Sears 917.25147 manual

8_6 [RnFTZM aN MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 OWNER'S MANUAL • Assembly = Operation • Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments • 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 follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine befor[...]

CONGRATULATIONS on your eurcnase of a Sears Tractor, It has been designed, eng neered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and eerformance. 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 the[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................[...]

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 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 SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE BLADES BELTS[...]

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (1JShoulder'Bolt 5/16-18 _1 HexBolt 1'2-13xi 1_ Lock Washer 1/2 / {llWasher 17/32xl-3/16x12Gauge (3) Retainer Spnngs (doub]e loop) (4) Retainer Sonngs tsmg e tooot _2) Hex Bolts 1 4-20 x 3/4 2} Hex Nuts t/4-20 2 Lock Washers i/z[ _,_ (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge Parts packe[...]

LY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those Darts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all 0arts 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 Inspection for corrosion. Testing battery. Jumping (if required), Periodic charging, HEX NUT DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS LOCK WASHER FLAT WASHER / HEX BOLT TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR POSITIVE (RED) CABLE (BLACK) CABLE INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. Place seat on[...]

ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 4 and 5) Be sure tractor is on leve_ surface and mower suspension arms are ralsea with attachment lift control, Engage parK- mg DraKe. Cut and remove ties secunng anti-sway bar and belts, Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck, Slide mower under tractor with discharge guara [o r gm side of tr[...]

ASSEMBLY J" CHECKLIS T BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR. WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEBESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ¢" All assembly _nstruct_ons have been completed. ,/ No remain ng loose 3arts in carton / Battery ts properly prepared and chargea. {M[...]

OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the oroduct. Learn and understand their meaning. l::3A , t BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HE'IGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED MOWER LIFT REVER[...]

m OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with yDu r tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations Df various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. AMMETER IGNITION SWITCH THROTI'LE CONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL_, LIGHT SWITCH [...]

PERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into_ _u_ _ resultinsevereeyedamage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while-operating your I tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safe_ mask _andard safety glass?. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6) Your[...]

OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 7) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine. Select desired height of cut. Lower mower with attachment lift control. Start mower btades ...... drag attachme[...]

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 Deoress clutch/brake pedal and sel parking Drake, Place gearshift lever n neutral IN) positior Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" oosition. Pull chok[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation _#' Check Tire Pressure _#4 Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Bladcs Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension Adjust Motion Drive [...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than s_x _3) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear. then brake must be adjus[eo. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" n The Service and AdjusT- _nents section of this manual,. TIRES Maintain proper air [...]

CUSTO RESPONSIBiLiTIES V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operatior ano replace t necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and cnaff whicP can restnct cooling. ENGINE LUBRiCATiON Only use high quality detergent[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE, THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE, AIR SCREEN FIG. 13 ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 14) Remove any dust, dirt or oi from eng=ne cooling fins to p[...]

SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 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 completely [...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Check ac.ustmem on right side of tractor. Measure dis- Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are propedy inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mowe[...]

ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 20) - Park tractor on a level surface, Engage parking brake. Disengage attachment clutch control. = Remove four screws from L.R. mandrel cover and remove cover. • Roll belt over the top of L,H. mandrel pulley. • Remove belt from engine pulley. Remove belt from[...]

RVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD- JUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever _s in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment _s oreset at the factory; qowever, if adjustment is needed 3roceed as follows: Make sure transaxle is in neutral fN/. Loosen two Iocknuts on ti[...]

SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS / "POSITIVE" (+) "NEGATIVE" _-J I L.H. PANE_I | BOLT ] _--_, • 3 0 FiG. 26 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood. Pul bulb holder out of the hole m the Backside of the grill. Replace DUIO In hOlder and push DUIDnolaer secure, back into the ho_e n tile backs:de of the grit Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Lo[...]

SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke (Ikl) position. Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (see "AIR FILTER" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manua0. Choke shouldbeclosed, lfit isnot, oosencasingclamp screw and move c[...]

STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or me re. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. AIlew the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor [...]

TROUBLESHOOTI POINTS PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. 2. Eng qe net"CHOKED" propeny 3. Eng qe flooded 4. Bad spark plug 5 Dirty air filter 6 Dirty fuei filter Water in fue 8 Loose or damagea wtnng. 9 Carburetor out of ad Js[mem !0 Engine valves ou[ of ad us[men[ DIrt_ air filter 2 Bad spark ptug 3 Weak or dead ba[...]

TROUBLESHOOTi POINTS PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven Mower bl=_L= wHJ f*Ot rotate CAUSE !. Paultyopem_r-safe_ presence contmlsys[em t. Worn bent or loose blade 2 Mower deck not leve 3 Buildup of grass, leaves, ana _rasn unaer mower ,i Bent blade mandre 5 Clogged mower deck vent[...]

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 9!7.251470 RED BATTERY BLACK .7-2) FUSE 30 AMP. PEDAL UP) SOLENOID WHITE STARTER BLACK IGNITION SWITCH BLACK 3[AC_ ) SEAT SWITCH NOT OCCUPIED_ I -- -- I NT C GROUNDING CLUTCH OFF _ CONNECTOR BLAC_ IGNITION b--_) SPARK UNIT ..... O _LUGS CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM ,_C MIN _ 3600 qPM _HARGiNG SYSTEM [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 ELECTRICAL 22 Z,J 24 42 41 4O 26 44 19 2O 11 33 35 32 31 49 3O 39 36 / 12 f 1 _ _""_'- 12 ---- 29 3O[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.251 470 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 146140 2 74760412 3 STD551025 a STD551125 6 STD541025 7 7697J 8 7603J 9 109598X 10_14544=t_ 11 145209 12 145769 f9 STD551125 20 73360400 21 136850 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146148 26 108824X 28 145491 29 121305X 30 144921 31 140400 32 141228 33 140403 34 110712X [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.251470 CHASSIS 30 119 _.._14 __24 87 38 _ _ / 5 26 _ 31 3 "_ 44 9O 125 / 71 66 115 / /- 3 /S _J 11 / 9 117 / 114 / / 26 36 36 122 / 64 6 _-- 3 - _% '_--._,_S 8 / I z _ _/" 108 34 S --_'- 39 v 26 29 / 7 3 86 114 117 3 / 118 3 32[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 CHASSIS KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION I 145501 2 140356 3 17490612 6 145206 8 126471X 9 145203 10 STD533710 11 145222 13 145221 14 17490608 17 136673X574 24 STD523710 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 136373X428 29 136374 30 140002X574 31 137113 33 145244X574 34 145243X574 35 STD533707 36 108067X 38 139886 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 DRIVE 31 57 88 / 8i86 81 84 __ 61 52 ,/79 110 ,./ 51 111 30 77 ,S 110 54 58 51 110 25 19 115 19 66 / 65 72 70 116 61 62 24 40 _/_ 35 36 / 37 34 -- _-_ 28 _ J 64 / ""53 22 / 26 2_ 34[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 !1 13 15 19 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 34 35 36 37 38 39 4O 41 42 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 138788 Transaxle, Peerless, 6 Speed, 53 105710X Model Number 820-016B 54 126471X 110422X Spring, Brake Return 55 105709X 12132[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,251470 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 -_ F _ . / _" 42 23 JJ J 27 8 j17 _ 18 12 29 j19 20_ 21_ 22 56 25 5 I 8 "_J_-_'29 59 _>_ "_ _" _ 60 58 __ ,,7 30 _ 46 8_ 47 14 6_ 16 15 16 32 111 / / 12 33 / / !0 34 35 / 53 48 30 46 j7 / j5 // j4 36[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 139768 Wheel Steering Ayp/kelch Blk 31 138171 2 142033 Axle Asm Fr LT 32 139929 3 135227 SpindleAsmLH 33 19111216 135228 SoindleAsm RH 34. STD551131 5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust t_aruen 35 STD541531 6 121748X Washer 25/32 X [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 ENGINE 32 31 38 _3 -/ 14 81 34 f J _ 17 13 J "_ I0 39 33 / / l 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester 23 ! 38[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 132755 17720410 150469 4 149723 5 144068 6 144069 7 138129 8 150716 10 145552 11 STD551125 12 STD522507 13 272250 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 STD551237 17 17490624 23 128953 24 STD601005 25 138672 26 73920600 27 17541008 29 137180 31 151346 32 151296 33 123487[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 SEAT ASSEMBLY 18 14. 7 17 12 j9 .5 J 1 6 22 J 21 J KEY NO. 1 2 5 6 7 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 PART NO. 140122 140551 145006 STD541437 124181X 140552 121246X 121248X 72050411 134300 121250X 123976X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat {blk Clio Pus .... Nut LOCK Hex W/Ins 3/8 -16 UNC Spring Seat Cprsn[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 DECALS 10 24 6 .2 24 11 / 14 15 8 22 12 8 5 5 , 13 14 KEY NO. 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 PART NO. 138955 151696 151693 151694 106202X 133644 151799 145245 128314 150333 137537 4900J DESCRIPTION Deca Dash ins[ruc[_on Opera[ Eng Deca Grille Lawn Tractor Dov Deca Hood Rh Craftsman Decal. Hood Lh Craft[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 SEAT 41 38 40 19 13 t -_ 31 32 _2L /7 26 "_f // 23 ... 35 I 36 22 3O _12 13 31 32 19 42 / 43 39 _'/ 2 / 20 15 , 1 / 44 / / / 14 1718 20 -- 20 / 15 ¢ 1 t 2O 42[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 121006X 2 140673 6 74780624 7 125631X 8 122365X 9 122364X !0 2876H 11 145537 !2 145536 13 STD824008 1_ 121002X 15 127218 16 73350800 17 130171 18 STD541450 19 139868 20 STD624008 21 19151216 22 12000037 23 110807X 24 STD551037 25 137150 28 STD560907 27 137167[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 MOWER DECK 2 45 44 /76 31 "--. 45__. 40 _ 27""_-_ 65 46 4s 7 / 44 45 f sl/{ 48 /17 48 45 6 Y 54 2 16_ 2 22 44[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 140579 2 STD541431 3 STD533107 4 7631J 5 138457 6 STD624008 7 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 130652 12 129895 13 137553 14 137152 15 110485X 16 140329 17 106735X 18 19111016 19 105304X 20 123713X 21 137607 22 110452X 23 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 820-016B 21-- ..J , "_1o I b.....7 115 150[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE = MODEL NUMBER 820=016B REF PART REF PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. -- 794513 Transaxle Corrglete 53 778203A 1 772098A Transaxle Cover 54 778273 2 780155 Needle Bearing 57 778199 3 770088 Transaxle Case 58 778200 4 776291 Countershaft ana 1. Gear 9 Teeth 59 778201 5 776275 Output[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 ENGINE B&S - MODEL NUMBER 460777, TYPE NUMBER 1297-01 48[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 ENGINE B&S - MODEL NUMBER 460777, TYPE NUMBER 1297-01 1358 GASKET SET I [861 PUMP REPAIR KIT l 121 CARBURETOR . OVERHAUL K T 642 535 235 534 165 445 284 I 6634 19 49[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 ENGINE B&S - MODEL NUMBER 460777, TYPE NUMBER 1297-01 116A O 819A g 1027 982 98 84 1032 _08-1 305 452 978 _8 615A o _78 _332 615A "_ 73 5O[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 ENGINE B&S - MODEL NUMBER 460777, TYPE NUMBER 1297-01 783 615B .° f,,'f'"_ j-'- J 8_ 8O2 51[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 ENGINE B&S - MODEL NUMBER 460777, TYPE NUMBER 1297-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 498583 2 397265 3 391086 5-1 214517 5-2 214518 7-1 271867 7-2 271868 8-1 495754 8-2 222892 9 27803 10 94382 10A 94830 11 280225 12 271703 271188 271189 13 94565 !5 94239 16 498129 941[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251470 ENGINE B&S - MODEL NUMBER 460777, TYPE NUMBER 1297-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 224 94297 Screw Pan Head 227 491297 Lever Assembly, Governor 230 223882 Washer Governor Crank qside 235 224995 Shield. Spitback 240 394358 =ilter. Fuel (In Fuel Line to Tank 244 230318 [...]

SERVICE NOTE_ 54[...]

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. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than I 5°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme c[...]

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.251470 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 Ik LIMBER: 1 =800-FON-PART (1-800-388-7278) FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE CALLTHIS TOLLFREENUMBER 1-800-659-5917 £RI:IFTSMI:[...]