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Craftsman EZ3 917.259572 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.259572 Owner's Manual

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MODEL NUMBER 917.259572
e Assembly
®Operation
Customer Responsibilities
e Service and Adjustments
®Repair Parts
OWNER'S MANUAL
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mort - Sat
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 Customer Responsibilities e 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 pm, Mort - 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. III. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION •...
  • Page 3 RIDING 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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............OPERATION ............t1-16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......21-27 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 17-20 WARRANTY ..............STORAGE ..........,..... 28 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........29-30 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 32.47 INDEX ................

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ATTACHMENTS ,11,, ,i,,i,,,,11,, ,i i .,,,,,, Thes e accesso des 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 ._...; ....... n n' i'"1 ..........CONTENTS Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt Seat Video Cassette c_3t8 (1) Locknut Steering 5/t 6-18_ Wheel Mulcher (1) Hex Bolt _, k,..} ,y Plate 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 !l,, L U ,, (1) Shoulder...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY ....N'U ',NHm ..Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembfed 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 , i, ==, ,=,=,,=1= ..... =,,i, ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) AdjUst seat before tightening adjustment bolt. CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan° ..q,, ,,,,, i ..,111 .
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING DECK (See Fig. 4) Simpty remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. The gauge wheefs are designed to keep the mower deck in Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of proper position when operating mower.
  • Page 10 ASSE IBLY ,/CHECKLIS BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA CTfON FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST' All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in caEton.
  • Page 11 ... ,....OP RATION ....if,, u, ,u.l,H,,,ll..These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied 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...
  • Page 12 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 various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for' future reference,, CHOKE ATTACHMENT CONTROL AMMETER CLUTCH LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL ATTACHMENT...
  • Page 13 i..II'IM '111" I",11"1 I " I I ' OPERATION i ....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.
  • Page 14 .., ,,,,=1 i,,,11,,,i ,i l i..i..i , i,,,,,,r, ,r._*_ ... • OPEFIATNON TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 10) Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sensing When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage switch.

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    OPERATNON , ..,,i,,i,,, WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended Be sure the tractor is on level ground. fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can Place the motion control lever in neutral. attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake acids during storage, Acidic gas can damage the fuel...
  • Page 16 O ERATION i , ,i,11,1,, i I,,,NI..i......,11,, iVIOWiNG TiPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND attached to tractor. TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. Mower should be properly leveled for best mow!ng The special mulching blade will recut the grass c_ip- performance.
  • Page 17 CUSTO REGPON BBLITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _____o_ AS YOU COMPLETE f___ERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure !6/, Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart T ,,,C heck Bat!eryLevel/Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals 6//' Check Transaxle Coo_ing Adjust BIade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Bert(s) Tension ,Check,,Engine...
  • Page 18 ........i u ..ii, i,, CUSTO RESPONSIBILHTIES H"',' ii ' i ,, i i,iii ,,11,1 ..m.,.. i,,11 TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig, 14) TRACTOR Care should be taken to keep the blade balancedo Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade writ cause excessive vibration and even- nance°...
  • Page 19 ii_,,,r,,u,, i CUSTO RESPONS B LITnES nlll,, ,....i, ,, V-BELTS After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of and tighten securely_ operation and replace if necessary° The belts are not Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube, Pour adjustable, Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear, slowly.
  • Page 20 CUSTOME RESPONSIBmLITUE$ ..,..j _, ,,liH,,r=r =l ..iiN,,,_=,l=,r MUFFLER IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCH KEROSENE, NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if CARTRIDGE° THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE. DO NOT equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or daniage_ PRESSURIZED...
  • Page 21 " ' .,lll,l,,,irl-i,,,i,,i ..SERVBCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..M" I" I" , .... "'' I1'"'"'1'11'1"1" "1' 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.

  • Page 22: Side-To-Side

    ,,_, ..,, ,,i,l=,, =,,= ,M ..........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-StDEo iF Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 23 SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS ,,11,, TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26) (See Fig. 25) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle, The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools, Park the tractor on level surface°...
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 27) (See Fig. 28) Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake. The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on adjustment should not be necessary.
  • Page 25 ml,,= ..=... _1 ..SERVSCE AN ADJUSTMENTS i,u luuu i..TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT See Fig. 30) if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer_ CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries garter- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly...
  • Page 26 ..i, u,i ,,u,,u,i ' " ''"""' '" '_' J '"'"'"' SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS , ,,i, ,,11 ,,1111111111,1 I, ..ENGINE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood, TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE • Pull bulb holder' out of the hole in the backside of the grill (See Fig.
  • Page 27 ..i, i..i..,,,i,,,,i,,,i,, , ,,i,,,,i,_,1 ..SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS With throttle control lever in slow position, hold throttle TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig, 33) " lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed The choke control has been preset at the factory and screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPMo adjustment should not be necessary.

  • Page 28: Cleaning

    ..ii i iiiii¸ , ,, ii, ,i,i ,,, T,, 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 ,,r,_,,,, ' I '1111 ' I1"1''"'1'''11 IMPORTANT:...

  • Page 29: Brake

    •, ,,,,,_,_,,, TROUBLESHOOTING POnNTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Fill fuel tank Out of fuel Engine net "CHOKED" properly See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section Engine flooded Wait several minutes before attempting to start Reptace spark p_ug Bad spark pIug Dirty air filter, CleardrepJace air fiSter Dirty fue_ filter...
  • Page 30 ..,u lUll POnNTS TROUBLESHOOTm .._ ..,.. ""H CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM mwIIII Check wiring, switches and connections. If not Faulty operator-safety presence control system, Engine continues to run correcled, contact an authorized service canter/ when operator leaves seat department.

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