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Craftsman EZ3 917.259551 Owner's Manual

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MODEL NUMBER 917.259551
OWNER'SMANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
o Customer Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
o 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 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 OWNER'SMANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o 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 111.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 w{tl 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-I ,5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 16-19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-25 WARRANTY ..............STORAGE ..............TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........TROUBLESHOOTING ..........27-28 INDEX ................REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ........30-47 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ...........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ..i...i.. ' i.iii1.1.11.1..1111.1 ..i._.i.: ....i. i ....... ,lulnlln ACCESSORIES AND ATTACH ENTS ii I,NII ..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 ..u ,, ,,,u,u ........CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK U U'U U""UI" I....Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents shown fu!l size (1) Hex Bolt 3/8q6 x 1 © Seat Steering Wheel (1) Lockwasher (1) Large Flat Washer Steering Boot Mulcher...
  • Page 7 ASSE i,i,, lU,,, , ..,u ,,,,,,= ,,i ........,,i,11,,, 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 assemble must be tightened securely the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness..
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY Open battery box door for: Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- SEAT ware). Inspection for corrosion SEAT PAN Testing battery. Jumping (if required), SHOULDER Periodic charging BOLT DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS LOCK WASHER FLAT LARGE FLAT WASHER WASHER ADJUSTMENT BOLT LOCi( WASHER...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY ..,'IM"I ..H'II ..DEFLECTOR SHIELD WHEEL BRACKET LATCH FfG. 5 HOOKS INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. FIGo 7 and 7) Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, TO CONVERT BAGGING washer, lock washer, and weJd nut as shown, DISCHARGING NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to iatch hook by insert!ng...
  • Page 10 ..i.... '" ....--.._..._... ,. i i..i ..i..OPERATION ........,,,, 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...
  • Page 11 ..,i,,, OPERATION ii1,, i ..KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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. LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT IGNITION...
  • Page 12 ........OPERATION ..,,,,='_ ' _ ,, 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 i i,,,,llnluu! OPERATION i, n,i, ilUlU ..i TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 8 and 11) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage switch, Any attempt by the operator to ieave the seat with transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will...

  • Page 14: Carburetor

    t...4_ ..,. .i .i . ¸ ..i.. • ........OPERATNON ..,,,rlJ ..i u..nl ii, _"_ -::=:="•'""1 ¸ i lUMUUl I',1 ADD GASOLINE COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) • Fill fuel tank_ Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane...
  • Page 15 ..irl,, ..i UUlll,lll, llll ...... OPERATUO ....,UllllllUU, ,,u NOTE" During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system,. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position., Shut- off engine and set parking brake Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in...

  • Page 16: Terminals

    OUSTOI IJER RESPONSBIB UTHES iviAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ./._e_'_,o_d _/_" FILL IN DATES /_,,,_/___ ._0_" AS YOU COMPLETE /_.,._/_"_?,'_"a/_,_O9,__._" REGULAR SERVICE __TSERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation ..Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _/'4 , Lubrication Chart Check Battery LeveltRecharge ..
  • Page 17 ..=..,,.,!-H .==l H,, =,==l ==,,= ,,==l,== ,, ,,,,= i,=, The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding TRACTOR wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower Aiways observe safety rules when pedorming any mainte- To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8"...
  • Page 18 OUSTO#ER RESPONSIB L[TmES • Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and COVER KNOB clean. AIR CLEANER WING NUT Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other COVER materials, To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean FOAM...

  • Page 19: Replacement

    ii I,,HI II ......CUSTOMER RESPONS!BULmTIES ..= ....i,i ......CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 17) MUFFLER Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if engine damage from overheating, Clean with a wire brush equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage...
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Depress clutchtbrake pedal fully and set parking brake. 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 21 ....=-,,m SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS 1,1, ,,N 1,,,,,,,,,,1 =l,= ....... TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE THE FOLLOWING FRONT*TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT driveway, Make sure tires are properly...

  • Page 22: Brake Adjustment

    i ..• ii ii ..i, ii i1,, ii ,, ,i,i ,, i,ii i ii1,,..i SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS ....,.., ........i .llm ml.i TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRaVE BELT Depress clutch/brake pedat and engage parking brake (See Fig.
  • Page 23 i i1,,,, n l i,,i,, nil,,,M' "1IlU III ' "1' ,..........SERVBCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..... ,,..........± TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See Fig. 28) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (ieft to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and ingwheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly...

  • Page 24: Battery

    -=,,m_ ..i, ,,,i,,i,1,"=, ,i ,,,, .." ....SERVBCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,,,, ii -¸-. -.TI.I i ......TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB (See Fig. 30) Raise hood. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries...
  • Page 25 • 1, i,i ..i,,,r,, i i,ll!l ii ii1,11111 ,llll ,, illl,,ll, i i, , ii....SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttte control cable is adjusted properly (see above) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE...

  • Page 26: Engine Oil

    ,u,n,,ll ....____. STORAGE immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of ENGtNE the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more, FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM...
  • Page 27 ' '"'" TROUBLESHOOTING POUNTS ..u, ,,u,,,,,i,i ..i....n " n Ull CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM ......i, Fill fuel tank Out of luel Will not start See '`TO START ENGINE" in Operation section Engine not "CHOKED" pmpedy Wait several minutes before attempting to start Engine flooded Replace spark plug Bad spark plug...
  • Page 28 TtROUIBLESHOOTONG POINTS PROBt.EM CAUSE CORRECTION 1iiii1,1 ..... Engine continues to run Faulty operator safety presence control system Check wiring switches and conneclions If not when operator leaves seat corrected contact an authorized service cented with attachment clutch department engaged Poor cut "...

  • Page 29: Schematic

    TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY t ..FUSE 30 AMP AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) _LACK WHITE CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION ..(NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHITE _ _ i F', i ,..t ..BLACK fCLUTCH 6 _f"...
  • Page 30 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144926 Battery 12 Volt 30 Amp 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 Washer STD551025 Washer STD551125 STD541025 109238X Tube, Plastic, 12" 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge t09596X Clamp, .Hose 153664 Switch, Interlock Push-In STD551125...
  • Page 32 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 122_ <...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 159527 Chassis Assembly 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd, Roll 3/8-16 x 3/4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 150156X01t Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x UNC x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, LH...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 DRIVE <_...
  • Page 35 PARTS REPAIR TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140186 Pulley, Engine Transaxle Assembly 150071 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr 5 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 10040700 Washer 143995 Pulley, Transaxle 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Full Proof 154792 Rod Shift Hydro LT 134683...
  • Page 36 REPABR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 STEERING ASSEMBLY <_.-_'_-- ,?_-_'_ 37 _-_--_...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 133741 Steering Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 156483 Spindle Assembly, LH. 157473 Spindle Assembly, RH. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 12t748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x lq/4 x 16 Gauge...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x 88 ! 40551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 121250X Spring STD523710 Bolt 123976X Locknut, Flange i/4 Grade 5 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 153236 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-t8 UNC...
  • Page 39 Decal, Side Panel Pad Footrest RH STLT 154516 156787 Decal, Deck Mower EZ3 160444 Owner's Manual, English 146709 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 160445 Owner's Manual, Spanish 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 142341 Decal, Drawbar Cntrl Mvt Hyd Lt 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic...
  • Page 40 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.25955! ENGINE 80 _._ OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester "'-,..%tg _"_¢_ -_'-j'_ 35...
  • Page 41 PARTS REPAIR TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 147025 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohter Model No, CVt5S_41526 Muffler 137350 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1!2 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90 °, 3/8-18 NPT Washer STD551237 156123...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 MOWER LIFT 718 2O...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Wire Assembly tnnedSprg w/Plugr 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000O02 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139865...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 MOWER DECK ,_ _ _I04...
  • Page 45 REPARR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9!7.259551 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140086 144393 Mower Housing Spring, Torsion Brakes Bolt 141043 STD533107 Guard, TUV Idler 149846 Knob Custom Oval 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 144200 V-Belt !38440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar STD624008 142427 Rod, Clutch, Primary, with Nibs...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.259551 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO,, DESCRIPTION Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x 060 142930 Housing, Lower 142884 Differential Assembly 142931 Assembfy, Upper Housing 150829 Washer 3/4x 15 x .13 142932...
  • Page 48 REPAHR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES] 1 _:_ 0--5 11 -- _--10 ii ,= i= = ii lil CRANKSHAFT...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 KOHLER ENGINE-- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 ENGINE CONTROLS AIR INTAKE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, t',lO, DESCRIPTION Kit, Air Cleaner 12-079-07 Linkage, Choke 12-743-05 Clamp, Cable (includes Key Numbers 2 thru I2) 12-237-01 Screw, Locked Socket 25-341-02...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 FUEL SYSTEM...
  • Page 51 REPARR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12-853-56 12-35t-01 Kit, Carburetor (Includes #2 thru 6) Lifter, Valve (2) 12-041_02 Gasket, Air Cleaner...

  • Page 52: Starting

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 ....... ,,,,, IGNITION / ELECTRICAL OIL PAN / LUBRICATION -, ,°--_ -:_,°-0t-J -'° ,-__ _"_ STARTING SYSTEM cRANKcAsE 23 22 €...
  • Page 53 RIEPABR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259551 KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41528 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12-086-14 Screw, Hex Flange 12_032-03 Seal, Crankshaf MIO x 1.5x46 12-522-18 Block, Cylinder (Use Short Block) 12-468_03...
  • Page 54 $ERVBCE NOTES...

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