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Craftsman EZ3 917.258990 Owner's Manual

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8W/A/ S
®
MODEL NUMBER 917.258990
OWNER'S MANUAL
° Assembly
o Operation
Customer Responsibilities
o 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 8W/A/ S ® MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 OWNER'S MANUAL ° Assembly o Operation Customer Responsibilities o 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 GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur' if the operator...
  • Page 3 RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years fromthe date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipmenl is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to Ihe instructions in the owneCs manual, Sears will repair or replace, free o! charge, any parts found to be defective in material...
  • Page 4 "TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......21-27 STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 17-20 WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING..........29-30 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 32-49 REPAIR PARTS- ENGINE ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ii,i,u..,..i, ,,,,,,,,,, ......ACCESSORHES AND A'['TACHMENTS U.l,lUlUl i i i ........... These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail oullets 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...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size ii ,n nnl i,,nl (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Retainer Spr)ngs (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga (4) Clevis Pins (4) Wheels (4) Shoulder Bolt (4) Locknut 3/8-16 Parts packed separately in carton (t) Shoulder Bolt 5/I6-t8...
  • Page 7 i i H H,mHI H,,,,,=,m= ,==l =l I m ....... Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembted 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...
  • Page 8 CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. nals. Before connecting battery, move metal bracelets, wristwatch CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- ° Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boil bands, rings, etc.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck pins, If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to (See Figs. 4 and align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension Retain with double loop retainer springs with loops down as shown arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage park-...
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY 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: Pre-assemDle weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing dowrL Tighten hardware securely, °...
  • Page 11 i,i, iiii iiiiiiiiiiiiii i ii ,, ,, OPERATION 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 CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF...
  • Page 12 OPERATmON 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 tocation of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference ATTACHMENT AMMETER CLUTCH SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH LiFT LEVER...
  • Page 13 i,iiii iii1,,i,1,11 i1,,11, ..ILL,JI_I[,J OPERATION 'HMI'I"'I'"'' 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.
  • Page 14 OPERATION i l!l nln!, i nlll Ullllil nUll IIII I '1 ll,,lul, nlllll TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. hills with stopes greater than 15 ° and Adjust mower to desired cutting height CAUTION: Do not drive up or down...

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine (See Fig. 12) CHECK ENGINE LEVEL has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuei from the tank to the engine.. The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory,, already filled with summer weight oil., •...
  • Page 16 OPERATmON PURGE TRANSMISSION • If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- CAUTION: Never engage or disengage pings Make first cut relatively high; the second to the freewheel lever while the engine is run- desired height, Do not mow grass when it is wet, Wet grass will plug...
  • Page 17 CUSTOME RESPONSIBmL i.l..m,l,,,u i.ll imll MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ____o_ " AS YOU COMPLETE .,_f-__._q c_..:_,g.:_,,##,- ,,:- 9,_' 9 ,_ 0"" /___,,_ERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE '' '"'"Check Brake'"O'p"eralior_' " "" 1"- Check Tire Pressure ..... v" ..Check for Loose Fasteners w", SharPen/Replace Mower Blades...
  • Page 18 ,i,,,lllll_ll iinl nlulun ii u CUSTO RESPONSmBILITUES ,,,,,,n,,nn i H n, mnn ,u i,,,,l, TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 16) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance,. unbalanced blade wifl cause excessive vibration and even- tual damage to mower and engine, BRAKE OPERATION...
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONS LITIES m,,iHH, m=,. ,,11.1 11 ,,,.1,,1, m TRANSAXLE COOLING TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs 17 and 18) Determine temperature range expected before oil change The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept All oi! must meet API service classification SF, SG, or SH clean to assure proper cooling Be sure tractor is on level sudace Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is...
  • Page 20 CUSTOMER RESPO ;IBILITNES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 19) MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark attester (if Your engine will not run property using a dirty air' filter Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. tion or every season_ Service paper cartridge every 100 SPARK PLUGS...

  • Page 21: Clutch Pulley

    ....i,i1,1 ii, LIIIIp ..........SERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..i1,111,,,111, , i ,,11, CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Turn ignition key "OFF"...
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs 23 and 24) - IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE.TO-SIDE MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig 25) - THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS •...
  • Page 23 II,,U, IIII I1"111' SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,uH lU,iH,ilU,,lUllll,'"'NU' U' I ' TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in "OFF" position.. (See Fig. 26) Adjust the three nylon tocknuts until space between Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake clutch plate and rotor measures 012"...
  • Page 24 u,,u ,i ,w,uuq un lu u l , SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 29) (See Fig. 30) Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on adjustment should not be necessary.
  • Page 25 ii,r,l,,,,,,,,,n,, SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT WASI Front wheel _oe-in is required for proper steering operation RETAINING Toe-in was sefat the factory and adjustment should not be RING necessary, t! parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been rep{aced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust AXLE if necessary,...
  • Page 26 SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • "4 Raise hood, "HEADLIGHT • Pult bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the WIRE grill HOOD _ ' "` CONNECTOR Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.
  • Page 27 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig, 37) (See Figs. 37 and 38) The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary_ However, minor adjustment The choke control has been preset at the factory and may be required to compensate for differences in fuel...
  • Page 28 STORAGE ENGINE 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: tT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 29 ilu iiil,l,ul i,, iii ii, i, ii TBOUBLESHOOTmNG POINTS ,,H, UH,I ll",lll " I ' I PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Wilt not start Out of fuel Fill lue! Iank Engine not "CHOKED" properly See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section Engine flooded Wait several minutes belore attempting to start Bad spark p_ug Replace spark plug...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system Check wiring, switches and connections If not when operator leaves seat correeteO contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department engaged Poor cut+uneven Worn, bent or loose blade Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Mower deck not revel...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 SCHEMATIC AMMETER IGNITION SWITCH ,+, FUEL _ '---_X--MUNE , SMART SPARK ... ELECTRONICS ..lc"_"°'"a s Ys_" ° u+Pu_ ;+,',,+.+P REGULATO Y _LLO_,'€ REMOVABLE NOTE _ALTERNATC_m CONNECTIONS YOUR TRACTOR iS _,_+..EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL _ VOL_S _ c _ _soo r_,_ ALTERNATOR SYSTEM HEADLIGHTS...
  • Page 32 REPAOR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 ELECTRICAL •...
  • Page 33 Cable, Ground 4 Gauge 3/8 Term 121305X Switch, Plunger NC Gray 140301 Switch, lgn 124211X Nut, Ignition Switch 141226 Cover Switch Key 109310X Key, Ignition Craftsman, Delta 156162 Harness lgn. 95 GT Elec CV22 17720408 Screw t/4-20 x 1/2 131563 Cover, Termina_ 145673 Solenoid 122822X...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 7120...
  • Page 35 REPARR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION NO,, DESCRIPTION 150253 Rail, Frame RH VGT STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 140506 Drawbar, Gt 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 136671X558 PanelAsm. Side LH 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/t6 Unc...
  • Page 36 " " MOD_L NUMBER 917.258990...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7070E STD541431 Locknut Hex W/Washer Insert Key 1/4 x 2,5 7563R Washer Thrust Axle Harden 74780548 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 142432 Screw Hex Wsh.
  • Page 38 REPARR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 STEERING ASSEMBLY 1313 18 _..._ .._._-7...
  • Page 39 REPADR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION t21472X Wheel, Steering Auto Black 137094 Axle ASmo, Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 136960 Spindle Asm, LH 136959 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 121232X...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 ENGINE ...i.156...
  • Page 41 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.258990 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler CV20S-65538 152947 Muffler Asm 13200300 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT 151396 Muffler Asm Guard 121361X Pulley V-idler 150828 Belt Engine Keeper Asm VGT 96 105432X Bushing 140923...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 SEAT ASSEMBLY t /6 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 S eat 121249X Spacer, Split 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 123740X Spring, Cprsn 140675 Strap, Fender 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x 62 Washer...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 17 25 26 23 _ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 121006X STD624008 Rod Asm, Lever Retainer, Spring 154389 73350800 Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc Shaft Asm,, Lift Vgt 121002X 130171 Trunnion Lever Asm, Lift Rh 12000022...
  • Page 44 REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 MOWER DECK 104 105...

  • Page 45: Gauge Wheels

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156833 156086 Deck Wldmnt Mower W/Adj GWB Keeper, Belt, Idler 144917 Pulley, Idler, Driver Deck 46" 138457 137273 Bracket Asmo, Sway Bar Spring, Secondary 44/46/50 Vent STD624008 17490620 Retainer Spring...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 218-3010...

  • Page 47: Assembly

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 218-3010 KEY PART KEY PART NOr NO. DESCRIPTION NOr NO. DESCRIPTION 142874 Assembly, Housing, LH 153767 Locknut, Hex 5/16-18 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-t/2 142875 Assembly, Housing, RH 142904 153765...
  • Page 48 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 127148X Swashplate, Variable Shaft, Pump 144569 Block Assembly 142938 122716X Ring, Retaining Pin, Stainless, Headless 122786X Bearing, Ball 122745X Gasket, Center Section 122718X Spacer 122715X...
  • Page 49 Decal, Fender Auto Trans Gold Decal, Operating Instruction 151448 146710 Decal, Grille Decal, Insert Strg 146705 138047 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH Polo Decal, Battery Diehard Sears 146706 149516 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH Polo Decal, Battery 140637 142342 Decal, Brake Parking Saddle...
  • Page 50 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER CRANKCASE , HU=,=I,,JU,,, 26-- @ _o--27 7_"_ 3--_ qd_i 23.._ _-" 11 1213_4 --24 "--21 _Jg-" ,© 131211_ , 7, "23I _'-'-3635 34...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRAN'KCASE KEY PART KEY PART NOo NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO_ DESCRIPTION 24-318-11 24-782-05 CyliQder Block Use Mini Block) Head Assembly, #1 Cylinder 24-755-76 24-294-03 Kit, Valve Cover, Breather...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MOOEL NUMBER 917.258990 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 20 19 18 17 16...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL M-0545010 Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 08 x 10 KEY PART 24-063+23 Baffle, Valley, # 1 Side NO. NO. DESCRIPTION M-0545016 Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 16 24-162+17 Screen, Grass 24-063+30...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 STARTING SYSTEM ] >j...
  • Page 55 REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION M-0839070 SM-0642025 Screw, Hex Flange M8 x t25 x 70 Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1 0 x 25 M_0839080 24-090-14...
  • Page 56 REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917,258990 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 EXHAUST 3--4_ ..,,,,, 18 20 16 17 _ -37 - 36...
  • Page 57 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258990 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART NO. NOo DESCRIPTION NOo NO.. DESCRIPTION 24-853-19 Kit, Carburetor with Gasket 24-014-72 Crankshaft (includes Key Numbers 2 thru 4) 52-139-09 Plug, Cup 24-04!-15...
  • Page 58 ,,,,,,i,l,,, , ,,ll,,,I,II,,,l,,,,l,l,l,lLI NOTES ,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,llll, ,H,,ll,, i ill...
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  • Page 60: Replacement

    ® OWNER'S 20.5 HP TWIN CYLINDER MANUAL ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER HYDROSTATIC (AUTOMATIC) GARDEN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has MODEL NO. its own model number. 917.258990 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat°...