Fig.3, Install seat (see fig. 4), Check tire pressure – Sears 917.25254 User Manual

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ASSEMBLY

Open battery box door for:

Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard

ware),

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Inspection for corrosion.

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Testing battery.

Jumping (if required).

Periodic charging .

SEAT
PAN-

BATTERY
BOX DOOR

FIG.3

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.

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Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

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Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt,

“ Assemble adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer

loosely. Do not tighten.

» Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

<■ Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

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Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which

allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way
down.

" Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

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Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for

best cutting performance.

“ Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and

mower blade drive belts In the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed
correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see
that tire brake is properly adjusted. See TO ADJUST

BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER

DECK (See Fig. 5)

Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface,

® Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD

JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT” In the Operation
section of this manual).

» With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge

wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the
ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulder bolt, 3/8" washer and 3/8-16 locknut and
tighten securely,

» Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in

same adjustment hole.