Sears 917.25148 manual

® MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 OWNER'S MANUAL Assembly o Operation 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 TH1S 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 L GENERAL OPERATION . Read, understand, and foftow all instructions in the manual and on the machine[...]

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

"TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................. 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY .................................................................... 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ............................[...]

_l,ii ii, H ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ......... ii, ........... : These accessories and attachments were available through most Seers 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 ef your tractor ENGINE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZ[...]

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE: PACK ,,,1_ ............... ,............... Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Knob (1) Washer t7/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (t) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (S, (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Weld Nuts #10 _ I =Li (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) 1 (3) Retainer Springs (double loop)[...]

...... i i .... iiii ¸ i, t n ,',1 n Iiu ii ,,i ...... w:-:-L ,Ji,,,,,,,11 i,, ! ASSEMBLY n i i i i. ..................... ...... in i, I ,,i,n ,L , i .............. 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 a[...]

,,, = ........................................ ASSEMBLY 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, o Lift hood to raised position. • Open termi[...]

ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 4 and 6) Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage park- ing brake. . Cut and remove tie down securing anti-sway bar. Swing antFsway bar to left side of mower deck • Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tr[...]

ASSEI BLY ............. _ , ...... , ........... i,, i ........... i, , i ...... CHECK TiRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinfiated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. ° Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. CH[...]

, u ,, ,n iii, ii, i i i i ,i ii,, OPERATUON ii ,lU ,,,lu ii i,i ,i These symbols may appear on your product or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning, BATTERY CAUTION OR SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF LIGHTS OFF ÷ REVERSE FORWARD FAST OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKI[...]

........... i lu-,,,.i,r ¸ KNOW YOUR TRACTOR OPERATNON READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Comparetheiilustrationswithyourtractortofamiliarizeyourselfwiththe locations ofvarious controls and adjustments,, Save this manual for future reference,, AMMETER CHOKECONTROL LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL THROTTLE C[...]

OPERATION .-- , n,,n i1, ,i ,, ..... n ,i i, .... i , ii,li,_ _ 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 spect[...]

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

OPERATION system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine o Do not mow grass when it is wet,, Wet grass will plug problems, the fuef system should be emptied before stor- mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty[...]

C:USTOB ER RESPONSiBiLiTiES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL [N DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ! check Brake Operation i'_ Check Tire Pressure 1_ __ T[ Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades CA! LubricationChart __. T Check Battery Level!Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals R } Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tensio[...]

CUSTOMER i , , ii, i i ,, ,ill ,,, TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nancer 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 pro[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSMBBLITIES BA'I-i'ERY 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 smalt vent holes open. o Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hou[...]

LJ = JJ_ CUSTOMER FIIESPONS B UT ES CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. '17) 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. 17) Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to preven[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS , i .... i,u u,i ,,, L --- -- I, 'UllU ' II _ I,I 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 re[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS , m , i , ii u FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) - IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT tS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SfDE-TO-SlDE,, To obtain the best cutting Jesuits, the mower housing should be adjusted so the[...]

uJJ_t TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. o Remove mower drive belt (See'%O REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of th{s manual). = Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual).. , Remove four screws from R..H, mandrel cover and remove cov[...]

SERVICE AN[:) ADJUSTMENTS ii ,,, 1111111,1 , ,,, ,i i111 ,i ,,i1, TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28) Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake. For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decat on bottom of left footrest, ]t is not necessary to remove mower, BELT REMOVAL - o Engage parking brake (creates slack in be[...]

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL (See Fig 31) - = Block up axle securely, • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal • Repair tire and reassemble o Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove - Replace axle cover WASHERS RETAIN|NG RING AXLE COVER FIG. 3't REAR WHEEL - o Block rear axte[...]

i , i , ii,i i , ii , i , i iii i SERVmCE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING (See Fig. 33) o While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut° , Turn adjustment boit clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort (for heavier attachments), , Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for fighter at- tachments, , Retighten jam nu[...]

SIERV OE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 35 and 36) 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: o With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast (,[...]

= ,, = ,, =,,,,.=,,,.=,,, , STORAGE ,11 i I.u,N.i ,,, 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 r 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[...]

CAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS , , ii .... xl_,l_, i i i,i ii .,i u ,,,,,, PROBLEM Wilt not start Hard to start Engine witl not turn over 1 Out of fuel 2 Engine not"CHOKED" properly 3 Engine flooded 4 Bad spark plug 5 Dirty air filter 6 Dirty fue! fitter 7 Water in fuet 8. Loose or damaged wMng 9 Carburetor out of adjustment 10 Engine valve[...]

PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Mower blades will not rotate TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE i ,nl,i ,, i i 1 Faulty operator-safety presence control system 1 Worn, bent or $oose blade 2 Mower deck not levet 3 Buildup of grass, reaves, and trash under mower 4, Bent blade mandre{ 5 Clo[...]

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SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 RED RED WHITE I IGNITION t SWITCH f_kAeK ) °1 ° o111 o AoK BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP, [ J I d__ L RED , RED / I C _ I _ f_ _ STARTER -- °-_'___)__.L _ , ' O SOLENOID j I F ' CLUTCH / BRAKE l t (PEDAL UP) ', B I ELECTRIC CLUTCH RED "f-_ I 1 .......... ---2 _-J ; f"",_-&apos[...]

REPb, UF_ PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2514,80 ELECTRICAL 24 11 R 22 1 t / l I i 51 I I I 1 I I I 31 32 32 33 ,+ / / / / /[...]

REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TI ACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 146140 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 8TD541025 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 1[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 CHASSIS ANDENCLOSURES 38 t0 9 18 / 15 59 92 57 9 9 53 t 17 91 47 56 13 11 52 19 2O 86 16 68 17 / 67 17 47 70 / 68 48 41 22 ---_,. 2O / 39 42 77 24 34[...]

REPABR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 150253 2 140506 3 136671X558 4 73680700 5 145203 6 150273 7 17720408 8 145166 9 108067X 10 19092016 11 137270 12 137269 13 137271 14 t36673X558 15 136374 16 121794X 17 17490612 t8 136373x428 19 19131312 20 74760616 21 7[...]

REPAIR PARTS GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 44 38 36 37 6 29 J J 35 34 64 37 51 38 49 52 54 66 57 12 t5 47 23 67 5 4 62 36[...]

REPAIR PARTS GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 9858M1 3 7563R 4 17490508 5 73680600 6 76020412 7 149176 8 12000034 9 140080 10 142509 11 136927 t2 9204H t3 139419 14 138901 15 19131316 16 143012 17 126909X 18 137104 19 136926 21 232604t2 22 633A109 23 106932X 24 136925 25 136923 26 137552 27 17490528 28 73350600 29[...]

REPADR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLY TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 34 33 32 6 27 19 23 22 31 15 28 14 t3!3 27 6 / // / I5 / 38[...]

REPAIR PARTS STEERING ASSEMBLY TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 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 tt 136518 t2 73901000 13 121749X 14 10040600 15 736'10600 16 145103 17 137347 18 137155 19 14661'1 20 145182 21 100711L 22 I554J 23 17431008 24 1913[...]

REPAnR PARTS ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.251480 32 14 '18 "15 17 62 36 39 39 __. 12 11 |2 43 3O 34 ,_;_ .1_/._ 3 _j5 19 16 37 26 27 28 39 8 40 29 / I SPARK ARRESTER KIT ] 4O[...]

REPAIR PARTS ENGINE TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 141948 2 144110 3 13240300 4 13280328 5 13200300 6 138129 8 121361X 9 145109 10 105432X 11 137140 12 13690'7 13 138486 '14 138487 15 151346 16 109227X t7 106082X 18 151296 19 13290300 20 133439 21 17720410 22 138672 23 19132616 24 11050600 25 73610600 26[...]

REPAUR PARTS SEAT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9!7.251480 19 17 12 18 5 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 PART NO. 140124 140551 140675 127018X 1450O6 73680600 I24181X 17490508 19131614 140552 121246X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Strap, Fender Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x ,62 Clip, Push In Hinged Nut, Crowniock 3/8-16 Unc Spring, Seat Cprsn S[...]

REPAIR PARTS DECALS I8 13 9 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 6 3 7 15 t5 7 4 13 8 8 2 20 21 1! 14, 12 10 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 138955 2 151448 3 146705 4 146706 6 133644 7 138048 8 142243 9 146709 10 137537 11 4900J 12 150333 13 151452 14 139346 16 DESCRIPTION Decal, Operating Instruction Decal, Grille Garden Trac. fPC Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH [...]

REPAIR PARTS LIFT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 23 35 17 22 12 34 29 2 25 26 2O • 33 31 8 12 19 18 15 44[...]

REPAIR PARTS LIFT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 121006X 2 145542 3 121002X 4 12000022 5 19292016 6 74780624 7 t2563IX 8 122365X 9 122364X 10 2876H 1I 146704 12 3146R 13 139868 14 140302 15 73680600 16 674A247 17 73350600 18 143363 19 19131316 20 5328J 21 74760618 22 127218 23 4939M 24 73350800 25 130171[...]

REPAnF_ PARTS MOWER DECK 46 45 3 118 19 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 21 21 22 28 26 1 2O 18 103 102 105 46[...]

REPADR PARTS MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 145008 3 138457 5 4939M 6 130832 8 850857 9 10030600 '10 140296 1l 145708 12 129895 13 137553 14 137152 15 t10485X 16 140329 18 72140505 19 132827 20 145055 21 73680500 22 134753 23 131267 24 I05304X 25 149287 26 110452X 27 145325 28 19111016 29 131491 30 138776 3! [...]

REPAR PARTS TRANSAXLE SO 79 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.25!480 2 4 31 1 5 2O 82 : : 77 64 74 70 73 56 ,15 72 71 9 92 93 14 25 24 48[...]

REPAtR PARTS TRANSAXLE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 t7 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 4O 41 45 46 49 50 5I 4197R 12000034 4199R 4216R 42t5R 4217R 6256H 74020652 7392M 137261 4985R 6266H 4212R 137125 6276H 633A63 8118M 8740H1 122238X 4218R 6252H1 7810H 626[...]

F_EPA_R PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 1 __ _12 18 5_-_ ,- 1' 15 16 J I , i / 8 7 / 6 --5 % l 4 BREATHER AND VENT' "1 ........ 4 I0 4 9 8 7 fj 5O[...]

REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 AIR INTAKE BAFFLES&SHROUD KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NOo NO. NO. NO. X-276W Wing Nut 1/4-20 1 52 063 4t 52 755 83 Kit, Cover and Tube 2 52 313 05 (includes Key Numbers 3 and 4) 3 52 063 42 3 52 096 35 Cover, Air Cleaner 4 X-67-83 4 52 123 21[...]

REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 CRANKCASE ! , u, ............ lU, .... i, ,_,, CARBURETOR ] 9 9 / % 5 10 13 l 11 12 @ / 16 52[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.251480 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 CRANKCASE CARBURETOR KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO, NO, NO. 1 X-82-2 Nut, Hex 5/I6-18 (12) t 52 041 09 2 52 468 12 Washer, Flat 5/16 (12) 2 52 755 91 3 82 755 16 Kit, #I Cylinder Barrel (Includes Key Numbers 4 thru 6) 3 52[...]

REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 2 _ DIPSTICK i 5 --6 7 _--2 8 @ 4-- @ Q @ --6 CYLINDER HEAD 4 /2 /1 54[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 CRANKSHAFT ELECTRIC STARTER KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO, NO. NO, NOo 1 52 014 93 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 t4 4 41 153 01 5 52 126 11 6 52 123 20 7 47 !39 01 CYLINDER HEAD KEY PAR[...]

REPARF_ PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.251480 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 4 i _5 , =,,r,,,, 5 10 15 --14 10 --_ 9 8 3 1 _3 56[...]

REPABR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 FLYWHEEL FUEL PUMP KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO, l 25 162 01 Screen, Grass 2 25 086 21 Screw, Hex Washer Head 1/4-20 x 5t8 (4) 3 25 112 04 Spacer (4) 4 25 157 01 Fan 5 25 086 24 Screw, Hex Machine 3/8-24 x 1-1/4 6 52 48[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 = , ,ll,,_ll, i,,i ,, i i ,,,i,_,_ i ,ir,i t --3 o VALVES ! CAM SHAFT AN 5 I 2 @-, °l- ® + 58[...]

REPARR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251480 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560 OIL PAN KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO, 1 X-67-64 2 52 050 03 3 52 199 t4 4 X-702-14 5 52 054 07 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 PART[...]

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SUGGESTED GUHDE FOR SUGHTHNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION 03 SIGHTING _" ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. / 15 ° MAX.[...]

OWN R'S ANUAL MODEL NO. 917.251480 IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR (t -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 ® 18.[...]