Sears 917.25254 manual

_9 ® MODEL 917.252540 ° Assembly ° Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts OWNER'S MANUAL Convertible 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. 1. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow al! instructions in the manual and on the machine be[...]

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 CentedDepartment. 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 A ATTACH ENTS ........ i i ...... i i l i, ,l i,, 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 ENGtNE OIL FUEL STABILIZER A[...]

CONTENTS ,,inn,H .......... OF HARDWARE PACK i Parts Bag contents shown full size O (2) Sheet Metal Screws #10-16 x 1/42 (1) Large Flat Washer (- (!) Shoulder Bolt 5t16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 (1) Lock Washer 1/2 (!) Washer" 17/32 x 1-3116 x 12 Gauge (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Lock Washers #10 O (2) Weld Nuts #10 i ashers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gaug[...]

LY i iill Ill. I / I / / I Illllll III, 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 REQ[...]

Open battery boxdoor for: o o o e ASSEMBLY Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware),, Inspection for corrosion_ Testing battery, Jumping (if required)_ Periodic charging ,. POSITIVE (RED) CABLE DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS _, HEX NUT LOCK WASHER FLAT WASHER VENT HOLE (KEEP CLEAN) BOLT NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE FIG. 2 SEA"[&ap[...]

ASSE LY GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BRACKET 318-16 .-_'_ LOCKNUT 318" WASHER GAUGE WHEEL _,,/.SHOULDER BOLT FIG, 5 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs, 6 and 7 ) o install 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 p[...]

......... : :::::1111 i i ii i ii OPERATmON These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR SLOW WARNING ENGfNE ON ENGINE OFF LIGHTS OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST d)- OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON FUEL UNLOCKED X CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE LOCK[...]

OPERATION ,..ill ,i ii ,ll ii i i KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrations withyourtractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference° THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT [...]

OPERAT OIN 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 glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRA[...]

OPEF AT ON TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch.. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine ru nnJng and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine° • Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lift control o o Start mower blades by engagi[...]

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) 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._ o Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" positio[...]

CUSTO RESPON ILITIES u, NNl"::" INNN IN I =,,,. ,,c=sc.=0u.= FILL IN DATES REGULAR SERVICE....., /__ft'_E R VI C E D ATE S i Check Brake Operation 6/ 6/ Check Tire Pressure 6/4 4 6# #' T Check for Loose Fasteners 6/ 6/#4 7 6/ R sharpeniReplace Mower Blades ..................... 6f4 ........... LubricationChart .............. _ ([...]

CUSTO E i ,, i,/,i i i iJ , llll ill ill i,, ,, i , i J ul ,,ulllu,,i,,H,, TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- 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 'q'o ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- [...]

V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary_ The belts are not adjustable° Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear_, o TRANSAXLE COOLING ° Keep transaxle free from build_up of dirt and chaff which ° can restrict cooling. ° ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rat[...]

ESPO ILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 15) Your engine wilt not run properly using a dirty air filter,. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season. Service paper' cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air' cleaner more often under dusty conditions.. • Remov[...]

ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 16) Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year° o Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual, through step remove drain plug). • Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter° ° [...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: @ o o o o 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 c[...]

SERVmCE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING 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[...]

SERVHCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) The mower' blade drive belt may be replaced without tools,. Park the tractor on level su_ace,_ Engage parking brake._ BELT REMOVAL- • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual), • Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and id[...]

ERVmCE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your trac[...]

SERVUCE AND ADJ STMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB , Raise hood. = Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. = Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill , CIosehood_ INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor' to run poorly, stop running, o[...]

• _l ..... ii,i ,i i , i,l,,i ,, i .... SERVmCE ENGINE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 29) 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, [...]

...................... i , i,,ll ,,ll ,ll,,,i iill 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 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 befor[...]

TROUBLESHOOTmNG POINTS .................. i i i PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but wil! not start Loss of power Excessive vibration CAUSE t Out of fuel. 2 Engine not "CHOKED" properly 3 Engine flooded. 4, Bad spark plug 5, Dirty air filter. & Dirty fuel filter. 7 Wafer in fuel 8. Loose or [...]

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

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 SCHEMATIC RED © m 11o _ATTERY 8LACK AMMETER RED FUSE 30 AMP. r ....... I t- 1 WHITE t IGNITION SWITCH la-@ , 0 I i f t ' ! C_-- L J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLACK I t I } SOLENOID WH1TE STARTER BLACK RED SEAT SWITCH I _1 AFTER FIRE SOLENOID I - I WHITE T'--_ I i I I L I _AiLr_-EN'r CUJTOH "] [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 ELECTRICAL 21 22 41 36 35 34 39 32 ' 31 I 30 I I i 39 ,,36 -.,/ / / / / / / / 3O[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO° DESCRIPTION 1 144926 Battery 12 Volt 30 Amp 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 3 STD551025 Washer 4 STD551125 Washer 6 STD541025 Nut 7 109238X Tube, Plastic, 12" 8 144940 Case, Battery 9 109596X Clamp, Hose 15 144935 Screw Cap Hex Nylon 3/8-16 x 1 16 145355 Nu[...]

REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 14 26 33 10 26 25 I 5 21 18 I t i I I 19 26 29 28 14 32[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 145501 Chassis Assembly 2 140356 Drawbar 3 17490612 Screw, Thd. Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 5 146077 Bumper Snap-In 6 145206 Saddle 7 126842X Shield Ht Hood Kohl/Dia Engine 8 126471X Clip Insulator .406 Mtg Hole 9 1[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,252540 DRIVE 19 5 i10 6 62 35 36 34 37 67 26 53 75 34[...]

REPAIR DRIVE PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 145602 2 146682 3 123666X 4 12000028 5 121520X 6 17490512 8 141003 10 76020416 11 105701X !3 74550412 14 STD551125 15 74780544 19 STD541437 21 106933X 22 130804 24 STD541237 25 106888X 26 STD551037 27 STD5612!0 28 145204 29 124236X 30 130807 31 127275X 32 STD523107 34 !22424X [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 STEERING ASSEMBLY b!-, t I I I I 117 46 47 12 16 32 26 28 30 t I I 43 36[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUiVIBER 917.252540 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 121472X 2 142033 3 135227 4 135228 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272O16 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 130468 11 STD551137 12 73610600 13 110438X '14 74011056 15 73901000 16 132624 17 132614 18 57079 19 124035X 2O 126684X 21 STD551125 22 71070410 23 127501 24 10[...]

REPABR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 SEAT ASSEMBLY 115 "_ 13 _. 17 12 23 5 10 ® 6 21 KEY NO. ! 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 t3 14 PART NO. 140123 140551 STD523710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 140552 121246 X 121248 X 72050411 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot, Seat Bolt Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge Clip, Push-ln Hinge[...]

REPAUR DECALS 9 13 PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 20 6 3 18 7 7 18 4 16 / 19 10 22 21 11 8 2 14 12 17 13 KEY PART NO. NO, 1 138955 2 1211363 3 143735 4 143736 5 132674 6 133644 7 142241 8 133178 9 128314 10 137537 11 4900J 12 146046 13 131473 15 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Deca[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 ENGINE 31 37 33 14 15 6 4 29 23 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 40[...]

REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 132760 17720410 3 147337 4 137350 14 13280328 15 13200300 16 STD551231 23 128953X 24 STD601005 29 137180 31 109202X 32 123549X 33 123487X 37 137040 38 --- 40 124028X 44 17490412 46 19091416 62 STD551131 77 19101216 79 M740i08025 80 747605O8 81 735104O0 NOTE: Con[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 MOWER LIFT 28 27 / 26 24 23 11 13 4 22 5 21 6 30 6 8 i ! i ! I I i I 5 19 _13 32 1 32 19 13 20 15 20 161718 15 2O 42[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 136973 Lift Lever InnerWire Assembly 2 122507X Shaft Assembly, Lift 3 105767X Pin, Groove 4 12000002 E-Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32x 1 x21 Gauge 6 120183X Bearing, Nylon 7 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 8 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 10 1225!2X Spring 11 !39865[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 MOWER DECK 75 74 76 77 73 4O 68 34 33 32 102 _"_"-104 105/ ._ 106" 105 106 2 23 24 28 29 18 44 27[...]

REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144393 2 STD533107 3 138O17 4 138440 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 85O857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 134149 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 140329 17 72110610 18 72140505 19 132827 20 136888 21 STD54t43I 22 134753 23 131267 24 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ,. - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057 8 ! 8 / / 5 23 / 13 15 L 77 18 62 3O 36 44 45 42A / &..,% 46[...]

REPARR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057 REF PART REF PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 772108A Transaxle Cover 45 786066 2 780086 Needle Bearing 46 786086 3 770102A Transaxle Case 47 774690 4 776260 Countershaft 48 774691 5 776219B Output Shaft & Pinion 49 778215 6 778139 Output Ge[...]

REPARRPARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41519 A,R ,.TAKE I 3 _6 2 1! _8 ..... A,F,T, I CRANKSH BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 7 @ ,.% ENGINE CONTROLS i,iiiiiiii ii 2 3 / 4 6 48[...]

REPABR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41519 AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 25 341 02 2 t2 096 24 3 12 083 08 4 12 100 01 5 X-25-63 6 12 083 05 7 12 313 04 8 12 O94 O9 Knob, Air Cleaner Cover Cover, Air Cleaner Precleaner Element Wing Nut Washer[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41519 ..... F 0,' S Ys+E I 4 / 5 / (_8 _-6 9 4 / 18- 17..% 16-... _) 14__ _ 12 __° 21 2 / 31 __o 29 / 28 --25 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER J 11 5 5O[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41519 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 !2 853 26 2 12 041 02 3 12 053 32 4 12 041 01 5 12 265 01 6 X-426-9 7 25 353 10 8 25 05O O2 9 47154 0t 10 12 086 07 11 12 431 01 12 12 368[...]

REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252540 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41519 IGNITION t ELECTRICAL 1 ,,,u i iii ,i,ui , C_2 17 ...,_ il _'_ __o CRANK:CAS,E,,,,! OIL PAN / LUBRICATION llrH,ll i i,i i ii J STA.T,.Q ...................... S_STE. I ll,lll i, ii ill ............ 5_ 52[...]

REPARR ,PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.252540 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41519 IGNITION 1 ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12 086 14 Screw, Flywheel Mt0 x 1.5 x 45.8 2 12 468 03 Washer, Flywheel 3 24 162 03 Screen, Grass 4 M-0639016 Screw, Fan M6 x 1 x 13 (4) 5 12 112 01 Sp[...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION O'1 SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. i iiii, I , ,. '!I II[I lllLllllllll[l r I I' II UI!!LIJ l _1 A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ! li_ A_ qreater than 15°), never a[...]

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.252540 IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR (I -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 ® 14.[...]