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General| Model Number | 917.256551 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton |
| Engine Type | 4-cycle |
| Engine Displacement | 140cc |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1.6 quarts |
| Oil Capacity | 20 oz |
| Weight | 65 lbs |
| Cutting Width | 21 inches |
| Cutting Height | 1.25-3.75 inches |
| Warranty | 2 years limited |
Follow all instructions and safety rules before starting and operating the tractor.
Exercise extra caution on slopes due to loss-of-control and tipover risks.
Keep children out of the mowing area and be alert to their presence.
Handle fuel with care and ensure all safety devices are operational before use.
List of tools needed to assemble the tractor and its components.
Instructions for removing the tractor from packaging and preparing it for initial movement.
Steps for safely connecting the tractor's battery terminals.
Installing the seat and checking tire pressure for proper operation.
Ensuring mower deck levelness and proper function of the brake system.
Installing gauge wheels on the mower deck to prevent scalping.
Steps for installing the mulcher plate onto the mower deck.
Instructions for switching between mulching, bagging, or discharging modes.
Explanation of tractor symbols and identification of key controls and their functions.
Guidance on setting the parking brake, stopping, using controls, and operating the mower.
Safe practices for operating on slopes and transporting the tractor.
Instructions for adding fuel and safely starting the tractor engine.
Procedure to purge the transmission and advice for effective mowing.
Recommended service intervals for various tractor components.
Guidelines for proper maintenance to ensure warranty coverage and longevity.
Diagram showing lubrication points and recommended lubricants.
Maintenance tasks for brakes, tires, and mower blades.
Procedures for cleaning battery terminals and maintaining battery charge.
Inspection and maintenance of V-belts and ensuring proper cooling system function.
Guidance on selecting oil and performing engine oil changes.
Cleaning and servicing the air filter and air screen for optimal engine performance.
Maintaining clean air intake paths and cooling fins to prevent overheating.
Inspection of muffler and replacement of spark plugs.
Procedures for replacing the engine oil filter and in-line fuel filter.
Recommendations for cleaning various parts of the tractor.
Step-by-step instructions for removing and installing the mower deck.
Adjusting the mower deck for side-to-side and front-to-back levelness.
Procedures for replacing the mower blade drive belt and motion drive belt.
Adjusting the tractor's brake system for proper stopping distance.
Adjusting the motion control lever and checking steering wheel alignment.
Procedures for transmission removal/replacement and wheel service.
Guidance on safely starting the tractor using jumper cables.
Replacing headlight bulbs, fuses, and checking interlocks and relays.
Adjusting the throttle control cable and the engine carburetor.
Steps to prepare the tractor and battery for long-term storage.
Procedures for preparing the fuel system and engine oil for storage.
Diagnosing and correcting issues preventing the engine from starting.
Addressing problems like loss of power, engine not turning over, or excessive vibration.
Resolving safety-related malfunctions such as engine cut-off or backfiring.
Troubleshooting issues related to uneven cuts, mower rotation, and grass discharge.
Diagnosing and fixing problems with headlights, battery charging, and drive system.
