Craftsman 3One 917.252590 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 3One 917.252590 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 3One 917.252590 Owner's Manual

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MODEL NUMBER 917.252590
° Assembly
o Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
Repair Parts
OWNER'S MANUAL
CAUTION:
Read and follow
all safety
rules and instructions
before operating
this equipment.
FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL "TH_S TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917
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  • Page 1 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.252590 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 "TH_S TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917 II I'1'11111 ' '111' ..
  • Page 2: Brake

    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 GENERAL OPERATION iii. CHILDREN •...
  • Page 3 ON CRAFTSMAN R D1NG 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 matedal...
  • Page 4 i ..u u uul=l •......TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-25 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 16-19 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING .,.,,......... ,. 27-28 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..........
  • Page 5 ... , ,,i i1,, ,i ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ,,,= ,.., i ..i,l,,Hi 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. MAINTENANCE ENGINE SPARK'PLUG...
  • Page 6 ......,=, ..CONTENTS HARDWARE PACK ,nn u,n, ,,,m ul I',I'MI""U ..'1 '" Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton ..i .,.., .... (1) Shoulder' Bolt 5/16-18 Seat (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x Video Cassette Steering...
  • Page 7 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, al! 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 CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) Tighten shoulder bolt securely, Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. • Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which nals. Before connecting battery, re- allows you to press clutch!brake pedal all the way move metal bracelets,...
  • Page 9 A$$ENBLY ii,m iHiim ,11,11 GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING DEFLECTOR BRACKET SHIELD LATCH HOOKS 3/8WASHER SHOULDER FIG. 6 GAUGE WHEEL ,/CHECKLIST FIG. 4 BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THA T YOU RECEIVE (See Figs.
  • Page 10 OPERATmON These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the producL 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 11 OPERATUON ,iii,,,,,i, ....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 locations of various controls and adjustments_ Save his manual for future reference. IGNITION SWITCH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH...
  • Page 12 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 13 OPERATUON TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 7 and 10) TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling switch_ Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar...
  • Page 14: Carburetor

    OPERATION ADD GASOLINE PURGE TRANSIVIISSION Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline wilt increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING.
  • Page 15 OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND is attached to tractor° TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing The special mulching blade wilt recut the grass clip- performance See'%O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"...
  • Page 16 CUSTO#ER ESPONSHB LmT ES MA,.TE.A.CE SCHEDULE ..FILL iN DATES /_5_/_>,_/_. _"_0_ _ REGU_R SERV!CE ....... /_'.z_. "_'_._S E B v !c E DATES Check BrakeOperation CheckTire Pressure Checkfor LooseFasteners Sharpen/ReplaceMower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level/Recharge and Terminals Clean Battery ChockTransaxleCooling Tension Adjust Blade Belt(s)
  • Page 17 ESPONS B L TUES TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. !4) TRACTOR 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, tuai damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION °...
  • Page 18 CUSTO . E£ RESPONGIBJLWT EG TRANSAXLE COOLING TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16) 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 or SG. clean to assure proper' cooling.
  • Page 19 AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.. Clean the foam pro-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
  • Page 20 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 21: Side-To-Side

    FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING 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 22 ,,,H ,, SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS ..TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WITH PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 24) "ENGAGED" The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools, Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL- Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE...
  • Page 23 1.1..i i.. ilUl i1..i.ii. .. i.. i..SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..i1..,. i - -...i i .u.ii TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL AMGNMENT TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) (See Fig. 27) when wheeis are positioned straightforward, remove steer- The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and...
  • Page 24 ;ERV CE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB (See Fig. 29) Raise hood............Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- grill. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder'securefy and smoking materials away from bat-...
  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    ---_,_r _- ' I I " I IIIII _ SERV(¢E AND ADJUSTMENTS ..ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST ° Move throttle control lever from slow (=_) to fast (,€_) TO ADJUST THRO'FrLE CONTROL CABLE position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn.
  • Page 26: Cleaning

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of ENGINE the season or' if the tractor will net be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL...
  • Page 27: Air Screen 1

    ..n. i,nlu u..lUl..Ul, TROUBLESHOOTING POmNTS ..=,,,i ,, , • CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Filt fuel tank Outot fuel Will not start See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation secfion, Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Wait several minutes before attempting to start, Engine flooded Replace spark plug Bad spark plug...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ,!t,,, =,H, 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 ,,= =,-=,,, ,H,=....
  • Page 29: Schematic

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252590 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY WHITE ..eLACK UNIT PLUG IGNITION SPARK ORANGE ORANGE CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPLrf 28 VOLTS AC M{N. @ 3600 RPM 3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM (CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED) DIODE _ALTERNATOR OUTPUT "_ 5 AMP AC @ 3600 RPM 14 VOLTS AC MIN...

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