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Craftsman EZ3 917.258572 Owner's Manual

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SE/ NRS
CRAFTS
MODEL NUMBER 917.258572
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 SE/ NRS CRAFTS ® MODEL NUMBER 917.258572 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 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. Ill. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator...
  • Page 3 R#D NG 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 ............11-14 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 17-19 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-26 WARRANTY ..............STORAGE ..............TABLE OF CONTENTS ......:_..:..4 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........28-29 INDEX ................

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORI ATTACH 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. MAINTENANCE ENGINE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed separately in carton (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 Seat Video Cassette (1) Large Flat Washer (!) Lockwasher Steering Wheel Mulcher Plate [1) HexBolt 5/16-18x 1-1/4 (1)kocknut 5/16-18 Steering Boot Manual Pa_s Bag...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembied 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 A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for washer and hex nut. Tighten securely. shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for Close terminal access doo?s.
  • Page 9 iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR (See Figs. 5 & 6) Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, SHIELO_ 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 10 OPERATIO These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FORWARD BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED FUEL CHOKE...
  • Page 11 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize you rself with the Jocationsof various controls and adjustments. Save this manuaJ for future reference. LIGHT IGNITION SWITCH CHOKE AMMETER...
  • Page 12 OPERATIC result '_'_ in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor The operation of any tractor can in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result _ or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the lllillm spectacles or standard safety glasses.

  • Page 13: Carburetor

    : ATION NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractoron a truckor atrailer, be sure hood is closed and without either the entire grass catcher, secu red to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood on mowers so equipped, or the dis- to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).
  • Page 14 OPERATION PURGETRANSMISSION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move freewheel lever while the engine is run- fuel from the tank to the engine.
  • Page 15 OPERATION MOWING 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. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- •...
  • Page 16 CUSTO MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE 3_SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE i Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen!Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level/Recharge v" Clean Battery and Terminals IV, i Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Be!t(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 17 CUSTOM RESPO ILiTiES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) Care should be taken to keep the biade balanced. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade will 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 18 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES After oil has drained completery, replace oil drain plug V-BELTS and tighten securely. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not slowly.
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER ;IBILITIES MUFFLER KNOB Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS PLATE Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing FOAM season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 20 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

  • Page 21: Side-To-Side

    SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or _MPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 22 NO IMAGE PAG ES 22-25...

  • Page 23: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Figs. 34 & WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER GOVERNOR, ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING The carburetor has been preset at the factory andadjust- DANGEROUS.

  • Page 24: Cleaning

    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 PREVENT CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 25 OOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Wil! not start Engine not "CHOKED" property. See q-O START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug, Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTI POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not when operator leaves sea corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department. engaged Worn, bent or loose blade. Poor - uneven Replace blade.
  • Page 27 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 28 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258572 SCHEMATIC BLACK O gb ..FUSE 30 AMP. _ARL) STARTER BLACK frO,O; ..SOLENOID .._ WHITE " (PEDAL UP) L ("')- WHITE SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH BLACK I BLACK BLACK GROUNDING CONNECTOR METER (OPTIONAL) BLACK (_...
  • Page 29 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.258572 ELECTRICAL •...
  • Page 30 Cable, Ground 121305X Switch, Seat 14O3O1 Switch, Ignition 4 Position 124211X Nut, Ignition 141226 Cover, Ignition Switch 109310X Key, Molded, Craftsman 156442, Harness, Ignition 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 1/2 131563 Cover, Terminal 145673 Solenoid 73640400 Nut Keps BIk Hex 1/4-20 UNC...
  • Page 31 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258572 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.258572 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 159527 Chassis, STL Stamping 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT STD551025 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 150156X011 Dash, Siikscreened STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1...
  • Page 33 SEE PARTS LIST...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258572 ENGINE © OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUM BER 917°258572 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Control Throt Paddle 32 22 151273 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 17720410 ..Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Model No. 42E707-1631-01 149723 Muffler Exhaust 144069 Exhaust Asm. Left 144068 Exhaust Asm.
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.258572 MOWER LIFT 25 24 I" i'..I'...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917,258572 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRiPTiON 159460 Wire Asm, Inner/Sprg w/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32xl x21Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865 Link Lift Lh Fixed Length 139866...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -= MODEL NUMBER 917.258572 MOWER DECK ÷_21...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.258572 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRmPTION 140O86 144393 Spring, Torsion, Brake Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 141O43 STD533107 Bolt Guard, Idler 149846 Knob Custom Dual 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Sway Bar 144200 V-Belt 138440 Bracket Asm Deck 42"...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258572 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCR_PTnON DESCRIPTION 140123 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20xl-3/8 Seat 72050411 14O551 134300 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 74760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt 19131610...
  • Page 41 Decal Fender Danger Sears Decal, Battery Diehard Sears 156810 Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold 156787 Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Mulching 151299 Decal Hood Rh Craftsman, 149516 Decal Battery 151300 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 273304 Decal, Engine B&S, Turbo 19 HP...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR =_ MODEL NUMBER 917.258572 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0850 "/"...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917,258572 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 142991...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.258572 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGnNE = MODEL NUMBER 42E707_ TYPE NUMBER 1631=01 868 _ @4o 3s 634A 552A ® 615 _t_ 413_ _:_3 .552 219A 284A 524 0...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.258572 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01 @ 634 1006...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.258572 BRiGGS & STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01 209A...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER .917.258572 BRiGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MOD1=L NUMBER 421=707, TYPE NUMBER 1631 =01 8A I _" REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTFtUCTION MANUAL,...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.258572 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER 42E707_ TYPE NUMBER 1631=01 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 497074 Cylinder Assembly 93208 Screw, Phillips 399265 Bushing 222511 Washer, Spring 391086 * Seal, Oil 95039 Screw, Hex 493304...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258572 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1831 =01 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Screw, Hex Head 491297 Lever Assembly, Governor 93585 62199 Washer 93853 Bolt, Governor Lever 223882...
  • Page 50 SERVICE OTES...
  • Page 51 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 52 SERVICE NOTE_...
  • Page 53 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HiLL SIGHTING SIGHT HOLD THIS LEVEL WiTH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than !5°), never across the face.

  • Page 54: Replacement

    £RAFTZMAN ® S ,4RS OWNER'S 19.0 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. 917.258572 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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