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Craftsman EZ3 917.258470 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.258470 Owner's Manual

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MODEL NUMBER 917.258470
* 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 MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 * 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. Ill. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and foilow all instructions in the manuai Tragic accidents...
  • Page 3 EQUmPMENT 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 workmanship.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........SAFETY RULES ............PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......21-26 STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSmBILIT_ES ..... 3, 17-20 TROUBLESHOOT3NG ..........28-29 WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 32-47 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... ASSEMBLY .............. 7-10 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ATTACH These accessories and attachments were avaHaMe 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 ENGBNE AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts contents shown futi size Parts packed separateWy in carton Mulcher (2) Sheet Plate © Seat Metal Screws #I0-16 x 1/2 (1) Locknut 3/8_24 (I) Large Fiat Washer Video Steering Cassette Wheel (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-t 8 (1) Hex Bolt 1/2-13 x 1 Parts...
  • Page 7 ASSE 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 alt parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness, TOOLS REQUmRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING WHEEL INSERT A socket wrench set will make assembly easier, Standard...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) SEAT CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before connecting battery, bands, rings, etc. metal bracelets, wristwatch Positive termina_ must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- BOX DOOR tal grounding.
  • Page 9 ASSE iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE HOOK POINTS DOWN (See Figs, 5 and 6) WELD NUT FROM THE TOP\,_, Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, tock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting LOCK weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.
  • Page 10 ASSEM ,/ CHECKMST CHECK TRRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for TRACTOR, WE W!SH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE best cutting performance.
  • Page 11 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supptied 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 OPERATmO KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to famifiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH AMMETER...
  • Page 13 OPERATIO operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which _ ,,_sEs can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields whiie operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide __etymaskoverthespectac,esorstandardsafetyg,asses.
  • Page 14 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged CAUTION: Do not drive up or down do not drive across any stope.

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    ATIO ADD GASOLtNE COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded control in the choke (IX) position until the engine runs gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane.
  • Page 16 ATmO For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that MULCHING MOWING TIPS the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass IMPORTANT: BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP blades (See Fig. t 1 ). For extremely heavy mulching, MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP...
  • Page 17 CUSTOME ESPO LITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL tN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES 11111 Check Brake Operation ..t@#': Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners _#'7 Sharpen/RePlace Mower Blades ..... _" rioa!!ior} iOhar_ ..Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle...
  • Page 18 CUSTO PONS LINES TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13) TRACTOR Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade wilt 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...
  • Page 19 CUSTO ESPON V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of OiL FILL operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not CAPIDtPSTICK adjustable. Reptace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxte free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling.
  • Page 20 CUSTO SPONSI CLEAN AiR SCREEN (See Fig. 16) _N-LINE FUEL FALTER (See Fig. 17) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent The fuel filter should be replaced once each season, If fuel engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum...
  • Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake, • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position, Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. •...

  • Page 22: Side-To-Side

    SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT WiTH PARKING BRAKE"ENGAGED" (See Fig. 23) The mower bfade 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 NUT "A"...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTIVl TRANSA×LE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD- TO REMOVE WHEEL REPAIRS JUSTMENT (See Figs. 26 and 27) (See Fig. 28) Block up axte securely. The transaxte should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in the neutrai (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is •...
  • Page 25 SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE HOOD GRILL ASSEMBLY POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL (See Fig. 30) Raise hood, • Unsnap headlight wire connector. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. To replace, reverse above procedures. HOOD CABLES ;HARGED...

  • Page 26: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE 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. 31 ) Move throttle control lever to slow (,_) position.

  • Page 27: Cleaning

    STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wilt not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM iMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING ESSENTIAL FUEL gasoline in the tank inside a building SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR,...

  • Page 28: Levels

    COTING POINTS CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Fill fuel tank. Will not start Out of fuel See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine not "CHOKED" properly, Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Engine flooded. Replace sparkplug. Bad spark ptug. Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING OINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence controt system, Check wiring, switches and connections, if not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Worn, bent or Ioose blade. Replace blade.
  • Page 30 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 SCHEMATIC ÷ill ° oliio B oK BATTERY AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK ,_©, ©l WHITE SOLENOID (PEDAL WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH BLACK ,,.d'j GROUNDING ", HOUR [" (CLUTCH OFI=} '''' CONNECTOR METER b_ •...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 Switch Ign 4 Pos 124211X Nut Ignition 141226 Cover Sw Key Blk 1 25 Text SLT 1093t0X Key lgn Molded Craftsman 156442 Harness lgn Man CI Am Hm 97 71110408 Bo_t Btk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Uric x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal Red...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 38_-,.
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = o MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRiPTiON Chassis Weldment 155051 140356 Drawbar Stretch 17490612 Screw Thdrot 3/8-16 .x 3/4 Ty-tt STD551025 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 155923 Saddle LT Flat Fender Shift 126842X Shield Ht Hood KohliDia Engine 155138...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 DRIVE 18 1t3 35 / 36 341...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 DRIVE PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTmON Transaxle, (See Breakdown) STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC Peerless, Model 930-055A 105710X Link, Clutch 146682 Spring, Extension, Brake 105709X Spring, Clutch Return 123666X Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Pulley, Transaxle STD523712 12000028...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR . . MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 STEERING ASSEMBLy...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Wheel Steering Std Black 154427 Axle Asm Stamped Drooped Stl 154422 Spindle Asm Lh 154423 Spindle Asm Rh 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden Washer 25/32 x 1 5/8 x 16 Ga 121748X Washer 27/32 x 1 1/4 x 16 Ga 19272016...
  • Page 40 - - MODEI NUMBER 917.258470 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTmON DESCRiPTiON 140122 Seat 3350 BIWblk Craftsman Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk t/4-20xl-3/8 72050411 t 40551 134300 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc STD5237t0 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8_16unc X 1...
  • Page 41 Decal, Hood Slope Rh Craftsman 140837 150677 Decal, Hood Slope Lh Craftsman Decal, Saddle Brake Parking 150333 150680 Decal, Grille Craftsman Sip LT Dov Decal, Cap Cnsmr Help Line Srs. 156787 133644 Decal, Maint Customer Sears Dora Decal, Mower EZ3 Mulching Sears 151799...
  • Page 42 REPAIR pARTS . = MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 TRACTOR ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT spark Attester...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 ENGINE PART DESCRiPTiON Control Throt Rh Btk Pdi 15 10 132759 Screw Hex Thd Cut t/4-20x5/8 T 17720410 Engine (See Breakdown) B&S Model 28N707-0173-01 137352 Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt 272293 Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated 13280324 Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt X 3"...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .- - MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 LIFT i3_j...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .. - MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 LiFT PART DESCRiPTiON 136973 Rod Asm. Lever 122507X Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133_62 19211621 Washer 21/32x 1 x 21 Ga, 120t83X Bearing Nylong 12563tX Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 122512X...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ._- MODEL NUMBER 9!7.258470 MOWER *"'_ ..,._, 106 -- 21 22 23 24 19---47!
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 9!7.258470 MOWER PART PART DESCRmPTION DESCRiPTiON 144393 Roller Assembly, Cam Follower Mower Housing 155066 Bolt 131340 STD533107 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 Locknut 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front STD541410 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 139888...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-055A !4 29 39 r- ,.

  • Page 49: Replacement

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-055A REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCR)PTmON NO. NO. DESCRUPTION Locknut 5/16-24 772108A Cover, Transaxie 792075 Holder, Brake Pad 780086 Bearing, Needle 790025 Spacer 770102A Case, Transaxle 786066 Bracket, Brake Lever 776260...

  • Page 50: Type

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0t73-0t _r REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS _5e2 TO INSTALL, SEE REPAIR iNSTRUCTION MANUAL. _I022 I034 t 029...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° o MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 _4 s34B 106 987 95 1!7 @ ® 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL "A" REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL, SEE REPAIR iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL.
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 BRRGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 634A 868 868A 284A 358 GASKET SET _524 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGmNE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 017'3-01 °___o_ 1090...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ..- MODEL NUMBER 917.258470 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-0t KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 94098 496412 ** Screw, Throttle Cylinder Assembly 495800 399265 Bearing, Cylinder Screw, Idle Speed 231789 391086 * Sea!, Oil...
  • Page 55 REPAtR PARTS TRACTOR .. - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.258470 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGBNE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 284A 94073 Screw, Hex Head 729A 225170 Retainer, Wire 294 810068 Screw, Set 262932 Gear, Timing...
  • Page 56 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 57 CE NOTES...
  • Page 58 CE NOTES...

  • Page 59: Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL WiTH SKY LINE OR TREE. o.o,o,o yoo, T,.c,o, op _od d owo,,o f._o o_.iopo. _.o,I ,_A, greater than 15°), never...

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