Sears 917.250551 manual

® MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917[...]

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 fellow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before [...]

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and pefformance_ Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service CentedDepartmenL We have competent, well- trained technicians and the pr[...]

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

ACCE$SORmES ANDATTACH ENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service 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 OtL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER BLADES BELTS PE[...]

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Springs (double loop) I ]er Springs (single loop) (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 ® (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Lock Washers 1/4 (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge Parts packed separately in carton Steering Wheel Owner's [...]

ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the 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 wr[...]

BLY CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) & 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 terminal access doors, remove terminal protec- tive [...]

ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 4 and 7) Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park- ing brake o 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 tr[...]

ASSEMBLY ,/CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBES T PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT, PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST, ¢" All assembly instructions have been completed ¢" No remaining loose parts in carton ¢" Batteryis properly prepared and ch[...]

OPERATmON KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference, AMMETER CHOKE SWITCH THRO_LECONTROL ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER CLUTCH SWITCH LIFT LEVER CL[...]

OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which carl result nnsevere 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 glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC[...]

OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) Adjust mower to desired cutting height • Lower mower with lift control Remove rear retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel Lower gauge wheels to ground_ Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar and insert clevis pins. Gauge whee[...]

OIPERAT ON ADD GASOLINE IVlOWING TiPS Fill fuel tank Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life) IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER G RADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING WARNING: Experienc[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSUB_LnTmES FILL ,N DATE S _'_°_ _. _"__Z_J__I _o_ A BY REGOLAR O UC OSERV,CE M PLETB ! .,_O_ _..X_ _ _,y ,_ _ _" "_d_¢-_: _ _ V'O E O A -_ S Check Brake Operation 1_ {/ Check Tire Pressure 6/' 6/ T Check for Loose Fasteners _' _7 a Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4 A Lubrication Chart _ 6# #' T[...]

CUSTOMER RESlPONSIB L TIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any rrrainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor 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 [...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIB L TmES , 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 o Keep small vent holes open (See "CONNECT BAT- TERY" in the Assembly secti[...]

CUSTOM RESPONSmBMLmTHES CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 15) 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. CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external [...]

SERWCE AN ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. o Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. ° Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving parts have co[...]

SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) - 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 approximatel[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ROTOR CLUTCH PLATE TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake • Remove mowerdrive belt (See'q-O REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual), o Remove four screw[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) 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 mowe r. BELT REMOVAL - Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt)_ Remove mower drive belt from electric cl[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL (See Fig 29) - 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 RINI AXLE COVER "-e FIG. 29 REAR WHE[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST A'F]'ACHMENT LIFT SPRING (See Fig. 31) o While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut Turn adjustment bolt 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 I[...]

SERVUCE ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 33) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening eable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast (,@) positi[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ACCELERATION TEST - TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 33) Tile carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general,[...]

STORAGE ENGINE 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. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tr[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration 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 Carburet[...]

TRO BLESHOOTRNG POmNT$ PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-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" 1 Faulty operator-safety [...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 SCHEMATIC RED BATTERY BLACK RED AMMETER WHITE S BLACK IGNITION SWITCH BLACK FUSE 3O AMP G © F E A r l WttlTE p ("_ k --I i ' CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) , O__ I t STARTER BLACK J SOLENOID BLACK ELECTRIC CLUTCH i I RED BLACK L _ J I i D L ..... PTO (DISENGAGED) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) i I I I q _ I I I[...]

REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,25055'1 DECALS 18 13 9 6 3 7 15 15 7 4 13 8 8 2 20 5 19 11 10 12 14. KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 138955 Decal, Operating Instruction 2 146708 Decal, Grill 3 146705 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH 4 146706 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH 5 145003 Decal, Battery DNGR/PSN SRS ENG 6[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 ELECTRICAL 22 43 42 12 7 20 32 31 33 l ! ! 51 ' / I / I 32[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 3 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x I6 Ga. 4 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 6 STD541025 Nut, Hex 1/4-20 7 7697J Tube, Drain 8 7603J Tray, Battery 9 109596X Clamp, Hose 10 145211 Bolt, Btr Frt 1/4-20x7-1/2 11 145209 Hold[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES lO 9 38 18 / 15 59 92 9 9 13 11 68 21 2 28 ti 17 19 17 17 56 47 20 86 52 67 39 34[...]

REPARR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144737 2 140506 3 136671X558 4 73800700 5 145203 6 145053 7 17720408 8 145166 9 108067X 10 19092016 11 137270 12 137269 13 137271 14 136673X558 15 136374 16 121794X 17 17490612 18 136373X428 19 19131312 20 74760616 21 7[...]

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REPAHR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 38 110895X 3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 39 74321016 4 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 40 5304J 5 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 41 73631000 6 76020412 Pin, Cotter 42 8883R 7 135758 Wheel, Hub Assembly 43[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 STEERING ASSEMBLY 34 32 6 27 23 22 31 3 _ 10 6 15 29 19 27 / / 28 / / 16 14 I / !11J I I iii 38[...]

REPARR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 STEERING ASSEMBLY 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 146611 20 145182 21 100711L 22 1554J 23 17431008 24 19133808 25 7478[...]

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140847 2 144636 5 13200300 7 143599 8 121361X 9 145109 10 105432X 11 140923 12 143996 15 141069 16 109227X 17 106082X 18 123549X 19 13290300 20 132755 21 17720410 22 132779 23 19132616 24 11050600 25 73610600 26 3645J 27 139277 28 7834R 29 132920 33 73800600 37 1[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 SEAT ASSEMBLY _---16 19 12 3 KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 PART NO. 140124 140551 140675 127018X 145006 73680600 124181X 17490508 19131614 140552 121246X 121248X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Strap, Fender Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x _62 Clip, Push In, Hinged Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Uric Sprin[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 LIFT ASSEMBLY 4O 39 42 43 34 29 33 31 4 13 23 41 11 23 13 2 22 12 2O 12 19 18 15 9 1o / 1 / I 3 6 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 PART NO. 121006X 145542 121002X 12000022 19292016 74780624 125631X 122365X 122364X 2876H 146704 3146R 139868 140302 73680600 674A247 7335[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 MOWER DECK 59 60 60 58 45 48 j45 63 _ 62 I 55 48 47 48 I 64 1 36 4 36 3 6 54 99 2 23 2 2 22 21 . ! 44[...]

REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25055'1 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 136457 2 73680500 3 72110506 4 7631J 5 138457 6 4939M 7 130832 8 850857 9 10030600 10 140296 11 137380 12 129895 13 137553 14 137152 15 110485X 16 140329 17 106736X 18 19111016 19 105304X 20 123713X 21 137607 22 110452X 23 1[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 TRANSAXLE 8O 7_ 64 1 74 70 73 53 72 2 7 r, 41 41 /'_45 25 24 46[...]

REPARR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 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 8118M 18 8740H1 19 122238X 20 4218R 21 6252H1 22 7810H 23 6262H 24 7393R 25 992R1 26 13[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22 - PS67515 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER ! _' • 2 I-_11 14 151517 18 1 _23 24 -- 27 CRANKCASE 25- 26-- _Q---27 I t I 16 42 45 44 _L.43 41 40 I 39 ! -26 Q -26 _-29 30 8--31 _::x"'35 34/ --33 _27 23,,_ _ _-' 22 20 --1_ 18 15 17 _- 4 1312_11[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25055'1 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22 - PS67515 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24 318 11 2 24 755 76 3 25 313 02 4 24 755 20 5 24 595 O2 6 24 033 03 7 24 041 23 8 24 096 15 9 SM-0645020 10 X-75-23 11 24 755 67 12 X-426-9 13 24 326 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22 - PS67515 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL I _2 O' 25_ 5 20 _1._5 16 10 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 12 11 AIR INTAKE 4 16 7 50[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22 - PS67515 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24 162 17 2 M-0403025 3 X-25-92 4 24 112 04 5 24 157 03 6 M-0639016 7 12 112 01 8 24 025 05 9 X-42-15 10 25 403 03 11 24 086 18 12 236602 13 12 132 0[...]

REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22 - PS67515 STARTING SYSTEM I 3 2 6 _ a @ O O 5 / 0 11 3 23-'_'17 _ 1_7 _j--16 19 15 21 17 -18 2 8 7 6 52[...]

REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22 - PS67515 STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART OIL PAN/LUBRICATION NO° NOo DESCRIPTION KEY PART 1 M-0839070 Screw M8 x 125 x70 NO. NO. 2 M_0839080 Screw M8 x 1_25 x 80 3 24 096 05 Cover, Pinion 1 24 199 07 4 25 098 03 Starter Assembly (Includes 6-11) 2 24 199 04 5 12 468 01 Wash[...]

REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22 - PS67515 CRANKSHAFT ,,,.. FUEL SYSTEM I 6 5 1-- 9 10 13 _/14 24 26 23 16 17 o_36 °--:_ f 3_ -39 54[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250551 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22 - PS67515 FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 24 853 25 2 24 041 15 3 24 053 25 4 24 041 14 5 X-426-9 6 24 353 03 7 SM-0641060 8 M-0629095 9 47 154 01 10 24 100 01 11 24 393 04 12 24 086 12 13 25 353 03 14 25 050 02 15 24 144 15 16 24 468 05 17 24241 01 18 24 [...]

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SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.250551 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 ?[...]