Sears lawn tractors

Sears SS-15 917.2538

The Sears SS-15 917.2538 is a 1972 garden tractor built by Roper and distributed by Sears. It features a 15 hp Briggs & Stratton 531cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 6-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and optional Sears 3-point hitch. It weighs 665 lbs (301 kg) and rides on 16x6.50-8 front and 23x9.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. Attachments include 42" and 48" mid-mount mower decks and a 46" front-mount blade.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Sears SS-15 917.2538

Engine

Model	Briggs & Stratton 325431
Power	15 hp (11.2 kW)
Cooling	air-cooled horizontal-shaft
Starter	electric
Cylinders	1-cylinder
Fuel type	gasoline
Bore/Stroke	3.5625 x 3.25 inches (90 x 83 mm)
Displacement	531 cc (32.4 ci)
Starter volts	12

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Steering	Manual steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Garden tractor
Distributor	Sears
Manufacturer	Roper
Original price	$1,035 in 1972

Attachments

46" Blade	Sears 917.25330, front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm), 117 lbs (53 kg), manual-lift, manual-angle
42" mid-mount mower deck	Sears 917.25323, 42 inches (106 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, 169 lbs (76 kg)
48" mid-mount mower deck	Sears 917.25324, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, 182 lbs (82 kg)

Transmission

Type	belt-driven gear
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Description	Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.

Tractor hitch

Type	Sears 3-Point Optional

Dimensions & Tires

Width	38.4 inches (97 cm)
Length	65.1 inches (165 cm)
Weight	665 lbs (301 kg)
Rear tire	23x9.50-12
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Shipping weight	665 lbs (301 kg)
Height (steering wheel)	39.5 inches (100 cm)