Craftsman 917.257740 Owner's Manual

SWA/ S®MODEL NUMBER 917.257740 OWNER'SMANUAL° Assembly+OperationCustomer ResponsibilitiesService and AdjustmentsRepair Partsf ...s +CAUTION:

ASSEMBLYJ i JINSTALL BATTERY (See Figs, 5 and 6)CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- WINGNUTSnals. Before installing battery, removemetal bracelets, w

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to f

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resultin severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or e

LOPERATnONTO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) TO OPERATE ON HILLS• Adjust mower to desired cutting height., Lower mower with tift control Remove rear

... i i, ilu lu ,OPERATIONADD GASOLINE,, Fill fuel tank+ Use fresh, clean, regular unleadedgasoline. (Useof leadedgasoinewilincreasec

CUSTO RESPONS BULmTmESi1,,i... ,ill ,,i,,UllU,iH IM ... I 'Check Tire PressureiT Checkfor LooseFastenersIR SharpentReplaceMowerBlades 1 6/4Lu

HH"HTRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance_,,i,iiiCUSTOIVIE ESPONSnBIL T E$BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more t

CUSTOM PON$1BIL E$BATTERY (See Fig. 16)Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of t

ii i,, IH i, m m i,l,l,l,,,,ml nH'H "1' ICUSTOM RESIPONSAIB LIT ESnlunCLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 19)Air' screen must be kept free

oOoOui,,TRACTORSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS,, i,iii ... i...i ... ii... M'"'I"''I'I""II&qu

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT; THIS C UTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEEl AND TH ROWING OBJECTS,

CE ADJUSTMENTSFRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) -IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IFTHE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-SACK ADJUSTMENT ISN

== m,, ,,i,=lml =,=1==SE CE AN ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 26)Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake.• Remo

SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 29)Park the tractor on level surface.. Engage parking brake°For ease of service there is a

ii i i,,,,11,1,1,1,1,111i,i , i$ERVmCE AND AOJU ENT$iii1,11TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRSFRONT WHEEL (See Fig° 32) -o Btock up axle securely°o Remove axl

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING(See Fig. 34)o While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jamnut.o Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spri

i i, iSERVUCE ANO ADJUSTMENTS, n,,, i,,,,lUl i i ,,,,,,, ,11,FINAL SETTING -- Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes.. Makefinal adjustments

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for' storage at the end ofthe season or' if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or_O r_e r.11,

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TROUBLESHOO=IING PO NTSi i i ...CAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEM,i,ilrllii ii iiWill not startHard to startEngine will not turn overEn

PROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoor cut - unevenMower blades will notrotatePoor grass dischargeHe

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

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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACH ENT$These accessories and attachments were available through most Soars rotaif outlets and service centers when the tractor was

H,'Hm'= H =='=nCONTENTS OF,,,u, , nu, m n,== ,ni,,u,n , nu, = ,,Parts Bag contents shown full size=-n 1,, n ,,,(1) Shoulder' Bolt

... , ... ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,, ...ASSEMBLYYou r new tractor has been asse

i i i ,lun nl,,n, IHn H nn nn nHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORPREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.Wash hands or'clothing imm

=,,= ,,,,=,, =-,,=,,-,,=,,,,HASSEMBLYINSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT(See Figs. 4 and 7)Be sure tractor is on level surface,. Engage parking brake.,. Cut