Sears 917.25591 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
FIGURE7
"CLUTCH/BRAKE"
POSITION
DIPSTICK
ENGINE
PARKING BRAKE
"ENGAGED" POSITION
ct
"CLUTCH" POSITION BRAKE
SHAFT
FIGURE 8
8NUTIIAL SERVICE
1. This engine hag been shipped filled with oil. Check Engine
Oil Level with Tractor on level ground., Wipe Dipstick
(Fig, 7) clean, push it in tight for a few seconds, remove
and read Oil Level. . . , t_
If necessary, add Oil until FULL
mark is reached,
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
I I I J 1301I.J_LJ_-L--1
-20° 0° 32° 60° 80° 100 °
TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL
CHANGE, ALL OILS MUST MEET A.Po/. SERVICE CLAS-
StFICATION SD, SE, OR SF.
Capacity is 3 pints. NOTE: DO NOT OVERFfLL Dipstick
assembly must be securely tightened into tube at all times
when engine is operating°
2, Fitl Fuel Tank (Fig, 6)r, Use fresh, clean, unleaded auto-
, . II I .
mot ve gasol ne_ (Leaded Regular grade gasoline is an
acceptable substitute, but will increase carbon and lead
oxide deposits and reduce valve tife)_ Capacity is 3 - 1/2
gallons_
WARNING: DO NOT USE GASOHOL OR METHANOL.
These type fuels react with water content in the fuel
and tend to form strong acids which can corrode metal
parts and harm rubber and plastics,,
ATTACHMENT
IGI_
KEY
FIGURE 9
GEAR SHIFT
CONTROL LEVER
_'HRDTTLE
CONTROL
CHOKE
PARKING
BRAKE
"RANGE
IFT
LEVER
FILL TO BOTTOM OF GAS TANK FILL-
ER NECK° DO NOT OVERFILL, WIPE
OFF ANY SPILLED OIL OR FUEL. DO
NOT STORE, SPILL OR USE GASOLINE
NEAR AN OPEN FLAME.
3, Reduce Tire pressure to 14 PSI in front and t0 PSI in rear'
Tires, (Tires were overinflated for'shipping purposes),
4, Remove bands from Mower Suspension Bracket (Fig. 11),
STARTING THE ENGgNE
[ _!_ LEARNTOSTART,STOPANDREVERSE
YOUR TRACTOR IN A LARGE, OPEN
AREA.
NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH INTER LOCK
SWITCHES TO PREVENT STARTING OF THE TRACTOR
ENGINE WHILE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH OR THE
TRACTOR CLUTCH IS ENGAGED.
IMMEDIATELY REPLACE SWITCHES
THAT ARE NOT IN PROPER WORKING
ORDER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT
THE PURPOSE OF THESE SWITCHES.
1, Place Attachment Clutch Switch in "DISENGAGED"
position (Fig. 9),
2. Push Clutch-Brake Pedal fully into brake position (Fig. 8),
Place Gear Shift Control Lever- in "N" neutral, start posi-
tion and Range Shift Lever in "N" neutral posltion (Fig. 9)o