Sears 917.25148 manual Accessories and Attachments, Engine Maintenance, Performance

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These accessories and attachments were available through most Seers 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 ef your tractor

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SPARK PLUG GAS CAN

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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 liet 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

AERATOR promotes deep root growth fora healthy lawn. Tapered 2 5-inch steel spikes mounted on lO-inch diameter discs puncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in Sleet 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 doily,

CORING AERATOR takes smat_ plugs out of soil to allow moisture and nutrients to 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 hitch )

DOZER BLADE removes snow; grades dirt, sand arid gravel 48 inches wide, I7 inches high, clears 44-inch path when angled Master tilt contrel lever for operator ease. Spring trip for snow remevat 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)

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 tets you tow 2 or 3 putt-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 Usefut to prepare bare areas for seeding. Available for front or

rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL*ACTION SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36qnch wide path and tosses thatch into _arge hopper Mounts behind tractor

PLOW turns soil 6 inches deep, cuts tO-inch furrow Crank adjust- ment controls depth, 3-position yoke sets width Heavy steel landside

for straight furrowing (Requires sieeve hitch)

RAMP TOPS AND FEET let yeu lead and unload tractor from a pickup truck Use wifh 2 x 8 or 2 x t0 lumber

REAR GRADER BLADE is 42 incheswide 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, 18-inch diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 [bs of weighL Rounded edges prevent harm to turf Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum.

SLEEVE CULTIVATOR is 43 inches wide. Prepares ground for seeding, helps weed control Steel frame holds 5 adiustable sweeps.

Adjusts vertically, horizontally (Requires sleeve hitch) Optional

accessory: steel furrow opener for wider openings for potatoes, cem, and ether 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 web'heavy snow Mounts easily with simple pin arrange- ment. Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat 6-inch diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet Lift centrolfed at tractor seat. (Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar weight.)

SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC efectric motor that connecls te the tractor

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

SPREADERtSEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed killing easy Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-icers and sand

SWEEPERS let you coIlect grass clippings and leaves

TILLER has 8 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 gel Optional accessories for 5 hp tiller convert

unit for dethatching, aerating, hilling without tools

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

TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel frame, ABS plastic top; clear ptastic 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-vott amber caution light for mounting on cab top

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

WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal appfications, Can

be mounted on front of tractor for plowing applications Uses (1) 55 Ib weight

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

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Contents Model Number 917.251480 Ownersmanual Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesCustomer Responsibilities Product Specifications Maintenance AgreementLimited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited 90 DAY Warranty on BatteryTable of Contents Performance Accessories and AttachmentsEngine Maintenance =Li Tools Required for Assembly AssemblyTo Remove Tractor from Carton Before Rolling Tractor OFF SkidBED Connect Battery See FigCheck for Proper Position of ALL Belts Install Mower and Drive Belt See FigsCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake System Assei BLYPLATE---SCREW To Convert to Bagging or DischargingLock OperatuonKnow Your Tractor OperatnonTo Move Forward and Backward HOW to USE Your TractorTo Transport Before Starting the EngineTo Operate Mulching Mowing Tips OperationTo Start Engine See Fig Maintenance Schedule Lubrication ChartFill N Dates AS YOU Complete Regularservice Service Dates General RecommendationsTractor Customer ResponsibilitiesCustomer Responsmbblities To Clean Battery and TerminalsEngine LubricationCustomer Fiiespons B UT ES CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower Recheck measurements after adjustingTo Replace Mower Drive Belt ServiceAdjustments To Adjust Brake See Fig To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Service AN AdjustmentsFront Wheel TOE-IN Adjustment To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigsInterlocks and Relays To Replace FuseTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly To Adjust Attachment Lift SpringSee To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Other StorageFuel SYSTEIVl Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsCorrection Problem CauseService Notes RWjLjTj Tractor Model Number SchematicWiring Insulated Clips REPb,UFPARTS Description KEY PartRepair Parts KEY Part Description Repabr PartsRepair Parts KEY Part Description Tractor - Model NumberKEY Part DescriptionTractor = 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 Part Description Electric StarterDipstick ExhaustReparfparts Fuel Pump 20 x 5/8Flywheel 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