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Craftsman EZ3 917.258590 Owner's Manual

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8E/ S
CRoFTZHHNO
MODEL NUMBER 917.258590
OWNER'S MANUAL
° Assembly
• Operation
° Customer Responsibilities
oService and Adjustments
o 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 8E/ S CRoFTZHHNO MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 OWNER'S MANUAL ° Assembly • Operation ° Customer Responsibilities oService and Adjustments o 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 1S CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS,. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH+ !11. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION •...

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP* MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER. (1N-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY.) THIS WARRANTY...
  • Page 4 FABLE OF lllllllllll llllll,,llll, lllll, lllll ................. SAFETY RULES ..'..'........2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........17 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......21-27 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 16-19 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........29-30 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... 5 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR .........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractorwas purchased.. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. MAINTENANCE ENGINE GAS CAN AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG ENGINEOIL...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts packed separately in carton (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Seat (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga Video Cassette Steering Mulcher Wheel Plate lL__tainer Springs (double loop) Manual Parts Bag ii1,11 IIIIIIII ,11111,,,1111111 ,111ii1,1,1, i, iii (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) Parts bag contents not shown full size...
  • Page 7 Your' new tractor has been assernbled at the factory with excL_ptionof those 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...
  • Page 8 illll iill illlllll i Ill Ill I Illlll I IIIIl, I III IIII Illll Illllll CONNECT BATTERY(See Fig. 2) INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) IIIIIII IIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIII IIIII IIIIII Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob° • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. nals.
  • Page 9 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring° Figs. 4 and 7) • Install clutch rod in clutch lever-. Secure with retainer Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension spdng arms are raised with attachment lift control.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and DEFLECTOR SHIELD • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE; Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. •...
  • Page 11 OPERATION HJlIH, These symbols may appear on your tractor or' in literature supplied with the prodi]ct Learn and understand their meaning,. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWAR D FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...
  • Page 12 OPERATION i lUl i i,i1_,,, _,,,_ ..KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrations with yourtractor tofamiliarize yourselfwiththe locationsofvadous controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER LIFT LEVER...
  • Page 13 OPERATION i Ill IIIIIII Illlll illlllll I ii Illl II ,I,,,,,,IIH,H,,,,I' nm , The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which carl 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 TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig, 9) =NllIHllHllllu/=/l/ = =u/ = / =J / Ill J / l=UIUI/= Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. ° Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO hills with slopes greater than 15 °...

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) • When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 16) (,te_)position. • The engine in yourtractor has been shipped, from the °...
  • Page 16 OPERATION NOTE: Dudng this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic dnve system Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position_ Shut- off engine and set parking brake° ¢:..° Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT"...

  • Page 27: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST- Move throttle control lever from slow (.¢!.) to fast (,_) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel (See Fig. 34) adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn, Re- peat test and continue to adjust, if necessary,...

  • Page 28: Cleaning

    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: IT iS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING 1N ESSENTIAL FUEL gasoline in the tank inside a building SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR,...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESH OOTING POINTS 1 / mmuu JJJJJlluull_u,.J CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Fill fueltank. Will not start Out of fuet, See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine not"CHOKED" pmpedy, Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Engine flooded Replace spark plug, Bad spark plug Dirty air filler, Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 30 LESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Faulty operator-safety presence control system Engine continues to run Check wiring, switches and connections, if not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service canted with attachment clutch department. engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent orloose blade Replace blade°...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY | ..FUSE 30 AMP,. STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) OLAGK ,© , ©, WHITE SOLENOID WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHITE 7 f - - 7T_-- - - i" _- ','--o f "'%0 0"_"_°'...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144926 Battery 12 Volt 30 Amp 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 uric x 3/4 STD551025 Washer STD551125 Washer STD541025 7697J Tube, Plastic, 46" 7603J Tray, Battery 109596X Clamp, Hose Bolt BTR FRT 1-4-20 x 7.5 145211 150109 Holddown Battery...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 155051 Chassis 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT 155923 Saddle 126471X Clip, Fuel Line 145203 Dash, Plastic 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 145218 Panel, Dash, LH 145217 Panel, Dash, RH...
  • Page 36 . . MODEL NUMBER 9!7.258590 REPAIP, pARTS T_ACTOR +tOO...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150071 Transaxle (See Breakdown) Hydro 140t86 Pulley, Engine Gr Model 310-0650 71170764 Bolt Hex 142431 Spring, Return, Brake STD551143 Washer 143995 Pulley, Transaxle 154778 Keeper' Belt Engine Screw 141002 Rod Shift Hydro LT 142432...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121472X Steering Wheel 154427 Front Axle Assembly 154422 Spindle Assembly, LH. 154423 Spindle Assembly, RH. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer' 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Ktip...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 SEAT ASSEMBLY 28-.-..__ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 123976X Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 124238X Cap, Spring Seat 145006 153236 Clip, Pushqn Hinged Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC STD541437 STD541431 124181X...
  • Page 41 Reflector, Tail, Light Red/Amber 146709 Decal 156835 Fender, Craftsman Decal, Dash lnst Oper English 156439 Decal 145245 Caution, English Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman 4900J Decal 145247 Clutch/Brake, English Fastener, Pop In Footrest V-Belt Drive Schematic 138311 146046 Decal Decal, Lift Handle...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 ENGINE 77 ._.."_ © OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 134265 Contro!, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 ..Engine (See Breakdown) Kohl Model No. CV16S-PS 43509 !59420 Muffler 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3_1/2 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90°, 3/8-18 NPT STD551231...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 MOWER LIFT 2524 161718 20 __...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 136971 Wire Asm., Inner w/plunger 136968 Shaft Asm Lift t38284 Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 2t/32 X 1 X 21 Ga 120183X Bearing Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Ftuted 122365X Button, Plunger...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 MOWER DECK 28 _ _. 103102 ._7102...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156493 156948 Deck Asm,, Mower 46" Pulley, Idler, Flat, 46 Pri. Drive 19131312 Bracket Asm_, Sway Bar Washer, 13/32 x t3/16 x 12 Ga.. 138457 74780616 Bolt, Fin_Hex 3/8-16 x I Gro 5 4939M Retainer Spring...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 39140_ " 33 52 "36...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 142930 Housing, Lower 142884 Washer' 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 150829 Differential Assembly 142932 Seal, Lip 142991...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 KOHLER ENGINE - MODELNUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43509 ..CYLINDE-R HEA0, V A"LvE ANO BREATHER I CRANKCASE _,_4...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43509 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12 351 02 Sea!, crankshaft Lifter, valve (2) 12 032 03 12 755 63 Kit, cylinder head (includes 3-17) Block, cylinder...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,258590 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43509 BLOWER,,HOUS!NG ANDBAFF_S 2o...__...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43509 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12 086 14 Screw, hex.,flange M1Ox1.5x46 M-0545010 Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0 (8) 12 468 03 Washer, plain 3/8 24 468 10...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43509 ,Ul,!,Jl!,lll i,illlllll ii i i i [ STARTING SYSTEM I ........_N_NE CONTROLS ..oIL PAN/LUBRICATIO N ....
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,258590 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S,TYPE NUMBER PS-43509 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION M-0839070 Screw, hexoflange M8x1.25x70 (2) 25 098 05 12 079 O7 Linkage, choke Starter assembly (Includes 3_8) Clamp, cable 12 755 54...
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43509 CRANKSHAFT "_k'l_ ........1I /...
  • Page 57 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43509 FUEL SYSTEM 12 123 19 Line, metal fuel M-0545010 Screw, hexoflange M5x0.8xl0 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 12 154 01 Clamp, fuel line 12 431 01 Sleeve, insulating 12 313 01 Grommet, fuel line...
  • Page 58 SERVICE N...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTONG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15° MAX. IIIIIIIII1!1111 'IIIIIIIIJJLILIIIIIUIJ[ iiiiiiii III1'11 Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not qreater than 15°), never across...

  • Page 60: Replacement

    CRAFTSMAN ° OWNER'S 16 HP MANUAL ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER AUTOMATIC(HYDROSTATIC) LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number° 917.258590 The model number for your tractor will be found on the...