Craftsman EZ3 917.258531 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...AL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair Parts AUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment FOR CONSUMER ASSfSTANCE HOT LINE CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER t 800 659 5917 F IHH ...

Page 2: ...ower 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 2 Ul CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted...

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 Federallaws 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 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAF...

Page 4: ...en t 9 Cooling Fins Engine 9 Oil Change t8 Oil Leve_ 13 18 Oil Type 18 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 50 55 Starting t5 Storage 27 F Filters Air 19 Fuel 20 Fuel Type t4 Storage 27 Fuse 25 G Gauge Wheels 8 H Hood Removal Installation 25 L Leveling Mower Deck 22 Lubrication Chart 16 M Maintenance Schedule 16 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 22 Adjustment Side to Side 22 Blade Sharpening 17 Blade Replacem...

Page 5: ...you mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 in 1 Converfible 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 to 390 lbs of weight Roun...

Page 6: ...x Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4_20 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 2 Lock Washers 1 4 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Mulcher Plate Steering Wheel video _ _ Cassette 1 Steering Manual Boot Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Gauge Q 2 Center lock Nuts _ Gauge Wheels Steering C Extension 2 Keys Shaft 6 o Steering Wheel Adapter Steeri...

Page 7: ...en sion o Position steering wheel and sleeve assembly so cross bars are horizontal ieftto right and slide onto adapter Assemble large flat washer 3 8 lock washer 3 8 hex bolt and tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS T...

Page 8: ...ractor were ovefinflated at the factory for shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSI...

Page 9: ...RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION 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 For shipping purposes the tires were overinfiated at the fac...

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

Page 11: ...ngage 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 CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor ATTACH...

Page 12: ...th 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 A CAUTION A_ways stop tractor com pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 9 Always operate engine at full throttle Operating engine at less than full thr...

Page 13: ...brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to slowest 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 merit lift control Pull freewheel control ...

Page 14: ...ol lever to neutral N position Shut off engine and set parking brake Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position See TO TRANSPORT in this section of manual _ Sitting inthetractor seat start engine Aftertheengine is running move throttle control to half 1 2 speed With motion control lever in neutral N position slowly disengage clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control l...

Page 15: ...w 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 wilt suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment ...

Page 16: ...ighten GENERAL RECOMMENDAT ONS 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 Atl adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should ...

Page 17: ...ing edge up towards deck as shown Reassemble hex bolt ocK washer and flat washer ir exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 30 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED NOTE We do nat recommend sharpening btade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced o o c GE GE FLAT WASHER _ _ _ z A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD FIG 14 TO SHAR...

Page 18: ...osity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 0_ 60 _ _30o _20o I0o 0_ 10 20 30 _ 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG 16 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consu_nption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently...

Page 19: ...tly on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge nut precteaner cover and secure with knob s iMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE CARTRIDGE THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF THE CARTRIDGE DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE COVER KNOB_ COVER CARTRIDGE NUT PAPER CARTRIDGE CLEAN AIR SCREEN ...

Page 20: ...cting fuel fl0w to carburetor replacement is required With engine cooi remove filter and plug fuef line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fue tine with arrow pointing towards carburetor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and damps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline FiG 20 CLEANING Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Keep finished s...

Page 21: ...t pos tion Rolf belt off engine pulley o Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Di_cQnnect 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 tracto...

Page 22: ...ENT 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 tower_han 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 m...

Page 23: ...ce becomes I 3 4 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 WiTH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED NUT A NUT ARM DO NOT TOUCH THiS NUT IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSAR...

Page 24: ... to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service centeddepartment TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS See Fig 30 Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose Repair tire and reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle insert square key Replace washers an...

Page 25: ...der is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 32 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 HEADLIGHT WIRE CONNECTOR FiG 32 ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig 33 The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment s...

Page 26: ...final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Move throttle control lever to slow _ position With finger rotate and hold throttle lever against idle sPeed screw Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture valve in clockwise until en gine begins to die and then turn out counterclo...

Page 27: ...AL 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 until the fue...

Page 28: ... Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuef 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 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or re...

Page 29: ...itch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery ceil s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regL_lator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION t Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Level mower d...

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Page 31: ...OVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 7 NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH 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 ENG NE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258531 ELECTRICAL 70 32 I I I I 1 i 1 32 ...

Page 33: ...olt Hex Head 1 4 o20unc x 3 4 Washer Washer Nut Tube Plastic 12 Case Battery Mech Hinge Clamp Hose Switch interlock Pushqn Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 UNC Harness Light Socket Includes 4 52J Bulb Light Cable Batter1 6 Gauge Red 1i Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W t6 Wire Fuse 30 Amp Cable Ground 6 Gauge BLack 2 Switch Ptunger Switch ignition Nut Ignition Cover Key Switch Key ignition Harness Ignitio...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 25853 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 28 12 31 3 53 51 55 54 57 14 34 ...

Page 35: ...sh Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pane Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille PiL Panel Dash R H_ Screw Thdrot 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Washer 13 32 x 3 16 x I2 Gauge Nut Gdile w Ctips MS 558 Lens Grille Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT N HLD 558 Bracket Fender Support Pivot Bracket Assembly L H Pivot Bracket Assembly R H Nut Look w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Brack_t Grille Pickoff LH Screw ...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258531 DRIVE 61 116 37 36 35 36 32 16 84100 I 61 i 48 53 77 74 _ 105 78 10o 27 36 ...

Page 37: ... 140469 47 127783 Pulley idler V Groove 98 73510600 48 154604 BellcrankAssembtyClutch 00 19111216 49 123205X Retainer Belt 02 141322 50 STD523715 Bolt 03 73940800 51 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 104 140156 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 105 71070516 53 105710X Link Clutch 106 74780520 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 116 72110610 56 STD523712 Bolt Hex 3 8_16 x 1 1 4 118 154774 57 1402...

Page 38: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258531 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ _ _2_ _1 22 _2222 L 62 l I 11 i J_7 i i 25 15 65 68 67 13 68 30 38 ...

Page 39: ...e Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Co umn Draglink Extended Stamped Washer Lock Bearing Axle STLT GT Nut Lock Flange 5 8q I UNC Pin Axle 5 8 x 1 55 1 54 Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim t 4 x 5 8 x 062 Washer Screw Hex Socket Head 1 4 20 x 5 8 Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer I3 32 ...

Page 40: ...rew Thd Rotl 3 8 16 x 1 Washer 13 32 x 1 x I4 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 15 134300 16 121250X t7 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 t27018X 26 STD551150 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Bolt Hex Head Fin I 2 I3 x 7 8 Grade 5 Was...

Page 41: ...e Schematic 159850 _ 159851 Deca_ Chassis 6 Speed 42 Decal WBelt Schematic Deca tns Hood Decal Battery DnglYPsn Ei_ g Decal Fender A_uto Decal Lift Handle Decal Drawbar Chtd Mvt Hyd LT Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES KEY PART NO NO OESCR_PTiON 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122082X 10 7152J I 04757X _ 144334 Valve Cap...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 25853 ENG1NE 3 72 13 33 37 29 OPTIONAL EQUUPMENT Spark Attester 14 15 6 38 J 78 23 42 ...

Page 43: ...8 Engine See Breakdown Briggs Model 28N707 0173 0t Muffler Gasket Exhaust Nippte Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 t6 NPT Washer Shield Heat Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Tank Vented Clamp Hose Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 3_4 Tyt Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Washe...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258531 MOWER LiFT 13 4 11 12 19 13 32 32 5 19 13 30 3 26 6 5 161718 20 5 44 ...

Page 45: ...sembly Shaft Assembly Lift Pin Groove E_Ring Washer 21 32 x I x 21 Gauge Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Red Spring Link Lift L H Link Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Hex Jam 2 13 UNC Trunnion Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 UNC Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Nut Special Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge Sprin9 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Rod Adjust Lift Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258531 MOWER DECK 76 74 58 84 34 33 32 102 03 t05 106 1 2 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 113 17490512 Rod Hinge t 14 STD541431 Screw Thdrol Hex Head Zinc Mwr 115 72t10504 Washer Spacer 116 137644 Pulley Mandrel 117 133957 Nut Toptock Flanged 18 73930600 Bolt 119 19121414 Fastner Christmas Tree 121 143723 Pulley Idler Flat 128 153390 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Gauge 129 19131312 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC t30 STD523710 Rod Pivot with Nibs 131 STD533710 Rod Clutch Secondar...

Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258531 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 310 0650 58 9O 91 52 34 139 59 9 26 23 44 4 5 9O t 35 1t3 48 ...

Page 49: ... 17 142941 Guide Slot 83 142971 Jackshaft Assembly 18 150772 Shaft Motor 85 150806 Jackshaft t9 150773 Bearing Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 88 142973 Screw Cap 23 142944 Block CyiinderAssembly 89 142974 Washer 7 16 x 1 x 1 2 24 142945 Seal Lip t0 x 25 x 7 90 142975 Sleeve Bearing 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 91 142976 Seal Wiper 26 150774 Center Section Assembiy Kit 92 142977 Spring B_ock 27 142948 Seal Lip 2...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 25853t BRIGGS STRATTON ENGmNE o MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0 73 01 230 _614 635 337 3 238 0 5O 305 7 ...

Page 51: ...PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9i7 258531 BRIGGS STRATFON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0173o01 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KiT 52 _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL 0 15 37 51 ...

Page 52: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9 7 258531 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMgER 0173 01 _284A 5 138 37 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 535 445 305_ 346 37 468 334 52 ...

Page 53: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR __ MODEL NUMBER 917 258531 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28N707 TYPE NUMBER 0173 01 209 729A 783 801 1090 311 544 803 53 ...

Page 54: ...ston 020 Oversize 216 262766 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize 219 490815 Lock Piston Pin 222 495611 Pin Assy Piston Standard Size 224 94729 pin Assy Piston 005 Oversize 225 495157 Rod Assembly Connecting 227 493935 Rod Assembly Connecting 230 94742 020 Undersize Crankpin Bore 232 262785 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 57 64 238 262836 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 5 8 240 394358 Valve Exhaust 265 221535 Vaive Intak...

Page 55: ...t005 281400 Drive Starter t006 224413 Cap and Dipstick Oi Filler 1019 496758 Seal Filler Tube 1022 272475 Tube Oil Filler 1023 224552 Element Filter 1026 494432 O Ring Air Cleaner 495136 Armature Starter 1029 224554 Bushing Governor Crank 033 495992 Bolt Carriage t034 495248 Nut Hex 1044 94673 Clamp Fuel Pipe 1054 270723 Elbow Fuel Pipe 1058 272623 Pin Cotter 1090 497607 Spring Choke Return Sea Ch...

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Page 60: ... model plate located under the seat The model number for your engine wilt be found on the b ower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Re tai Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258531 ENGINE MODEL NO 28N707 TYPE NO 0173 01 PART NUMBER PART DE...

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