Sears 917.25271 User Manual

MCRRFTiMRNMODEL NUMBER 917.252710 OWNER’S manual* Assembly* Operation* Customer Responsibilities* Service and Adjustments* Repair PartsoOonvertibleCAU

ASSEMBLYINSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 7A & 7B)• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as sho

ENGINEREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25271040

ENGINEREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1132755Control, Throttle217720410Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting314194

SEAT ASSEMBLYREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KEYPARTNO.NO.1140123214055151450067124181X8174905089191316141014055211120068X12121246X1312

DECALSREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25271022 186 3 16 16 7 4 13 21 1015KEYPART2425KEYNO.NO.DESCRIPTIONNO.1138955Decal, Operating Instruc

MOWER UFTREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25271044

MOWER LIFTREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KEY PARTNO.NO.1 13697121369683 1382844120000025192116216120183X7125631X8122365X10122512X11139

MOWER DECKREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25271046

MOWER DECKREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KE\ ' PARTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTrONNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1144393Mower Deck Assembly, 42&quo

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0750113^^48

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0750KEY PART NO. NO.114293021429313142932414292851429336142934

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with yourtractorto fam

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.0S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560AIR INTAKE0-----518-121314y1517 / 16BAFFLES AN

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.0S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560AIR INTAKEKEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1X-276-7W

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.0S, TYPE NUMBER PS5856052

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.0S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560CRANKCASEKEY PARTNO.NO.1X-82-2252 468 12382 75

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.0S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560CRANKSHAFTDIPSTICKO----4Pi23CYLINDER HEADELECT

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.0S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560CRANKSHAFT3 52 086 114 52 041 14KEY PART DES

SERVICE NOTES56

SERVICE NOTES57

SERVICE NOTES58

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONcn(OSIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILLAOperate your Tractor up and do

OPERATION ~tAThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damag

OWNER’SMANUALMODEL NO. 917.252710IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR

OPERATIONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the

OPERATIONADD GASOLINE• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead ox

OPERATIONMOWING TIPS• Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor.• Mower should be properly leveled for

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETECheck Brake Operation✓✓Check Tire Pressure✓✓Check for Loose Fasteners✓✓ 7✓Sh

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESTRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) f

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESTRANSAXLE COOLINGThe fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.Do not attem

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESTO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.• Squeeze it dry in a

ASAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersAIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSACAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.Place motion cont

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28)Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.For assistance, there is a be

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned str

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.• Replace bulb in hold

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 33 & 34)The throttle control has been preset at the factory a

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.ACAUTION: N

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONWill not start1. Out of fuel.2. Engine not “CHOKED” property.3. Engine flooded.4. Bad spark plug.5. D

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONEngine continues to run when operator ieaves seat with attachment clutch engaged1. Faulty operator-safety

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possib

SERVICE NOTES30

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710POSITIONCIRCUITOFFM + GONB + LSTARTB + S + LWIRING INSULATED CLIPSNOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REM

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710ELECTRICAL22

ELECTRICALREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KEYPARTNO.NO.1121537X2747604123STD5510254STD5511256STD54102577697J87603J9109596X10 1452111114

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES34

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESMODEL NUMBER 917.252710KEYPARTKEYPARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTIONNO.NO.1145501Chassis441406752140356Drawbar47105531X31

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710DRIVEy 11iI ''it“.— 1 '4 ÍVr-’36

REPAIR PARTSDRIVETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KEY PARTKEY PARTNO,. NO.DESCRIPTIONNO.NO.1144436T ransaxle Assembly 56747606202142431Spring, Retur

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 STEERING ASSEMBLY38

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -STEERING ASSEMBLYMODEL NUMBER 917.252710KEY PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1121472XSteering Wheel2142033Axle Assembly, Front3135227Spindle

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES... 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS...

ENGINEREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25271040

ENGINEREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1132755Control, Throttle217720410Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting314194

SEAT ASSEMBLYREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KEYPARTNO.NO.1140123214055151450067124181X8174905089191316141014055211120068X12121246X1312

DECALSREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25271022 186 3 16 16 7 4 13 21 1015KEYPART2425KEYNO.NO.DESCRIPTIONNO.1138955Decal, Operating Instruc

MOWER UFTREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25271044

MOWER LIFTREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KEY PARTNO.NO.1 13697121369683 1382844120000025192116216120183X7125631X8122365X10122512X11139

MOWER DECKREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25271046

MOWER DECKREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KE\ ' PARTKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTrONNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1144393Mower Deck Assembly, 42&quo

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0750113^^48

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0750KEY PART NO. NO.114293021429313142932414292851429336142934

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTSThese accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.0S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560AIR INTAKE0-----518-121314y1517 / 16BAFFLES AN

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.0S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560AIR INTAKEKEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1X-276-7W

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.0S, TYPE NUMBER PS5856052

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.0S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560CRANKCASEKEY PARTNO.NO.1X-82-2252 468 12382 75

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.0S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560CRANKSHAFTDIPSTICKO----4Pi23CYLINDER HEADELECT

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18.0S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560CRANKSHAFT3 52 086 114 52 041 14KEY PART DES

SERVICE NOTES56

SERVICE NOTES57

SERVICE NOTES58

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONcn(OSIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILLAOperate your Tractor up and do

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts packed separately in cartonSeatBattery acidSteeringWheelMulcherPlateOwner's ManualParts BagParts bag contents not

OWNER’SMANUALMODEL NO. 917.252710IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR

MCRRFTiMRNMODEL NUMBER 917.252710 OWNER’S manual* Assembly* Operation* Customer Responsibilities* Service and Adjustments* Repair PartsoOonvertibleCAU

ASAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersAIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possib

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES... 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS...

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTSThese accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts packed separately in cartonSeatBattery acidSteeringWheelMulcherPlateOwner's ManualParts BagParts bag contents not

ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe

ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORPREPARE BATTERY (See Figs. 2A and 2B)ACAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.Wash hands or clothing immediately if a

ASSEMBLYCHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important

ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe

ASSEMBLYINSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 7A & 7B)• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as sho

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with yourtractorto fam

OPERATION ~tAThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damag

OPERATIONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the

OPERATIONADD GASOLINE• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead ox

OPERATIONMOWING TIPS• Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor.• Mower should be properly leveled for

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETECheck Brake Operation✓✓Check Tire Pressure✓✓Check for Loose Fasteners✓✓ 7✓Sh

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESTRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) f

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESTRANSAXLE COOLINGThe fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling.Do not attem

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESTO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.• Squeeze it dry in a

ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORPREPARE BATTERY (See Figs. 2A and 2B)ACAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.Wash hands or clothing immediately if a

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSACAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.Place motion cont

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28)Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.For assistance, there is a be

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned str

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.• Replace bulb in hold

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 33 & 34)The throttle control has been preset at the factory a

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.ACAUTION: N

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONWill not start1. Out of fuel.2. Engine not “CHOKED” property.3. Engine flooded.4. Bad spark plug.5. D

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMCAUSECORRECTIONEngine continues to run when operator ieaves seat with attachment clutch engaged1. Faulty operator-safety

ASSEMBLYCHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important

SERVICE NOTES30

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710POSITIONCIRCUITOFFM + GONB + LSTARTB + S + LWIRING INSULATED CLIPSNOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REM

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710ELECTRICAL22

ELECTRICALREPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KEYPARTNO.NO.1121537X2747604123STD5510254STD5511256STD54102577697J87603J9109596X10 1452111114

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES34

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESMODEL NUMBER 917.252710KEYPARTKEYPARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTIONNO.NO.1145501Chassis441406752140356Drawbar47105531X31

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710DRIVEy 11iI ''it“.— 1 '4 ÍVr-’36

REPAIR PARTSDRIVETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710KEY PARTKEY PARTNO,. NO.DESCRIPTIONNO.NO.1144436T ransaxle Assembly 56747606202142431Spring, Retur

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 STEERING ASSEMBLY38

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -STEERING ASSEMBLYMODEL NUMBER 917.252710KEY PARTNO.NO.DESCRIPTION1121472XSteering Wheel2142033Axle Assembly, Front3135227Spindle