Sears 917.25051 manual

® NUMBER 917.250510 _ Assembly ® Operation _ Customer Responsibilities _ Service and Adjustments _ Repair Parts OWNER'S MANUAL ® Converti ble ,_IAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: !-800-659-5917[...]

SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine b[...]

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. tt has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and pe rformance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedY , please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department. We have competent, well- trained technicians and t[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-18 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .....................................[...]

ACCESSORI AND ATTACH ENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and sen/ice centers when the tractor was purchased. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AiR FILTER BLADES BELTS 2[...]

CONTENTS OF PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _ ........................... /_ (3) Retainer Springs (double ioop) (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Weld Nuts #10 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Washer[...]

LY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set[...]

ASSEMBLY ]! iiiiii, in ]11 i,I ! , I i i i .inn CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) f i ! Q & CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. Lift hood to raised position. Open termina[...]

ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 4 and 7) Be sure tractor is on leve+ surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park- +rig brake. + Cut and remove tie down securing anti-sway bar. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. + Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of [...]

• • _ i_111 i, T i i i iii -- , i ASSEMBLY ' i i i INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5A and 5B) - tnStall two latch hooks to mulcher plate 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. • Tighten hardware securely. ° Raise and [...]

OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their mea_ing. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED m [ MOWER LIFT REVERSE NEUTRAL A[...]

OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Co mpare the i!lustrations with you r tractor to familiarize you rself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. AMMETER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH LIFT LEVER iGNITION SWITCH PLUNGER CHOKECONTRO[...]

OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glass[...]

OP TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fiat level surface. , Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). - With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground, in[...]

OPERATION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. • Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake. . Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. . Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position[...]

_. ' i i i i ,11 i i ¸ i CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES _Hllr q-i MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /_ _ _ o_ _ _o_S_ _ _ f" F,LL,. D AT ES AS YOU COMPLETE _r_95 ,:K_._.9.%.:___09"_" REGULAR:SERVICE /_'4S'_,_S E RV I C E DATES Check Brake Operation If' I_ T C T 0 R E N G I N E Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/[...]

CUSTOME ESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If unit requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air [...]

CUSTOM ESPO ILITIES BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. • Keep battery and terminals clean. = Keep battery bolts tight. • Keep small vent holes open (See "CONNECT BAT- TERY" in tl,e Assembly s[...]

CUSTO RESPON BiLITIES CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. : _, ENGINE COOLING FiNS (See Fig. 16) Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage f[...]

SE CE USTM NTS with plug. TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19) ,, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. = Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting. Lower mower to its lowest position. Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chas- sis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket. - Remove retainer springs from suspensio[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) - IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so the front is approx[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. , Remove mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). ,, Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). • Remove four screws from R.H. ma[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom of left footrest. It is not necessary to remove mower. BELT REMOVAL - = Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt). ,, Remove mower drive belt from elect[...]

SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 30) - • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal. , Repair tire and reassemble. - Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. • Replace axle cover. WASHERS RETAINING RING_ AXLE COVERxj FIG. 30 REAR[...]

SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LiFT SPRING (See Fig. 32) ,, While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut. Turn adjustment bot clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort (for heavier attachments). ,, Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter at- tachments. • Retighten jam nut against spring bushing. IMPORTAN[...]

RViCE ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Figs. 34 and 35) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: = With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast (,f_) p[...]

SERV!CE NOTES immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. A!low the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tra[...]

TRO LESHOOTING NTS PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine wilt not turn over CAUSE 1. Out of fuel 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 10. Engine valves out of adjustment. 1. Dirt[...]

TRO LESHOOTNNG POmNTS PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE 1. Faulty operator-safety presence[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 ........... BATTERY BLAC4< IGNITION SWITCH BLUE ! I L [ AFTER FIRE SOLENOID I I HEADL'GHT ___ SWITCH (OFF) HEADLIGHTS POSITION CIRCUIT ....... , , , ,, ; .... ...... OFE ........ M ÷G ........ ...... ,ON , B + L 8TART B + S + L /-77 II © NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INS[...]

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 ELECTRICAL 24 42 22 1 20 11 I 19 I 32 31 45 ! / f 32 33 / [...]

REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR = -MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 144926 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 3 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 4 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga 6 STD541025 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 7 7697J Tube Plastic 8 7603J Tray, Battery 9 109596X Clamp, Hose 10 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 11 145209 H[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,250510 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 38 10 18 15 59 92 47120 21 2 / 9 13 28 47 17 56 91 85 20 19 52 36 8 48 17 / 41 68 47 22 42 _ 26 69 34 24[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144737 2 140506 3 136671X459 4 73800700 5 145203 6 145053 7 17720408 8 145166 9 108067X 10 19092016 11 137270 12 137269 13 137271 14 136673X459 15 136374 16 121794X 17 17490612 18 136373X428 19 19131312 20 74760616 21 [...]

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REPAIR PARTS GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 9858M1 3 7563R 4 17490508 5 7368O600 6 7602O412 7 135758 8 12000034 9 140080 10 142509 11 136927 12 9204H 13 139419 14 138901 15 19131316 16 143012 17 126909X 18 137104 19 136926 21 23260412 22 633A109 23 106932X 24 136925 25 136923 26 137552 27 17490528 28 7335060O 29[...]

REPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLY TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 34 6 27 23 22 8 // / / 16 , , r 38[...]

REPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLY TRACTOR .... MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 121472X 2 137094 3 6855M 4 136960 5 136959 6 6266H 7 121748X 8 12000029 9 121232X 10 74781044 11 136518 12 73901000 13 121749X 14 10040600 15 73610600 16 145103 17 137347 18 137155 19 143119 20 145182 21 100711L 22 1554J 23 17431008 24 19133808 25 747[...]

REPAIR PARTS ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 2 _ . 13 18 15 14 1 20 "32 17 37 / 12 tl !_ "_"_ 42 43 62 35 3O 3 4 16 26 27 28 37 / 39 29. 4O[...]

REPAIR PARTS ENGINE TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 146412 2 144110 3 13240300 4 13280328 5 13200300 6 138129 8 121361X 9 145109 10 105432X 11 137140 i2 136907 13 138486 14 138487 15 141069 16 109227X 17 106082X 18 123549X 19 13290300 20 133439 21 17720410 22 138672 23 19132616 24 11050600 25 73610600 26 3645J 27 [...]

REPAIR PARTS SEAT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917o250510 " 17 ' 18 19 12 5 ! KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 PART NO. 140124 140551 140675 127018X 145008 73680600 124181X 17490508 19131614 140552 121246X 121248X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Strap, Fender Bolt, Shoulder 5/!6-18 x .62 Clip, Push In Hinged Nut, [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 DECALS 13 18 6 3 4 13 7 15 8 15 7 8 21 20 11 10 14 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 138955 2 142254 3 138042 4 138043 5 133179 6 133644 7 138048 8 142243 9 128314 10 137537 11 4900J 13 146639 14 139346 16 DESCRIPTION Decal, Operating Instruction Decal, Grill GT 6000 USA Black Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH Decal, Hoo[...]

REPAIR PARTS LIFT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR .. MODEL NUMBER 9! 7.250510 4O 39 13 23 42 41 23_ 43 4 35 1'7 41 22 12 13 34 I 29 20 33 31 19 18 15 6 1 16 44[...]

REPAIR PARTS LIFT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 121006X 2 137295 3 121002X 4 120O0O22 5 19292016 6 74780624 7 125631X 8 122365X 9 122364X 10 2876H 11 142369 12 3146R 13 139868 14 140302 15 73680600 t6 674A247 17 73680600 18 143363 19 19131316 20 5328J 21 74760616 22 127218 23 4939M 24 73350800 25 130171[...]

REPAIR PARTS MOWER DECK 46 45 31-,. 116 117 119 19 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 49 41 128 42 41 j43 40 46 21 22 11 105 104 101 46[...]

REPAIR PARTS MOWER DECK TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917,250510 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 145008 3 138457 5 4939M 6 130832 8 850857 9 100306OO 10 140296 11 145708 12 129895 13 137553 14 137152 15 110485X 16 140329 18 72140505 19 132827 20 145055 21 73680500 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 110452X 27 145325 28 19111016 29 131491 30 138776 31 129963[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 TRANSAXLE r!5 14 25 24 48[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o .- MODEL NUMBER 917=250510 TRANSAXLE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 4197R 2 12000034 3 4199R 4 4216R 5 4215R 6 4217R 7 6256H 8 74020652 9 7392M 10 137261 11 4985R 12 6266H 13 4212R 14 137125 15 6276H 16 633A63 17 8!18M 18 8740H1 19 122238X 20 4218R 21 6252H1 22 781 OH 23 6262H 24 7393R 25 992R1 26[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 6--5 12 18 17: /'_ 16 m BAFFLES AND _ROUD t / 6 ---5 ,% f 4 2 3 50[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR --- MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 AIR INTAKE BAFFLES & SHROUD KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. NO. NO. X-276-7 52 063 44 52 755 83 52 313 05 52 063 42 X-67-83 3 52 O96 35 4 52 123 21 5 231032 6 52 O82 04 7 45 083 01 8 45 083 O2 9 237423 10 X-67-98 11 52 201 06 12 277093 1[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 KOHLER ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 9 / I'0 7 I m 13 _/_ 14 19 Q_ 32 _ 34 _ 35 '_' .... 36 I 11 12 16 52[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -.- MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 CRANKCASE CARBURETOR KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 1 X-82-2 2 52 468 12 3 82 755 18 4 52 016 06 5 52 031 01 6 52 316 06 7 52 755 50 8 52 072 12 9 25 086 12 10 X-269-43 11 52 078 05 12 52 030 10 52 030 11 52 030 i 2 13 2[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S_ TYPE NUMBER 57529 CRANKSHAFT 1 m O--4 s 7 --8 4_ o @ G @ ---6 //.1 4 54[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 CRANKSHAFT ELECTRIC STARTER KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. NO. NO, t 82 014 27 2 52 468 03 52 468 04 52 468 05 DIPSTICK KEY PART NO. NO. 1 52 038 14 2 X-25-44 3 52 032 14 4 41 153 01 5 52 126 11 6 52 123 20 7 47 139 01 CYLINDER HEAD KEY PART[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 28 30 6 13 14 !0 / 11 5 3 1 ---1 _P3 --4 56[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 FLYWHEEL FUEL PUMP KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO, NO. 1 25 162 01 Screen, Grass 2 25 086 21 Screw, Hex Washer Head 114_20 x 518 (4) 3 2511204 Spacer (4) 4 25 157 01 Fan 5 25 086 24 Screw, Hex Machine 3/8-24 x 1-1/4 6 52 468 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 OiL PAN ] 7 CAMSHAFT AND VALVES ! 5 1 7_ -6 58[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - .. MODEL NUMBER 917.250510 KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529 OIL PAN KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 X-67-64 2 52 050 03 3 52 199 14 4 X-702-14 5 52 054 14 6 X-75-38 7 X-75-10 8 52 086 12 9 52 032 10 OIL FILTER KEY PART NO. NO. 1 52 050 02 2 82 755 23 3 X-55-15 4 X-75-23 5 52 041 16 PISTON & ROD KEY PA[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "T SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. t /_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ,_ greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control[...]

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO= 917.250510 IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND ORDERING, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-FON-PART (1-800-366-7278) FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917 ® 19.5[...]