Sears 917.25156 owner manual Engine Maintenance, Performance

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ACCESSORmES A D 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 ENGINEOIL FUELSTABILIZER AIR FILTER

BLADES

BEt.TS

PERFORMANCE

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor_ Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how they can help you° This listwas current at the time of publication;however, it may change in future years - more attachments may be added, changes may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or fit your model., Contact your nearest Sears store for the accessories and attachments that are available for your tractor,

Most of these attachments do not require additional hitches or conversion kits (those that do are indicated) and are designed for easy attaching and detaching.,

AERATOR promotesdeep root growth for a healthy lawn, Tapered 2,5-inch steel spikes mounted on 10qnch diameter discs puncture holesin soilat c!oseintervalstolet moisture soakin, Stealweighttray for increasedpenetration,,

BUMPER protectsfront end of tractorfrom damage,

CARTS makehauling easy. Vadetyofsizes available, plusaccesso- riessuchas side panel kits,tootcaddy,cartcover,protectivemat and dolly_

CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow moisture and nutrientsto_'eachgrassroots_ 36-inchswath°24 hardenedsteel

coringtips, 150 Ib, capacityweighttray.

DISC HARROW has 2 gangs of 4 steelbladesthat angle from 10 to 20 degrees, 40 inches wide, Can hook 2 units in tandem (Requires

sleeve hitch.)

DOZER BLADE removes snow; grades dirt, sand and gravel. 48 incheswide, 17 incheshigh,clears 44-inch path when angled. Master lift control lever for operator ease, Spring trip for snow removal on uneven pavement; built-in float for blade to foilow ground contour. Reversible, replaceable scraper bar°(Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar weight)

EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster.. FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters In front of mower deck to reduce chances of "scalping" on uneven terratn,

GANG HITCH lets you tow 2 or 3 pu!i-behind attachments at once, such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with rollers, carts or other heavy attachments)_

MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup, Twenty spring line teeth. Useful to prepare bare areas forseeding, Available forfront or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION SPRING TINE DE'THATCHERcovers 36-inchwide path andtossesthatch into large hopper° Mounts behind tractor_

PLOW turns soil 6 inchesdeep, cuts 10-inch furrow_Crank adjust- ment controls depth, 3-position yoke sets width. Heavy steel landstde for straight furrowing, (Requires sleeve hitch)

RAMP TOPS AND FEET tot you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck. Use with 2 x 8 or2 x 10 lumber°

REAR GRADER BLADE is42 incheswide and operated from driver's seat° Reversible steel blade can be angled at 30 degrees for grading

Reverses for pushing snow backwards. (Requ!res sfeeve hitch.) ROLLER forsmootherlawn surface. 36-1nchwide, 18-inch dtameter

water-tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs of weight, Rounded edges prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum

SLEEVE CULTIVATOR is 43 inches wide. Prepares ground for seeding, helpsweed control,Steel frame holds 5 adjustable sweeps.

Adjustsvertically, hofizontallyo(Requires sleeve hitch,) Optional accessory: steel furrow opener for wider openings for potatoes, corn,and other deep-seeded crops,

SLEEVE HITCH for use with master lift system, Single pin couples/ uncouples,

SNOWTHROWER has 42-inch swath° Drum-type auger handles powderyandwet/heavy snow Mountseasilywithsimple pin arrange- ment. Dischargechute adjusts from tractor seat, 6-inch diameter spoutdischargessnow 10 to 50 feet. Liftcontrolledat tractorseat (Use with chainsand wheelweights and/or rear drawbar weight)

SPRAYERS use 12-voltDC electricmotorthatconnectstothe tractor battery or other 12-volt source° Includes booms for automatic spraying andhand heldwandforspotspraying, Wand hasadjustable spraypattern For applyingherbicides, insecticides,fungicides and liquid fertilizers,

SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed killing

easy. Broadcast spreaders are also usefulfor granular de-icersand sand_

SWEEPERS let you collectgrass clippingsand leaves,

TILLER has 8 hpenginetoprepareseed beds,cultivate,and compost garden residue. Chain-drivetransmission,Six 1l-inch diameterone pieceheat-treatedsteeltines. Tills 30-inch path_ (Requires sleeve hitch,) Oruse 5 hp tow-behindTILLER with36-inch swathtoprepare seedbeds, cultivateand compostgarden residue. Tiller has its own builbinlift and depthcontrolsystem and does NOT require a sleeve hitch.,Fits any lawn, yard or garden tractor, Simplyhook up to the tractordrawbar and go! Optional accessories for 5 hp tillerconvert unitfor dethatching,aerating,hilling,,,withouttools_

TIRE CHAINS are heavyduty;closeiy spacedextra-largecrosslinks give smooth ride, outstanding traction°

TRACTOR CAB has heavy dutyvinyl fabric overtubular steel frame, ABS plastictop;clear plasticwindshieldoffers360 degree visibi[ity_ Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm and dry, Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun protector in summer. Optional accessories Include: tinted/tempered solid safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper;. 12-voff amber cautionlight for mountingon cab top_

VACS for powerfulcollectionof heavy grass clippingsand leaves Optional wand attachment topick updebrisin hard-to,reachplaces

VAC/CHIPPER includesa chipper*shredder,

WEIGHTBRACKET for drawbarforsnow removalapplications.Can be mountedon front of tractorfor plowingapplications_Uses (t) 55 tb. weight

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provideneeded traction for snow removal or dozing heavy materials,

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Contents For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number III, Children Slope OperationLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Maintenance AgreementCustomer Responsibilities ModelTable of Contents Performance Engine MaintenanceParts bag contents not shown full size Parts Bag Contents ShownHardware Pack Parts packed separately in cartonTo R Emove Tracto R from Carton Tools Required for AssemblyBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Unpack CartonInstall Seat See Fig Connect Battery See FigChecktirepressure Check Brake SystemCheck Mower Levelness Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts FrontAll assembly instructionshave been completed ChecklistLock OperationKnow Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo USE Choke Control See Fig To Move Forward and BackwardAtion To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To Operate Mower See FigsCheck Engine OIL Level See Fig Before Startling the EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigFreewheel lever while the engine is run- ning Mowing TipsPurge Transmission Maintenance Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendatuons 4FRONTWHEELTractor Customer ResponsibilitiesEngine Clean AIR Screen See FigTransaxle Cooling Transaxle Pump FluidCustomer R Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasEngine OIL Filter MufflerTo Install Mower Ervice and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Remove Mower See FigImportant Deck Must be Level SIDE-TO-SIDE. if AdjustmentsTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Attachment ClutchElectric clutch should provide years of service, Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT To Adjust Motion Control LeverTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentSand AD,!NTS Front Wheel CamberTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Attachment Lift SpringInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig To Adjust Choke Control See FigsOther StorageEngine OIL Important IT is Important to Prevent GUMProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting POmNTSWorn/damaged mower drive bait 3 Frozen idler pulley Troubleshooting PointsTractor - Model Number Wiring Insulated ClipsElectrical KEY Part NO. NO. Description Tractor -- Model Number1815 913 47120 37 5 ,----47 560 100 103 102 Chassis and EnclosuresKEY Part Description TRACTOR-- Model Number73640400 74180412R101 123800X Ground DrivePulley Idler 142576Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. no Engine Tractor .- Model NumberEngine REPAmR PartsSeat Assembly KEY Part DecalsWheels & Tires 318 30 10 \ 4113 2O 19 Lift AssemblyTractor - Model Number 436 Mower Deck130832 850857 10030600 Repair PartsTractor - Model Number Hydro Gear Transaxle -- Model Number KEY Part Description NO. no Hydro Gear Transaxle - Model Number16-18 x 1-3/4 16-18 x 3,5Screw, Socket Hydro Gear Pump Model Number BU-10L-122Kohler Engine Model Number CV22S, Type Number 28-1Crankcase KEY Part NO. no Cylinder HEADP,/ALVE/BREATHER KEY Part NO. no Description18 17 AIR Intake KEY Part Blower Housing & Baffles KEY Part NO. no DescriptionIGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY Part Description 14- 15 Starting SystemStarting System KEY Part Description Tractor --MODEL Number 917,251560OIL PAN/LUBRICATION KEY Part NO. no Description Engine Controls KEY Part DescriptionExhaust Kohler Engine Model NumberCV22S, Type Number Kohler Engine ,- Model Number CV22S, Type Number TRACTOR-- Model Number 917,251560IJJi For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number If YOU Need Repair Service Or PartsFor Replacement Parts Engine Model NO. CV22-PS67515 Part Number Part Description