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Craftsman EZ3 917.259541 Owner's Manual

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SWAINS
®
MODEL
917.259541
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
ASSISTANCE
HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:
1-800-659-5917
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  • Page 1 SWAINS ® MODEL 917.259541 MANUAL OWNER'S ° 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 IIIIIIIIIIIIIHII...

  • Page 2: Brake

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE fS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH GENERAL OPERATION CHILDREN • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator...
  • Page 3 ON CRAFTSMAN 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......20-25 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 15-19 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........27-28 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ......... 30-47 ASSEMBLY ..............
  • Page 5 ................uu,L 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 ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 © Seat Steering Wheel © (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher Steering Boot Video Cassette Mulcher Plate (1) Hex Bolt 5/16q8 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Lock Washers Manual Parts Bag inn, i1,11 (2) Weld Nuts #10 _ Parts bag contents not shown full size ......
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY .nuul ,.lU ....i..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 alf parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 8 i ii n iinlllll Ill,I i illlll,lllllmlll ASSEMBLY illllllll, n i ii illlllll unlnl,lU lUUl i ill lunnlllllllll,i Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi- nal with rernaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nuL Tighten securely., Close battery box doon EAT,A.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY 1,,,,,,,1, ,,,=u= 1,11 m,== = ,,,,,,1,,,1 GAUGE WHEEL DEFLECTOR MOUNTING SHIELD BRACKET 318-16 LOCKNUT SHOULDER BOLT 318" WASHER GAUGE WHE FIG. 5A LATCH HbOKs INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5B and FIG. 5C ° Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown°...
  • Page 10 OPERAT O Hun,,, Hn,,,, n lllnnH,,,, l l,l, i ii, ....,,,,,,, , ..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...
  • Page 11 OPERATION ,ull i i i mimH,,,, i, i i , i, H,,i,,,ll i ,,u ul, i KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourseIf with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference, ATTACHMENT IGN|TION...
  • Page 12 OPERATION i i iil,,i, IN,IIIIII i ,ira i i ii,lll,l_ln ........ii iiiii ¸ ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 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 you r tractor or perfor ruing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, i, i1,1, i,m ......

  • Page 13: Carburetor

    OPERAT!ON MOWER (See Fig. 10) TO OPERATE To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.. Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with Make all turns slowly. the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will TO TRANSPORT shut off the engine...
  • Page 14 , u, , ,I_Ju.l,,I I I III ,,,I,,¸ I1,11,,, ¸ I1,, H ' UU,U ,,,UI, I I1,1, OPERATION ...._ ..,,u ,,, i,,,11,11,,,, , ii , , u ,ulJ ....Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug TO START ENGINE (See Fig, 9)
  • Page 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBULR'UES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ._o__o__ FILL IN DATES /__'_'_/_._ AS You C OMPLETE REGULAR SERV!OE / Y' .YSERV'CE DA'rE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure _#',. V _' Check for Loose Fasteners 6f 7 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades ...... Lubrication Chart ..
  • Page 16 TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) TRACTOR Care shoutd be taken to keep the blade balanced. Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade wilt 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 wheel...
  • Page 17 iiiiii ,i, i ........i_,,,, IIHIIIII CUSTOMER RESPONS LRTIES H,_I_L rill ,i ,I,,H V-BELTS TO CHANGE ENGINE OiL (See Figs. 15 and 16) Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of Determine temperature range expected before oil change_ All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SHo operation and replace if necessary,...
  • Page 18 CLEAN AIR INTAKE!COOLING AREAS CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig, 16) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, engine damage from overheating., Clean with a wire brush cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum kept clean at all times,...
  • Page 19 CUSTO RESPONSBBIL TUES (See Fig. 17) ENGINE OIL. FILTER (See Fig. 18) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil The fue! filter should be replaced once each season If fuel change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required yean...
  • Page 20 CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift 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, Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug_...

  • Page 21: Side-To-Side

    SERVICE ANO ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs 22 and 23) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"on...
  • Page 22 SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS u,, ,,, = ,ran,,= =nnun 11 ,nu,,,,,H, WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tool& Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - Remove mower from tractor...
  • Page 23 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE (See Figs. (See Fig, 29) JUSTMENT 27 and The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift lever Block up axle securely.. is in the neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow p_eset at the factory;...
  • Page 24 = ==l=l=lllll =,I,J=,J,JJ:IL,=_=U ,H==I==,I=I H=== = I SERVmCE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE FUSE POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse, fuse holder is iocated behind the dash_ TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 31) Raise hood°...

  • Page 25: Throttle Control Cable

    Move throttle control lever from stow (,,,_.) to fast (,,_) TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE position If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel (See Fig. 32) adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn peat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until The throttle control has been preset at the factory and engine...

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    STORAGE ,, ,, i, i ,,,,i ,,, ,,,,, i ,i,,,,l,,,,ul,,,l, 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 TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM...

  • Page 27: Air Filter

    ....LESHOOTtNG POHNTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel Fill fuel tank Engine not "CHOKED" propedy See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to sled., Bad sparkptug Replace spark ptug, Dirty air fitter Clean/replace air litter...

  • Page 28: Seat

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION i inl ,,UlU,, , i u,u,,,,,,, u, i,, 1_ Check wiring, switches and connections If not Faulty operator-safety presence control system Engine continues to run corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat department with attachment clutch...

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