Sears 917.25156- Manuals

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 MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ...

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packed separately in carton Seat Video Cassette Steering Wheel (2) Gauge Wheel Bars Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size (2) Shoulder Bolts ® (2) Washers 3/8 x 7 / 8 x 14 Gauge (2) Gauge (2) Center- Wheels lock Nuts JSJ JSBBBBL H ( (2) Front Link As...

ASSEMBLY Your newtractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. ■ ■ ..................................... id hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor al! parts an the...

OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. a; BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE WARNING STOP 'fir FORWARD FAST SLOW al a ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL l \ CHOKE 1*"*"'*"*...

UPtKAI KJ IM KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the Illustrations with yourtractorto familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. FIG. 5 Our tractors conform to the s...

OPERATION I The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resuit spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. When engine is running, an...

OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7) Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. • 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 whe...

OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 10) » The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, aiready filled with summer weight oil. " Check engine oli with tractor on level ground. • Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert t...

OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION A CAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run­ ning. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom­ mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any trapped air ins...

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation | ^ ✓ Check Tire Pressure | ^ ✓ Check for Loose Fasteners | ✓r ✓ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades | ✓ 4 Lubrication Chart | Check Battery Level/Recharge | I/ b Clean Battery a...

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte­ nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance mentssection of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See “PROD­ UCT SPECIFICATIONS” on page 3 of t...

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBI TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling. Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent possible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water or s...

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower hous...

E AND ADJUSTMENTS A CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: o Depress clutchAjrake pedal fully and set parking brake.» Place motion control lever In neutral (N) position.« Place attachment clutch In “DISENGAGED" position.• Turn ignition key “OFF” and remove key.« Make sure the bla...

SERVICE AND 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 ...

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 onbottom of left footrest. • Remove mower (See ‘TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual.) BELT REMOVAL -...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheel toe-in is required forpropersteering operation. Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not t 3 e necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if necess...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 griil. • Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cau...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig, 34) 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 runn...

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. A 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 i...

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1, Out of fuel. 1. Rll fuel tank. 2. Engine not “CHOKED” property. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3 Engine flooded. 3. Wait severe minutes before attempting to start. 4, Bad spark plug,. 4. Replace spark plug 5- Dirty air...

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1, Faulty operator-safety presence control system. 1, Check wiring, switches and connections. If not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department Poor cut -...

REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 22

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES EPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 34

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES REPAIR PARTS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 150253 Rail, Frame RH 42 72140608 2 140506 Drawbar, Gt 43 136939 3 136671X558 Panel Asm., Side LH 44 136940 4 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 45 138460 5 145203 Dash, Plastic Black...

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DXC I t I » I STEERING ASSEMBLY TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251560

REPAIR PARTS ENGINE TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 29 SPARK ARRESTER KIT 40

SEAT ASSEMBLY REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 -''V' 1 140124 2 140551 140675 127018X 145006 78680600 124181X 10 14055212 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050411 3 45 6 Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Strap, FenderBolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X.62 Clip, Push In Hinged Nut,Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc Spring, Seat...

DECALS 24 18 13 \ REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251560 1 ... ................... lllUUiy» ^^ KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, 1 138955 Decal, Operating Instruction 16 146709 3 146705 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH 17 149516 4 146706 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH 18 146710 5 140837 ...

REPAIR PARTS LIFT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.261560 44

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION T SIGHTINGGUIDE 1 ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL ;vv.kkv>a.avv.vv:vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvwv Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu­ally to prev...

SEAflS CRRFTSMRN® OWNER’S 22.5 HP TWIN CYLINDER MANUAL ELECTRIC START 50" MOWER HYDROSTATIC (AUTOMATIC) GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. 917,251560 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located unde...