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MANUAL
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MODEL NO.
917.25410
Caution:
Read Rules for
Safe Operation
and Instructions
Carefully
54 INCH
DOZER BLADE
FOR SEARS
FULL FEATURE
TRACTORS
Assembly
Installation
Operation
Repair Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co.. Chicago, III. 60684, U.S.A.
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WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of purchase, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship in this tractor attach·
ment, at no charge.
If the tractor attachment is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only thirty days from
date of purchase.
Warranty service is available at your home, at no charge, by simply contacting your nearest Sears store or Service
Center throughout the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS ROEBUCK AN::>CO.
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Chicago, II. 60684
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THE
OWNER'S MANUAL.
2. Do not allow children to operate the vehicle. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
3. Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets a safe dis-
tance away.
4. Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting
clothing that could get cauaht in moving parts.
5. Keep your eyes and niind on your tractor, blade and the
area being dozed. Don't let other interests distract you.
6. Do not attempt to operate your tractor when not in drivers
seat.
7. Always get on or off your tractor from the operators left
hand side.
8. Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into neutral be-
fore attempting to start the engine.
9. Disengage power to attjiChments and stop the engine be-
fore leaving the operator s position.
10. Stop the engine and disconnect spark plug wire(s) from
spark plug(s) before cleaning, making an adjustment or
repairs.
11. Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not
in use.
·12. Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle un-
attended, such as disengaging the power-take-off, lowering
the attachments, shifting into neutral, setting the parking
brake, stopping the engine, and removing the key.
13. Do not stop or start sugdenly when going uphill or down-
hill (not greater than 15 ); never across the face.
14. Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to pre-
vent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution
when changir.g direction on slopes.
15. Do not shift gears while going up or down slopes. Choose a
gear low enough to negotiate the slope without stopping
and shifting gears. To reduce speed, move throttle lever
to slow.
16. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
17. Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public high·
ways.
18. Exercise special care when dozing around fixed objects
in order to prevent the blade from striking them. Never
deliberately run tractor or blade into or over any foreign
object.
19. Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop.
20. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
a. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
d. Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in
this owner's manual.
21. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
22. When using any attachments, don't allow anyone near
the vehicle while in operation.
23. Handle gasoline with care- it is highly flammable.
a. Use approved gasoline containers.
b. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline to
a running or hot engine, or fill the fuel tank indoors.
Wipe up spilled gasoline.
c. Open doors if the engine is run in the garage· exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.
24. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating con-
dition, and keep safety devices in place.
25. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in sate working condition.
26. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
27. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves
. or excessive grease.
28. Except for adjustment; DO NOT operate Engine if air
cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is re-
moved. Removal of such part could create a fire hazard.
29. DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT A MUFFLER OR TAM·
PER WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. Damaged mufflers
or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect period-
ically and replace if necessarv.
30. The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inspect-
ed for damage after striking a foreign object, and the dam-
age should be repaired before restarting and operating the
equipment.
31. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine.
32. When using the vehicle with dozer, proceed as follows:
a. Doze only in daylight or in good artificial light.
b. Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at
frequent intervals.
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS - ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1
ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS ...••.......... 5
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ....•.....•..... 6
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 7
REPAIR PARTS ...............•.•...... , ..• 8
ASSEMBLY
To assemble your Dozer you will need:
1/2" wrench
9/16" wrench
3/4" wrench
11/16" wrench
15/16" wrench
screwdriver
hammer
Remove mower or any other attachment you may have
mounted to your tractor.
Your shipment consists of one carton containing the Dozer
and the Lift Mechanism. Remme contents of carton and cut
s~'lIpping v: res.
YOU SHOULD HAVE TIRE CHAINS AND WHEEL
WEIGHTS.
NO-i: RIGHi nAND (R.H.1 AND LEFT HAND (L.H.) ARE
DETER':I~,ED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE
SEATED o» TRACTOR.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SEARS FF/18, FF/20 AND
FF/24 HYDRODRIVE GARDEN TRACTORS.
1. Place (2) 2" blocks of wood under Front Wheels (Fig. 1).
Set brake to prevent tractor movement.
2. Insert Lift Tube Assembly (Fig. 1) in opening (left side)
o~ Front Frame Bracket, threaded Lift Rod to front.
3. Assemble Boot Assembly to Blade Mounting Bracket
Assembly (Fig. 2) using:
on'? ~ ) Hex Bolt and one Hex Nut (shown full size above)
fou 1"10 .., bag a' parts.
a. Secure Boot Assembly to Blade Mounting Bracket
Assembly v. 'th Bolt and Hex Nut. JUSt snug up Nut
parts must move freely .
4. Remove Rear Pivot Shafts from Lift Channel Assembly and
Channel Assembly by removing Klip Rings and Washers
(Fig. 3). Assemble Lift Channel Assembly and Channel
Assembly to Mounting Bracket Assembly with Rear Pivot
Shafts. Replace Washers and Klip Rings. . 1 .
BLADE
BRACKET ASSEMBLY
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5. Assemble Lift Link to Mounting Bracket Assembly Arm
and Lift Channel Assembly Arm (Fig. 3) using:
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two Washers, two Retainer Springs (shown full size above)
and one Lift Link found in bag of parts.
6. Insert Mounting Pins of Dozer Mounting Bracket Assembly
into Hitch Slots (Fig. 3).
7. Assemble Dozer Mounting Bracket Assembly to Front
Hitch Assemblies (Fig. 3) using:
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one Retainer Spring (shown full size above and one Mount-
ing Rod found in Tube of Mounting Bracket Assembly.
a. Insert Mounting Rod thru holes of Front Hitch Assem-
blies and Dozer Mounting Bracket Assembly. Secure
with Retainer Spring (Fig. 3 - Inset).
8. Attach Lift Rod to Mounting Bracket Assembly Arm (Fig.
3· Insetl using:
one Clevis Pin, one Washer and one Retainer Spring (shown
full size above) found in bag of parts.
a. Place Lift Rod on L.H. side of Mounting Bracket Assern-
bly Arm. Insert Clevis Pin thru Rod and Arm. Place
Washer over Pin and secure with Retainer Spring (Fig. 3 .
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Blade ASSEMBLED
LADE SHOES
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clockwise d Attachment "DOWN.
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12. U,'ng Liftattachment ."""0 blv IFig. 61
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Retainer Spring (shown
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FIGURE 7
14. Assemble Guide Bracket to R.H. Frame Rail (Fig. 7 - Inset)
using:
two Carriage Bolts, two Lockwashers and two Hex Nuts
(shown full size above) found in bag of parts.
a. Insert Carriage Bolts thru 2 holes of Frame Rail from
inside.
b. Place Guide Bracket, Lockwashers and Hex Nuts over
Bolts and tighten Nuts securely.
15. Assemble Eye Bolts to Guide Bracket (Fig. 7 - Inset) using:
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two Eye Bolts, four Hex Nuts and t.. 0 Lockwashers (shown
full size above I found in bag 0< car ts
a. Assemble Hex Nut on eacn :=ye Bolt and insert thru
Guide Bracket. Place Locxv, as~e' and Hex Nut on each
Bolt and tighten secu relv .
16. Insert Blade Cor t-o 'i~c :'1'U Upper Eye Bolt (Fig. 71.
Place oooos ~e e=c ::; 3 ~:J" CO'1:ro Rod in hole of Mount-
ing Blade Brec-ce; ':"3se~o, Secrre with Retainer Spring
(shov.., <u s rs ce c.. ;0_'10 '1 bag of parts.
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17. Insert Late- C::-:-~ qod thru Lower Eye Bolt (Fig. 7).
Place oppos;e ~-c 0< La:cn Control Rod in hole of Blade
Latch Le."· =;; "j Secure with Retainer Spring (shown
full size belo:. ;o_~CJ n cag of parts.
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ADJUSTMENTS
HEIGHT STOP
ALWAYS LOWER BLADE TO GROUND
PRIOR TO ADJUSTING HEIGHT STOP.
1. Remove Retainer Spring and Washer (Fig. 6) from Arm
Assembly and Lift Tube Assembly. Remove lift Tube
Assembly from Arm Assembly.
2. Place (2) 2" blocks of wood under Front Wheels with
Dozer Blade on ground (Fig. 9). set brake to prevent
tractor movement. Adjust lift Tube Assembly (Fig. 6)
counterclockwise until it can be replaced in Arm Assembly.
This step will give the proper level for normal terrain.
NOTE: ATIACHMENT POSITION AND STOP POSITION
(FIG.8· INSET) TO BE DOWN.
3. Reassemble lift Tube Assembly and Arm Assembly.
LIFT BLADE
lift Blade from ground before changing blade angle or trans.
porting.
1. Move Lift Control Lever :0 the extreme rear.
2. Release Lift Control Lever to hold this position.
ANGLE BLADE
There are five blade positions; straight ahead. and two dis.
tinct angles to the right or left.
ALWAYS LIFT BLADE FROM GROUND TO CHANGE
ANGLE PREVENTING STRAIN ON ANGLE CONTROL
LINKAGE.
1. With foot, push forward on Latch Control Rod (Fig. 7).
2. Push or pull Blade Control Rod to desired angle.
3. Remove foot from Latch Control Rod. Blade Assembly
will lock in one of the five operating positions.
IMPROVE TRACTION
Wheel weights and tire chains should be used with your Dozer
to improve traction. These accessories are available at your
nearest Sears retail or catalog store. FIGURE 9
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FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
ADJUST TRIP SPRING
Trip Springs have been adjusted at the factory to provide only
a slight tension which is all that is normally necessary. To
change spring tension, adjust the Hex Nuts at the upper
end of the Trip Springs (Fig. 10).
ADJUSTMENT TO SMOOTH OR UNEVEN SURFACES
Blade Shoes on ends of Blade (Fig. 10) may be raised for close
dozing on smooth surfaces, lowered to raise the Blade to
work on rough or uneven areas. Make sure both Shoes and
both Anchor Assemblies are set evenly and Nuts are tightened
securely.
ADJUST TO SNOW OR SAND/GRAVEL REMOVAL
1. When moving snow or other light material, place the
Mounting Rod in the Lower Blade Hole (Fig. 10). This
frees the Blade to spring trip and return if a heavy obstacle
is encountered. Secure with Retainer Springs.
KNOW THE TERRAIN. AVOID EXCEp·
TIONALL Y SHARP SLOPES OR DROP
OFFS WHICH MAY BE HIDDEN BY THE
SNOW.
2. When heavier material must be moved, place the Mounting
Rod in the Upper Blade Hole (Fig. 10). This places the
blade in rigid operating position. Secure with Retainer
Springs.
NEVER RUN THE BLADE INTO HEAVY
MATERIAL AT HIGH SPEED.
OPERATION
INSPECT THE AREA TO BE WORKED
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE
DOZER BLADE. AVOID PIPES, ROOTS,
CURBS OR OTHER HEAVY OBSTRUC-
TIONS.
1. Start tractor engine ard ra se :'1: blade to the highest
"transport" oostion. 1'110'. e c acre to desired angle and
lower blade to ground
NOTE: LIFT CO\ITROL L::\; ER TO BE IN FORWARD
POSITIO\ AS SHO\\'. ;\ FIG. 8.
2. Move Ax e "':-;e Se ec:o' F g. 8· hset) to desired position.
3. Place tractor Dr ve Control Lever in "FWD" and ease into
the matera :0 05 Moved oc-ease tractor speed gradually
to SUit wor« '1g ;::0'10 : ons and operations being performed.
ALWAYS LOWER BLADE TO GROUND
BEFORE LEAVING TRACTOR.
TO REMOVE DOZER B_AJ:: FROM TRACTOR
1. Lower 8·ade to grOU"1C.
NOTE: LIFT CONTROL LEVER TO BE IN FORWARD
POSITION AS SHOWN IN FIG. 8.
2. Remove Retainer Spring, Washer and CleVIS Pin from
Lift Rod (Fig. 3 - Insetl.
3. Remove Retainer Springs from Blade Control Rod and
Latch Control Rod (Fig. 7). Remove Rods from Eye
Bolts.
4. Remove Retainer Spring in Mounting Rod at L.H. side of
tractor (Fig. 3 - Inset). Slide Mounting Rod from Front
Hitch Assemblies and Dozer Mounting Bracket.
5. Lift Dozer Mounting Bracket Assembly up so Mounting
Pins are free of Front Hitch Assembly Slots (Fig. 3) and re-
move Dozer from Tractor.
6. Remove Retainer Spring and Washer from rear of Lift
Tube Assembly and remove Lift Tube Assembly from
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MAINTENANCE
During the operating season, check all Bolts, Nuts and Retainer
Springs to be sure they are secure. For better snow removal
performance, coat the blade with automotive type paste wax.
__ This will permit the snow to slide off the blade easier.
LUBRICATION
Oil all Pivot Points so that they will work freely. Apply a light
coat of grease to Front and Rear Pivot Shafts (Fig. 3).
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SCRAPER BAR
After extensive use, the Scraper Bar may be reversed to utilize
the unused edge (Fig. 11).
1. Remove the seven Nuts, Lockwashers and Carriage Bolts in
the Scraper Bar and Blade Assembly.
2. Reverse Scraper Bar and secure to Blade Assembly with
Bolts, Lockwashers and Nuts previously removed. Head of
Carriage Bolts to outside of Blade.
STORAGE
When the Dozer is "ot 0,;" n9 used, remove all dirt and rust
and touch up wth ca ... t.
Apply a light coat of grease or rust preventative to the blade
and oil Pivot Points.
Store in an area where it is protected from weather.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. reserves the right to make any changes
in design or improvements without imposing any obligation to
install the same upon its items heretofore manufactured.
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REPAIR PARTS
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SEARS 54 INCH DOZER--MODEL NUMBER 917.25410
KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION
NO. NO. NO. NO.
1 STD541050 *Nut - Hex 1/2·13 UNC 31 3132J Shoe
2 1545P Washer 17/32 x 1 x 16 Ga. 32 3135J Shaft· Mounting, Blade
3 9466R Spring - Trip 33 677H979 Bar - Scraper
4 3411P Bolt - Hex 1/2 - 13 UNC x 5 . 1/2 34 677H978 Blade Assembly
(2" Min. Thread) 3!> 5437J Link - Lift
5 4939M Retainer Spring 36 5438J Pin· Clevis
6 678H224 Rod - Control, Blade 37 6564H Bolt - Eye
7STD551062 *Washer 21/32 xl· 5/16 x 13 Ga. 38 677H975 Bracket Assembly - Mounting
8 1550P Washer 21/32 x 1 x 12 Ga. 39 677H980 Tube Assembly - Lift
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9638R Compression Spring 110 5445J Rod· Mounting
10 3124J Pin -latch 41 !>450J Rod· Lift, Threaded
11 678H223 Rod - Control, Latch 42 677A666 Anchor Assembly
12 7836M Roll Pin 43 77P Bolt· Carriage 5/16 - 18 UNC x 1 Gr.5
13 677H983 Channel Assembly 114 STD551131 *lockwasher 5/16
14 4070J Clip· Lever. Latch 45 STD541031 -Nut - Hex 5/16 - 18 UNC
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15 5027P Klip Ring 116 STD551031 *Washer
11132 x 11/16 x 16 Ga.
16 1552P Washer 25/32 x 1 - 1/4 x 16 Ga. 47 3410P Bolt - Hex 5/8 - 11 UNC x 4
17 3116J Shall Pivot, Rear 48 STD541462 *Nut - Hex Center Lock Nylon Patch
18 3134J Rod· Mounting 5/8 - 11 UNC
19 4940M Retaining Spring 49 STD551037 *Washor 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.
20 677H976 Channel Assembly· Lift 50 STD523710 *Bolt· Hex 3/8 - 16 UNC x 1
21 5026P Klip Ring 51 1523P Washer 17/32 x 15/16 x 16 Ga.
22 1647P Washer21/32 xl· 1/4 x 16 Ga. 52 1611P Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.
23 3111J Shaft - Pivot, Front 53 STD533710 *Bolt· Carriage 3/8 - 16 x 1
24 617H984 Boot Assembly 54 1671P Washer 1 - 1/16 xl· 112x 18 Ga.
25 3125J Lever - Latch. Blade 65 5030P Klip Ring
26 678H92 Guide Bracket
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27 677H977 Bracket Assembly - Mounting Blade
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28 STD541037 *Nut - Hex 3/8·16 UNC
29 3133J Bolt - Eve *~TANDARD HARDWARE--PURCHASE LOCAllY
30 STD551137 *Lockwasher 3/8
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ISearsj
OWNERS
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
917.25410
HOW TO ORDER
REPAIR PARTS
54 INCH
DOZER BLADE
FOR SEARS
FULL FEATURE
TRACTORS
The Model Number will be found on a plate attached to the
Upper Channel of the Boot Assembly. Always mention the
Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for
your DO..er.
Ail parts listed herein may be ordered from any SEARS ROE·
BUCK AND CO., retail or catalog store.
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATIO·
• HiE PART \lUMBER
• THE PART DESCRIPTION
.THE MODEL f\UMBER
• THE NAME OF MERCHANDISE
If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be
electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution
Center for "expedited handling".
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, III. 60684, U.S.A.
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