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Craftsman EZ3 917.251630 Owner's Manual

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S_ AIk S
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MODEL NUMBER 917.251
OWNER'S MANUAL
, Assembly
. Operation
o 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: t _800-659-5917
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  • Page 1 S_ AIk S ® MODEL NUMBER 917.251 OWNER'S MANUAL , Assembly . Operation o 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: t _800-659-5917 II'IIIIIIIIH '11111111 IIIIIIIII...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANt: TH S CUTTING MACHINECAPABLE OF AMPUTATING 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 feIiow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents...
  • 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 will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 4 im,lUl, ,i,iiiiiilUll,, i iii ii u i,, TABLE OF CONTENTS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........SAFETY RULES ............PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-27 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 16-19 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 29-30 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......... REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ........
  • Page 5 , , i,,,,,,,ll,.,,ll i ..ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS iil,l,,,,i ....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...
  • Page 6 ,H=,= =,mH JuH,u= H u==, WLU'H = CONTENTS OF HARDWA PACK 11,,1 iH,,un, _n= , ,1 = ,in, 1,1, i it rl,,,= n,,= Parts packed separately in carton (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Seat Video Cassette (t) Knob Mulcher Plate (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Steering Wheel...
  • Page 7 .... i, i, i ,1111 , ,,i,,H,,,i, 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, TOOLS REQUIRED...
  • Page 8 ...,H, ,umH, INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob_ Remove cardboard packing on seat pan., Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt, Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely, Do not tighten, Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- Tighten shoulder bolt securely,.
  • Page 9 ..... i,, i i ii ,i, i ....ASSEMBLY i,ii, i, iiiil,,i,, ...... INSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT (See Place the R.H, suspension arm on inward pointing Figs; 4 and 7) deck pin If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR SHIELD (See Figs. 5A and 5B) Install two latch hooks to rnulcher plate using screw, washer, Iock washer', and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assernble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. Tighten hardware securely.
  • Page 11 OPERATUON u, i 1,1,11 i ii iii ..n,lu um u,i These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning° ÷ ÷ FORWARD FAST SLOW REVERSE BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING OILPRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON...
  • Page 12 READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Cornparethe i_[_strati_nsWithy_urtract_rt_fami_iarizey_urseifwiththeiocations_fVari_usc_ntr_sandadjustments_ Save this manual for future reference, A_ACHMENTCLUTCHSWITCH LIFT LEVER IGNITION SWITCH PLUNGER AMMETER s" CHOKECONTROL LIGHT SWITCH LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL RANGESHIFT HEIGHT LEVER ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 13 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 14: Carburetor

    TO TRANSPORT TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach- Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface° ment lift control, • Adjust mower todesired cutting height (See "TO AD- When pushing or towing your tractor', be sure gearshift JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT' in the Operation lever is in neutral (N) position.
  • Page 15 TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) This engine on this product is designed for maximum performance and life if operated with the choke (N) fully open and the throttle controt in the fast (,_) position. open the choke fully requires an engine warm-up period of several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature°...
  • Page 16 i inl, OUSTO#ER RESPONSIBHLITIES _l ......_,NCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REaU R SERVtCE SERVICE DATES Check BrakeOpemiion... 6# 4 CheckTire Pressure for Loose Check Fasteners Mowe_' 64'4 Sharpen/Replace Blades C .Lubrication Chart ..Check Battery LeveVRecharge Clean Battery and Terminals Check TransaxleCooling , _T_...
  • Page 17 _:.:iLl,lit, .............iii ,,,,,, ....CUSTOMER RESPO ULUTUES TRACTOR The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower° Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter nanceo steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer..
  • Page 18 ..ii, t ii..i1,,, CUSTOMER RESPONSJBJUTtlES ill, i ,111 :....TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig° !5) BATTERY Determine temperature range expected before oil change, Your tractor' has a battery charging system which is suffi- All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG,, cient for normal use.
  • Page 19 'MM'" II'llr ......CUSTOMER RESPONSIBmLUTJES ii, ,, ......i , ,,i,,,llllll,llll ..AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) MUFFLER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if Clean the foam pi'e-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage lion or every season.

  • Page 20: Clutch Pulley

    'H'H,""H','' 'n n SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS ..I....:- i,.,n,.i .i ....UU-l.n ..i. .Hi... CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position, Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parring brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"...
  • Page 21 ......,i i1,11, i ,i , i ,,ir11,,,,i SERVUGE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) - IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE, MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 22) - THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT •...
  • Page 22 SEIRV CE AN ADJUSTMENTS ..... 1.1,, ii ..TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 (See Fig. 23) cycles to wear' in clutch plate, Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake.
  • Page 23 ..nnlll lu ,,lu,n i,,,i,i SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i,,,,uml ,,i,,,,11,1 rT ,nnln, nl,u ,_,,,i ..... TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See Fig. 26) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove steer- Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake°...
  • Page 24 ,",l,nn, i ,, n i,i .... RVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,i i,,i ,i,ii i....... TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY 'See Figs. 30) FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 29) - i , i nl ,l!l i i ......
  • Page 25 i ... iiiii ..... . ii.i ......SERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......i.i. ,i..i i ....1.1._rll i,..11111,ii..TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB ADJUSTMENT SPRING BUSHING Raise hood_ • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill°...

  • Page 26: Throttle Control Cable

    ,11111111111 iiii, iii ii i ,,,mll, llll i illlllll $ERVmCE A ADJUSTMENTS ll,llllll i ii INN, Ill II II ....ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE IDLE SPEED (See Fig. 33) SCREW The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, Checkadjustment described below before loosening cable.
  • Page 27 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 33) (See Figs. 33 and 34) The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary.. However, minor adjustment The choke control has been preset at the factory and may be required to compensate for differences in fuel,...

  • Page 28: Cleaning

    Immediately prepare your' tractor for storage at the end of ENGINE the season or if the tractor wilt not be used for 30 days or more° FUEL SYSTEM i.,i,,,,i, iiiii ,111 IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...

  • Page 29: Air Screen

    i,iiTi i ,, ii 'Hill LESHOOTUNG POINTS i..ii ..........iii, iiii,,i ....... PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Out of fus] Fill fuel tank Will not start Engine not "CHOKED" property See 'q'O START ENGINE" in Operation sectlon Walt several minutes before attempting to start Engine flooded Replace spark plug Bad spark plug...
  • Page 30 CORRECTION CAUSE Engine continues to run 1, Faulty operator-safety presence conlro_system, Check wiring, switches and connections tf not when operator leaves seat corrected, contact an authorized service center/ with attachment clutch department engaged Poor cut - uneven Worn, bent orloose blade_ Replace blade Tighten blade bolt...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 SCHEEMAT_C BL&CK BATTE RY FUSE 3O AMP, - - - _ ..' I_ STARTERLAcKB WHITE ',,,0 ', WHITE i _MET_ CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) ELECTRIC CLUTCH BLACK SEAT SWITCH - -P_5- (NOT OCCUPIED) GROUNDING CONNECTOR SPARK...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 146141 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.. STD54!025 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 7697J Tube Plastic 7603J Tray, Battery 109596X...
  • Page 34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 47120...

  • Page 35: Transaxle

    REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.25t 630 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150253 Rail, Frame RH 142132 Bracket, Support Axle/Engine 140506 Drawbar, Gt 17580408 Screw Tap Tite 1/4-20 x 1/2 136671X558 PanelAsm., Side LH STD533710 Boit, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR GROUND DRIVE " - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 38 / ,,_ .."23...
  • Page 37 REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150035 9858M1 Nyliner Key, Woodruff 74321016 7563R Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1 Washer, Thrust, Axle 5304J 17490508 Actuator, Interlock Switch Screw, ThdroL 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt 73631000 Locknut #t0-24 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 STEERING ASSEMBLY 33"...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121472X Wheel, Steering 137094 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 136960 Spindle Asm, LH 136959 Spindle Asmo, RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x t6 Ga. 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304_75 121232X...
  • Page 40 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 ENGINE...
  • Page 41 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 152949 Engine Kohler Cv20S, 20°5 Hp Cmd, PS-65538 152947 Muffler Asm 13200300 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8-18 NPT 151396 Muffler Asm Guard 121361X Pulley V-Idler 145109 Stop Keeper Asm VGT 105432X Bushing Clutch Electric...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140124 Seat 72050411 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-3/8 140551 Bracket, Pivot Seat 121249X Spacer, Split 140675 123740X Strap, Fender Spring, Cprsn 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-t8 x .62 123976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr°...

  • Page 43: Schematic

    Decal, Operating Instruction 151442 Decal, V-Belt Drive Sch Tract 151448 Decal, Grille GT IPC 146047 146705 Decal, Insert Strg Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH 146710 Decal, Battery 146706 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH 138047 133644 Decal, Battery Dngr/Psn Eng° Acme Decal, Maintenance...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 45 REPAmR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 145542 Shaft Asm, Lift Vgt 121002X Lever Asm_, Lift Rh 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 74780624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 46 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,251630 MOWER DECK 127 _ 119, 103102 _p.fl02...
  • Page 47 REPA IR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 131494 145008 Pulley, Idler, Flat Housing, Mower 46" 137554 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar Keeper, Belt, idler STD624008 144917 Pulley, idler, Driven Retainer Spring 137273 130832 Spring, Secondary 44/46/50 Vent Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar) 17490620...
  • Page 48 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 TRANSAXLE 86 "-_ 92 93 ss--_...
  • Page 49 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 TRANSAXLI= KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 4197R Axle Shaft 8!I9M Needle Bearing 12000034 Thrust Bearing Race Retaining Ring 4220R 3rd Reduction Pinion, Low Final Drive Gear 4209R 4199R 4th Reduction Gear Differential Gear 4213R 4216R...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER 26 -_ 25. _C>--=27 1"I 1213!_716 11 1213_4 O"-25 "24 --26 _'36 ® O--. 8...
  • Page 51 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 CRANKCASE CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 24 522 05 Cylinder Block (Use Mini Block) 24 318 11 Head Assembly, #1 Cylinder 24 294 03 Fitting...
  • Page 52 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 ,mlm,,,,,i ...... ,,,, IGNITION / ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES '_%1, 20 19 18 17 16 13 1...
  • Page 53 REPAHR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 M-0545016 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0°8 x 16 (2) 24 063 30 Baffle, Cylinder Barrel, # 1 Side M-0645016 KEY PART Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1 °0 x 16 (2) 24 146 08 DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 54: Starting 1

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 ,i,iiii i iiiiiiiiiiiiiii, STARTING SYSTEM I ENGINE CONTROLS lllllll,llllll OIL PAN / LUBRICATION 14._\ I"HHHHHHIHH'Hll...
  • Page 55 REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUrV'IBER 917.251630 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV2OS, TYPE NUMBER 65538 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. SM-0642025 Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 x 25 M-0839070 Screw, Hex Flange M8 x 1.25 x 70 24 090 t4...
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 3--.-_ 16 17 €_36 °--'_'_' -- 37...

  • Page 57: Fuel

    REPAR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUNIBER 917.251630 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO° DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 2401472 Cranksh&ft 24 853 25 Kit, Carburetor with Gasket (Includes 5213909 Plug, Cup Key Numbers 2 thru 4)
  • Page 58 iiii iiiii iiilll ......SERVICE NOTES ii i,!l i1,1,1111 Nllll,ii ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ....

  • Page 60: Seat

    8_ A/RS ® OWNER'S 20.5 HP IC MANUAL ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model nurnber_ Each engine has its own model number. 917.251630 The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

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