Craftsman 917.254244 Manuel du propriétaire

,, , ,,,,.OWNERSMANUALMODEL NO.q17.254244Caution:Read and FollowAll Safety RulesAnd instructionsBefore OperatingThis EquipmentLT 12 HP ELECTRIC START6

OPERATION1o Stopping Your TractorAIRSCREENFUEL FILLERCAPTANKFIGURE 6MOWER BLADEPOSITIONHEADLIGHT_.,_WITCH"CLUTCW'POSITIONFIGURE 7DRAIN_"

3. StaRing The Enginea,. Move throttle control lever (Fig.,7) past "FAST"to the"CHOKE" position.b. Tumignitionkeyto "START&qu

OPERATIONg. Slowly release clutch brake pedalh, Move throttle lever to fast position,L 05serve height of Cut and readjust as desiredCAUTION: BEFORE YO

To keep your tractor running better, longer,perform necessary service using the folio wingmaintenance schedule:With Every Mowing1 Make sure all nuts o

FtEPAIR AND ADJUSTMENTBRAKE JAM NUTOPERATING ARMNUT ABRAKE ROD1. Brake AdjustmentThis tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake systemmounted on th

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENTC,To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam orwall., Leave about one inch of the straight nailexposed, Place center hole o

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENTCAPFIGURE 14ENGINE (}ILFILLERCAPAND DIPSTICK\AIRSCREENCOVERFOAMELEMENT_20 ° 0 ° 32 ° 60 ° 80 ° 100 _6. Check Engine 011LevelNOTE:

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT9.. Check MufflerInspect and replace damaged muffler and/or deflector as itcould create a fire hazard and/or damage.DO NOT TOUCH

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT12. Throttle Control Cable AdjustmentDO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. FACTORYSETTINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICATIONSA

FtEPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT16. Motion Drive Belt RemovalThe tractor drive belt may be replaced without tools Park thetractoronlevelarea Engageparkingbrake

SAFETY RULESI Know the controls and how to stop quickly READ THISOPERA TOR'5 MANUAL end instructions furnished withattachments,2 Do not allow chi

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT17. Fuse ReplacementReplace with 30 amp automotive - type plug-in fuse_18, Hood Removala. To raise hood, lift at rear of hood,.b.

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT20. Mower InstallationYour Mower instafls without the use of tools Raise Attach-ment Lift Lever (Fig 27) to its highest position

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENTROLT_\L.H.BRACKETFIGURE 3022. Mower Drive Belt Replacementa. Slide belt under extension spring (Fig 30)b. Place belt on rear side

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENTNOTE: ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS ISEQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 3/16"HEIGHT CHANGEf Be sure all nuts are securely tighte

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENTLUBRICATIONCHARTSPINDLE_ FRONT WHEELBEARING®CLUTCH/BRAKEPIVOT_-_ ATTACHMENT LIFT__J ARM \AXLE PIVOT;!SPINDLE _1__FRONT WHEELBEARI

TROUBLESHOOTINGWILL NOT STARTWILL NOT TURN OVERPROBLEM CAUSE/REMEDY (SEE INDEX)Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake Position.Move Attachment Clutch Leve

TROUBLESHOOTINGUNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCEUNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGSChock air pressure in tiresChock front to roar and side to side mower a

12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.254244SCHEMATICREDBLACKFUSE30 AMPOBEIGNITION SWITCHPOSITION CIRCUITOFF M-GON B-LSTART B-SSMCIGN

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REPAaR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.254244DRIVEPF QKKN/3322221102/OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester Screen Assembly

REPAIR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR,-MODEL NUMBER 917.254244DRIVEKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO, NO, NO23412O358X105731X

REPAIR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.254244I

REPAIR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.254244STEERING AND FRONT AXLEKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO, NO. N

REPAIR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.254244LIFT ADJUSTMENT16533OIBBC36

REPAIR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.254244LIFT ADJUSTMENTKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO, NO_ NO. NO.I23456

REPAIR PARTS1238" MOWERH.P. 38" RIDINGLAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.2542441CC53 I_45 48 58 59 I515O3338tIF GRASS CATCHER ATTACHMENT IS IBEI

REPAIR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.25424438" MOWERKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. NO NO_1 I06085

INDEXAAdjustments:Brake ...14Carburetor ... 18Mower Drive Belt ...

REPAIR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254244TRANSAXLE FOOTE - MODEL NUMBER 4150-40TRANSAXLE5O49535458596038"466563

REPAIR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,254244TRANSAXLE FOOTE - MODEL NUMBER 4150-40TRANSAXLEKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART

REPAIR PARTSENGINE12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254244ENGINE TECUMSEH - MODEL NUMBER 143.386012MODEL and SERIAL )-_- 115NUMB

REPAUR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,254244ENGINE TECUiViSEH - MODEL NUMBER 143.386012ENGINERef.No.12346678910111213141

REPAIR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 317.254244ENGINE TECUMSEH - MODEL NUMBER 143.386012ENGINE81\MODELandSERIALNUMBERSHERE5

REPAaR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254244ENGINE TECUMSEH - MODEL NUMBER 143.386012ENGINERef. PartNo. No.104 35290105

REPAIR PARTS12 H.P. 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254244ENGINE TECUMSEH - MODEL NUMBER 143.386012ENGINESTARTER MOTOR NO. 33605141118

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SBGHTDNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATnONSIGHTING GUIDE( _ 0/11ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILLNOT ACROSS HILL)SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSK

OWNERSMANUALMODEL NO.917.254244HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTSL T 12 HP ELECTRIC START6 SPEED - 38" MOWERLAWN TRACTORThe Model Number will be found on t

,Y1. Unpack Tractora Take items out of box, The box contains the itemsshown belowb Cut down four corners of the carton with a utilityknife and fold do

ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZELOCATIONBA T TER YBA TTER YTERMINALSSEATUPPERSTEERINGSHAFTSTEERINGWHEEL©(21 Lockwasher, I/4 Int/Ext

Toassembletractoryouwillneed:(2) 7/16"Wrenches TirePressureGauge(1)1/2"Wrench Screwdriver(I) 3/4" wrench Utility Knife(2) 9/16" wr

ASSEMBL Y4. Check TiresCheck the air pressure in the t#es. Tires with too much airpressure will cause the unit to ride rough. The wrong airpressure wi

KNOW YOUR TRACTOROPERATIONREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR. If you understand the unit and itsoperation, youwillachiev