for Loo,seFastenersC Sharpen/Replace Mower BladesLubricate Pivot PointsCheck B

AINTENANCEi , ,,, ,,, in, u ,., ii,uu,,l,uuuu,ll,,,,,,,J,J..u,., Jl,ltlTRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance.TIRES. Main

NTENANCEeBATTERY (See Fig. 12)Your unit has a battery charging system which issufficientfor normal use. However, periodic charging of the batterywith

== , i=====MAINTENANCE= H,H.KNOBWING NUTFOAMPRE-CLEANERCARTRIDGEPLATECARTRIDGEAIR SCREEN"_ BODYFIGo 14ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 15)Remove any

_L,==SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS11 =!= 11 llili= =HCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSl"MENTS:o Depress clutch!brake pedal fully and set p

SE CE AND ADJUSTMENTSi,iLuiu,illU ,i,1,, i i ,GROUNDLINEFIG. 18BOTTOMOF CURLREAR SUSPENSION ARMBOTTOMOFCURL70GROUNDREARSUSPENSIONTRUNNION LINEFIG. 20S

SAFETY RULESCAUTION; ALWAYS DISCONNECTSPARKPLUGWIREAND PLACEWIRE WHERE ITCANNOTCONTACT SPARKPLUG TO PREVENTACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSP

TO ADJUST MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 22)Your tractor has been manufactured with the ability toreadjust the mower blade drive belt to provide you

SERVICE ANTO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 24)Your unit is equipped with an adjustabte brake systemwhich is mounted on the right side of the transaxte,If uni

CE AND ADJUSTMENTS... = n nmm :::::::::::::::::::::::::::TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTI

TO REPLACE FUSEReplace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. Thefuse holder is Iocated in the engine compartment, directlyin front of the dash,TO

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 32)The throttle control has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not be necessary, Checkadjustmen

SERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST CARBURETOR(See Fig. 34 & 35)The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-ment should not be necessary

LH'J=NSTORAGElU,ULULU,JImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.C

TROUBLESHOOTfNG POINTSCAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEMWilt not startHard to start,, ,,,,,,,I,L, ,,,,Engine will not turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLos

TBO LESHOOTNNG PORNTS±,,H, 11,1 ,,,,, ], N=,, ,,,1 ,, L, ,11,, _1, 111,1 J,,,Juuu,PROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachme

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION,,.,w..,..,..SIGHTING ""ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a SearsTractor_ tt has been designed, engineered and manu.factured to give you the best possible dependability and

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.257480HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTS,, IH128283X t1,1690®18.0 HP TWiN CYLIELECTRIC START38" OWER DECK5 SPEED TRANSAXLELA

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES ... 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...

ACCESSORIES ANDATTACH ENT$... = illThese accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased They a

1iris=CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK= ===ll Hrn,Parts Bag contents shown full size,i iiirt(1) Shoulder' Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1(1) Lockwa

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYA socket wrench set will make assembly easier+ Standardwrench sizes are listed°(1) 7/16" wrench(2) 9/16" wrenches

ii ,i iii, iiii ,i,,HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORPREPARE BATTERY (See Fig, 2)CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield=Wash hands or clothing Immediately ifaccld

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