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Craftsman EZ3 917.258863 Owner's Manual

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917.258863
OWNER'S MANUAL
Assembly
Operation
®Customer
Responsibilities
®Service and Adjustments
- Repair Parts
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pro,Mon- Sat
CAUTION:
Read and follow all safety rules and instructions
before operating
this equipment.

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  • Page 1 Responsibilities ®Service and Adjustments - Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro,Mon- Sat CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
  • 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° Ul. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION •...
  • Page 3 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 EQUIPMENT TC YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER. (IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY°)
  • Page 4 INDEX Storage ..........28 Electdcak Operation ........... 11-15 Accessories ..........5 Interlocks and Relays ..... 2 5 Operating Mower ......... 14 Adjustments: Schematic ........... Brake ..........22 Options: Wiring Diagram ......32 Carburetor ......... 2 7 Accessories .......... 5 Engine: Clutch Pulley ........22 Spark Arrester ......

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES AND ATTACH i Hi,ll=ll, ii ii =,,H,i =,=,L,, These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retail outletsandservice centers when the tractorwas purchased_ Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor., ENGINE MAINTENANCE FUELSTABILIZER...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HAR PACK link _uIII , iiiiiilllJl i iilllll]ll i iiiiii Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Seat Steering Wheel Mufcher Plate Video (1) Knob Cassette (1) Washer 17/32 x 1_3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Screws #10 x5/8 (2) Lock Washers #10 Manual...
  • Page 7 Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassemb_ed 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 : ...:: ,i,,,,,:,, :..Use terminal access doors for: SEAT • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware). SEAT PAN ° Inspection for' corrosion° Testing battery. SHOULDER • Jumping (if required). BOLT ° Periodic charging° LOCK FLAT HF..XNUT' WASHER DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY ,i,, i i,, , ,i i ,,i,l,_UU_ll,,ll,, ..INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See ° Piace the Roll,, suspension arm on inward pointing Figs. 4 and 7) deck pin° If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm_ Retainwith double loop retainer spring with loops down Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension as shown°...
  • Page 10 .., i,ii,i IHIIll ..............I Illlll INSTALL MULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR (See Figs. 5A and 5B) SHIELD • Install two fatch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer', lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to tatch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointingdown_ •...
  • Page 11 ... ,rv ...._ ..OPERATHON These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning., FAST SLOW BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHT...
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with yourtractortofamiliarize yourself withthe locationsof various controlsand adjustments, Save this manual for future reference, ATTACHMENT CLUTCH swrI'CH LIGHT SWITCH _,%\ LIFT LEVER PLUNGER CHOKE CONTROL LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE...
  • Page 13 OPEBATRON i1,111,11[_1,11 _ ,i,,i,1,,,,,,i,, i,i ..1,1,,11,1 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 14: Carburetor 2

    OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) TO TRANSPORT • Raise attachment lift to highest position withattachment lift Gaugewheels arepropedyadjustedwhen theyareslightlyoffthe control. ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck inproper position to °...
  • Page 15 OPERATmON ,rlH"l"ln,,'lL _ I 'J,l,II • When mowinglarge areas, start bytuming tothe right so that TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, drive- When startingtheengine for thefirsttimeor iftheenginehasrun ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite outoffuel, i twilltake extracrankingtimeto movefuelfromthetank direction making lefthand turns untilfinished(See F3g.10)_ to theengine°...
  • Page 16 CUSTOMER IIIIIII LIIIIII IIIIIIIIII lUlU ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _._'__ .... AS YOU COMPLETE CheckBrakeOperation Check TirePressure iV _' If Check for Loose Fasteners IV _ I _##7 R. Sha_e,_Rep_ace MowerBia,_es c Lu, catiOncha....€: i ..i€ : ..CheckBattery Leve!/Recharge CleanBattery andTerminals Ik j...
  • Page 17 CUSTOM LITIES TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced.. An Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade willcause excessive vibration and even- nanceo tual damage to mower and engine, BRAKE OPERATION °...
  • Page 18 CUSTOM NSIBILITIES ..Ullll ii ii,llUllll H_.,,,, , ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, _,,.,, BATTERY TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 15) Determine temperature range expected before oil change. Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH. cient for normal use°...
  • Page 19 PONSIBIL CUSTOMER R MUFFLER AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter_ equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage° Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours Ofopera- tion or every season, Service paper cartridge even./100 SPARK...

  • Page 20: Clutch Pulley

    AND ADJUSTMENTS ....... : ..; ....i. iiiii HIHll ,,,,_ i UUlLil[,,,,,, ....CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position°...

  • Page 21: Front-To-Back

    1,1,1,1 SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,I,ii1_,, _l_ _i, iil,ll,,i i,,,ii,i ,ill i i i, TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) - IMPORTANT . DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL(See Fig° 22) - THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS Park tractor on a level surface°...
  • Page 22 AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT ° Make sure attachment clutch and tgnitionswitches are in "OFF" position. (See Fig. 23) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. ° Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures .012' at alt three slot •...
  • Page 23 VnCE AND A ;TMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See Fig. 26) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positionedstraightforward, remove steer- Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly Forease of service there is a belt installationguide decal on section of this manual°...
  • Page 24 EAND A :..t ,,ti, till, TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged° If "jumper cables" are used for emergency FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 29) - starting, follow this procedure: •...
  • Page 25 ......_..i,,i , SERVHCE ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB ADJUSTMENT SPRING BUSHING • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. ° Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill,, °...

  • Page 26: Throttle Control Cable

    AND ADJ ENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Figs. 33 and 34) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The choke control has been preset at the factory and (See Fig. 33) adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as The throttle control has been preset at the factory and described below before loosening cable.
  • Page 27 $ERWCE AND ADJUSTMENTS • Idle speed setting - With throttle control lever in slow TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 33) osition, engine should idle at 1200 RPM. If engine The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust- Ies too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in ment should not be necessary.
  • Page 28 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 IN ESSENTIAL FUEL gasoline in the tank inside a building SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR,...
  • Page 29 POHNTS TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel,, 1.. Fill fuel tank,, Engine not "CHOKED" properly, See "TO START ENGINE" tn Operation section., Engine flooded. 3o Wait several minutes before attempting to sled, Bad spark plug, 4., Replace spark plug. 5,, Dirty air fitter,, 5°...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS ill lllllll, lllll ii ill llll ii., PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ,, ,,,,,,, ,,,,,, ..,,,, _,,,,,, llllllll llll m ill L ill,ill, ,_ ,,,, Engine continues to run 1, Faulty operator-safety presence control system,. Check wiring, switches and connecttons_ If not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch...

  • Page 31: Battery Charging

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 SCHEMATIC (OPTIONAL) IGNMON SWITCH NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE RELAY HEADLIGHTS BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE, SWITCH BECAUSE OF THIS, THE _o%o, ..
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 ELECTRICAL J 26 12 t...

  • Page 33: Terminals

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga STD541025 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 47120...
  • Page 35 REPAIIR PARTS TRACTOR - .. MODEL NUMBER 917,258863 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150253 Rail, Frame RH 156111 Bracket, Support Axle/Engine 140506 Drawbar, Gt 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 136671X558 PanelAsmo, Side LH 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 136940...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 G& 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 150035 Nyliner 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 74321016 Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/84 6 5304J...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 STEERING ASSEMBLY 18 ,..__...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121472X Wheel, Steering 137094 Axle Asm. Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm. RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Ktip #T5304_75 121232X...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 ENGINE © spARK AR.ES'T_RK,...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258863 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model No, CV20PS-61555 161062 Muffler Side 1-1/8" 98 13200300 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT 151396 Muffler Asm Guard t21361X Pulley V-Idler 150828 Keeper Asm. Belt Engine 105432X Bushing 140923...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 SEAT ASSEMBLY 7._,_ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 14O124 Seat 72050412 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 121249X 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat Spacer', Split 140675 123740X Strap, Fender Spring, Cprsn 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x _62 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr.
  • Page 43 156834 Decal, Chassis, 6 Speed!46" Decal, Operating instruction 151452 Decal, V-Belt Schematic 151448 Decal, Grill 160397 160294 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH 150333 Decal, Cap CNSMR Help Line SRS 160295 Decal Engine Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH 158255 149516 Decal, Insert Strg...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 LIFT ASSEMBLY 25 26...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 154389 Shaft Asmo, Lift Vgt 121002X Lever Asm., Lift Rh 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 19292016 Washer 29/32 x t-1/4 x 16 Ga. 74780624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 MOWER DECK I tA 103102 ._,_f 102...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156948 Deck Weldment 1449't7 Pulley, Idler, Driven 138457 137273 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar Spring, Secondary 44/46/50 Vent STD624008 17490620 Retainer Spring Screw, Thdroll 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Tytt 122052X 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar)
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 TRANSAXLE...
  • Page 49 RIEPAIlRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 TRANSAXLE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 8119M 4197R Axle Shaft Needle Bearing 4220R 12000034 Thrust Bearing Race Retaining Ring Final Drive Gear 4209R 3rd Reduction Pinion, Low 4199R 4213R 4th Reduction Gear 4216R...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER 61555 ..CYLtNDER HEAD, VALVE ANI3rBREATHER _./9 7.,_J 11 1213_4 15 -"21 ---.24 !--24 38 37 --28 32-Pi'_ '1 Iffl'llll IIII III '1 I_IIJ%PII ..
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER 61555 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 24-318-11 24_782-05 Head Assembly, #1 Cylinder Cylinder Block (Use Mini Block) 24-755-76 24_94-03 Kit, Valve Cover, Breather...
  • Page 52 RIEPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER 61555 BL0WER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 20 19 18 17 16 13 1...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER 61555 24`063-23 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL Baffle, Valley, # 1 Side M-0545016 Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 16 (2) PART 24`063-30 Baffle, Cylinder Barrel, # 1 Side M-0645016 NOo NOo DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER 61555 STA'R'Ti'NG SYSTEM I......ENGINE CONTROLS ...... ,ii ill ,11,/,/11J1,1 23-,,,." _ %14...
  • Page 55 REPARR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER 61555 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION M-0839070 Screw, Hex Flange M8 x 1.25 x 70 SM-0642025 Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 x 25 M-0839080 Screw, Hex Flange M8 x t.25 x 80...
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER 61555 CRANKSHAFT 1 ,11,11]]1111,11 16 17 e"-_38 o-40 -41 --39...
  • Page 57 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER 61555 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Crankshaft 24-853-41 Kit, Carburetor with Gasket 24-014-72 (Includes Key Numbers 2 thru 4) 52-139-09 Plug, Cup 24-041-15...
  • Page 59 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. 15 ° MAX. i ,A. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.

  • Page 60: Replacement

    CRAFTSMAN ° OWNER'S 18.5 HP TWIN CYLINDER MANUAL ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number, 917.258863 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat°...

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