Sears 917.257462 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See
Fig. 29)
Block up axle securely.
Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not lose).
Repair tire and reassemble.
On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub
and axle. Insert square key.
Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove.
Replace axle cover.
WASHERS
RETAINING
RING
AXLE COVE R
_SQUAREKEY
(REAR WHEEL ONLY)
FIG. 29
POSITIVE TERMINAL
ii
NEGATIVE TERMINAL
CABLES
:HARGED
BA'I'rERY
POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL
FIG. 30
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located next to the battery box, accessible
from left rear wheel area.
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY
(See Fig. 30)
CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-
ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from bat-
teries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
If your battery istoo weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12
VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER
VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE
GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR
BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short
against chassis.
Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-
TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.
Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a good
CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
BLACK cable first from left side of chassis and fully
charged battery.
RED cable last from both batteries.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run
poorly, stop running or prevent it from starting.
Check wiring. See the electrical wiring diagram in the
Repair Parts section of this manual.
TO REMOVE HOOD (See FIG. 31)
With hoodclosed, remove hoodspringfrom hole ingrill
strap.
Remove left side and right side pivot.
, Lift hood off unit.
To reassemble hood, reverse above procedure.
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HOOD
SPRING
21
RIGHT SIDE PIVOT SCREW
FIG. 31
PIVOT
BRACKET