Craftsman EZ3 917.259551, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ly oOperation o Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o 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: ...r 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 couid cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 111 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowin...

Page 3: ...ective working order by the operator tn 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 taws 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 IMITED TWOYEAR WARRANTY 0N CRAFTS...

Page 4: ...reen t g Cooling Fins Engine t9 Oil Change t8 Oil Level 13 t 8 Oil Type 18 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 48 53 Starting 14 Storage 26 F Filters Air 18 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 13 Storage 26 Fuse 24 G Gauge Wheels 8 H Hoed RemovaVInstailation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart 16 M Maintenance Schedule 16 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 7 Blade Replac...

Page 5: ...KIT once Installed Iets you 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 184nch diameterwater tightdrumhofdsupto3901b...

Page 6: ...O 2_ Wa_d Nuts _10 _ I 2 Washers 16 x 3 4 x t6 Gauge u u U l U i i_ 2 Hex Bolts 114 20 x 3 4 _k_ _ik _Y 2 Hex Nuts _ _ 114 20 _ 2 Washers 9 32 x 5_ 8 x 16 Gau ge _ 2_Lock Washers 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Q j Steering Wheel Seat Steering Boot Manuai g_ E_ Video Cassette Mulcher Plate Pa_s Bag Parts bag contents not shown ful size T i i i Ul _ 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 2 Shoulder B...

Page 7: ...onto steering shaft exten sion o Position steering wheel and sleeve assembly so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto adapter o Assemble large flat washer 3 8 lock washer 3 8 hex bolt and tighten securely o Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheet Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCT...

Page 8: ...re 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 5 The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower Be sure tt_ey are o Place seat on seat pan and assemble...

Page 9: ...OU RECEt VE THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST v All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at th...

Page 10: ...ON OR SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF LIGHTS OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED MOWER LIFT REVERSE N NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED H H IG H LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models onty 10 ...

Page 11: ...age the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or sfowly tow...

Page 12: ...tion and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use o Never use choke to stop engine NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described abov...

Page 13: ...est setting Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT See Figs 8 and 11 When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor o Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach ment lift control Pull freewheel control knob out and hold in position by inserting retainer s...

Page 14: ...ARM WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above o When engine starts move the throttle controlto the fast t_ position o The attachments and ground drive can now be used tf the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above i u nl ii _ _ 1 i lUMUUl I 1 COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts allow engine to run with t...

Page 15: ...lip pings Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired heighL Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper dis charge of material Regulate ground speed by select ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting perfo...

Page 16: ...bs maximum De nol overtighten GENERAL RECOIVlMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operate r must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor AII adjustments in the Service and Adjustments sect...

Page 17: ...r To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone bafancer follow the instructions supplied with bal ance r 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 blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position_ If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the h...

Page 18: ...ll cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove drain plug o After oil has drained cOmpletely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely o 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 level Inser...

Page 19: ...t oil filter o Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter Turn oil filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter then tighten filter an additional 1 2 turn o 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 o Start the engine and check for oil leaks Correct any...

Page 20: ...ine pulley o Disconnect c utch rod from clutch lever by removklg retainer spring Disconnect antFsway 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 springs_ o Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHME...

Page 21: ... MUST BE LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adiustment on right side of tractor Measure dis ta...

Page 22: ... pedat and engage parking brake o Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod_ o If distance is other than 1 3 4 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes I 3 4 Retighten jam nut against nut A o 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 mainten...

Page 23: ...actor See PURGE TRANSMIS SION in the Operation section of this manual J ADJUSTMENT LOCKNUT FIG 28 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal ieft to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steer ingwheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE INICAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not ad...

Page 24: ...LACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND awayfrom fuel tankand battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fu ly charged battery RED cable last from both batteries POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL CHARGED BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL FIG 30 i i TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB o Raise hood o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the gri...

Page 25: ...sion It is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the fimits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needie_ o Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttte control cable is adjusted properly see above Start engine and allow to warm for five minute...

Page 26: ...MPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING hl ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURHtG 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 tN STORAGE Drain the...

Page 27: ...GINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace Iuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized serVice center department I Clean replace air filter 2 Replace ...

Page 28: ...ator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Molion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing i _ _ t_ _ Hu i i t_ll tl_ i it ii 1 Engine lhrottle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stepping engine CORRECTION i 1 Check wiring switches and conneclions If not corrected contact an authorized service cented department 1 Replac...

Page 29: ...ONNECTOR _I IGNITION UNIT SPARK O PLUG GAP 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES _ 28 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED ALTERNATOR HEADLIGHTS 0 F NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS BROWN THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE EN...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259551 ELECTRICAL 32 26 i t t I I 52 t 3O ...

Page 31: ...olt Hex Head 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Washer Washer Nut Tube Plastic 12 Case Battery Mech Hinge Clamp Hose Switch Interlock Push In Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 UNC Harness Light Socket includes 4152J Bulb L igilt Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red t I Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire Fuse 30 Amp Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch Plunger Switch Ignition Nut Ignition Cover Key Switch Key Ignition Harness Ig...

Page 32: ...REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259551 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 123 122_ 58 28 12 14 31 6O 37 53 51 52 54 55 57 74 3 3 14 32 ...

Page 33: ... 8 16 x UNC x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille PiL Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Gdile w Clips MS 558 Lens Grille Fend Rrest Pnt STLT N HLD 558 Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrof 5 16 18 x t 2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly L H Pivot Bracket Assembly R H Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Bracket Grille ...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR DRIVE MODEL NUMBER 917 259551 59 61 53 100 106 55 _ 34 ...

Page 35: ...ric 104 Link Clutch 105 Spring Return Clutch 106 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 4 116 V_Bett Ground Drive 118 Keelser Center Span 121 Screw Thdrot 3 8 16 x 3 4 Ty TT Cover Pedal DESCRIPTION 140186 71170764 10040700 154778 134683 140158 19132012 156347 121199X 121749X 12000001 123583X t2t748X 156046 123782X 19171216 140548 71208 19212016 12000008 154882 124346X 74780536 74780524 142564 140462 144643 4497H 140...

Page 36: ...REPABR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259551 STEERING ASSEMBLY k _ _ _ tl _ _ _ 39 t _ 37 _ _ _ l 36 43 ...

Page 37: ...16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x lq 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Extended Stamped Washer Lock Bearing Axle STLTiGT Nut Loci Flange 5 8 11 UNC Shaft Assembly Steering Washerl Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20 x 5 8 Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer t3 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Rol...

Page 38: ... Roll 3 8 16 x 1 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Emboss QCK Conn Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION t5 134300 16 121250X I7 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring Locknut Flange i 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 t8 UNC Nut Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 2 t3 x 7 8 Grade 5 Washer 17 ...

Page 39: ...08 156810 138311 154515 154516 160444 160445 DESCRIPTION Decal Chassis 42 Decal V Belt Schematic Decal insert Wheel Steering Decal lns Hood Decal Fender Auto Sears Gold Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5 8 4 0 11 KEY NO I 2 3 4 PART NO 59192 65139 106222X 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122082X 1...

Page 40: ...REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 25955 ENGINE 2 77 80 _ _ 33 37 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 tg _ _ _ _ j _ 35 4O ...

Page 41: ...4 20 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown Kohter Model No CVt5S_41526 Muffler Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 1 2 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Shield Heat Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Tank Vented Clamp Hose Screw Thdrel 5 t6 18 x 3 4 Tyt Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 114 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Washer ...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259551 MOWER LIFT 7 11 3 13 2 4 6 13 13 19 2O 15 2O 718 2O 32 19 15 42 ...

Page 43: ...6R 3I 140302 32 73540600 Wire Assembly tnnedSprg w Plugr Shaft Assembly Lift Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Gauge Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Red Link Lift LH Link Lift RH Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC Trunnion Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1t2 13 UNC Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE Al compon...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259551 MOWER DECK 76 58 83 68 34 32 _ _ 103 _I04 105 106 105 106 27 44 ...

Page 45: ... Washer Hardened Roller Assembly Cam Follower Bo_t Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 Locknut Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Arm Assembly Pad Brake Washer Hardened Arm Idler Spacer Retainer 58 140086 59 141043 67 149846 68 144200 71 142427 72 131870 73 127847 74 121748X 75 12000029 76 128903 77 127845 78 154809 79 127498 80 153701 81 73350600 82 142028 83 120958X 84 156084 85 72140618 92 STD541437 10I 136420 102 7...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259551 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 310 0650 58 34 41 26 23 19 91 90 52 jf 59 14 28 4 5 3 46 1 3 24 35 ...

Page 47: ...0 142975 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 91 142976 26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 92 142977 27 142948 Sea Lip 26x42 x 8 93 142978 28 142949 Ring Retaining 113 142917 29 142950 Washer 26x35xl 114 42918 34 142951 Oil Filter Element 119 142980 35 142952 Arm Bypass 134 144607 36 142953 Ring Retaining 135 144608 37 142954 Arm Actuating 139 150775 38 142955 Pin Actuating 140 150776 39 150777 Bolt 5 16 ...

Page 48: ...REPAHR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259551 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 0 5 11 _ 10 9 ii i ii lil CRANKSHAFT I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES 15 1 _ _ 2 3 48 ...

Page 49: ...st 2 Spring Choke Return Spring Governor Nut HexFIange M6xl 0 Screw Hex Flange M6x10x25 Lever Governor Bushing Throttle Linkage Linkage Throttle Bushing Linkage Retaining CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 12 014 37 Crankshaft 2 12 139 01 Plug Cup BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION EXHAUST KEY PART NO NO 1 M 0829033 2 12 041 03 3 M 0841080 4 12 126 11 5 12 445 06 6 M 064502...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259551 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 FUEL SYSTEM 4 2 23 19 18 22 2 I 20 13 10 27 50 ...

Page 51: ...lenoid Assembly 26 Includes Key Number 29 27 Gasket Bowl Retainer Screw Nut Hex Flange M6 x 1 0 2 Washer Plain I 4 Washer Lock 1 4 Stud M6 x 1 0 x 122 2 29 12 04 06 30 M 0641060 31 X 25 63 32 X 22 11 33 M 0629122 NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 041 01 Gasket Carburetor 12 757 03 Kit Carburetor Repair 12 518 05 Lead Solenoid Black 5 14 Gauge Uninsulated Push On Tabs 41 518 34 Lead Ground Green 5 18 Gauge Insula...

Page 52: ... PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259551 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 i u IGNITION ELECTRICAL i cRANKcAsE i 3 13 23 22 _ _ 1 1 OIL PAN LUBRICATION I _ _ 0t J __ _ _ STARTING SYSTEM t 52 ...

Page 53: ...s Key 3 O Ring Dipstick O Ring Upper Oil Fill Tube Tube Oil Fill Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0 8 x 20 O Ring Lower Oil Fill Tube Screen Oil Pick up Cover Oil Pick up Screen Screw Hex Flange M5 x 08 x 16 Screw Hex Flange M10 x t 5 x 25 Bracket Oil Pump Relief Valve Spring Oil Pump Relief Valve Piston Oil Purnp Relief Valve Body Oil Pump Relief Valve Filter Oil Plug Square Head Solid 3 8 Oil Pump Assembly...

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