Sears 917.252541 manual

[RDF MODEL NUMBER 917.252541 • Assembly • Operation ° Customer Responsibilities ° Service and Adjustments ° Repair Parts /:/U ° OWNER'S MANUAL Convertible CAUTIONS 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 i__rr_lii ...[...]

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 alt instructions in the manual and on the machine b[...]

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 yo u. cannot ea_sity 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, 154 9 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................[...]

i ii ill/,ulll i ii/n/inull iJ i llll ill i i ,,,,,,,,,, ,,, ,,,,, ACC RI AND ATTACHMENTS These accessoriesand 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 ENG[...]

........................................... I,IIIIIIIIIIUIL i I III III I ............ , ................... : .... . ........... CONTENTS OF HAR Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separate!Y in carton O t (2) Sheet | Metal ! i Screws /#!0-16 x 1/2 (1) Large Rat Washer f ............. ,ittll!i] ....... [iiiiii (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18[...]

ASSEMBLY J ii i i ii,l,,nm ...................................... i .............................. 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[...]

i // i// /i i ,.lllll,i, ................... Open battery box door for: • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- SEAT ware), ° inspection for corrosion. • Testing battery, ° Jumping (if required). ° Periodic charging, DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS POSITIVE (RED) CABL> ._ LOCK HEX WASHER NUT FLAT WASHER VENT (KEEP CLEAN) NE[...]

................................. ,,, , ........... H ,, ............................. GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING _] TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING LOCKNUT 318" WASHER GAUGE WHEEL , _/SHOULDER BOLT FIG, 4 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5A & 5B) ,, Install two latch hooks to mulche[ plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as [...]

i i iiiii iiiii iii i i1.1 ii .... OPERATION i 1111111111111111 i i ilUll i ,,, ,, ,, ........ These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature suppfied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning, + $ BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH FAST SLOW LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWE[...]

OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments_ Save this manual for' future reference, THROTTLF-JCHOKE CONTROL CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL AMMETER / / / IGNITION SWITCH L[...]

OPERATION 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 TRAC[...]

OPERATION 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 running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine, o Select desired height of cut., = Lower mower with attachment tilt control. • Start mower blades by e[...]

OPERATION 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. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" pos[...]

Cheok Brake Oper.t_o, V I V' l c,ook Ti,e F;e,_;uie ............ i V' I V' .... check f0r Loose Fasteneis [ V :: " !_? _1' ..... .... l s.o,0oo,.o , oeMowo,. ,o.o. ....... i ''.i " Lubricaiio, Cha. _ c "'€,heckBa"e_to_e'iR'cho,ge ..... ! ....... ............... _ 0 Clean Battery and[...]

CUSTOMER NSIBI i H iiil_lllJ Jl ii1_1 JHI + TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance_ BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at highspeed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted° (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust+ ments section of this manual)+ TIRES ?[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBI LI ,II,L JJJ i ! .................... i 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. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-,up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling. ENGINE LUBR[...]

CUSTOMER RES CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. i6) 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_ AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) Your engine will not run propedy using a dirty air filter° Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 h[...]

CUSTOMER IH inlll ill i i i llllll ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 17) Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year° • Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO -CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual, through step remove drain plug)_ o Remove oil filt[...]

SERVICE AND ADjUSTM 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 sto[...]

sERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS iii ii illllll ii ii : ::: ................ _rOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING, _ " Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level groundor driveway° Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"on page 3 of this manual). if tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower[...]

...................................... illll i ,,ll u i i/ll __ SERVICE AND ADJUSTM ,i ll,ll,ll,ll ill ,,llll ii i ,,l,,l,,,l,,l,/H,,i,i i ,i,,l,iN Hi ,,,,,,H,,HH,IHH I ,,, WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools, Park the tractor on level surfac[...]

SERVICE ANDADJUSTMENTS ' ................... ' ...................................................................... ' ........................................ i lll,i TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 28) if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are po[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Jill/u/l,= = " ; _ • i _ • , • ....................... • .................. , ............................................................................ 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 s[...]

+ CE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 30) 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 from slow (._) to [...]

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. ................ iii ,_, i i ..... " iiiiiii, i CAUTION: Never store the tractor with J gasoline in the tank inside a building J where fumes may reach an open flame ! or spark. Allow the engine to Cool J before storing [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM WIlt not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over ....................................... ill Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power k Excessive vibration 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 infuel 8 [...]

PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS .................................... "_" ..... " ,Hil_llU ill ............ 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 "b[...]

SCHEMATIC 4" " ' • RED TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252520 BATTERY BLACK AMMETER _G L( IGNITION SWITCH BLACK REO WHITE :©,©' © CLUTCH / BRACE (PEDAL UP) BLACK F BLACK I i AFTER FIRE SOLENOID I I f SOLENOID WHITE RED S_TARTER BLACK ! SEAT SWITCH WHITE _ }- t (NOT OCCUPIED) I "-,('--7 I f'-,J I BLACK _ ........[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252541 i ELECTRICAL " 21 22 26 2O 34 36 39 36 35 39 36 25 45 "_ , _.17 / 5 ! 32 31 30 3O[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252541 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 121537X 2 74760412 3 STD551025 4 STD551125 5 121264X 6 STD541025 7 109238X S 129965 9 109596X 19 STD551125 20 73350400 21 13685O 22 4152J 24 4799J 25 146147 26 108824X 28 4207J 29 121305X 30 144921 31 140400 32 141226 33 140403 34 I10712X 35 108236X 36 STD601[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252541 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 30 24 21 17 26 31 14 26 25 ,3 18 16 29 4O 38 34 39 26 28 /%_. " / g ._ _4 j J 14 32[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252541 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 145501 2 140356 3 17490612 4 19131216 6 145206 7 126842X 8 126471X 9 145938X012 10 72140608 11 135464 13 126276X 14 17490608 15 74180512 16 STD541431 17 131445X459 18 126938X I9 17521312 21 122933X 22 124479X 24 STD523710 25 19131312 26 STD541437 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,252541 DRIVE 57 i 26 27 53 34[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252541 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION t 145602 Transaxle, Peerless, 6 Speed, 51 STD541437 Model Number930o057 52 STD541431 2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 53 105710X 3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 55 105709X 4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 56 STD523712 5 12t520X Strap, Torque 57 !3080[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY . - MODEL NUMBER 917.252541 +,. t . r-----,- 38 t + ++7-t::::: - , X i +_t i ...... + =-_" .... t _ . _ ,,+ _.., t _.,+ +,, t t .... 37 L.. +_++. 30 43 36[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252541 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO, NO= DESCRIPTION 1 121472X Steering Wheel 2 t42033 Front Axle Assembly 3 135227 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 4 135228 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 5 6266H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 7 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 8 12000029 R[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252541 SEAT ASSEMBLY _ " 17 t2 23 25 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 PART NO. 140123 140551 STD528710 19131610 145006 STD541437 124181X 17490616 19131614 140552 121246X 121248X 72050411 DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot, Seat Bolt Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge Clip, Push-In Hinged Nut Spring, Seat[...]

REPAIR DECALS 9 13 PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252541 20 6 3 18 7 7 18 4 16 / 19 10 11 12 13 14 17 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 15 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NOo DESCRIPTION Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Operating Instru[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252541 ENGINE : _ " 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 15 4 23 4O[...]

REPAIR ENGINE PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252541 KEY PART NOo NO. DESCRIPTION 1 132759 2 17720410 3 140846 4 137350 14 13280328 15 13200300 16 STD551231 23 128953X 24 STD601005 29 137180 31 109202X 32 123549X 33 123487X 37 104117X 38 --- 40 124028X 44 1749O412 46 19091416 62 STD551131 77 19101216 79 M740108025 80 74760508 81 73510400 Control,[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.252541 MOWER LIFT _ " 28 27 26 23 19 22 5 21 13 6 13 30 2 7 6 ! ! 5 8 13 32 32 19 2O 161718 15 20 42[...]

REPAIR PARTS MOWER LIFT TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917;252541 KEY PART NOo NO. DESCRIPTION 1 136973 2 122507X 3 105767X 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120t83X 7 125631X 8 122365X 10 122512X 11 139865 12 139866 13 4939M 15 127218 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73800800 19 139868 20 3i46R 21 19151216 22 12000037 23 110807X 24 19131016 25 2876H 26 76020308 27 126971X[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252541 : , ,+ MOWER+ DECK . 75 74 72 76 77 73 92 68 3 _____i_?L!J" 4 21 22 "20 18 28 29 24 105 106 25 26 27[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,252541 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144393 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 138440 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 14029u 1i 134149 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 15 t10485X 16 140329 17 72110610 18 72140505 19 132827 20 136888 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252541 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057 31 II 23 47 150 8 36 34 / t3 !5 / 69 86 3433 eO / 29 MODEL and 43 NUMBERS HERE 79 46[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR. - MQDELNUMBER 917.252541 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE _ MODIEL 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 7762t9B Output Shaft & Pinion 49 778215 6 778139 Output Gear[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252541 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER Ps'4i508 AIR INTAKE I _--1 4 ",-_® 9 10 CRANKSHAFT I illlllllllllllllllll ii _= i ,i i,iiiilllll i i i i BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 1 8 -" _,_ 10 EXHAUST I 5 4 3 48[...]

REPAIR PARTS ........ TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252541 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41508 AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 12 341 01 Knob, Air Cleaner Cover 2 12 096 06 Cover, Air Cleaner' 3 12 t00 0t Wing Nut 4 X-25-63 Washer, Plain t/4 5 12 083 08 Precleaner Element 6 12 083 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252541 KOHLER ENGINE., MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPi_ _ NuMBiER Ps_41508 '";UEL SYSTEM' j ................ 4 5 / 7 2 15.2 _jlO 14 _J_ 20 21 28 27 25 _..._ 24_ _ "_ 2 23 ....... i, i i Jl, .... 19 10 32 _35 --36 --37 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER ] ........ ............ HH HH 1' UJ I [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252541 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41508 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO. MOo DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 12 853 08 2 t2 041 02 3 12 053 09 4 12 041 01 5 12 265 01 6 25 155 02 7 12 559 0t 8 SM-0645020 9 25 041 09 10 X-426-9 1i 52 353 22 12 47 154[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9!7.252541 KOHLER ENGINE ,, MODEL NUMBER CV15S,_TYI_E NUMBER PS-41508 ................................ i IGNITION / ELECTRICAL 17 _ 11 CR,ANKC, ASE I 21 19 2 3 / ,, 13 9_ 10 OIL PAN 1 LUBRICATioN ! ........................ .-11 O_4 _ 21 STARTING SYSTEM I iiiii III ii I L i _7 52[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917 252541 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL'NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41508 IGNITION 1 ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIP_ON 1 12 086 14 2 12 468 03 3 12 162 03 4 M-0639016 5 1211201 6 12 157 02 7 X-42-15 8 12 025 25 9 41 155 02 10 M 0£48025 11 M-0545010 Screw, Flywheel M10 x [...]

SERVICE NOTES 54[...]

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION o'1 O1 SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. iiiiillllll:lll t lll l iiiillllllllll ii/i A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not i _| AA greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns[...]

OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.252541 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 £RAFT [...]