Sears 917.25148 manual Maintenance Agreement, Customer Responsibilities Product Specifications

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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 Center/Department.. We have competent, welF

trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor°

Please read and retain this manual The instructions wilt

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL

NUMBER917.251480

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATEOFPURCHASE

THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is availabte on this prod- uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details,

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER:

185

 

 

 

GASOLINE

CAPACITY

35 GALLONS

 

AND TYPE:

 

UNLEADED

REGULAR

OIL TYPE (APFSF/SG}:

SAE 30 (above 32'_F)

 

 

 

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:

W/FILTER:

 

4.0 PINTS

 

 

 

W/O FILTER:

3.5 PINTS

SPARK

PLUG:

CHAMPION

RV17YC

(GAP:

.025")

 

 

 

 

VALVE

CLEARANCE:

INTAKE:

003"

- 006"

 

 

 

EXHAUST:

 

0 l 3" -. 016"

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

Forward

LO

HI

 

 

 

1st

0.8

1 7

 

 

 

2rid

1.4

3-3

 

 

 

3rd

23

5.4

 

 

 

Reverse

09

2.,1

TRANSAXLE

OIL

4 QUARTS

 

 

 

CAPACITY

AND TYPE:

SAE 30 APFSF/SG

 

TIRE PRESSURE:

FRONT:

14 PSi

 

 

 

 

REAR:

10 PSi

 

CHARGING

SYSTEM:

t5 AMPS

@ 3600

RPM

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

30-35 FT. LBS

 

WARNING" This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov- ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester ls used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

.

Read

and

observe the

safety rules

.

Follow

a regular schedule

in maintaining, caring for and

 

using

your

tractor,

 

oFollow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili- ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual

In the state of California the above is required by _aw (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code) Other states may have similar laws, Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/ Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

Expendable items which become worn during norma! use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc

. Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained ir_the owner's manual

Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery inctuded with this riding equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge,

1N-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO*CHARGE FOR 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVtCE CENTER. AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE lS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP-

MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER. (1N-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE

AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TR1P CHARGE WILL APPLY ) THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN THE UNITED STATES

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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Contents Model Number 917.251480 Ownersmanual Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesLimited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Maintenance AgreementCustomer Responsibilities Product Specifications Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EquipmentTable of Contents Accessories and Attachments Engine MaintenancePerformance =Li Before Rolling Tractor OFF Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonBED Connect Battery See FigInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check Deck LevelnessCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts To Convert to Bagging or Discharging Assei BLYCheck Brake System PLATE---SCREWLock OperatuonKnow Your Tractor OperatnonTo Move Forward and Backward HOW to USE Your TractorBefore Starting the Engine To OperateTo Transport Operation To Start Engine See FigMulching Mowing Tips General Recommendations Lubrication ChartMaintenance Schedule Fill N Dates AS YOU Complete Regularservice Service DatesTractor Customer ResponsibilitiesLubrication To Clean Battery and TerminalsCustomer Responsmbblities EngineSpark Plugs CleaningCustomer Fiiespons B UT ES MufflerRecheck measurements after adjusting Service and AdjustmentsTo Level Mower Housing To Install MowerService AdjustmentsTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Adjust Brake See Fig To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig Service AN AdjustmentsTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentTo Replace Fuse To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigsTo Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks and RelaysTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Adjust Attachment Lift SpringTo Adjust Throttle Control Cable To Adjust Carburetor See FigSee Engine OIL StorageOther Fuel SYSTEIVlProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsCorrection Problem CauseService Notes Tractor Model Number Schematic Wiring Insulated ClipsRWjLjTj REPb,UFPARTS Description KEY PartRepair Parts KEY Part Description Repabr PartsRepair Parts Part Description Tractor - Model NumberKEY Part Description KEYTractor = Model Number KEY Part NO, no Spark Arrester KIT Engine Tractor --MODEL NumberTractor -- Model Number 9!7.251480 Repaur PartsWheels & Tires Repair PartsTractor -- Model Number KEY Part NO, no REPAnFPARTS KEY UNCRepar Parts NPT TransaxleBreather and VENT1 Kohler Engine Model Number MV18S, Type NumberAIR Intake Tractor -- Model NumberCrankcase Carburetor Carburetor KEY Part Description Crankcase KEY PartdescriptionCylinder Head Exhaust Electric StarterPart Description DipstickReparfparts 20 x 5/8 FlywheelFuel Pump CAM Shaft AN oVALVES Camshaft Servbce Notes SERVmCE Otes Page Sight and Hold THiS Level with SKY Line or Tree MAX Sighting Only Ride UP and Down HILL, not Across HillFor Consumer Assistance HOT LINE, Call this Toll Free Number For Repair SERVICE, Call this Toll Free Number