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Summary of Contents for EZ3 917.256611

Page 1: ...ion Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts l OWNER S MANUAL L 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 Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes III CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to th_ presence of children Children ...

Page 3: ...ined n effective working order by the operator n 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 See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LiMiTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTS...

Page 4: ... 20 Air Screen 19 Cooling Fins 20 Oil Change 19 Oil Level 19 Oil Type 15 19 Preparation 15 Repair Parts 50 55 Starting 15 Storage 28 F Filter Air Filter 20 Fuel 20 Fuel Type 15 Storage 28 Fuse 26 H Hood Removal Installation 26 L Leveling Mower Deck 22 Lubrication Chart 17 Engine 19 M Maintenance Schedule 17 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 22 Adjustment Side to Side 22 Blade Replacement 18 Blade Sha...

Page 5: ... you mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3oin 1 Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load ane 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 to 390 Ibs of weight Rou...

Page 6: ...3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Washers _ 9 32 x5 8 _ x 16 Ga 2 Hex Nuts 1 4_20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Steering Mulcher Wheel Plate Video Cassette Manual Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size 2_ Center 2 Gauge Bolts lock Nuts Wheels _k Assemblies 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge _ 2 Front Link Assemblies Steering Wheel Insert Slope Sheet...

Page 7: ...for any additional oose parts or cartons and remove BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKiD ATTACH STEERING WHEEL See Fig 1 Remove Iocknut end large flat washer from steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto adapter Secure steer...

Page 8: ... charging HEX NUT DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS LOCK WASHER FLAT WASHER J HEX BOLT TERMINAL ACCESS DOOR POSITIVE RED CABLE FiG 2 BLACK CABLE 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 Tighten shoulder bolt securely Lower...

Page 9: ...cket Retain with single loop retainer spring as shown DOUBLE LOOP RETAJNER SPRING CHASSIS outward pointing BRACKET deck pins SUSPENSION ARMS Place the R H suspension arm on outward pointing deck pin If necessary rock and raise front of mower to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm Connect anti sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spnng Reta...

Page 10: ... THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions nave 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 securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated...

Page 11: ...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 REVERSE NEUTRAL VIOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY H L HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...ments 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 fordeclutcHng and braK ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE LEVER Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position AMMETER Indicates charging i or discharging j of battery HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to release att...

Page 13: ...re Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor ts stand rig idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this oessibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL Se...

Page 14: ... 9 TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig 10 You rtractor isequipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lift control Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch...

Page 15: ... to DISENGAGED position Move throttle control lever to choke t J position for cold engine start For warm engine start move throttle Insertkeyintoignitionandturnkeyclockwiseto START position and release key as soon as engine starts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute if engine does not start after several attempts move throttle control to fast position wait a fe...

Page 16: ...l 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 performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrai...

Page 17: ... Ibs ma lrnum Do not over ighten GENERAL RECOIVIMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beer subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full valuefrom 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 sec...

Page 18: ...balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even tual damage to mower and engine The blade can be sharpened with a fileor on a gnnding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a_ 5 8 diameter steel bolt Din or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with bal ancerj Slide blade on to an unthreaded...

Page 19: ... drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 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...

Page 20: ...in oil from engine crankcase See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in this section of this manual through step remove drain ptug 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 titter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter aaapter then tighten tilter an additi...

Page 21: ...ing holding anti swaybar to chas sis bracket and disengage anti swaybar from bracket Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disengage arms from deck Raise attachment lift to its highest position Remove two retainer spnngs from each front link and remove links Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric Clutchpulley Slide mower out from under right side of tractor IMPORTANT ...

Page 22: ...T TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY BE SURETO ADJUSTBOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE TO SIDE To obt_ in 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 ...

Page 23: ... See Fig 26 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake Remove mower drive belt Bee TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of this manual Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in thb section of this manual Remove four screws from R H mandrel cover an_ remove cover Unhook spring from bolt on mower housing Carefu ly roll belt off R H mandrel pulley Remove belt from center mandrel pulley i...

Page 24: ...r than 1 3 4 L loosen am nut and turn nut A until dist_nce becomes I 3 4 Refign_en jam nut against nut A L Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readlust if necessary If stopping distance is still greate than sl_ 6 feet il hiqhest 9ear further maintenance _snecessaq Contact your nearest au thorized service cenLer NUT A JAM J J _ NUT 24 OPERATING ARM O NOT TOUCH THIS NUT __...

Page 25: ...removal for service or replacement it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor See PURGE TRANSMiS SiON in Ooeration section of this manual TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forwara remove steer mg wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manua...

Page 26: ...e BLACK cable to gooc CHASSIS GROUND away from fueltankand battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both battenes POSiTiVE NEGATIVE LH PANEL _ I BOLT TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 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...

Page 27: ...ome adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limitercap cannot be removedwithout breaking the adjusting needle Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see aoovel Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make ad ustments with engine running and shift motion control ever n neutra N postion Idle...

Page 28: ...O 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 the fuel tan...

Page 29: ...tion 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 3 Check all widng 9 Contact an authorized service center ueDanmenr 10 Contact an authorized service cen er GeDartmen_ 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Reolace spark plug 3 Recharge o...

Page 30: ...qu pped 4 Faulty alternator 1_ Motion control lever is out of adjustment 1 Freewheel centre in disengaged pos tion 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION 3 Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized serv...

Page 31: ...STEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM 3 AMP DC 3600 RPM tCHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED I LIGHTING SYSTEM j OUTPUT EM _ ORANGE 5AMPAC 360 RPM HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF 14 VOLTS AC MtN 3SOS RPM LIGHTS OFF BROWN HEADLIGHTS _GH_TION SWITCH OFP ON S ART POSITION CIRCUIT M G B L B S L NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS O REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WiRiNG INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICI...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256611 ELECTRICAL 22 42 41 16 1 7 20 11 25 12 51 50 45 29 32 ...

Page 33: ...4152J Bulb Light 24 146136 Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 144921 Switch Ignition 3 140400 Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover Ignition Switch 33 140403 Key qition 34 110712X Switch Light 40 149170 Harness ignition 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 44 73640400 Nut Lock W Ins 1 4 2...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256611 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 125 71 9O 115 66 25 26 121 44 11 117 114 36 36 86 26 33 I0 35 26 114 34 ...

Page 35: ...embly Pivot RH 44 140675 Fender Strap 47 105531X Nut Push Nylon 50 137304 Rod Suoport Hood 59 110436X Bushing Snap Split 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 18unc x 3 4 64 150272 Dash Lower 66 t43485X012 Plate DasP 71 73640400 Nut 73 17580408 Screw Tap Tite 1 4 20 x 1 2 74 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 86 136670X558 Panel Assembly RH 87 136671X558 PanelAssembly LH 90 STD551025 Washer 17 64 114 1453...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256611 DRIVE 57 _y q I 10 87 21 61 16 97 62 _9 2 36 73 30 61 98 27 53 36 ...

Page 37: ...8x3 4 87 19212016 Shaft Foot Pedal 88 12000008 Bearing Nylon 89 151146 Washer 91 74780536 Pin Roll 92 74780524 Pulley Idler Flat 93 142564 Bolt 94 1404 62 Spacer Split 95 144643 Keeper Belt Retainer 96 STD624003 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge 97 140469 Bearing Nylon 98 73510600 Washer Hardened 100 19111216 Ring Klip 102 141322 Pulley Idler V Groove 103 STD541350 Bellcrank Assembly 104 140156 Reta...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 256611 STEERING ASSEMBLY _JZZJj_ 6_ d 8 27 25 J 2_ 8 38 ...

Page 39: ...st Hardened Washer 25 32 x 1 5 8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Ktip Bearing Link Drag Washer Lock Nut Hex Fin 3 8 24 UNF Spacer Bearing Front Axle Bolt Hex 5 8 11 UNCx3 1 2 Locknut Hex Jam w Washer Insert 5 8 11 UNC Pin Axle Large 5 8 x 1 55 1 54 Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Washer Screw Cap Socket Head Phos Oil S...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256611 ENGINE 14 32 31 39 4 _ 41 34 33 37 33 4 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester J 23 4O ...

Page 41: ...x Heac Thread Cutting 1 4 20 x 5 8 Engine Kohler Model No CV15S Type No PS41525 Muffler Exhaust Nipple Pipe Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Shield Browning Arrester Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Clamp Hose Spacer Pad lx xl Screw Thdrel 5 16 18 3 4 TYT Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer dler Pad 1 75 x 75 x 06 Bushing Stem Fuel Tank Washer Lock 5 16 Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x ...

Page 42: ...et Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Nylon Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 Spacer Split KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 16 121250X 17 123976X 18 124238X 2t 153236 22 STD54143t 24 19171912 25 127018X 27 17490608 28 150176 Spring Nut Flangelock 1 4 Grade 5 Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Bolt ShouLder 5 16 18 x 62 Screw ThdreL 3 8 16 x 1 2 Bolt 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 W S...

Page 43: ...8 23 106202X 24 142341 25 142336 26 150333 138311 145247 145245 154012 154013 DESCRIPTION Decal qs Hooc Decal qsert Strg Decal Battery Decal Engine Decal Brake Parking Saddle Decal Fend Auto Reflector Taillight Decal Drawbar Decal Sdl Cold Starl Decal Line Hot Consumer Sears Decal Handle Lift Height Adj Fastener Pop In Footrest Decal Pad Footrest Manual Owner s Eng Manual Owners Span WHEELS TIRES ...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256611 MOWER LiFT 38 4O 13 5 2 30 3 13 19 42 43 2O 44 J 6 1 5 4 2O J 15 7 1718 20 44 ...

Page 45: ... W Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 20 STD624008 23 110807X 24 19131016 Arm Suspension Rear Spring Retainer Nut Special Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga 25 137150 26 76020308 27 137167 28 73350600 29 138057 30 150233 31 140302 32 73540600 35 120529X 36 123933X505 37 123935X 38 17490512 40 19112410 41 123934X 49 145212 Spring Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adjust Lift Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Unc Knob Infinite 3 8 16 Unc B...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256611 MOWER DECK 5 46 49 41 127 42 21 46 21 22 45 12 105 46 ...

Page 47: ...affle Vortex Mower 46 105 130758 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 UNC 106 2029J Stiffiner Bracket 116 137644 Bracket Deflector 117 133957 Cap Sleeve 118 73930600 Spring Torsion Deflector 119 19121414 Nut Push 126 144948 Shield Deflector Mower 127 146763 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 151775 Rod Hinge Screw Hex Heaa Thdroll Washer Spacer Mower Vented Pulley Mandrel 143651 Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 Anchor Spring Deck ...

Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917o256611 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 310 0650 58 44 25 28 59 17 35 113 _ 48 ...

Page 49: ...24 17 142941 Guide Slot 83 142971 Jackshaft Assembly 18 150772 Shaft Motor 85 150806 Jackshaft 19 150773 Bearing Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 88 142973 Screw Cap 23 142944 Block Cylinder Assembly 89 142974 Washer 7 16 x 1 x 1 2 24 142945 Seal Lip 10 x 25 x 7 90 142975 Sleeve Bearing 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 91 142976 Seal Wiper 26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 92 142977 Spring Block 27 142948 Seal Li...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256611 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS41525 2 3 10 13 12 _ 12 1o g 2 3 _ 3 8 5O ...

Page 51: ...ounting M5x 0 8x 10 13 6 M 0645025 2 12 146 07 Plate Slower Housing 3 M 0645020 Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1 0 x 20 4 220534 Washer Plain 5 16 2 5 24 096 05 Cover inion 6 t2027 32 Housing Blower 7 12 141 01 Ring Retainer 2_ 8 1209628 Cover 9 26 154 02 Clip Mounting 3 10 SM 0545020 Screw Hex Flange M5 x 8 x 20 3 11 12 063 05 Baffle Intake Side 12 M 0645016 Screw Hex Flange _16x 1 x 16 2 13 12 063 08 Baf...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256611 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS41525 FUEL SYSTEM 21 11 0 2o _ 19 24 _ _ 25 20 __28 _ 3 1 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER 25 23 19 19 20 22 __ 27 21 4 J 18 _ 7 5 f 52 ...

Page 53: ...nnector Hose 90 13 12 755 03 Kit Fuel Pumpwith Gaskets 14 X 426 9 slnCludes Key Numbers 16 thru 18 15 12 326 03 pacer Fuel Pump 16 M 0845020 Gasket Fuel Pump Screw HexFlange M6xlx20 2 17 1209607 Connector Straight Hose 18 235011 Line Fuel 2 1 4 19 24 032 05 Une Fuel Metal 20 M 0640034 Screw HexFlange M5x0 8xl0 21 2419401 Clamp Fuel Line 22 24 186 03 Sleeve Insulating 23 M 0545010 Grommet Fuel Line...

Page 54: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 256611 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS41525 _ELECTRI CAL o _ o c A _ASE o_L _ _ uB IcA_ Jo 1 54 ...

Page 55: ...e Oil F_II Screw Oil Fill Tube M5 x 0 8 x 20 O Rin Lower Oil Fill Tube Screen Oil Pick up Cover Oil Pick ue Screen Screw Screen Cover Screw Oil Pump Relief Valve Bracket MlOx 1 5 x 25 Bracket Oil Pump Relief Valve Spring Oil Pump Relief Valve Piston Oil Pump Relief Valve Body Oil Pump Relief Valve Filter Oil Plug Square Head Solid 3 8 NPTF Oil Pump Assembly O Ring Oil Pump Cover Cover Oil Pump Scr...

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Page 59: ... HILL NOT ACROSS HiLL SIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL WiTH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX t _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu O ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ... tractor 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 256611 ENGINE MODEL NO CV15S P41525...

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