Craftsman 3one 917.252580, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...oAssembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts _ AUTION 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: ...or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass_ Reduced traction could cause sliding_ j Do not try to stabilize the machine by puttingyour foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes Ul CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Childre...

Page 3: ...fective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMRTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRA...

Page 4: ...r 18 Air Screen 19 Cooling Fins 19 Oil Change 18 Oil Level 14 Oil Type 14 18 Preparation 14 Repair Parts 48 53 Starting 15 Storage 25 F Filter Air Filter 18 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 14 Storage 25 Fuse 23 H Hood Removal Installation 23 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart 16 Engine 18 M Maintenance Schedule 16 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Replacement 17 Blade Sh...

Page 5: ...mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 in 1 Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameter water tight drum holds up to390 Ibs of weight Rounded e...

Page 6: ...10 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga_ 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Steering Wheel Seat Mulcher Plate OwneCs Manual C1 Video Cassette Pads Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Shoulder 2 Center Bolts lock Nuts Assemblies Steering Wheel Insert 2 Gauge Wheels _ 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge I Steeri...

Page 7: ...RING WHEEL See Fig 1 PREASSEMBLE SLEEVE TO STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Inset Install sleeve retainer clips evenly spaced around steering wheel hub with formed tabs toward the out side of hub Press or lightly tap retainer clips fully onto steering wheel hub Press steering sleeve fully onto steering wheel hub and clips ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mount...

Page 8: ...own Tighten secure Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative battery terminal with remaining hex bolt flat washer lock washer and hex nut Tighten securely Close terminal access doors_ Use terminal access doors for Inspection for secure connections to tighten hard ware _ inspection for corrosion Testing battery Jumping if required _ o Periodic charging_ DISCARD TERMINAL LOCK FLAT PROTECTIVE CAP HEX...

Page 9: ...the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK See Fig 4 Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surtace_ Adjust mower to desired cutting height See TO AD JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT in...

Page 10: ...D NUT FIG 5 CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEA SE REVIEW THE FOL L0 WING CHECKL IS T All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Batteryis properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened s...

Page 11: ...SE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED MOWER LIFT REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED L HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED SI PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ..._ ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor_ ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine HEIGHTADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjustthe mower height LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off AMMETER Ind...

Page 13: ... above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 8 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate o Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor mance TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD See Fig 8 The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the gearshift lever ...

Page 14: ...means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc BEFORE STARTING THE ENGBNE CHECK ENGINE OiL LEVEL See Fig 14 The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check engine oil with tractor on level ground o Unthread and remove oil fill cap dipstick wipe oil off_ Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap...

Page 15: ...driveways etc After one or two rounds mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns unt finished See Fig 10 If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry b...

Page 16: ...en GENERAL RECONIMENDATeONS The warranty on this tractor does riot cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be...

Page 17: ... engine o The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with bal ancer o Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If bl...

Page 18: ...r Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove drain plug After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking ...

Page 19: ...then tighten filter an additional 1 2 turn Fill crankcase with new oil See TO CHANGE EN GINE OIL in this section of this manual For approxi mate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual Start the engine and check for oil leaks Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation OIL FILTER I MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as i...

Page 20: ...lowest position Roll belt off electric clutch pulley Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer spnngs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT 03 HER THAN THE MOWER DECK I...

Page 21: ... SIDE TO IDE BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO OF MOWER TO GROUND GROUND GROUND LINE A FIG 18 SUSPENSION ARM LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 4 to 3 4 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D directly in front and ...

Page 22: ... and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 L Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest au thorized service center department NUT A JAM NUT 7 OPERATING ARM FIG 23 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig ...

Page 23: ...ACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA TIVE terminal of fully charged ba...

Page 24: ...nd the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above _ With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle in clock wise closing it finger tight and then turn out counter clockwise 1 turn FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position o Idle speed settinq With throttle control lever i...

Page 25: ... GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank o a Star...

Page 26: ...eration section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 Contact an authorized service center department 10 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark ptug 3 Recha...

Page 27: ...oseor damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty i egulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower deck 3 Clean ...

Page 28: ...ractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Re tail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 252580 ENGINE MODEL NO CV15S TYPE NO ...