Sears 917.25446 - Manual (Page 21)

REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT
1. Turn the main fuel adjusting needle out (counter­
clockwise) from the preliminary setting until the
engine speed decreases (rich).
2. Now turn the adjusting needle in (clockwise).
The engine speed may increase, then it will
decrease as the needle is turned in (lean).
3. Now set the adjusting needle midway between
the rich and lean settings.
e. Idle Speed Setting: Place the throttle control into
the “idle" or "slow" position. Set the idle speed to
1200 rpm adjusting screw in or out.
f. Idle Fuel Needle Setting: Place the throttle into the
“idle" or "slow"position.
1. Turn the idle fuel adjusting needle out (counter­
clockwise) from the preliminary setting until the
engine speed decreases (rich).
2. Now turn the adjusting needle in (clockwise).
The engine speed may increase, then it will
decrease as the needle is turned in (lean).
3. Set the adjusting needle midway between the
rich and lean settings.
4. Recheck the idle speed Readjust the speed as
necessary.
4 Fuse Replacement
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug in fuse Fuses can be
purchased at all Sears Service Centers and most retail stores.
Fuse is located directly behind dash.
5. Hood Removal
a.. Lift hood Disconnect headlight wiring connectbn (Fig.
32)
Unscrew one screw at rear of each side panel (Fig 3i) .
Pivot hood and side panel forward and lift off tractor (Fig.
32)
To replace, reverse above procedure.
6. Mower Adjustment
Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or
driveway Make sure tire pressures are 1 Kg/cnf (14 PSI) in front
and 0.71 Kg/crrf (10 PSI) in rear If tires are over or under inflated,
you will not properly adjust your mower
b.
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d.
FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION OR
PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL
COMPLETELY INTO' BRAKE' POSITION
MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO -N- (NEUTRAL)
POSITION
PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN ENGAGED
POSITION REMOVE FOOT FROM PEDAL
PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH IN
• DISENGAGED POSITION
TURN IGNITION KEY TO ' OFF POSITION
MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES
AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COMPLET
ELY STOPPED
REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WlREiSl
FROM THE SPARK PLUGfS) AND KEEP
W I R E ( S ) A W A Y F R O M T H E P L U G i S j
TO PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL
S T A R T I N G B E C A R E F U L T O A V O I D
TOUCHING HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER
COMPONENTS
Height Adjustment
Adjustment for mower height is made with the height adjust­
ment knob Raise mower cutting height by turning height
adjustment knob clockwise ( /—=% } Lower mower cutting
height by turning height adjustment knob counterclockwise
f jr-Nj (Fig 33)
LIFT lEVEFr
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FIGURE 34