Sears 917.25148 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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CHECK TiRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinfiated 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 BRAKE SYSTEM
After you tearn how to operate your tractor, check to see
that the brake is properly adjusted_ See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manua!.
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5A and
SB)
o install two latch hooks to mulcher ptate using screw,
washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown°
NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting
weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.
o Tighten hardware securely,
o Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position..
o Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck
opening and slide into place, as shown_
o Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck_
o Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
_, CAUTION:Do not remove discharge
,_ guard from mower. Raise and hold
_ guard when attaching mulcher plate 1
and allow it to rest on plate while in
operation. I
WELD NUT HOOK POINTS
FROM THE TOP DOWN
LOCK
WASHER
WELD. SCREW
NUT \-\
LATCH
HOOK
WASHER
MULCHER
PLATE
LOCK
WASHER
WASHER
_---SCREW
FIG, 5A
WELD
NUT
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 5B
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.
Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of
optional grass catcher accessory_
NOTE: It is not necessaryto change blades.. The mulcher
blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.
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CHECKL IS T
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA CTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST"
/ All assembly instructions have been completed.
v" No remaining loose parts in carton.
¢ Batteryis properly prepared and charged (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
¢ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely_
¢ All tires are properly inflated.. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were everinflated at the factory),
¢" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling):
¢" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around putleys and inside all belt keepers.
€" Check wiring.. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR,
PA YEXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOL L0 WING IMPOR-
TANT ITEMS:
v" Engine oil is at proper level.
v" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline,
,/ Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
¢ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.