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Craftsman EZ3 917.259531 Owner's Manual

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SE_/A/RS
®
MODEL NUMBER 917.259531
° Assembly
° Operation
o Customer Responsibilities
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 THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917

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  • Page 1 SE_/A/RS ® MODEL NUMBER 917.259531 OWNER'S MANUAL ° Assembly ° Operation o 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 III. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents...
  • Page 3 RIDBNG 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 or workmanship.
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............OPERATION ............10-15 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 16-20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTM ENTS ......21-26 WARRANTY ..............STORAGE ..............TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........TROUBLESHOOTING ..........28-29 INDEX ................REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 32-49 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS; 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. ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS PACK Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 © Seat Mulcher Plate Steering Wheel Large Flat Washer (1) Lock washer 3/8 Video Cassette (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex Bol (1) Shoulder 1/2-13 x I...
  • Page 7 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembied for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely, the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terrni- nal with remaining hex boiL, flat washer, lock washer SEAT and hex nut. Tighten securely ° Close battery box docr_ SEAT PAN Open battery box door for: • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- SHOULDER ware).
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY TO CONVERT TO BAGGING CHECK PROPER POSITION BELTS DISCHARGING See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of section of this manual.
  • Page 10 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their' meaning. FAST SLOW FORWARD BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE WARNING LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF CLUTCH ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED...
  • Page 11 OPERATUON KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of va rious controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, ATTACHMENT IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH...
  • Page 12 OPERATSON 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 IMPORTAIIT: MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sensing CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED• switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with To resiart movement, slowly release parking brake and the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will clutch/brake pedal...

  • Page 14: Carburetor

    OPERATmON COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) ADD GASOLINE When engine starts, allow engine to run with thethrottle Fill fuel tank Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded control in the choke (l\l) position until the engine runs gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane° (Use of leaded roughly, then move throttle control to fast (,,_) position.
  • Page 15 OPERATNON MULCHING MOWING TiPS Sitting inthetractor seat, start engine, Aftertheengine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. IMPORTANT: BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS disengage clutch/brake pedal,, TRASH, CLEAN AFTER EACH USE...
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSnBHLm Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _##4 Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals CheckTransaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive BelI(s) Tension 6##5 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil _1,2,_ Clean Air Filter...
  • Page 17 ..i ¸ i CUSTOMER RESPONSUBILRTmES TRACTOR BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (8) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"...
  • Page 18 CUSTOM BIL TIE$ BATTERY Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a yearif the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year, Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine cient for normal use.
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RIESPONSUBULnTUE$ AIR FILTER (See Fig. CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- engine damage from overheating, Clean with a wire brush tion or every season.
  • Page 20 CUSTOMER i i,i MUFFLER CLAMP Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage, SPARKPLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever FUEL occurs first.
  • Page 21 SERVBCF= ADJUSTMENTS 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. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

  • Page 22: Side-To-Side

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 24 and 25) IMPORTANT; DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-SACK ADJUSTMENT driveway, Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 23 SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) NUT "A"jA M NUT 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 24 SERWCE ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 29) (See Fig. 30) " Block up axle securely The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow adjustment should not be necessary.
  • Page 25 SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL HOOD HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR FIG. 32 BATTERY ENGUNE POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 33) FIG, 3'1 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB...
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 34) ACCELERATION TEST The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- Move throttle control lever from slow (_) to fast (,_) rtlent should not be necessary. However, minor adjust- position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture ment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, valve out (counterdockwise)

  • Page 27: Storage

    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 ESSENTIAL FUEL gasoline in the tank inside a building SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,...

  • Page 28: Air Screen

    TROUBLESHOOTUNG POmNTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Fill fuel tank. Out of fuel Will not start See "TO START ENGINE" tn Operation section Engine not "CHOKED" properly Wait several minutes before attempting to start Engine flooded Replace spark plug. Bad sparkplug Clean/replace ak filter Dirty air filter Replace fuel filter...

  • Page 29: Seat

    TROU !SHOOTnNG POUNTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system Checkwtring, switches and connections If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch depadment engaged Pooreut-uneven Worn. bent or loose blade Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Mowerdeck...
  • Page 30 SERVICE NOTES...

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