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)

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Electrical

Mechanical

Production

Attachments

Transmission

Tractor hitch

Dimensions & Tires

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