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Craftsman EZ3 917.258970 Owner's Manual

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7.258970
®
OWNER'S MANUAL
o Assembly
Operation
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

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  • Page 1 ® 7.258970 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly Operation 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 _MPQRTANT: 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. GENERAL OPERATaON ltL CHILDREN Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents...
  • Page 3 FOR 30 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. (LN+HOME WARRANTY...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......21-27 PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONS|BILtTIES ..... 3, 17-20 WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........29-30 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 32-49 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........50-59 ASSEMBLY ............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSO ES A ATTACH £NTS These accessories and attachments were availabb through most Sea_ 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. MAINTENANCE ENGINE FUEL STABILIZER...
  • Page 6 PACK CONTENTS OF HARDWARE Parts packed separateUy in carton Parts Bag contents shown fula size (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-i8 Seat Video Cassette (1) Knob Steering Mutcher Wheel Plate (t) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Sleeve (2) Lock Washers (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 Manual Pa_s Bag...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assembte must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 8 ASSE HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. CAUTION: Do not short battery termi"...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY Place the R.H. suspension arm on inward pointing INSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT (See deck pin. if necessary, rock and raise front of mower Figs. 4 and 7) to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm. Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown.
  • Page 10 ASSE iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6) 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 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature suppIied 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 LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL...
  • Page 12 OPERAON KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRAOTORo Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. CHOKECONTROL THROTTLE CONTROL CLUTCH_RAKE LiFT LEVER...
  • Page 13 OPEF ATUON The operatfon of any tractor can resutt in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resuBt 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...
  • Page 14 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface, UTfON: Do not drive up or down Adjust mower to desired cutting height, s with smopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any s|ope.

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8} When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine CHECK ENGINE OiL LEVEL (See Fig, 12) has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
  • Page 16 OPERAT O if grass i$ extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to PURGE TRANSMISSION reduce Ioad and possibte fire hazard from dried dip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass wilt plug mower and leave undesirable clumps.
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONS ILUTIES _tAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES !......... _v' check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level/Recharge Clean Batteryand Terminals CheckTransaxJe Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 18 CUSTOME RESPONSW LITtES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 16) Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. unbalanced blade wilt cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding...
  • Page 19 CUSTOME RESPONSI JLITIES TO CHANGE ENGINE OiL (See Figs. 17 and t8) TRANSAXLE COOUNG Determine temperature range expected before oil change. The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG, or SH. clean to assure proper cooling.
  • Page 20 CUSTO ESPO LmTmES MUFFLER AiR FtLTER (See Fig. 19} 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 of opera- tion or every season.

  • Page 21: Clutch Pulley

    SERWCE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress c|utcidbrake pedal futly and set parking brake. P_ace attachment clutch in "D{SENGAGED" position. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position, ® Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key, Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 22 SERVICE D ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) - mMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 25) - THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT ® Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake. NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.
  • Page 23 VECE A ADJUSTM Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT in "OFF" position. (See Fig, 26) Adjust the three nylon tocknuts until space between Park the tractor on leve! surface. Engage parking brake. clutch plate and rotor measures .012"...
  • Page 24 $ERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS "TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER 3"0 REPLACE MOTBON DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 30) (See Fig. 29} The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on adjustment should not be necessary.
  • Page 25 SERVMCE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT WASHER: Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation. RETAINING Toe-in was setat the factory and adjustment should not be RING necessary, if parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust AXLE if necessary.
  • Page 26 ERVmCE AN ADJUST IENTS TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB Raise hood, HEADLIGHT Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the WiRE grill. CONNECTOR HOOD Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the gril!, Close hood, iNTERLOCKS AND RELAYS...
  • Page 27 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 371 (See Figs. 37 and 38) The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust- The choke control has been preset at the factory and ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as may be required to compensate for differences...
  • 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: tT [S IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
  • Page 29 "TROUBLESHOOTI G POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fueL Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded, Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. RepIace spark ptug. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION CAUSE Check wiring, switches and Connections. if not Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Engine continues to run corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat department, with attachment clutch engaged Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. Worn, bent or loose blade.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258970 SCHEr_ATIC +I![ BATTERY -'"-.. SOLENOID FUSE 30 AMP. "\ ! .."; AMMETER , C_ STARTER (OPTIOn. ---_(-_-J !_,) ?"_,-F_ E_L_EC_T_R!C_C_L_UT_C_H i..; (_ 1 ...._ _..REDI B I.) _ SEAT SWITCH ---- "...
  • Page 32 ffEPA]R PAffTS TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917,258970 ELECTRICAL 42 i_...... -"...
  • Page 33 Cable, Ground 4 Gauge 3/8 Term 121305X Switch, Plunger NC Gray 140301 Switch, Ign 124211X Nut, Ignition Switch 141226 Cover Switch Key 109310X Key, Ignition Craftsman, Delta 156162 Harness Ign. 95 GT Elec. CV22 Screw 1/4-20 x t/2 17720408 131563 Cover, Terminat 145673 Solenoid t22822X Ammeter, rectangular 15 amp.
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER $17,258970 CHA$SHS AND ENCLOSURES 47120...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 9!7o258970 CHASSJSAND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-!6 x 1 150253 Rail, Frame RH VGT 138939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 140506 Drawbar, Gt 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 136671X558 Panel Asm., Side LH 154913 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh 73800700...
  • Page 36 ... _oOEL NU_BEF_ 917,258970 TRACTOR...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917o258970 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 7070E STD541431 Locknut Hex W/Washer Insert Key t/4 x 2.5 7563R Washer Thrust Axle Harden 7478O548 Bolt Fin Hex 5t16-18 x 3 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 142432 Screw Hex Wsh.
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258970 STEERING ASSEMBLY /" /"...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° ° vIODEL NUMBER 9t7o258970 STEERING ASSEMBLY ,KEY PART DESCRfPTJON !2!472X Wheel, Steering Auto Black 137094 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 136960 Spindle Asm, LH 13695£ Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Beadng, Race Thrust Harden i2i748X Washer 25/32 x !-5/8 x 16*Ga. 12000029 Ring, Kiip #T5304-75 £...
  • Page 40 REPABR PARTS TRACTOR o =MODEL NUMBER 9t7o258970 ENGINE "_ 5¸5 © 544_...
  • Page 41 REPAIR PARTS 'TRACTOR o ° MODEL NUMBER 9t7=258970 ENGIN5 PART DESCRIPTION Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler CV20S-65538 152947 Muffler Asm 13200300 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT 151396 Muffler Asm Guard 121361X Pulley V-Idler 150828 Belt Engine Keeper Asm VGT 96 105432X Bushing Clutch Electric...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS; TRACTOR o ° MODEL NUMBER 917.258970 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 123740X Spring, Cprsn 140675 Strap, Fender 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X .62 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga.
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917o258970 LIFT ASSE_tBLY 25 26 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCREPTION 12t006X STD624008 Retainer, Spring Rod Asm., Lever 154389 73350800 Nut, Jam Hex 1/2ot3 Unc Shaft Asm,, Lift Vgt 121002X 130171 Trunnion Lever Asm., Lift Rh 73800800 12000022 Nut, Lock WiWsh...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917o258970 MOWER DECK...

  • Page 45: Gauge Wheels

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = ° MODEL NUMBER 9t7.258970 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPT_ON 156948 156086 Deck Asm., Mower 46" Keeper, Belt, Idler 144917 138457 Pulley, Idler, Driven Bracket Asm., Sway Bar STD624008 137273 Spring, Secondary 44/46/50 Vent Retainer Spring 17490620 Screw, Thdrolt 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 Tytt 130832...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.258970 HYDRO GEAR TRANSA×LE ° o MODEL NUMBER 218-3010...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o ° MODEL NUMBER 917.25897'0 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE o .. MODEL NUMBER 218-3010 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCR!PT_ON 142874 Assembly, Housing, LH 153767 Locknut, Hex 5/16-18 142904 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x !-1/2 142875 Assembly, Housing, RH !53765...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o ° @ODEL NUMBER 917o258970 HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-lOL..!22 KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.' DESCRIPTION t27148X 144569 Swashplate, Variab)e Shaft, Pump 142938 122716X Block Assembly Ring, Retaining 122786X 122745X Pin, Stainless, Headless Bearing, Ball 1227t8X 122715X...
  • Page 49 Decal, Decal, Engine Operating Instruction 149516 Decal, 146710 Decal, Insert Strg Battery DNGR/PSN/Acme 146705 138047 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH Decal, Battery 146706 Decal 151448 Hood, Craftsman, LH Decal, Gritle GT IPC 140837 Decal 142342 Decal, Drawbar CNTRL Brake Parking Saddle...
  • Page 50 REPNR PARTS TRACTOR o ° MODEL NUMBER 917.258970 KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 CYLINDERHEAD, VALVEANb 8 hEATHER I 26 _ .(.9 7..%'_ 11 I2!3_4 © © ""24 38 37 8 - 26 _L'36 o---8...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° - MODEL NUMBER 917,258970 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NU._BER 85538 CRANKCASE CYUNDER HEADPVALVE/BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. 24-782-05 Cylinder Block (Use Mini Block) 24-318-11 Head Assembly, #I Cylinder 24-294-03 Fitting 24-755-78 Kit, Valve Cover, Breather...
  • Page 52 REPABR PARTS TRACTOR =o MODEL NUMBER 9t7=2.58970 KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 85538 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 20 19 18 17 18 13 t...
  • Page 53 F EPA R PARTS TRACTOR -o MODEL NUMBER 917.258970 KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYP5 NUMBER 65538 IG NITIOt,#'ELECTRICAL M-0545010 Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 10 KEY PART 24-063-23 Baffle, Valley, # 1 Side NO. NO. DSSCRIPTION M-05450t6 Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0,8 x t6 24-063-30...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = ° MODEL NUMBER 917.258970 KOHLER ENGINE ° MODEL NUMBSR CV20S, TYPE; NUMBER 65538 23.--_ _"'t4 i" OIL PAN/LU BRICATJ.ON "...
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.258970 KOHLER ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. M-0839070 SM-0642025 Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 x 25 Screw, Hex Flange M8 x 1.25 x 70 M-0839080 24-090-14...
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = .- MODEL NUMBER 917.258970 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 11 9-12 6_ _`_ _ J'_"_,_ 14 16 17 i-37 1- 36...
  • Page 57 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o =MODEL NUMBER 917o258970 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 FUELSYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRmPT_ON NO. NO. DESCRgPTfON 24-014-72 Crankshaft 24-853-19 Kit, Carburetor with Gasket 52-139-09 Plug, Cup (Includes Key Numbers 2 thru 4) 24-041-15 Gasket, Carburetor 24-053-19...
  • Page 58 RV CE NOTES...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "T ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HULL, NOT ACROSS HHLL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WiTH SKY LiNE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX.

  • Page 60: Replacement

    ® OWNE 18.5 HP TWiN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER HYDROSTATIC (AUTOMATIC) GARDEN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model number, Each engine has MODEL NO. its own model number. 917.258970 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 blower housing of the engine.