Sears 917.251551 manual Engine Maintenance, Performance

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ACCESSORmES AN ATTACH ENTS

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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

ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER

BLADES

BELTS

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 list was 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

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AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn Tapered

25-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs puncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in, Steel weight tray

for increased penetration'.

BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage.

CARTS make hauling easy Variety of sizes available, plus accesso- ries such as side panel kits, tool caddy, cart cover, protective mat and

dolly

CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow moisture and nutrientsto reach grass roots. 36-inch swath 24 hardened steel coring tips 150 Ib capacity weight tray

DISC HARROW has 2 gangs of 4 steel blades that angle from 10 to 20 degrees, 40 inches wide Can hook 2 units in tandem (Requires sleeve hilch )

DOZER BLADE removes snow; grades dirt, sand and gravel 48 inches wide, 17 inches high, 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 follow ground contour. Reversible, replaceable scraper bar, (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar weight )

SLEEVE CULTIVATOR is 43 inches wide,. Prepares ground for seeding, helps weed control.. Steel frame holds 5 adjustable sweeps. Adjusts vertically, horizontally (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 powdery and wet,/heavy snow. Mounts easilywith simple pinarrange- ment Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat 6-inch diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet Lift controlled at tractor seat, (Use with chains and wheel weights and!or rear drawbar weight.)

SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the tractor

battery or other 12-volt source Includes booms for automatic spraying and hand held wand for spot spraying. Wand has adjustable spray pattern. For applying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers.

SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed killing

easy Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-icers and sand.

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 terrain

GANG HITCH lets you tow 2 or 3 pull-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 tine teeth. Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding. Available for front or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION SPRING TINE DETHATCH ER covers 36-inch wide path and losses thatch into large hopper. Mounts behind tractor.

PLOW turns soil 6 inches deep, cuts 10-inch furrow. Crank adjust- ment controls depth, 3-position yoke sets width. Heavy steel landside for straight furrowing. (Requires sleeve hitch.)

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

REAR GRADER BLADE is 42 inches wide and operated from driver's seat. Reversible steel blade can be angled at 30 degrees for grading, Reverses for pushing snow backwards (Requires sleeve hitch) ROLLER for smoother lawn surface, 36-inch wide, !8-inch diameter

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

SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves

TILLER has8 hp engine to prepare seed beds, cultivate, and compost

garden residue, Chain-drive transmission. Six 11-inch diameterone piece heat-treated steel tines, Tills 30-inch path (Requires sleeve

hitch) Or use 5 hp tow-behind TILLER with 36-inch swath to prepare seed beds, cultivate and compost garden residue. Tiller has its own built-in lift and depth control system and does NOT require a sleeve hitch Fits any lawn, yard or garden tractor Simply hook up to the tractor drawbar and go! Optional accessories for 5 hp tiller convert unit for dethatching, aerating, hilling..without tools

TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-largecross links give smooth ride, outstanding traction

TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel frame, ABS plastic top; clear plastic windshield offers 360 degree visibility. 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-volt amber caution light for mounting on cab top.

VACS for powerful collection of heavy grass clippings and leaves. Optional wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach places.. VAC/CHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder.

WEtGHTBRACKET for drawbar forsnow removal applications. Can be mounted on front of tractor for plowing applications. Uses (1) 55 lb weight.

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for snow removal or dozing heavy materials

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Contents For Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number General Operation Portant Safety precautionsI1. Slope Operation Iii. ChildrenProduct Specifications Maintenance AgreementLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Customer Responsibilities11-15 Customer Responsibilities Assembly OperationPerformance Engine MaintenanceContents of Airidware Pack Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidInstall Seat See Fig Connect Battery See FigAccess Check Tire PressureAssem LY Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck Mower Levelness For Proper Position ALLChecklist Operatio Knowyourtractor To Adjust Mower Cutting Height See HOW to USE Your TractorOperaon To SET Parking Brake See FigOperatson To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigTo Operate on Hills To TransportTo Start Engine See Fig ADD GasolineCusto R Espons Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Before Each USECheck Transaxle OIL Level TractorBlade Removal See Fig To Clean Battery and Terminals BatteryIL E EngineSpark Plugs CleaningMuffler To Install Mower Service AN AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing TractorTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Service a AdjustmentsTo Adjust Attachment Clutch Service and AdjustmentsTo Adjust Brake See Fig To Replace Mower Blade Drive BeltFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Adjust Steering Wheel AlignmentServhce AN To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Remove Wheel for Repairs Servhoe and AdjustmentsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and Relays$.ERVICE AN To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See FigADJ $TMENT$ See FigTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigEngine See FigsTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Service and AdjustmentsOther StorageFuel System Engine OILCorrection ProblemCause Trou Leshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine Connector SchematicTractor - Model Number UnitElectrical Tractor -- Model NumberKEY Part Description Tractor --MODEL NumberChassis and Enclosures REPAnR Parts 3836 355138 6156 Ground Drive138390 RepaurpartsSteering Assembly KEY Part NO. no Tractor - Model Number 917,251551Spark Arrester KIT EngineNO. no KEY PartNOo Seat AssemblyDecals Tractor = Model NumberKEY Insert StrgTractor Model Number Lift Assembly1216 20 19Lift Assembly 222 Mower DeckKEY Part Tractor -=MODEL Number8887 Transaxle315 UoS, inches Tractor - Model NumberTransaxle 14 151617 Kohler Engine Model Number CV22 PS67515Crankcase KEY Part NO, no Cylinder HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY Part Description20 19 18 17 13 t Tractor - Model Number 917.25!551Kohler Engine -MODELNUMBER CV22 PS67515 KEY Part NO. no Description Blower Housing & BafflesIGNITION/ELECTRICAL Not IllustratedStartingsystemi Starting System OIL Panilubrication KEY Part DescriptionPart Description Engine Controls KEY Part DescriptionTRACTOR-- Model Number Exhaust KEY Part Fuel System KEY Part NO, noCrankshaft Otes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number If YOU Need Repair Service or PartsModel Number Engine Model NO. CV22-67515 Part Number Part Description