User manual CRAFTSMAN 917.254860

[. . . ] ® MODEL NUMBER 917. 254860 OWNER'S MANUAL TM II II IIIIIIIIIIII I II III IIIIII Convertible · Assembly · Operation · Customer Responsibilities · Service · Adjustments ° Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIHIIH _L_ I IIIIIII II III IIIIII I Safe Operation SAFETY RULES Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CU'FI-tNG MACHINE tSCAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 1. · · · o · GENERAL OPERATION III. CHILDREN ° · · · · · · · Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before Starting. [. . . ] For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts offonly the top one-third of the grass blades (See Fig. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly. Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to unit. Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting. When mowing large areas, start by turningto the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig. If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing. · · MA×I_ · · FiG. 11 Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path. Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. · Always operate engine at ful!throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by selecting a tow enough speed to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired. 14 OUSTO MAINTENANCE FtLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE ESPONSIBmLmES SCHEDULE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure SERVICE DATES T R A C T 0 R Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Biades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level!Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals Chock Transmission Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Bett(s) TenSion Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil E N Clean Air Screen GI inspect Muffler!Spark Attester Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) Clean Engine Cooling Clean Air Filter Fins Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Fi_terPaper Cartridge Replace Fuel FiIter - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high arr_bient temperatures, 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. [. . . ] 4I 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 5t 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 * ** t05928X 106605X 134394 120473X 106596X I05933X 106589X 120408X 105937X 105936X 2226J 134401 2264J 120474X !20409X 10594tX 110071X 120952X 106592X t20475X 138247 I20961X 7294J t08989X I20953X t20954X 134799 138244 108996X 120956X 73810500 138241 120416X DESCRIPTION Sprocket, 9 Teeth Gear, Bevel, 42 Teeth * Assembly, Kit, Shim, . 750 Shaft Shaft, Drive Screw, SelFTapping, Large 5/16-18 X 1. 44 Gear, Spur, 12 Teeth Gear, Spur, 25 Teeth Gear, Spur, 28 Teeth Gear, Spur, 31 Teeth Spacer . 781 x 1. 00 x . 375 Washer, Plain . 632 x 1. 00 x . 060 Washer, Neoprene Washer, Plain . 758 x 1. 25 x . 031 Axle, LH. Gear, Miter, 15 Teeth Ring, Retaining Gear, Spur, 32 Teeth Shaft, Cross Gear, Miter, 15 Teeth Axfe, R. H. Housing, Lower Puck, Friction Disc, Brake Spacer Jaw, Brake Pin, Dowel Screw, Self-Tapping, Large 5f16-18 x 2. 25 Lever, Actuating Washer, Plain . 32!x 1. 00 x . 055 Bracket, Anti-Rotation Locknut 5/16-24 Square Ring Grease Use in Combinations to maintain proper clearances Order Key No. [. . . ]