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Craftsman EZ3 917.256552 Owner's Manual

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917.256552
OWNER'SMANUAL
_0 Assembly
o Operation
0 Customer
Responsibilities
_ Service and Adjustments
Repair Parts
C
_AUTIONo
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 1 917.256552 OWNER'SMANUAL _0 Assembly o Operation 0 Customer Responsibilities _ Service and Adjustments Repair Parts Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. _AUTIONo 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 WMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. III. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow afl instructions...
  • Page 3 LH q TED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ,JRAFTS[VIAN " F{ DING E@UIP aENT For two ,,_)years from the date of pumhase,if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, iubdcated and tuned up according to the nstrJctio<_sin the owner's Sears wit! re,aiace free of...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............OPERATION ............10-14 PRODUCT SPECiFiCATIONS ........MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIB_LmES ..... 3. !5-t9 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-25 WARRANTY ..............STORAGE ..............TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........4 TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 27-28 iNDEX ................REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ........ 30-47 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .........
  • Page 5 These a ccessories and attachments were available through m ost Sears ro_ail outlets and service centers when t he tractor w as purchased. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE AiR FILTER PERFORMANCE...
  • Page 6 OF H RaGs Bag oontents shown 'full size Parts packed separately in carton ) Hex Bo_t 8/8 I6 x I Ses.t Video Cassette (I) Lar@eFiat Washer (t) U>ckwasher 318 7Yhee, _{?lbleher (i) Locknut Plate 5/I6-,!8 (1) I4ex Boit 5/16-18 st i-I_4 {{...
  • Page 7 Yournewtractorhasbeen assembled a tthefactory w_th exceotion of hose parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all carts and hardware you assemble must be figr_tened securely. Use the correc_ loots as necessary to insure proper tJghmess. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY STEERING...
  • Page 8 ASSE Open battery box door lot': Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which Inspection for secure corlnections (to _ig_'ten hard a!ows you to press dutch/brake pedal a_I the way down, Inspection Ior corrosion.
  • Page 9 _NSTALL MULCHKR PLATE {See Figs. 6 & 7} Install two a[cn nooks _o mutcher p_a[e using screw, washer, IOCK wasner, and wetd nut as shown, NOTE: Pre-assembie wetd nut to latch hook by inserting we_a nut from the top w_th hook oointing down, Tighten hardware ;ecure_y.
  • Page 10 Thesesymbol,_ mayappear o r yourtractor o finJ[terature supplied w iththeproduct. L earn andunderstand t heirmeaning. ,-- __,, CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING EN .xJN_z: ON ENGINE OFF JJL PRESSURE C__U I (..,'t MGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF C_" _, O_._ MOWER _ ..
  • Page 11 READ THIS OWNER"S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULSS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the iocati0ns of Various controis and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference_ LIGHT IGNmON SWITCH AMMETER SW_TCH POStT_ON THROTTLE/ PLUNGER CHOKE...
  • Page 12 _' °" TRA_J R9 H TO US_:£TRRO_L£ CONTROL (See Fig. 9) Always operate engine st fuji throttle. TO SEX"PARKH!G BRAKE {See Fig_ 9) Operating engine at less than ful throttle reduces the You tractor s equipped with an operator p esence sensing battery charging rate.
  • Page 13 "EN@AGED" ATTACHMEHT POSITION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB CHECK ENGINE OIL L£VEL (See Fig. 17} rise engine t- yoJ_ t<ac or has been shipped, from the factory, already flied ws summ,e_ weight oii. Check engne oii wh '.tae_or on ievei ground. gffhread a_d _'emove o cap/dbstick wipe oil off...
  • Page 14 PURGE TRANSMISS_ON TO S_£R f ENGBIE (See Fig_ 9) When starting d'_eengine for the first time or f the engine has run out of f_.e, it will take extra crar_king time _o move fuel from the tank to the engine. Depress clutch/brake pedat and se_ parking brake.
  • Page 15 OPER V OW NG TIPS _1ULCH_NG _._fOW_NGT_PS _PORTANT: r.JR B.__ PERFORMANCE KE£1_ Tire chains cannotbe usedwhen themower housingis ,_,_OWERHOUSING FREE (Yx BU}LT-UP GRASS attached totracto_ TRASH CLEAN At:TEl E_.CH USE{ Mower shouldbe properly leveled forbest mowing The speciai muiching b_ade wilt recut the grass clip. performance.
  • Page 16 ER REI tLITtES SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation L Check Tre Pressure Check for _Bose Fasteners Shaq:.ten/Reptace Mower Blades Lubrication Cha4 Chock Battery Lovei/Recharge i- Clean Balery and Terminals i Che_k Transaxie Cooiin 9 Adjus Blade Beit(s) Tension Ad ust Motion Drive Bek(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Love I Cha%ge Engine Oil C ean Air F;ter...
  • Page 17 TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig, '14} Sate £n}uld be _aKen to keeu :he blade oaancedo Always observe safety rules when performing any mamte_ unbalanced blade w_! cause excesswe wbration and evem nance. _ual eamaae [o _ewe_ ar_a engine. BRAKE OPERATION The blade can be sharpened with a file or on _ grinding wheel Dc not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.
  • Page 18 TRANSAXL£ COOUNG Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the The fan and cooing fins of transmission should be kept tube Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking clean to assure proper cool r g.
  • Page 19 TOSERVICE CARTRIDGE Gently_ap thefiat sideof the paper cartridge t o dis- _oage dirt. Donot wasnthe papercannage or use oressudzed _lr. as rots witl aamage the cartridge. Replace a dirty, bent. or damagers ca_ridge. Reinstall the pre_cleaner _cteaned and oiled1 aver the paper cartridge.
  • Page 20 CAUTION:BEFORE PERFORMING ANYSERVICE ORADJUSTMENTS: Oepress clutch/brake pedal fully and se_ parking brake. P_ace motion contro_ _ever in neutra_ (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "D_SENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. _,_ake sure the b_ades and all moving parts have completely atoppedo ©iscor_r_ect spark p_Jg w_re from spark p Eugann place wire where it ¢annct come in con[act with _...
  • Page 21 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on _eve_ ground or IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL S/DE-TO-SIDE. THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK eDJUSTMEN q tS driveway. Make sure tires are uropedy inflated NECESSARY BE SURETOADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS 'PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 22 WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT ""-----"-'-_ NUT "A" (See Fig. 24) 1-3/4'_ _ d AM The mower blade drive beit may oe reolaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake BELT REMOVAL - Remove mower trom tractor...
  • Page 23 TO ADJUST _OT_ON CONTROL LEVER TO ADJUST STEERING _VHEE_ ALIGNMENT (See Fig, 27) _fsteering wheel crossbafs are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straigiqt forward, remove steep The rnotion control lever nas been preset at the factory and ing wheei and reassemble per nstructions n the Assembly adjustment should not be necessary..
  • Page 24 TO S _AR°_ _ _: tGINE W_TH A 'WEAK BASWE_Y iTO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB {See Fig. 29) 8aise hood, Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside d the 9rilt. ate explosive 9ases_ Keep sparks_ flame Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holde_ securely and smoking materials away from bat_,...
  • Page 25 ACCELERATION TEST Move throttle control lever from slow (_) to fast (@) TO ADJU87' 3"HROT?tJ£ COE_T::_OL CABLE position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuet adjusting needle out (counterciockw se) i/8 turn. (See Fig 81} peat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until...
  • Page 26 Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or f the tractor will not be used for 30 days or mo re. i_YaPORTANY: iT iS _MPORTANT TO PREVEWT DEPOSTS FROM FORMING ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEl_.
  • Page 27 PROBLEMS CORRECTION CAUSE W_H not sta_ Out of fuel. Fill fuet tank. Engine not "CHOKED" propedy. See 'TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait severai minutes before attempting to start Rspiace spar}< plug. Bad spark plug. Didy sir filter. Cleanirepiace air fitter.
  • Page 28 P_©Bk_'I CAUSE CORRECTION presence control system. Ci_eck wiring, swtches and connections. If not Engine aentinues to rar'_ 1_ Faulty oporak}r-safoty corrected, contact an authorized se_,°vicecenter/ when operate_ _eaves seat department. with attsehmer_t clutch Poor cut -_a.*_,even Worn, bent or loose Made. Replace b_ade.
  • Page 29 TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917o256552 BLACK BATTERY AMMETER r-Sil _ ----- FUSE 30 AMP, STARTER BLACK CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) ....SEAT SW!TCH (NOT OCC _PIED) ] !GN_TION SWITCH BLACK ATTACHMENT GROUNDING CLUTCH _ONNECTJR SPANK @ .._÷ BLACK iGNITION F',_...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS oo _ODEL TRACTOR NU_o_BER 917_256552...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.256552 PART DESCRiPTiON 146140 Battery !2 Volt 30 Amp 74760412 Be/t, Hex Head !/4-20 uric x 3/4 STD551025 Washer STD551125 Washer STD541025 109238X Tube, Plastic, !2" 144940 Case, Batter'/Wi2 He!es WiBrty I09596X Clamp, Hose 147688 153664 Switch tntedock Pushqn...
  • Page 32 EPAIR PARTS TRAOTOR - - MODEL, NUB4BER gl 7,,256652 CNASStS AND _NCLOSURE_ t5 .._,)<; - ,...
  • Page 33 REPAmR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917o256552 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 151169 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd. Roll. 3/816 x 3/4 19I31216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 146077 Bumper Snapqn 145206 Saddle 126471X Clip _nsulator .406 Mt9 Hole 147633X010 Dash 72140608...
  • Page 34 REPAR PARTS TRACTOR ° - _ODBL NUMBER 917.256552 "116 ..86 ',- 2':-:s .;>.jj_ I O0...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917o256552 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESC_tPT_ON Keeper, Center Span 150071 Transaxie Assembly 140312 Screw Thdro/. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty. TT 142431 Sprin% Return, Brake 17490612 Cover, Pedal !43995 Pulley_Transaxte 8883R PuJtey, Engine 141003 Rod Shift Hydro LT 140186 Bolt Hex 7/16o20 X 4 Gr.
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUf_,ilBER 917.256552 STEERING ASSEMBLY , ..[ .... 38 "..42 i ilfJ_:' </f...
  • Page 37 £EPA R PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 9t7o256552 STEERING ASSEMBLY _'(EY PART DESCRIPTION 121472X 142033 Front Axle Assembly 135227 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 135228 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1o5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 ;.' 1-1/4x 16 Gauge 12000029...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NU BER 917o256552 if ..f,Z-:?P *> PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON 140123 Seat 15 _134.300 Spacer, Sptit .28 x .88 140551 121250X Bracke_ Pivot, Seat Spring STD523710 Bolt 123976X Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5 I9131610 153236 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16o18 UNC...
  • Page 39 Decal, Side Panel Kohler Deca Battery Diehard Sears t5_o0_ 138040 Decai, Pane/Side Diehard Sears Deca;, Mower, EZ3 146709 149516 Decai, Fenders Craftsman Decal, Battery OangrfPsn Srs. Eng 137537 145247 Decal, Caution, English Fastener, Pop !n Footrest 4900J - • !38311...
  • Page 40 REPAtR PARTS TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917,256552 _i'!d OPTtONAL EQUIPMEN'_ "° Spa_'k Attester...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o ,oMODEL NUMBER 917,256552 PART DESCRiPTiON 147025 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Read, Thread Cutting 1/4._20x 5/8 151065 Engine Kohi 15 Hp Cmd-L 5&3 Model No. CV15S PS-41526 137350 Muffler 13280328 Nipple Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90% 3/8-t8 NPT STD551231...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256552 MOWER / // 1_ ..i ..12...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ,o NODEL NUMBER 917o256552 _IOWER LIFT PART DESCR_P11ON 136973 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembty 145117 Shaft Assembly, Lift t05787X Pin, Groove 12000002 19211621 Washer 2t/32 x I x 21 Gauge 120183X Searing, Nylon 125631X Grip Handle, Fluted 122365X Sutton, Plunger, Red 122512X...
  • Page 44 RE_IR _R?S ° " MODEL NUMBER 9_7,2g6552...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS RACTOR ,-o MODEL NUMBER 917.256552 MOWER ©ECK PARt _ PART D_SCR_P'T_ON NO° OKSCR_PT_ON 144393 133943 Mower Housing Washer, Hardened STD533107 Bolt 14.0084 Arm, Idler !380!7 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 122052X Spacer, Retainer 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 140086 Spring, Torsion Brakes STD624008 141043...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° o _ODEL NUMBER 9t7_256552 HYDRO GEAR TRAHSAXLE _ _ODEL NUMBER 310=0650 <JJ "24...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR NUMBER 917 2 G5 2 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE o ?_ODEL NUMBER 310o0650 KEY PAFIT KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRiPTiON NO. NO,, OHSCRIP°T_ON 14293O Housing, Lewer 142884 Washer 7/16 x J,Sx.060 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 150829 _4_:991 Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x .13 142932 Seat, Lip 142928...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o _ MODEL NUMBER g17,,256552 K©HLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER CVt5S_ 'TYPE NUMBER }_So41526 ---3 8---@ ---5...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 9t7,256552 KOHLER ENGINE - MODE[. NUMBER CV15S_ TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 ENG_NECONTROLS AIR INTAKE KEY PART KEY PART ©ESCR_PT1ON NOo NO,. OESCRIPT_ON NO,. NO. 12 743 ' < 12 079 07 Kit, Air CIeane,, Linkage, Choke 12 237 0! Clamp, Cable (Includes Key Numbers 2 thru 12)
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 9t7o256552 KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS_41526 ..i- 28 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER...
  • Page 51 PARTS REPMR TRACTOR MODEl_ NUMBER 9 7.256 52 K©HLER ENGD_E - MODEL NU#BER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 FUEL SYSTEM CYUNDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NOo NOo ©ESCR_PT_ON NOo NO. DESCRIPT_ON 12 853 56 12 351 01 Kit Carburetor (Inciudes #2 thru 6) Lifter Valve (2) 12 041 02...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 91 X25_55z KOHLER ENGINE o MO©EL NUI_#IBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS°4t526 GNtTtON / ELECTT_ICAL OIL PAN 1 LLIBRICA°/ION STARTING SYS"TE[_! [ !-- 6 °d 9 ..
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL HUMBER 9t%256552 KOHLER EHG_NE 8J_ODEL H_JMBER CV!5S_ TYPB _tUB_BER PS,o41526 ORANKCASE KEY PAKT KEY PART NO° ©£SCR_PT_OH HOo HOo DESCRIPTION Seal, Crankshaft 12 088 i4 Screw, Hex Flange 12 032 03 M10x!.Sx46 t2 522 !8 Block Cylinder (Use Sho£ Block) I246803 Washer Plain3/8 1244502...
  • Page 55 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. turns gradu- _xercise extreme _ caution when changing direction on stopes.
  • Page 56 OWNER'S 15,0 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. 917o256552 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat. The model number for your engine will be found on the btewer housing of the engine.

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