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Craftsman EZ3 917.258872 Owner's Manual

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MODEL NUMBER 917.258872
OWNER'S
MANUAL
Assembly
° Operation
o Customer ResponsibiHtBes
° Service and Adjustments
Repair Parts
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
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 ° Operation o Customer ResponsibiHtBes ° Service and Adjustments Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules...
  • 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 •...
  • Page 3 RRDIING 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 TA LE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........_... 17 SAFETY RULES ...._ ......... SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..,.,..,._, ..L_.21-27 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 17-20 WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........29-30 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR .........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    These a ccessories and attachments were available through most Sears r etail outlets and service centers when t he tractor was purchased. Most S ears s tores c anorder t hese items f oryou when youprovide t hemodel number ofyour t ractor. MA|NTENANCE ENGINE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK j/H_J:_ ,irl,_ .._.., .......... ,i_J ,:,l,,i ,lll,,lll .... i..Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-!8 Seat Video Cassette (1) Knob Steering Mulcher Wheel Plate (1) Washer...
  • Page 7 Your new tractor has been assembfed at the factory with exception of fhose 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 WHEEL...
  • Page 8 ASSEM ..i. nill,llnl ......n HOW ,TO .SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) ..Adjust seat before tightening adjustment kn0b..' _' CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) Remove cardboard packing on seat pan., Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
  • Page 9 I:l:ll_/_0U_l;_lll:l " I" I ..° Place the B,H,..Suspension arm on inward pointing INSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT (See ..deck'pino If necessary, rock and raise front of mower Figs. 4 and 7) to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm, Be sure tractor is on tevel surface and mower suspension Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops...
  • Page 10 INSTALL IVlULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6) DEFLECTOR SHIELD Install two latch hooks to rnutcher plate using screw, washer, rock washer, and weld nut as shown, NOTE: Pre-assembte weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down_ Tighten hardware securely.
  • Page 11 ,:llll ..,..OPERATUON These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the producL Learn and understand they meaning., BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHT FUEL...
  • Page 12 OPERATION _"'I'IT'_ ' ¸ "_ ....'....I'l ...."ll"l KNOW YOUR TRACTOR .._ .._ .."READ THiS OWNER'S MANLIAL 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.
  • Page 13 OPERATtO 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...
  • Page 14 OPERATIO TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig.9) TO OPERATE ON HILLS Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height F& CAUTION: Do not'drive up or down ... in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in hills with slopes greater than 15 °...

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTnNG THE ENGINE TO START ENGRNE (See Fig. 8) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12) has run out of fuel, it wilt take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine..
  • Page 16 OPERATIO ....,_1 ¸ ii i, r,:, ......=..i /i ¸ _'_'_ -: ......TRANSMiSSiON " : PURGE If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to ['educe load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings.
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER IRESPONSmlBIL iTIES ..MAa"TE.A.CE SC,EDULE .." FILL IN DATES /_._"_. _._4_" As YOU COMPL E ..REGULARSERVICE .__f/_/J£,_,_,_" SERVICE DATES Check BrakeOperation 6# # Check Tire'"'Pressure T '_'"Check for Loose Fastener's SharpenlReplac'e"'Mower B'i'ades ..A# Lubrication,,,Char t ....
  • Page 18 C STO IESPONSIBmLITIE$ TRACTOR • :, TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 16) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced.. 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 ESPONSIB LITIE$ TRANSAXLE COOLING _TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig° 17). Determine temperature range expected before oil change. The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG, or SH. clean to assure proper cooling., Be sure tractor is on level surface,.
  • Page 20 CUSTOME MLITMES CLEAN AiR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS ..ENGINE OiL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other' oil ' To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one kept clean at alt times.

  • Page 21: Clutch Pulley

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..............;-:-,_ ..___:............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 ..,ll,i, , i,ilUlll STMENTS SERVICE AND ADJ ......iii ii,,_l i qu TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO_BACKADJUSTMENT (See Figs° 22 and 23) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 24) THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT •...
  • Page 23 rl,,:_i L i:,:lJ ..... SERVICE D ADJUSTMENTS "_'_; 'TO:REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT" ; Make sure attaclimedt ctutch and igniti0n'switches (See Fig. 25) in "OFF" position, Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between Park the tractor on level surlace.. Engage parking brake, clutch plate and rotor measures 012"...
  • Page 24 RVJCE AND ADJUSTM TO REPLACEMOTION0RIVE CELT ADJUSTMOTIONCONTROLLEVER(See (See Fig. 28) Fig. 29) 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 SERVBCE AND ADjUS VIENTS -FRONTWHEEI. -TOE,IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation° RETAINING Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be RING necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust AXLE if necessary_ COVER...
  • Page 26 SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB ADJUSTMENT SPRING BUSHING Raise hood° • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.. Replace bulb in holder' and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the gfillo Close hood.
  • Page 27 ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE A ENGENE ..T O ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL .... _i (See Figs,"36 arid37) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The choke control has been preset at the factory and (See Fig, 36) adjustment should not be necessary,, check adjustment as described below before loosening cable,, If adjustment is T!le throttle control has been preset at the factory and necessary, proceed as follows:...
  • Page 28 ....:1,1 i null ' ii iiii SERVmCE A D ADJUSTMENTS • Idle speed setting - With throttle control lever in slow TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 36) ..p6s'iti'o'n; engine should idle at 1200 RPM If engine The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust- idles too stow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in ment should not be necessary_ However, minor adjustment or out until correct idle is attained..
  • Page 29 STORAGE immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of ENGINE the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more, FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL gasoline in the tank inside a building...
  • Page 30 LESHOOTING POINTS TROU CORRECTION CAUSE ii_l,ill Fil! fuel lank 1,. Out of fuel Will not start See ='TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine not "CHOKED" properly, Wait several minutes before attempting to start, Engine flooded Bad sparkplug Repiace spark plug. Clear_Jreptace air filter, Dirty air filler..
  • Page 31 TROU LESHOOTmNG POtNTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contacl an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch departmenL engaged Worn, bent or loose blade Poor - uneven Replace b_ade...
  • Page 32 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 33 TRAC'i 'UH - - NIUUIr..L NUtVlb_H _ =/ ._:_ouA'_ SCHEMATIC AMMETER (OPTIONAL) IGNITION SWITCH NOTE YOUR TRACTOR EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE UGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE RELAY HEADLIGHTS BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR PTO SWITCH OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE, BECAUSE OF THIS, THE...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258872 ELECTRICAL PART NO,, DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga STD54!025 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 7697J Tube Plastic 7603J Tray, Battery 109596X...
  • Page 36 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 13 1: 47120 _''_47 17 /...
  • Page 37 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION t50253 Rail, Frame RH VGT 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 140506 Drawbar, Gt 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 136671X558 Panel Asm. Side LH 154913 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 73800700...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 GROUND DRIVE "'_ \'..\ "._',', ,_=." I O8 "---'-___-'--"...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7070E 151179 Plate Console Shift Key 1/4 x 2..5 Washer Thrust Axle Harden 7563R STD54t431 Nut, Crownlock 5f16-18 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 STD541437 74780548 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 STD561210 142432...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 STEERING ASSEMBLy 1313...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121472X Wheel, Steering 137094 Axle Asm. 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, Kiip ,#'1"5304-75 121232X...
  • Page 42 REPAIR pARTS TRACTOR" MODEL NUMBER 917,258872 ENGINE _'_39 , 55 3 5448...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.258872 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Engine (See Breakdown) Kohter ..CV20S-65530 144636 Muffler Asm 13200300 Elbow STD 90 Degree 318 - t8 NPT " 151396 Muffler Asm Guard 121361X Pulley V-Idler 150828 Belt Engine Keeper Asm VGT 96 105432X Bushing 140923...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 MOWER DECK 1064 1102 104 105,...

  • Page 45: Gauge Wheels

    REPAmRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144917 156948 Deck Asm., Mower 46" Pulley, idler, Driven 137273 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar Spring, Secondary 44/46/50 Vent 17490620 STD624008 Retainer Spring Screw, Thdrolt 3/8-16 x 1-114 Tytt I22052X 130832 Spacer, Retainer...
  • Page 46 REPAgR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 SEAT ASSEMBLY @_ 16 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 123740X Spring, Cprsn 140675 Strap, Fender 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 I27018X Bolt, Shoulde[ 5/16-18 X ,62 19171912 Washer...
  • Page 47 146710 Decal, Operating Instruction Decal, Insert Strg 149516 138O47 Decal, Battery DNGR/PSN/Acme Decal, Battery 160294 151448 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH Decal, Grille GT IPC 160295 142342 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH Decal, Drawbar CNTRL 140837 I06202X Decal, Brake Parking Saddte Reflector, Taillight...
  • Page 48 REPAmR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 LIFT ASSEMBLY 23 -..-C_...
  • Page 49 REPABR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm, Lever 154389 Shaft Asm, Lift Vgt 121002X Lever Asm. Lift Rh 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 Washer 29/32 x I-1/4 x 16 G& 19292016 74780624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x I-1/2 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 50 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 HYDRO GEAR PUIV1P -MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 127148X Swashplate, Variable 144569 Shaft, Pump 142938 Btock Assembly 122716X Ring, Retaining Pin, Stainless, Headless 122786X 122745X Bearing, Bali 122718X Gasket, Center Section 122715X...
  • Page 51 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 2'18-3010L KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION !42874 Assembly, Housing, LH 153767 Locknut, Hex 5/16-18 142875 Assembly, Housing, RH 142904 Bolt, Hex 5/t6-18 x t-1/2 153765 Oil Seal .984x1.5x.25 142905...
  • Page 52 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122 < '-47 1.1" KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 127148X 144569 Swashplate, Variable Shaft, Pump 142938 Block Assembly 122716X Ring, Retaining 122786X Pin, Stainless, Headless 122745X Bearing, Ball 122715X...
  • Page 53 REPABR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 KOHLER ENGINE ..,MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65530 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER 26 -_C)--- © © 44 43 €,--- 8...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65530 CRANKCASE CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 24-782-05 24-318-11 Cylinder Block (Use Miniblock) Head Assembly, #1 Cylinder 24-294-03 24-755-76 Kit, Valve Cover, Breather...
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUNIBER 65530 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL 20 19 18 17 16...
  • Page 56 REPABRPARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65530 IGNITION!ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 24-162-17 Screen, Grass 24-027-20 Housing, Blower' M-0403025 Screw, Grass Screen M-0545016 Screw M5 x 0.8 x 16 (3) M4 x 0.7 x 24 (4) SM-0645016...
  • Page 57 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 KOHLER ENGINE , MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65530 STARTING S'CSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS 5"-_) I, %...
  • Page 58 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 KOHLER ENGIN_ = - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TVPF: NUMBER 65530 • STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION M-0839070 Screw M8 x 125 x 70 SM-0642025 Screw M6x 1_0 x25 M-0839080 Screw M8 x 125 x 80...
  • Page 59 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER Cv20s, TYPENUMBER 65530 FUEL SYSTEM 16 17 e-_36...
  • Page 60 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258872 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65530 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 24-853-25 Kit, Carburetor with Gasket 24-014-72 Crankshaft 52-139-09 (Includes Key Numbers 2 thru 4) Plug, Cup 24-041-15 Gasket, Carburetor...
  • Page 61 SERVUCE NOTES...
  • Page 62 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 63 SUGGESTED GUHDE FOR SUGHTnNGSLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATnON_ -*.,,.,,,, ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HiLL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LiNE OR TREE. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.

  • Page 64: Replacement

    ® OWNE !8.5 HP TWiN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER HYDROSTATIC (AUTOMATIC) GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO= Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. 917.258872 The model number for your tractor wil_ be found on the model plate located under the seat.