Sears 917.25004 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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1.,Turn the main fuel adjusting needle out (counter-
clockwise) from the prefiminary 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,,
Idle Speed Settin_g": Place the throttle control into
the "idle"or "slow 'position° Set the iclle speed to
1200 rpm adjusting screw in or out.,
Idle Fuel Needle Setting: Place the throttle into the
"idle" or "slow" position.
1_.Tum the idle fuel adjusting needle out (counter-
clockwise) from the prefiminary setting until the
engine speed decreases (rich),
2,,Now tum 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
Repface with 3Oamp automotive4ype plug infuse 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 connection (Fig,.
32).
b, Unscrew one screw at rear of each side panel (Fig 31) ,
c Pivothoodandsidepanefforwardandliftofftractor(Fig,,
32)
d, 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 I Kg!cm2 (I4 PSI) in front
and O.7I Kg/cn'P (I0 PSI) in rear ff tires are o vet or under inflated,
you wilt not properly adjust your mower
FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS INSPECTION OR
MAINTENANCE:
t PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL
COMPLETELY INTO "BRAKE' POSITION
2 MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO "N" (NEUTRAL)
POSITION
3 PLACE PARKING BRAKE 1N ENGAGED
POSITION REMOVE FOOT FROM PEDAL
4, PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH 1N
'DISENGAGED POSIT1ON
5 TURN IGNITION KEY TO ' OFF POSITION
6 MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES
AND ALL MOVING PARTSHAVE COMPLET
ELY STOPPED
7 REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY
8 DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S)
FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S) AND KEEP
WIRE(S) AWAY FROM THE PLUG(S}
TO PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL
STARTING BE CAREFUL TO AVOID
TOUCHING HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER
COMPONENTS
Height Adjustment
Adjustment for mower height ts 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
(_) (Fig 33)
& ADJUSTMENT
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FIGURE 31
WIRE
CONNECTION
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FIG URE 32
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
21
FIGURE 33
LIFT L EV ER "-"-_
PLUNGER
LIF]' _
LEVER
SIDE TO SIDE
ADJUSTMENT
i
GROUND GROUND
LEVEL LEVEL
FIGURE 34