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Craftsman EZ3 917.258591 Owner's Manual

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MODEL
917.258591
OWNER'S MANUAL
- Assembly
oOperation
®Customer Responsibilities
-,o 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: 1-800-659-59t7

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  • Page 1 917.258591 MODEL OWNER'S MANUAL - Assembly oOperation ®Customer Responsibilities -,o 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: 1-800-659-59t7...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS,. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT iN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH+ GENERAL OPERATION Iii. CHILDREN • Read, understand, and follow all Instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the and on the machine before starting+...

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    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, tree of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship..

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........17 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......21-27 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 16-19 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........29-30 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... 5 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 32-49 ASSEMBLY .............. 7-10 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 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 AIR FILTER...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size Parts packed seParately in carton ...... (1) Shoutder Bolt 5/16-18 Seat (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x ! -3/16 x 12 Ga Video Mutcher Cassette Steering Plate Wheel tainer Springs (double loop) Manual Parts 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 assemble must be tightened securely° Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness, TOOLS REQUIRED...
  • Page 8 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° him.. i iiiilull ii ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 1 iiiiii nil I HI • Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolto CAUTION: Do not short batterytermi- nats by allowing a wrench or any other •...
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See • Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring. Figs. 4 and 7) Install clutch rod in clutch lever,+ Secure with retainer Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension spring.
  • Page 10 JJuJ INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 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 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 LIGHTS OFF Ix! c--_ @ 0 FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...
  • Page 12 OPERATION i lll i llllllll illllllllllll i i ii HH Illlll KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith yourtractorto familiarize yourselfwiththe locationsof variouscontrols and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference_ IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH ATTACHMENT...
  • Page 13 OPERATI ,l,,,ll,l,_H ,l,Hlllllllll, l,, ,,,,,,l,,,,,,ui i,l,llll,i The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can [L_'_r_ _E'] result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs.
  • Page 14 OPERATION ..:H ............:: ..:::.?... :....TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9) Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting hills with slopes greater than 15° and height in operating position.

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    OPEBA BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Insert key intoignition and turn key clockwise to"START' position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 16) not run starter continuously for more than fifteen sec- • The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the onds per minute,.
  • Page 16 ATION • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine° After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow (,im_) position_ With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. • Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds.
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE j"___.i_ _.,_e'_j_ '" ,, YOU ......Check Brake Operation ....,,,, Check Tire Pressure .... [ ##' Check for Loose Fasteners R,,. Mowo, Siad,e ..V',....Lubrication Chart T Check Bati'o' ;'Leve,,Rie,c, ';;' ..Clean Battery and Te!m!na!s ..
  • Page 18 CUSTOMER ILITIES TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, Always obsewe safety ruleswhen performingany mainte- unbalanced blade willcause excessive vibrationand even- nance_ tual damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION ° The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a gdnding wheel.
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER PONSI TRANSAXLE COOLING TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs, 16 and 17) Determine temperature range expected before oil change, The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept AII oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH clean to assure proper cooling°...
  • Page 20 CUSTOMER IBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) 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 ..... IllJIHIH, SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS i i...i..i, llll_ll_ll._ .i i.i.H..ll ..i...ll.,H i i.. i _ i i i_lr.l.i. CAUTION; BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. °...

  • Page 22: Side-To-Side

    AND ADJUSTMENTS l llINNll, ..........=l=l= =l=l=l=l=l=l=,l= FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 23 and 24) TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING 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.
  • Page 23 SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig° 25)- Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake, Parktractor on a level s urface,, Engage parking b rake° Disengageattachment clutch contro!.
  • Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ii IIHI ii,lllll ii ill llll,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,, ,,,,, i iiiilll.llllll i i ii i i illllll ii/ ii1/i ....i ill,i TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 27) (See Fig. 28) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle.
  • Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See Fig. 29) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left 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 instructions in the Assembly adjustment should not be necessary°...
  • Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ++ ........TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB (See Fig, 32) • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the CAUTION: Lead=acid batteries gener- grill+ ateexplosivegases, Keep sparks, flame...

  • Page 27: Throttle Control Cable

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST - ° Move throttle control tever from slow (_) to fast ('¢/_) ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position+ If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel (See Fig. 34) adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn, Re- peat test and continue to adjust, if necessary,...

  • Page 28: Cleaning

    immediately prepare your tractor' for storage at the end of ENGINE the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or mo re FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: 1T IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 29 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION mn,l,rm Hi i Will not start Out offue_ Fifi fuel tank, Engine not"CHOKED" proper{y, See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section, Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug, Dirty air filter. Clear,Jreplace air filter.
  • Page 30 CAUSE CORRECTION UIUjIUIIII_IIIllUIIlll Illmlllll I Ill II I i= =l Mn,_ :HHI JlIJI ..iltltl i iiittt Engine continues to run Faulty operator_safety presence control system, Check wiring, switches and connections_ if not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch department, engaged...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 SCHEMATIC BLACK BATTERY FUSE 30 AMP. STARTER AMMETER (OPTIONAL) BLACK WHITE ,©: ©', SOLENOID WHITE SEAT SWITCH IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH WHITE f ..BLACK ATT'MENT CLUTCH GROUNDING (CLUTCH OFF) CONNECTOR SPARK PLUG BLACK "...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144926 Battery 12 Volt 30 Amp 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc 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 150109...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR _-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9"17.258591 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 159530 Chassis 140356 Drawbar !7490612 Screw, ThdroL 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT 155923 Saddle I26471X Clip, Fuel Line I45203 Dash, Plastic 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 145218 Panel, Dash, LH 145217...
  • Page 36 . . t_oOEL t4UNIBP-.B 917.256591 FIEPAIFI pARTS .TRACTOR...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150071 Transaxle (See Breakdown) Hydro 140186 Pulley, Engine Gr Model310-0650 71170764 Bolt Hex 142431 Spring, Return, Brake STD551143 Washer 143995 Pulley, Transaxle 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Screw 141002 Rod Shift Hydro LT 142432...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258591 STEERING ASSEMBLY #" ..
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION t21472X Steering Wheel 154427 Front Axle Assembly 156483 Spindle Assembly, L,Ho 157473 Spindle Assembly, RH. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1_5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 123976X 140123 Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5 124238X 140551 Cap, Spring Seat Bracket, Pivot, Seat 153236 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged STD541437 STD541431 19171912 124181X...
  • Page 41 Reflector, Tail, Light Red/Amber 146709 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 156835 Decal, Dash inst Oper English 156439 Decal, Caution, English 145245 Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman 4900J Decal, Clutch/Brake, English 145247 Fastener, Pop In Footrest 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic 138311 Decal, Lift Handle 151401 Decal, Chassis, 46"...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 ENGINE "" ,++" I Tt'_ "+-=. ++'.<, ..+_++,l.,.-1,4,,+ \%.." OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 REPARR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 134265 Control, Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4_20 x 5/8 Engine (See Breakdown) Kohl Model Nor CV16S-PS 43509 Muffler 159420 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-!/2 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90 °, 3/8-18 NPT Washer...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 MOWER LIFT 25 24 16171_ 2_,_...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159461 WireAsmo, Innerw/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 Button, Plunger 122512X...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 MOWER DECK 83 77...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25859! MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156948 Deck Asm., Mower 46" 156493 Pulley, Idler, Fiat, 46 Prio Drive 138457 BracketAsm, Sway Bar 19131312 Washer, 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 4939M Retainer Spring 74780616 Bolt, Fin_ Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gro 5 130832...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 i3 52...
  • Page 49 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 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 917.258591 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43509 ..nm_; ......II I'1 ........CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER ! ....... II i,iiiii iii, ..... i,iii CRANKCASE ..II III...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43509 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVEJBREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NOo DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12-351-02 Lifter, valve (2) 12-032_03 Seal, crankshaft 12-755-63 Kit, cylinder head (Includes 3-17) Block, cylinder (Use Short Block 12 522 18) 12-41 I_01...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43509 I'L'J,J IIIIll,,l"'' '" ..IGNITION/ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917,258590 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43509 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NOo DESCRIPTION M-0545010 Screw, hex. flange M5x0.Sxl0 (8) Screw, hex. flange MIOx1..5x46 12-086-14 24-468-10 Washer, plain 1/4...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258591 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43509 4..% '=" ........III iiiii II I1'1 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I...
  • Page 55 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43509 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NOo NO. DESCRIPTION M-0839070 Screw, hexoflange M8x1.25x70 (2) 25-098-05 Starter assembly (Includes 3-8) 12_079_07 Linkage, choke t2-755-54...
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258591 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43509 CRANKSHAFT ----1 11 __@ 0--20 11 u___...
  • Page 57 REPARR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258590 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43509 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION M-0641060 Nut, hex flange M6xlo0 (2) X-25-63 Washer, plain 1/4 t2-014_37 Crankshaft (includes 2) X-22-11...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15° MAX. iiilliLtlJlllllllllllllll HIIIIIIllulllll :::::: Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not H A &...

  • Page 60: Replacement

    CRAFTSMAN OWNER'S 16 HP ELECTRIC START MANUAL 46" MOWER MODEL NO. Each tracto_ has its own model number', Each engine has its own model number, 917.258591 The mode! number for' your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat°...

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