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Summary of Contents for EZ3 917.259573

Page 1: ...tomer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mort Sat CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment m ...

Page 2: ... the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes untess necessary and then turn slowly and graduaJ_y downhill if possible Do not mow near drop oils ditches 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 ...

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

Page 4: ...ooling Fins Engine 20 Oil Change 19 Oil Level t4 19 Oil Type 19 Preparation 14 Repair Parts 48 53 Starting 14 Storage 28 F Filters Air t 9 Fuel 20 Fuel Type 14 Storage 28 Fuse 26 G Gauge Wheels 9 t4 H Hood Removal Installation 26 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 22 Lubrication Chart 17 M Maintenance Schedule 7 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 22 Adjustment Side to Side 22 Blade Sharpening 18 BJade Replaceme...

Page 5: ...u mulch discharg e or bag clippings bagger optional without changing btades For models not equipped as 3 in 1 Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manuat RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 101umber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameterwater tight drum holds upto 390 lbs of weight Rounded ...

Page 6: ... Washers 10 2 Washers i 2 Weld 3 16 x 3 4 Nuts t0 x 16 Gauge 2 Hex Bolts I 4 20 x 3 4 mT __ _ f 41_ 2 Hex Nuts s_ 2 Lock 2 Washer Washers t 4 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge Parts packed separately in carton Seat Video Cassette Steering Wheel Manual Mulcher Plate I E E Steering Boot Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x t 4 Gauge 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Center _lock Nuts Slope Sheet 2 Gaug...

Page 7: ...t Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and IocknuL Tighten securely iMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18 22 FT LBS TORQUE Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward S_idesteering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten si...

Page 8: ... POSITIVE RED CABLE Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Place seat o_ seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt Tighten shoulder bolt securely Assemble aditJstment bolt lock washer and fiat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brak...

Page 9: ...ate using screw washer lock washer and weld nut as shown NOTE Pre assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down Tighten hardware securely Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position Place front of mutcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place as shown Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck Hook rear latch into ho...

Page 10: ...mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure freewheel control is in drive position WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC TOt l PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS J Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled...

Page 11: ...ORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE p 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 FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...ttachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCHtBRAKE PEDAL Used for dectutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedat into the brake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off CHOKE CONTROL Used ...

Page 13: ...haust gases may cause browning ef grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stepping tractor on grass areas ompty 1 TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 8 Always operate engine at futl throttle Operating et_ gineat less than full throttle reduces the battery cha_ging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor mance TO USE CHOKE CONTROL See Fig 8 Use choke control when...

Page 14: ...e at_acilmer_t lift to highest position with attach ment _iftcontrct Pull freewheel control knob out s nd hold in position by inseding retainer spri_g ir_toforv ard hote of control rod Do not push or tow tr_ctor at more than two 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse above procedure NOTE To protecl hood fmrn damage when transporting your tractor on atruck or atraitor be sure hood is dosed and secu...

Page 15: ... from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP Before driving the unit in cold weather the transmis sion should be warmed up as follows Be sure the tractor is on level ground Place the motion control lever Jh neutral Release the parking brake and Iet the clutch brake slowly return to operating position Allow one minute for transmission to war...

Page 16: ...perating attachments select a ground speed that _vi t suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachm _nt being used 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 wiif recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse ...

Page 17: ...RAL 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 property maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked ...

Page 18: ...AN BE IDENTIFIED BY SJ LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbatanced b ade wit cause excessive vibration and ever tuat damage to mower and engine the btade can be sharpened with a file er on a grindhtg wheet Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower Q Tocheck blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or acene balancer When us nga cone balan...

Page 19: ...OIL See Figs 15 and 16 Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SH Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil wilf 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 oif has drained completely replace oil...

Page 20: ...f each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER See Fig i9 The fuel filter should be replaced once each season if fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carburetor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line s...

Page 21: ...connect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring 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 springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE ...

Page 22: ...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 adjustment on right side of tractor Measure dis tance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making...

Page 23: ...r is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stopping _Jstance at high speed in highest gear then brake must be adjusted Depress clutch brake peda and engage parking brake Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod Ifdistance is other than 1 3 4 ioosen jam nut and turn nut A until dista...

Page 24: ...NPUT PULL_ FIG 27 TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER See Fig 28 The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position while at a selected speed itmay be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of transmission o Park tractor on levei surface Stop tractor by turning ignition key...

Page 25: ...rely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seat tire punctures and prevent fiat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sea_ant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion WASHERS RETAINING RiNG If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged If jumper cables are used for emergency starting foflow this procedure IMPORTANT YOUR...

Page 26: ...MOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 31 Raise hood Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedures HOOD TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 32 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as described below before loosening...

Page 27: ...oke are adjusted properly see above o With engine off turn idle mixture screw in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counterclock wise 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 turns FINAL SETTING Start engine and ai ow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion contro leve in neutral N position With throttle control lever in slow position hold throttle lever against...

Page 28: ...SENTIAL 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 Start the engine and let it run unti the...

Page 29: ...ection 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain rue tank and carburetor refilt tank with fresh gasotine and replace fuel filter 8 Cheek att wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service center department 1 Clean replace air rifler 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharg...

Page 30: ...alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped m transmission during shipment or servicing t Engine throttle control not set a_ SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping englne k POINTS _ i i i CORRECTION t i 1 Check wiring switches and connections if not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tig...

Page 31: ...A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM 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 ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP DC 8600 RPM 28VOLTS AC M N 3609 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED BLUE I _ I HEADLIGHTS BROWN...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259573 ELECTRICAL 12 33 11 4t 26 19 20 I 16 i I l I 1 1 t I 7 32 ...

Page 33: ...8 x 16 Gauge Washer Lock t 4 Nut Hex 1 4 20 Tray Battery Bolt Btr Front 1 4 20 x 7q 2 Hoiddown Battery Front Mount Nut Push Nylon Battery Front 1 4 Switch Interlock Push ln Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 Harness Light Socket w 4152J Light Bulb Cable Battery Cable Battery Fuse Cable Ground Switch Seat Switch Ignition 4 Position Nut Ignition Cover Ignition Switch Key Molded Craftsman Harness Ign...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259573 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 58 12 60 53 52 55 57 3 74 3 10 37 14 34 ...

Page 35: ... Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grilte P L Panel Dash RH Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x t 2 Type TT Hood Assembly Bumber Hood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Line Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 UNC Grille W Clips MS 558 Lens Grille Fender Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw ThdroL 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear Pivot Bracket Asse...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR DRIVE MODEL NUMBER 917 259573 57 _66 116 42 _ 36 32 48 _50 151 51 77 3 6 ...

Page 37: ...NC 106 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 116 Link Clutch t44 Spring Return Clutch t48 Bolt Hex 3 8 t6x 1 1 4 149 V Belt Ground Drive 150 Keeper Center Span 151 Screw Thdrot 3 8 16 x 3 4 Ty TT Cover Pedal Pulley Engine DESCRiPTiON 71170764 STD551143 161488 134683 140158 19132012 156347 121199X 121749X STD581075 123583X 121748X 161079 123782X 19171216 161901 157480 19212016 12000008 158388 124346X 74780536 ...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259573 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ 63 Y Y y _ i t_ z t 62 11 40 I fits3 t I Ii t_ i iJ I i 11B 68 13 28 3O _Y 10 67 43 t I 38 ...

Page 39: ...g Btk Link Drag Extended Stamped Washer Lock Hvy Hlcf Spr 3 8 Bearing Axle STLT GT Locknut Flange 5 8 11 UNC Shaft Asm Strg Private Label Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 X 5 8 X 062 Screw Hex Sckt 1 4 20 x 5 8 Shaft Asm Pittman Bracket Steering Bushing Rod Tie BIk Lt Gear Sector Washer 13 32 X 7 8 X 16ga Screw Thdrol 3 8 16x3 4 Ty4t Pin Cotter 1 8 X 3 4 Cad Rod Tie Wire F...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER g17 259573 ENGINE 5 38 14 27 13 10 3t 3g 32 34 33 37 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester 23 4 4O ...

Page 41: ...E1 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5 I6 18 UNC X 3 4 W Seres Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock Hvy Helical t 4 Bolt Fin Hex 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16xl 1 2 Tytt Shield Browning Debris Guard Control Choke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Arresto...

Page 42: ...REPAIR P_RTS TRACTOR MODEL HUMBER 917 259573 MOWER LiFT 5 49 6 13 19 6 7 5 13 32 32 19 2O 82 ...

Page 43: ...ing w Plunger Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Link Lift Lh Fixed Length Link Lift Rh Fixed Length Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric Trunnion Btk Zinc Nut Lock W Wsh t 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Nut Special Washer I3 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Spring 2 1 8 Pin cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adj Li...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PAinTS TRACTOR MODEL NIJMItER 917 259573 MOWER OECK 79 52 34 33 102 21 22 I 9 2 t6 t1 29 18 24 105 6 25 26 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...Hinge 113 17490512 Screw Thd Rolling Washer Head 114 73510500 Washer Spacer I15 72110504 Pulley Mandrel t16 137644 Nut Toplock Flanged t17 133957 Bolt 118 73930600 Fastner Christmas Tree 119 19t21414 Pulley idler Flat 121 143723 Washer 13 32 x t3 16 x 16 Gauge 128 153390 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 129 19131312 Rod Pivot with Nibs 130 STD523710 Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs 131 STD533710 Guard Mandr...

Page 46: ...sher t3 32 x 1 x 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch _EY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72050412 5 134300 16 121250X 17 t23976X 2 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5 16_18 Unc Nut Lock Hex W ...

Page 47: ...ART NO NO DESCRiPTiON 147138 Decal Chassis Hydro 42 160396 Decal Mower Drive Schematic 19 138047 Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Mulching Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Decal Drawbar Cntd Mvt Hyd Lt Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION t 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Fro...

Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259573 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 310 0650 58 9O 91 52 t9 23 34 26 41 59 28 14 4 5 35 113 48 ...

Page 49: ... Guide Slot 83 142971 Jackshaft Assembly t8 150772 Shaft Motor 85 150806 Jackshaft t9 50773 Bearing Thrust 42 x 68 x t6 88 142973 Screw Cap 23 142944 Block Cylinder Assembly 89 142974 Washer 7 16 x 1 x 1 2 24 142945 Seat 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 42977 Spring Block 27 142948 Seal Lip 26 x 42 x 8 ...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259573 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 552A 27_ I 5 _ 5 523 842 422 284A 240 534 535 445 235 284 t 537 161 5O ...

Page 51: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259573 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2531 E1 358 GASKET SET_ 435 432 392 51 52 232 202 257 54 52 332 7s 188 1006 334 851 383 51 ...

Page 52: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259573 BRiGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 783 615A 544 311 803 801 802 201 209A 209 414 207 52 ...

Page 53: ...PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259573 BRtGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 8A 10A 10 304 305 308 306 307 _ REQUmRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO IINSTALL SEE REPAIR _NSTRUCTION MANUAL 308A 307 53 ...

Page 54: ...sembly Standard Size 201 262683 Piston Assembly 010 Oversize 202 262684 Piston Assembly 020 Oversize 203 280997 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 205 93971 Ring Set Standard Size 206 94298 Ri qg Set 010 Oversize 207 262337 Ring Set 020 Oversize 209 262352 Ring Set 030 Oversize 209A 261563 Lock Piston Pin 219 394348 Pin Piston Standard Size 219A 393415 Ri_l Piston 005 Oversize 220 222773 Rod Connecting ...

Page 55: ...4705 Wire Stop 802 497607 Cap End 358 495868 Gasket Set 803 497604 Housing Starter 363 19203 Ftywheel Puller 819 94675 Screw Hex Head 383 89838 Wrench Spark Ptug 842 270920 Seat Cap 391 280197 Body Pump 847 495715 Tube Assembly Oil 392 261395 Spring Diaphragm 851 493880 Terminal Cable 394 272638 Diaphragm Carburetor 858 270989 Diaphragm Carburetor 414 220680 Washer 859 271025 Gasket Pump 422 22287...

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Page 60: ...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 259573 ENGINE MODEL NO 42E707 2631 E1 PART NUMBER PART DES...

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