Craftsman 3One 917.252590, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments Repair Parts OWNER S MANUAL CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE CALL TH_S TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 659 5917 _ II I 1 11111 111 j ...

Page 2: ...kments 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 Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep siopes iii CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are oft...

Page 3: ...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 taws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual nl n ll I nuun l n i n l_ _l _qH LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ...

Page 4: ... Air Filter 19 Air Screen 18 CoolingFins 19 Oil Change 18 Oil Level 18 Oil Type 13 18 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 48 53 Starting 14 Storage 26 F Filter Air Filter 19 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 14 Storage 26 Fuse 24 H Hood Removal installation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart 16 Engine 18 M Maintenance Schedule 16 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 2t Adjustment Side to Side 2t Blade Replacement 17...

Page 5: ...stalled lets you much discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 ira1 Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET Iet you toad 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 d ameterwater tightdrumholds upto3901bs ofweighL...

Page 6: ...ts 1 4 20 x 3 4 _ _ 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Washers _ _k I 9 32 x 5 8 2 Lock _ d x 16 Gao Washers 1 4 i u lum n HARDWARE PACK nn u n m ul I I MI U hi 1 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Steering Mutcher Wheel Plate F q Video Cassette ManuaI I Parts Bag iH u ii u Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Shoulder 2 Center 2 Gauge Bolts lock Nuts Wheels _k Assemblies _ _ 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gau...

Page 7: ...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 mounting holes in extention and _owershafts and instatl 5 6 hex bolt and IocknuL Tighten securely IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18 22 FT LBS TORQUE INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Posit...

Page 8: ...on and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down Get off seat without moving its adjusted position_ Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely SEAT SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FLAT WASHER FIG 3 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correc...

Page 9: ...ND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THA T YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TtSFA C TION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST 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 Fo...

Page 10: ...RSE 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 PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREEWHEEL Hydro Modelsonly 10 ...

Page 11: ...s 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 CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE LEVER Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to release attach ment lift lever when changing its ...

Page 12: ...and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use_ o Never use choke to stop engine NOTE Under ce tain 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 pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s pos...

Page 13: ...SWITCH f PUSH INTO DISENGAGE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB _ _ ATTACHMENT __ LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION LOW jr GUARD FIG 9 TO OPERATE ON HILLS i CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive across any slope i u H Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills If slowing is necessary move throttle control lever to slo...

Page 14: ...fore engaging drive or attachments NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance_ See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual PURGE TRANSIVIISSION To ensure proper operation and performance it is recom mended that the transmission be purged before oper...

Page 15: ...ng attachments select a ground speed that wilf suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN AFTER EACH USE The special mulching blade wilt recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fatl onto the lawn they will disperse into t...

Page 16: ...el ten when mowing in sandy suit GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 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 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 sect...

Page 17: ... The blade can be sharpened with afite or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower_ To check blade ba ance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone baiancer 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 hotd the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blade is ba...

Page 18: ...l in a suitable container o 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 ...

Page 19: ...ngine crankcase See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in this section of this manual through step remove drain plug Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter 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...

Page 20: ...tion Roll belt off electric clutch pulley Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring_ o 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 OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE...

Page 21: ...DJUSTMENT 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 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 behind the mandrel at bottom ed...

Page 22: ...d 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 thodzed service center_ ADJUSTMENTS t_ WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED JAM NUT OPERATING ARM DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT tF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT FIG 25 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BEL...

Page 23: ...horizontal left to right when wheeis are positioned straightforward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual ADJUSTMENT LOCKNUT FIG 27 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement it shoutd be purged after reinstaliation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMIS SION in Operation ...

Page 24: ...of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery e TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB o Raise hood o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill o Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securefy back into the hole in the backside of the grill o Close hood INT...

Page 25: ...air filter and 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 fina adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral iN position Idle speed setting With throttle contr...

Page 26: ...IMPORTANT TO PREVENT 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 th...

Page 27: ...k 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation secfion 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Cleanlreplace air filter 6 Replace fuer filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel rifler 8 Check all wiring 9 Contact an authorized service center department 10 Contact an authorized service center department l Clean replace air filter...

Page 28: ...ternator 1 Motion control lever is out of adjustment 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 1111 1 i i1 11 i i i i i i 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION t H 1 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an aut...

Page 29: ...ON ICIRCUIT MAKE I OFF G M L NONE RUN LIGH B L _ A Y RUN B L NONE START B L S NONE SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHT NESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE...

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