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Craftsman EZ3 917.258691 Owner's Manual

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6E/ARS
®
MODEL
917.258691
OWNER'S MANUAL
oAssembly
o Operation
o Customer Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
o 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 6E/ARS ® MODEL 917.258691 OWNER'S MANUAL oAssembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o 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 II I'1 _ IIIII I'lr"llll'...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES 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 COULD RESULT tN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. GENERAL OPERATION III. CHILDREN •...
  • Page 3 RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or...
  • Page 4 CONTENTS TABLE OF i ii,il ii ,ul, '""" ....... l lil ........SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-25 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ....;..3, 16"19 STORAG E ........... WARRANTY ......;......... TROUBLESHOOTING ..........27-28 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears reta!i outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased, Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the mode! number of your tractor ENGINE MAINTENANCE FUEL STABILIZER...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ... Ir ....iiiiir,nfflIW, ii ,,.1, , i ........Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton ....i iii1, (1) Shouider Bolt ' 5/16-18 (!) Knob Seat © Video Steering Cassette Wheel (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga,...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely,. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness, TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 8 ....... i i iUl ..i ..HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALLSEAT (See Fig. 3) CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob, Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.._ ilU ..ii iliiiilillilii Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolto nals by allowing a wrench or any other Assemble...
  • Page 9 r= H =, == = HHHHH = rrH'IHH= ' ='=" "H'"'=H" H,IHI, ASSEMBLY ,,,H,,,,,=,,, = i ,,=,H,,= .., ....INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT • Place the R.Ho suspension arm on outward pointing (See Figs. 4 and 7) deck pin.
  • Page 10 =H'H N IHHN=' '== HHHH INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6) DEFLECTOR SHIELD • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer', and weld nut as shown° NOTE: Pre-assemble we!d nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.
  • Page 11 uulu,, u,u u,ul, OPERATION UUl,U,U,,UUM, U,,,,,U,UUI,,,,, I ' ,I,,I These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product° Learn and understand their meaning° BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLLITCH LIGHTS ON...
  • Page 12 i HH=H!==!' OPERATmO 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 of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION ATTACHMENT LIGHT SWITCH...
  • Page 13 OPE AT ON ..,,, ....i._rii_ , ", ,, ,,,. ,, The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments...

  • Page 14: Carburetor

    iil,lllllllli, iiiiiiii i iiiiii1,1,111 • • OPERATION ......i ,,, i 'N TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 11) When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING transrnission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling BRACKET position, Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor', 3/8-!6 •...
  • Page 15 ....NOTE; If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may ,_,_. filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipeoffany need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO spilled oil or fuel.
  • Page 16 OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TiPS IMPORTANT; FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP • Tire chainscannot be used when the mower housing is MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND attached to tractor,_ TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- performance..
  • Page 17 ..,i,,,_,_ _ ..'"' i,u,,,,i,,,,,,,,,i,,i i,, i ..i1,,, i CUSTOMER RESPONS BBLUTnES ,11,, , _ ......ii, ¸ , ,..FILL,N DATES AS Y OU COMPL E MAINTENANC'E SCH"EDULE "4_'_ REGULAR SERVICE ........f_.f- <¢4,_/_-4_..f_ __?_ /_-,"./ _-7.," _-C ATES Check BrakeOperation ....
  • Page 18 CUSTO RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig, 15) Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nance, tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION •...
  • Page 19 _1,,,,,,,,1,1,, i......,....V-BELTS After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of Reffil engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube, Pour operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not slowly.
  • Page 20 ii ........---. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19) CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 18) The fuel fitter should be replaced once each season. If fuel Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, engine damage from overheating.
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..::-:..i.i..IH ,11,1........i1,. i,.Ul._._..1......,..u CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: ,& Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"...

  • Page 22: Front-To-Back 2

    ............ADJUSTMENTS ....= = H 'HH'i Ir,,"TI BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO OF MOWER TO GROUND GROUND GROUND LINE FIG. 21 NUT "F"_ NUT "E" FRONT LINKS _'_- TRUNNION _ FIG_ 24 LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT TO REPLACE...
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT BLADE ROTOR CLUTCH ELATE Fig. 26) (See Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking braker • Remove mower drive belt (See'q"O REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). ° Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual).
  • Page 24 IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATER TABS The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on AND ELECTRIC CLUTCH WIRE CONNECTION your tractor, If damage has occurred to affect the front SECURE.

  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    ..,,11,1,,11,1111111 ....SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS i1,111,11,1,1 i i iiiiii1,,111,,,i,ii, ....i iiiiii, ,i,i, i • With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast (,_) position_ Check that speed control lever is against stop screw. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle cable until lever is against screw.
  • Page 26 ..i= ,,, =, ,= ,-H= ..• SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FINAL SETTING - Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever' in neutral (N) position° With throttle control lever' in fast (,_) position, turn main fuef adjusting needle in (clockwise) until engine begins to die then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine...

  • Page 27: Cleaning

    =n,, r ,=,,,=,,=,, = ,==,,= ,,,i,=1==,== STORAGE ,, 111 =,u,i,,u,,, m,,r,,,H,,,,,u ..n ' = ENGnNE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more, FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT:...

  • Page 28: Air Screen

    LESHOOTI POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1_ Out of fuel Filtfuel tank Will not start Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Engine flooded. Bad spark plug_ Replace spark plug. Didy a{r filter.

  • Page 29: Seat

    ,=m== , =,== =, = ,,4, m,= TROUBLESHOOTING POmNTS ,,,,,,,,,,,, CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION =,u,,,n4,,, = Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department, engaged...

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