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Craftsman EZ3 917.256530 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.256530 Owner's Manual

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S_EA/ S
®
MODEL NUMBER 917.256530
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 S_EA/ S ® MODEL NUMBER 917.256530 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...
  • 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 IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH III. CHILDREN GENEI_IAL OPERATION •...
  • Page 3 ON CRAFTSMAN 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...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............OPERATION ............11-16 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 17-21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......22-27 WARRANTY ...... ;........... STORAGE ..............TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 29-30 INDEX ................REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ........ 32-47 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSO AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Large Seat Mulcher Plate Steering Boot '_=__ (1) L_8-24 Steering Wheel (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Video (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 Cassette Manual Pads Bag (1) Washer Parts bag contents...
  • 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 the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY INSERT...
  • Page 8 CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi_ nals. Before connecting battery, re- SEAT & move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. •...
  • Page 9 ASSEM ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER CHECK TIRE PRESSURE DECK (See Fig, 5) The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. best cutting performance.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR (See Figs. 6 & • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.. Tighten hardware securely Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
  • Page 11 OPERATmON These symbols may appear on your product 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 CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL...
  • Page 12 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference° LIGHT IGNITION SWITCH SWITCH LIFT LEVER AMMETER...
  • Page 13 OPERATION 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 or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will CAUTION: Do not drive up or down...

  • Page 15: Carburetor 2

    OPERATION IMPORTANT: COLD STARTING FOR HYDRO (BELOW BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 40°F) - AFTER STARTING ENGINE BEFORE DRIVING, LET TRANSMISSION WARM UP FOR ONE (1) (See Fig. 9) CHECK ENGINE LEVEL MINUTE BY PLACING MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL POSITION RELEASING CLUTCH/ •...
  • Page 16 OPERATHON MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is IMPORTANT: BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP attached to tractor_ MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS TRASH CLEAN AFTER EACH USE Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- performance See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"...
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLiTIES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure v'Ti Checkfor LooseFasteners v',, Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart CheckBatteryLevel/Recharge Clean Batteryand Terminals CheckTransaxleCeoIing Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension ev'5! Adjust MotionDrive Belt(s)Tension Oil Level Check Engine Change EngineOil Clean Air Filter Clean Air Screen inspect M uffler/SparkArrester ReplaceOil Fitter(if equipped) CleanEngineCoolingFins...
  • Page 18 CUSTOiVIE RESPONSmBmLHTIES TRACTOR (See Fig. 15) TO SHARPEN BLADE Care should be taken to keep the blade balance& Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine_ BRAKE OPERATION The blade can be sharpened with a file or' on a grinding wheel.
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBmLmES ENGINE BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- LUBRICATION cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG.
  • Page 20 CUSTOME RESPONS BILITIES (See Fig. 19) AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18) CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- engine damage from overheating.
  • Page 21 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBRLUTIES MUFFLER CLAMP Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage_ SPARKPLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 22 SEF V CE ADJUSTMENTS 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" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

  • Page 23: Side-To-Side

    SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs 24 and 25) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE, IF Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT driveway, Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 24 SERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTS WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) "A"jA M NUT The mower blade dr_ve belt may be replaced without tools_ Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake_ BELT REMOVAL - •...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS (See TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT Fig. 29) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- adjustment should not be necessary ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual...
  • Page 26 SERWCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY Raise hood. See Fig. 31) • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill, CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely and smoking materials away from bat-...

  • Page 27: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVMCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE FINAL SETTING - • Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. (See Fig. 33) • Move throttle control lever to slow (._) position With The throttle control has been preset at the factory and...

  • Page 28: Cleaning

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of ENGINE he season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or nore_ FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...

  • Page 29: Air Screen

    TROU LESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel Fill fuel tank Engine not "CHOKED" properly See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section Engine flooded Wait several minutes before attempting to start Bad spark plug Replace spark plug Dirty air filter Clean/replace air filter...

  • Page 30: Seat

    TROU LESHOOT NG POnNT$ PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Faulty operator-safety presence control system Check wiring, switches and connections If not Engine continues to run corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch department engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent or loose blade Replace blade Tighten blade bolt...

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