Craftsman 917.25552 Bedienungshandbuch

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.255520Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand InstructionsBefore OperatingThis Equ=pment...

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

, , ,, ,,, , ,, iOPERATIONyour tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend wide vision safe_ymask for over the spectacles or standar

OPERATUONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8)Your' unit is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the se

, =,,,= , , = =,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,, ,, m,m,L,OPERATIONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7)When starting engine for the first time or if engine hasrun out of fue

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _"___/_o_,,_._ '_ASYouCOMPLETEREGU_R SERVICE ATESCheck Brake Operation _Check Tire Pressure ...,Checkfor

iiAINTENANCEi llll,ll i i i ...TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nanceTIRES• Maintain proper air pressu

MAINTENANCE, 111 , , 11,,1,,1,, , ,, , ,,, ,1,,, ,, =H, =BATTERY (See Fig. 12) • Catch oil in a suitable container,• Remove oil fill dipstick° Be care

COVERKNOB _ T,=, ,, ,,,MAINTENANCEMUFFLERInspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (ifequipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or

... I,,L= i i ,i i i ill,i ,,,,,, r ' i i_ ,ERV CE A D ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR AD

BOTTOMOF CURL\GROUND LINEFIG. 18SIDE TO SIDEADJUSTMENTTRUNNIONREAR SUSPENSION ARM\BOTTOMOF CURLD'['_REAR SUSPENSION TRUNNIONFIG. 2ONUT"

SAFETY RULESCAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECTSPARK PLUGWtREAND PLACEWIREWHEREIT CANNOT CONTACTSPARK &PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP,

wtS1ERVUCEAN ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 22)Your tractor has been manufactured with the ability toreadjust the mower blade dr

$ERVUCEi ii iii ill ii illll ,Ulllllllllll,l,,,iTO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 24)Your unit is equipped with an adjustable brake systemwhich is mounted on

mSERVICE ANi i i i lll illllUlllllliHlll i i,!l,llll,ll,iTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to rig

SERVICE ANTO REPLACE FUSE (See Fig. 29)Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. Thefuse holder is located in the engine compartment, directly

,... ,i,J,J,J,J,,=,lin = u ,,, ,=it,,, _*twmSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSnil n = nlnENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fi

Immediatelyprepareyourtractorforstorageat theendof . Drainthefueltank,theseasonoriftheunitwillnotbeusedfor30daysormore,CAUTION: Never store the tracto

TROUBLESHOOTING POmNTSPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not startHard to startEngfhewill not turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLoss of powerExcessive

_: ii HIIIIIIIIll ITROUBLESHOOTING POBNT$PROBLEM CORRECTIONEngine contlnuas to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoorcut-uneven

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REPAIR PARTS12.5 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.255520SCHEMATIC÷Ill--BATTERYRED[! WHITEIGNITION SWITCHcelloFUSE 30 AMPRED1 ?OLENO

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

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

... • ill,ll,i i i1,111ii ii1,11111111,1111. ,llllll i,ACCESSORIES AN ATTACH ENTSiiiThese accessories and attachments were available when

i , u n n n n n i,nll lul, ii ,, I, u un,I,,,,HW,I,,ICONTENTS OFParts Bag contents shown full size, n,,, ,,i ,u,,,,,,,(2) SheetMeta!Screws#10-16 x 1/2

ASSEMii iii iii, u.,TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYA socket wrench set will make assembly easier Standardwrench sizes are listed,(1) 5/16" wrench(2)

AS E LYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORPREPARE BATTERY (See Fig, 2)CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.Wash hands or clothing immediately tfaccldent ally In c

ASSEMBLYINSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5)CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals. Before Installing battery, removemetal bracelets, wristwatch ba