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Craftsman EZ 917.258692 Owner's Manual

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I:RnFTXHaN°
MODEL NUMBER 917.258692
OWNER'S MANUAL
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THiS TOLL FREE NUMBER:
1-800-659+5917
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  • Page 1 I:RnFTXHaN° MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THiS TOLL FREE NUMBER: l't] I Il'll OWNER'S MANUAL 1-800-659+5917...
  • Page 2 Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and followall instructionsin the manual end on the machine before starling, On_y agow responsible adults, who are familiar wIth the tnstructlons, to op_rala the machine.
  • Page 3 WARRANTY For two (2) years (rum the date el purchase, if Ibis Craftsman Riding Equipment is matnlalned_ lubdeated and tuned up according to the instructions tn the owner's manua!, Sears wll! repairor replace, tree ol charge, any parts foundto be defeclive in material or workmanship Thts Warranly does nol cover:.
  • Page 4 ,lU_l,i TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY OPERATION INDEX Accessodes ... Adjustments: Brake ... Carburetor ... , 25 Mows Front-To-Back Slde-To-Stde ... Throttle Control Cable ... Air Filter, Engine Air Screen, Engine Assembly ...
  • Page 5 ACCESSORIES These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Soars retail Outletsand s.e trice centers when the tractor was purchased Most Seers stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor ENGINE ENGINEOIL SPARKPLUG GAS CAN PERFORMANCE Sears offoma widevariety o| attachments that fityour tractor Manyofihesearelistedbelowwtthbdefexplenat_onselhowlhcycanhelp...
  • Page 6 I..L_ CONTENTS Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Shoulder BoTI 5/I6-18 (1) Knob (I) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga ner Springs (double loop) (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) (2) Screws #10 x 518 (2) Weld Nuts #10 (2) Lock Washers (2) Washers 3116 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge...
  • Page 7 _LIJI '" Your new trac or has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts teft unassembled To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor aII parts and hardware you assemble must be ttgittened securely the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED...
  • Page 8 , ,,,,,,, HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig, 2) • Lift hood to raised position • Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec- tive caps and discard. • tf lhls battery Is put into service after month and year indicated an label (label located between terminals)
  • Page 9 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 4 and 7) Be sure tractor is on level sudace and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control ing brake. Cut and remove ties securin_ anti-sway bar and belts,, Swing anti-sway bar Io left side of mower deck- Slide mowerundertractorwtth dlschargeguardto...
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs, 5 and 6) Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pro-assemble weld nul to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. •...
  • Page 11 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in ]ttera_ure supplied with the producL Learn end understand their meaning REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED FUEL...
  • Page 12 ,1111 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location o! various controls and adjustments his manual for luture reference AMMEI'ER THRO_LE CHOKE CONTROL CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKE...
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown Into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. your tractor or performing mask over the spectacles or standard HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig, 8) Your tractorls equipped with an operatorpresencesensing switch.

  • Page 14: Carburetor

    GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BBACKE'T_ 3t8-16 3/8 WASHER SHOULDER GAUGEWF _"_'BOLT FIG, g TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) ',(our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat wilh the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine •...
  • Page 15 filler neck, Do not overfill spilled oi! or fuel. Do not store, spill or CAUTION: Fill to bottom use gasoline near an open flame, ENGINE (See Fig. 8) TO START When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, It will take extra cranking lime to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
  • Page 16 i J, MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor ° Mower should be properly teveled for best mowing performance° See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual,, •...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AS YOU COMPLETE " Check Brake Operation Check T_rePressure 1"JChec, forLoo,o F .eteners LUb,iCa"oe c.e_" _ Sh_rpen!ReptaceMower Blades T ii C hecF! Battery Leve,_echarge 0 '.Cleen B stre_., RedTerm!._._!e a i CheckTrensaxle,€ooilng ,, Adjust B{adeBelt{e}Tension k_lust Motion D,_ve ee,(s) Te_e_on Check EngineOil Leve_...
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION II tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at htgh speed in h_ghest gear, then brake must be adjusted, (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in 1he Service merits section of this manual) TIRES Malntatnproper...
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS Check V-be!Is for delerIorat}on and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace tf necessary. The belts are not adjustable, Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling Do not atlempt to clean fan or transmission running or while the transmission...
  • Page 20 ... , ill,i CUSTOMER CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 18) Air screen must be kept free of did and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.
  • Page 21 i ill,,iu,,i i SERVICE AND,ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING Depress clutch/brake Place motion control Place attachment Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with piug.

  • Page 22: Front-To-Back

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO OF MOWER TO GROUND GROUND FIG. 21 SUSPENSION ARM LIFT LiNK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG_ 22 FRONT-TO-SACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs 23 and 24) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE÷TO-S_DE _F THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONTLINK8...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (See Fig. 26) Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake • Remove mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of thls manual) • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual) •...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IMPORTANT; MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS _ND ELECTRtO "CLUTCH WIRE CONNECTION ;ECURE. ELECTRIC CLUTCH _"'_., _CLUTCH UPPER BELT_ KEEPER LOCATOR "'" TABS CLUTCHING "_''" IDLER STATIONARY IDLER TRANSMiSSiON*',-. iNPUT PULLEY 1i,, if,?, FIG, 29 TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig, 30)

  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 'POSITIVE = FiG. 32 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole In the backside of the grill • Replace bulb tn holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill •...
  • Page 26 ,,,,, SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FINAL SE"FFING - Start engine end allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shlf'Jmotlon control lever in neutral (N) position. With throttle control lever in last position, turn main fuel •...
  • Page 27 lmmediatefy prepare your tractor for storage si the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. gasoline In the tank Inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame CAUTION: Never store the tractor with or spark, Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure°...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE WtlInot alert Out of fuel Engine not "Ct?IOKED" properly Engine flooded Bad sparkplug, Dirty air fIiter Dirty fuel filter Water in iuaI Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out el adjustment Engine valves out of adjusimenI. Hard to start Dirty e_r Oiler Bad spark plug Week or dead batten/...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE Engine continues to run Fautty operetor,satety when operator leaves sent with attachment clutch engaged Worn, bent or loose blade POOr - unevon Mower deck not level Buildup of gross, leaves- end trashunder mower Bent blademandret Ctegged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, end trash around mandrels, Mower blades wit] not ObstrocIion inclutch mechanism...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR SCHEMATIC ,o,c>-+-7 WH17_ __Z"_G Ll" II 74_. .1,L ! t_I,_N,T,ON I '7 _l... I l_tSw"°NL'J. I "i _"1...2._' (OPTIONAl.) -r--'-"e_TiNE: l_[_J__ _'Jll"--,l_ FUEL SHUT-OFFSOLENOID ,._,._ YOUR TRACTOR IS ALTERNATOR SYSTEM _o"&g'2g72_?g BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED/AT...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR . . MODEL NUMBER 917.258692...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ELECTRICAL NOTE: - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 PART DESCRIPTION t44926 Baltery 74750412 Bolt, Hax 1/4-20 UNC x 3/4 STD551025 Washer STD551125 Washer STD541026 7697J Tube, Plastic 7603J Tray, Battery t09596X Clamp, Hose 145211 Bolt, Btr, Frt 1/4-20 x 7.5 150109 Hotddown Btr Dash 145769...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 3,---_ 114 117...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCt.OSURES PART 159530 140356 17490612 155923 145351 126471X 145203 STD533710 145218 145217 136673X558 17521312 STD523710 19131312 STD641437 138373X428 136374 140002X558 t37"H3 145244X558 145243X558 STD533707 108067X + 139886 139887 140675 10553tX 137304 110436X 150272 156281X012 73640400 138670X558 136671X558 STD551025...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 DRIVE 14100...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR DRIVE PART DESCRIPTION 150071 Transaxle Assembly 142431 Spdng, Brake Return 143996 Pufley, Transax[e 141002 Rod, Shifter 137140 Clutch, E]ectdc 10 76020416 Pin, Cotter 1/6 x 1 15 74490544 Bolt, Hex Ftghd 5/16-18 Gr 5 73800500 Nut Lock Hx W/ins 5/I6-18unc 126197X Washer 15/32x1-3/4xlt4...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY 121472X 154427 156483 157473 6266H 121746X 19272016 12000029 3366R 156436 STD551137 73940600 154779 73901000 156543 57079 124035X 126684X 71200410 127501 154406 136874 17490612 139929 19111216 STD551131 73610500 145207 152927 126805X 100712K STD541537 100711L 140216 121749X 121232X 6855M 73680600...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEl. NUMBER 917.258692 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ENGINE 73920600 6543R 3645J 139277 72110506 73800500 71110408 NOTE: - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258692 PART DESCRIPTION 132755 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, He× Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine (See Breakdown) MVISS-PS58560 149723 Muffler, Asm, Twin LmTone 136215 Tube Manilotd LH Kohler MV18 136216...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR SEAT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION Seat 140123 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 140551 Clip Push.in 145006 STD541437 Nut t Lock Hex w/tns,, 3/8-15 UNC Spnng, Seat 124!81X Par_, Seat 155925 Knob, Seat t20068X Bracket, Sw_tchMounting 121246X Bushing, Sna'p, Nylon 121248X Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 72050412...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR DECALS PART DESCRIPTION 156835 Decal Operating 156787 Decal Deck Mower, EZ3 160291 Decal Hood, Craftsman, 160292 Decal Hood, Craftsman, Decal Grille 151408 Decal Maintenance 133644 Decal Side Panel 138048 142243 Decal Side Pane! 146709 Decal Fender, Craftsman...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 MOWER LIFT / / °f...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER LIFT PART 159461 159476 138284 12000002 19211621 120183X 125631X t22365X I39865 139666 STD624008 127218 73350800 130171 73800800 139868 STD824008 !10807X 19131016 137150 76020308 137167 73350600 138057 150233 140302 73540600 155097 123935X 17490512 19112410 t23934X 145212 110452X NOTE: A$Icomponent 1 Inch = 25.4 mm...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER DECK PART DESCRIPTION 156946 Housing, Mower 46" 138457 Bracket Asm,Sway STD624008 Retainer Spring 130832 Arm, Suspension, 850857 Belt, Palched 3/8-24 x 1-.1/4 Gr. B STD551137 Washer, Lock Hvy,, Unplaled 140296 Washer, Hard Blade, Mower Vented 152443 Blade, 46"...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 3't0-0650...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR HYDRO TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 142930 Housing, Lower 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 142932 Seat, LIp 142928 Ring, Wlra Retaining 142933 Ring, Retaining 142934 Bearing, Shaft Bali 142935 Bearing, Cradle 150771 Bearing, Thrust 30 x 52 x 13 142937 Swashplate, Variab{e...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 AIR INTAKE j !_--.5 7 .I'" i...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 AIR INTAKE KEY PART DESCRIPTION X_276-7 WingNut 1/4-20 52.755-83 Kil, Cover and Tube (includes Key Numbers 52-098_35 Cover, Air Cleaner 52-123-21Tube, Ai_"In_ake 231032 Sea], E_emen! Cover 52-082`04 Cover, Air Cleaner Element 45-083-0t Pro.Cleaner 45-083-02...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 CRANKCASE CARBURETOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MVI88, TYPE NUMBER. PS58560 CRANKCASE KEY PART DESCRIPTION X-82-2 Nut, Hex 5/16,1B (12) 52,,466,12 asher, Fiat 5/16(12) 82-756,15 Ktt #1 Cylinder Barrel (Includes Key Numbers 4 thru 6) 52-0"t6,,05 Valve, Exhaust 62-031-01 Insert, Valve Seat (2) 52-3! 6-66 Guide,Valve(2)
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S_ TYPE NUMBER PS58560 CRANKSHAFTJ ELECTRIC STARTER J 3,._ -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 DIPSTICK CYLINDER HEAD EXHAUST...
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 CRANKSHAFT KEY PART DESCRIPTION 52-014-g3 Crankshaft 52-468-03 Washer, Thrust llg/122(A,R) 52-468-04 Washer, Thrust 128/13t 52-468-05 Washer, Thruet 137/140 (A R) DIPSTICK KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO., 52.035-14 OipsttckAssembiy (includes Key Numbers 2 and 3) X-25-44 Washer, Plain 5tt6 52-032-14...
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 :UEL PUMP GOVERNOR 26 2(_ FLYWHEEL I_--!5...
  • Page 57 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER MV18S_ TYPE NUMBER PS58560 FLYWHEEL KEY' PART DESCRIPTION 25.152..0"_ Screen, Grass 25-086-21 Screw, HexWasher 1/4-20 x 5/B (4) 25_112-04 Spacer (4) 25,.157-01 25-086.24 Screw, He×Machine 52-468-15 Washer, Plain X-286-17 Key, Square 3116 x 7/'8 52-025-36 Flywheel GOVERNOR...
  • Page 58 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MVIBS, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 OIL FILTER j OIL SWITCH i OIL PUMP J , ,l,,,I CAMSHAFT AND VALVES...
  • Page 59 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE .- MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 OiL PAN KEY PART DESCRIPTION X-67-,54 Screw, Hax Washer Head #10=32 x7/16 (2) 52-050-03 Filler O_! Pickup 52-199-14 Otf Par, (includes Key #4 thru `5) X-702-14 PIug, Cup 1-t/!6 52-054_07 Elbow, Street X-75-38...
  • Page 60 SERVICE NOTES ,, J ,H,HH H...
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  • Page 64: Replacement

    OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.258692 IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMAT|ON AND ORDERING," CALL THiS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-FON-PART (1-800-366-7279) FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THtS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917 161000...

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