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Craftsman 917.25891 User Manual

Craftsman 917.25891
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8E/AR8
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MODEL NUMBER 917.25891
OWNER'S MANUAL
oAssembly
o Operation
o Customer Responsibilities
oService and Adjustments
Repair Parts
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment,
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Craftsman 917.25891 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model917.25891
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

General safety guidelines for operating the tractor.

SLOPE OPERATION

Specific safety instructions for operating on slopes.

CHILDREN

Safety precautions regarding children in the mowing area.

SERVICE

Safety precautions related to maintenance and repair.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Schedule for regular maintenance tasks and checks.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

General advice for maintaining the tractor and warranty.

LUBRICATION CHART

Guide for lubricating various tractor components.

BRAKE OPERATION

How to check and adjust the tractor's brakes.

TIRES

Maintenance and care instructions for tractor tires.

BLADE CARE

Guidelines for maintaining mower blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

Procedure for removing mower blades.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

Instructions for safely sharpening and balancing mower blades.

BATTERY

Information on the tractor's battery and its care.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Steps for cleaning the battery and its terminals.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Ensuring proper cooling for the tractor's transaxle.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

Information regarding transaxle fluid maintenance.

V-BELTS

Inspection and replacement of V-belts.

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Proper engine oil selection and lubrication.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Procedure for draining and refilling engine oil.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

How to clean the engine's air screen.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

Keeping engine cooling areas clean for optimal performance.

AIR FILTER

Servicing and cleaning the engine air filter.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

When to replace the engine oil filter.

MUFFLER

Inspection of the muffler and spark arrester.

SPARK PLUGS

Recommended replacement interval for spark plugs.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

Procedure for replacing the in-line fuel filter.

CLEANING

General cleaning recommendations for the tractor.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

List of tools needed for tractor assembly.

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

Instructions for unpacking the tractor from its shipping carton.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

Steps to take before moving the tractor off its shipping skid.

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

Procedure for installing the steering wheel onto the tractor.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID

Steps for safely moving the tractor off its shipping skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

General guide for setting up the tractor after unpacking.

CONNECT BATTERY

Instructions for connecting the tractor's battery.

INSTALL SEAT

Instructions for installing and adjusting the tractor seat.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Guidance on checking and setting tire pressure.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

Instructions for checking the tractor's brake system.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND BRACKETS TO MOWER DECK

Steps to attach gauge wheels and brackets to the mower deck.

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Procedure for installing the mower and its drive belt.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

How to ensure the mower deck is properly leveled.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

Verifying correct routing of all drive belts.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

Familiarization with tractor controls and their locations.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

General guide on operating the tractor's functions.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

How to adjust mower deck gauge wheels for proper operation.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Steps to engage and operate the mower blades.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Safety precautions and procedures for operating on slopes.

TO TRANSPORT

Instructions for transporting the tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Pre-start checks and procedures for the tractor engine.

TO START ENGINE

Step-by-step guide for starting the tractor engine.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

Procedure to remove air from the tractor's transmission.

MOWING TIPS

Advice and best practices for effective mowing.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE MOWER

Steps for detaching the mower deck from the tractor.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Procedure for attaching the mower deck to the tractor.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

How to adjust the mower deck for proper leveling.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the mower deck for side-to-side levelness.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the mower deck for front-to-back levelness.

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

Procedure for replacing the mower drive belt.

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

Procedure for replacing the mower blade drive belt.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

How to adjust the tractor's attachment clutch.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Steps to adjust the tractor's braking system.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Procedure for replacing the motion drive belt.

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

How to adjust the motion control lever.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Information on transmission removal and reinstallation.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

How to align the tractor's steering wheel.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting front wheel toe-in for proper steering.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

Information on front wheel camber, which is not adjustable.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

Procedures for removing front and rear wheels.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

How to safely start the engine with a weak battery.

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

Steps for replacing a burned-out headlight bulb.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Troubleshooting wiring issues related to safety interlocks.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Procedure for replacing the tractor's fuse.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING

Adjusting the spring for attachment lift effort.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

How to adjust the throttle control cable.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

Adjusting the choke control cable for proper function.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Adjusting the engine carburetor for optimal performance.

STORAGE

ENGINE

Preparing the engine for long-term storage.

TRACTOR

Steps for preparing the tractor itself for storage.

BATTERY

Proper procedures for storing the tractor battery.

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

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