Craftsman 917.25891 Owner's Manual

8E/AR8®MODEL NUMBER 917.25891OWNER'S MANUALoAssemblyo Operationo Customer ResponsibilitiesoService and AdjustmentsRepair PartsCAUTION: Read and f

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OPERATmONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.÷BATTERY CAUTION OR R

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR.Compare the iitustrations with your tractor to

OPERATIONI _ T"e operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects throt_n into the eyes, which canresult 1_ in severe eye damage. Always we

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8A)Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightlyoffthe ground when mower is at the desired cutting height

OPERATRONBEFORE STARTWNG THE ENGBNE TO START ENGINE (See Fig, 6)CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 10)• The engine in your tractor has been shipped, fro

OPERATIONPURGE TRANSMgSSION1-'_'_ CAUTi'ON: Never engage or disengage ,freewheel lever while the engine is run, IrangTo ensure proper o

CUSTOMER RESPONS!!BQL TIESF,LL,NOATESASYOUCOMPLETE ;On... rCheck Brake Operation _Check Tire Pressure _Check for Loose Fasteners _'!R Shar

CUSTOM ESPONS B!L E$TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nanceoBRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stop

, ,i,,i,, i ...CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESTO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs, 14 and t5)Determine temperature range expected before oil change,NI oil

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers &IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJE

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREASTo insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine arekept cle

SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORNING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTIVlENTS:o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.o Place motion c

$ERVUOB AND... i,i ... ' ... i, i,,,i,,,,i,, i,,i,,, iiiFRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) -IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEV

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TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 26)Park the tractor on level surface° Engage parking brake°For ease ofservice there isa beltinstallation guide d

SERVICE ANFRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENTFront wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation,Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment shoul

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB° Raise hood°, Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of thegrill°o Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder sec

SERV!CE AND ADJUSTMENTS,, ,, ,,,,,, ,,, ... " i ... =,,...iDLE FUELADJUSTING IDLE SPEEDNEEDLESCREWSTOPTHROTTLECONTR

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ornore_&CAUTION: Never

i ,,_11PROBLEMWill not startHard to startIL = ' ""± '"'"Engine witl not turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLos

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a SearsTractor, It has been designed, engineered and manufac-tured to give you the best possible dependability and

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS... ... ... u.u. =.,u...PROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwi

TABLE OFSAFETY RULES ... 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... 3CUST

... i,, ... , ... ,AOOI$SOI!IS AND ATTAOHMEHT$These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retat outlets

i, ,111...(4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga_Parts Bag contents shownm(4) Bracket_(4) Retainer Springs_ [z _ (doubletoop_ IIIt I ('?1. , Bo

ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purpose&To ensure safe

ASSEMBLYii i n,,u i.,!_l m ...Use terminal access door's for':ware),o Inspection for corrosion.. Testing battery.o Jumping (if required

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