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Craftsman EZ3 917.259590 Owner's Manual

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DEL
BER 917.259590
OWNER'S
MANUAL
®
=Assembly
, Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
®Service and Adjustments
, Repair Parts
_CAUTION:
Read and follow all safety rules and instructions
before operating
this equipment.
FOR coNSUMER ASS STANCE HOT L NE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE" NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917
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  • Page 1 ® BER 917.259590 OWNER'S MANUAL =Assembly , Operation • Customer Responsibilities ®Service and Adjustments , Repair Parts _CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR coNSUMER ASS STANCE HOT L NE, 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, i!1, CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION •...
  • Page 3 RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, tf this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricatedand tuned up according to the tnstructtons 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 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ......,.; ..17 SAFETY RULES ..;............2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..;...... ,;..3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS.".....,21-27 STORAGE ........... ;....,.. 28 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..;....3, 16-19 TROUBLESHOOTING .._........29-30 WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ....
  • Page 5 ,i.,lll_,. • _....i..lll,i .i..ii.i ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retailoutlets 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 ARDWARE , Pa_s packed separately in carton Parts Bag Contents SlloWn full size , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,, (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Seat Mulcher Cassette Steerir_g Plate Wheel (t) Knob ,_ , jill ;_]- . Manual Parts Bag (I).Washer .."..... i , ii ,,, ....
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory wi{h exception of {hose pai-ts left unassembled |o_: Shipping purposes° To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor, all parts and hardware yoLi assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessarY to insure proper tightness°...
  • Page 8 _;_i:;:_._:_;]:._.._;,._'.',_,-_L, _ i_ _i _: _,,i_._i _;; ;__:_ 7:_7_,+" .._ '_..,..._,_ i,, • it ? • ASSEMBiLY , _ b _ • j i,., , ,. ,t,., , r,,,,,_!,,_' %:,i 17 _: ' ..... , :_ :_ <, .
  • Page 9 i,, i iii ,111 i1, i,,11111,,11_ ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER ..HOOK POINTS DOWN DECK (See Fig. 4) WELD NUT FROM THE TOP Assemble gauge wheels with tractoron a fiat level surface. Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See 'q_OAD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT"...

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    ,..,,,,,, ,,,,. ,,,, ,,,,_._,,,,,,,,,,, , ,/'CHECKLIST CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW shipping purposes_ Correct tire pressure iS important for TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE best cutting performance,.
  • Page 11 OPERATION '/_1, ,iqlll ........i'111 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand iSeir meaning° BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF CHOKE...
  • Page 12 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractorto familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save thismanual ipr future referenceo IGNITION swITCH LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER _.
  • Page 13 ....... _ :: i ¸..,i"'T'T _ _.." ..-.-- .-_/ i, ii,,,i,,i,,,u I!'" ii, ,i , ,,wl , ¸ ,,, ,,i OPERATIO ........... _ i ,_i_T- <' ,_,,,_-_ _sE_] result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or perforn_ing any adjustments or repairs.
  • Page 14 O ERATION 'IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig, 9) NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (hi) POSITION WHEN THE Your tractoris equipped with an operator presence sensing CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED switch° Any,attempt by the operator to leave the seat with °...

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    OPERATI ADD GASOLINE COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) • When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded control in the choke (['4) position until the engine runs gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane.
  • Page 16 Movemotion control leverto neutral (N) position. Shut- off engine and set parking brake. Engage transmiss!on by placing freewheel controi in driving position (See ,,TOTRANSPORT" in this section of manual). ° Sitting in the tractor seat, startengine. Afterthe engine is running, move throttle Contro! to half (1/2) speed. .
  • Page 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ........ lljll iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii J ILII_I_I_II IIIIMIIIII MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE " ._,oe'e./S_/__ AS YOU COMPLETE b_.' RV!CE DATES REGULAR SERVICE .,,_"_.,_.;/£'_ ..Check Brake Operation ......Check Tire Pressure Check forLoose Fasteners ..Sha_e_ReplaceMowetBlades ....] ..LuSr_t On Chart ....
  • Page 18 CUSTOM. RESPO LgTmES ..ii i, ,i, TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- nance. tual damag e to mower and engine.
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig& 15 and 16) TRANSAXLE COOLING 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 CUSTOMER RESPONSI AIR FILTER (See Fig, 16) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.
  • Page 21 ! !ii!i!,, I l,ll_llP I ..........--" " .."I I_ _Ir_ " SERVICE A DADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/Drake pedal fully and set parking brake. ° Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. ° Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

  • Page 22: Side-To-Side

    T0 LEVEL MOWER HOUSING ERONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE, IF Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS driveway, Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 23 ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE AND TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25) TO REP .,L_CE MOWER BLADE DRIVE, BELT Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system (See Fig; 24) which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle__ The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without t0ols_ Park the tractor on level surface.
  • Page 24 TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27) (See Fig. 26) The motion control lever hasbeen preset at the fa.ctory and Park the tractor or_ tevel surfaceo Engage parking brake, adjustment shduld not be _et:essa_, For:assistance, there is a, be t installatitJn_guide decal On botio m side of left footrest', "...
  • Page 25 ERVIC!E AND ADJUSTNIENTS ..........r... ,,_,,,....;"''" _ _:;;:_ :_:i;' TO ADJUSTSTEERING WHEEL A_!GNMENT if steering whee! Crossbars are not hor_zonta! (left to right) whenwheels are positionedstraight forward, remove steer- WASHERS ing wheel and reassemble per instructionsin _.he Assembly section of this manual, RETAINING FRONT WHEEL TOE.IN/CAMBER...
  • Page 26 SERVmCE A ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 29) Raise hood. • . pU!i bulb holder out of the hole In the backside of the CAUTION: Lead-acid battei:ies gerber- grill. • Replace bulb In holder and push bulb holder securely and smoking materials away from bat-_.

  • Page 27: Throttle Control Cable 2

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..:......ENGINE ACCELERATI_)N TEST- Move throttle control lever from slow (,_!) to fas.t (,{y) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position° tf engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjust ng needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Re- (See Fig.
  • Page 28 • • • ..STORAG ........ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wilt not be used for 30 days or more° FUEL SYSTEM u/11/11111 ........IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 29 CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE 1_, Fill fuel tank, Out of fuel Will not start See 'TO START ENGINE" in Operation sac!ion,, Engine riot"CHOKED" properly- Wait severer minutes before attempting to start Engine flooded. Replace spark plug, Bad spa[k ,plug, Clean/replace air filter Dirty air filter,.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM " _ .."'"' """'I'" Check wtttdg, s'wltches and connections, If not Faultyoperator-safetypresence€ontro[systemr corrected contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat depadmenL with ttttac_meqt clutch engaged ..i1", ,, ,_, ........'....::: Poor but * uneven Replace blade°...
  • Page 31 ..TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER-917.259590 SCHEMATIC REO OIIIo 0 oK BATTERY ..RED FUSE 30 AMP. STARTER ....:O,O (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWrTCH ..(NOT OCCUPIED) t- ---:'1" ..-'-" " .... BLACK ATT'MENTCLUTCH GROUNDING (CLUTCHOFF) CONNECTOR SPARK IGNITION UNIT (2 PLUGS ON...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259590 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS ..TRACTOR - , MODEL NUMBER 917.259,590 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 145211 Bolt BTR FRT 1-4-20 x 7,5 15O1O9...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259590 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES "...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,259590 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION '1 159530 Chassis 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, ThdroIo 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT 155923 Saddle 12647!X Clip, Fuel Line 145203. Dash, Plastic 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16x 1 145218 Panel, Dash, LH 145217 Panel, Dash, RH...
  • Page 36 REPA|R pARTS .. _oDEL NumBER9'17.259590 TRACTOR DRIVE :"" 98...
  • Page 37 PARTS REPAIR TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,259590 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140186 Pulley, Engine 150071 Transaxle (See Breakdown) Hydro 71170764 Bolt Hex Gr Model 310-0650 Washer STD551143 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 154778 143995 Pulley, Transaxle Keeper Belt Engine 142432 Screw 141002 Rod Shift Hydro LT...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,259590 STEERING ASSEMBLY € €...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259590 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121472X Steering Wheel 154427 Front Axle Assembly 154683 Spindle Assembly, L,H_ 157473 Spindle Assembly, Roll. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened I2t748X Washer 25/32 × 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-t/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9t7.2595g0 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 123976X Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5 140123 Seat 124238X Cap, Spring Seat 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 153236 Bolt, Shoulder 5/.I6-18 UNC '145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged STD541431 STD541_37 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge 19171912 124181X...
  • Page 41 Reflector, Tail, Light Red/Amber Decat, Mower, EZ3 !56787 156835 Decal, Dash tnst Oper English 146709 DeCal, Eender, Craftsman 145245 Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman 156439 Decal, Caution, English 145247 Fastener, Pop In Footrest 4900J Decal, Clutch/Brake, English 138311 Decal, Lift Handle...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259590 ENGINE 9.• OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ,- MODEL NUMBER 917.259590 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION t34265 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine (See Breakdown) Kohi Model No. CV15S-PS 41525 137350 Muffler 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90 °, 3/8-18 NPT STD551231 Washer...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259590 MOWER LIFT 25 24...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - bIODEL NUMBER 917.259590 MOWER LIFT PART NO , DESCRIPTION 159461 Wire Asm., Inner w!plunger 159476 Shaft Asm Lift 138284 Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21./32 X '1 X 21 Ga 120183X Bearing Nylon 125631X Grip Handte Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259590 MOWER DECK '_"104 105 _...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259590 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144393 Mower Housing 140086 Spring, Torsion Brakes STD533107 Bolt 141043 Guard, TUV td er 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 149846 Knob Custom Oval 138440 Bracket Assemb y, Sway Bar 144200 V-Belt STD624008...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,259590 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259590 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...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259590 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-4i525 _!.R INTAKE BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 13- _ __"_ I_'__, ENGINE C"0NTROLS " ..10,. .?,RANKSHAFT ! ..IILI iii1,1 o'_t6 EXHAUST I...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - IVIODEL NUMBER 917,259590 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CVtSS, TYPE NUMBER PS-41525 AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NOo NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 25-34!-02 Knob, Air Cleaner Cover 12-079-07 Linkage, Choke 12-096-24 Cover, Atr Cleaner 12-237-01 Clamp, Cable...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259590 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41525 "'FUEL SYSTEM 1!-- 24_ _ _ 20 0/^/2 BREATHER'" CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE...

  • Page 53: Replacement

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -,. MODEL NUMBER 917.259590 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41525 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART NO. NOo DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION M-0641060 12-351-01 Lifter, Valve (2) Nut, Hex Flange M6 x t.0 (2) 12_755-60 X-25,63 Washer, Plain 1/4...

  • Page 54: Starting

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259590 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV!5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41525 IGNITION /ELEcTRIcAL OIL PAN / LUBRICATION J,,i ..LI iii ii STARTING ,SYSTEM I1"'l"""u '1 ii ill...
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS" ..,..TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259590 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE"_IUMBER PS-41525 CRANKCASE IGNITION / ELECTRICAL KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION Seal, Crankshaft i 2-086-14 Screw, Hex Flange 12-032-03 Block, Cylinder (Use Short Block) M10 x 1.5 x46 12-522-18 Strap, Lifting...
  • Page 57 S.ERVmCE NOTES...
  • Page 58 SERVICE NOTES...

  • Page 59: Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING ..CUT Or1., " GUIDE TH_ /_' SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE .OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.

  • Page 60: Seat

    MRH+ 15.5 HP MANUAL ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number+ Each engine has '_+._,+_ its own model number. 917.259590 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat,, The model number for your engine wilt be found on the blower housing of the engine+...