Craftsman EZ3 917.258553 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...omer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts OWNER S MANUAL 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 _ IIIIIIII I ...

Page 2: ...nkments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or il an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction coutd cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes tii CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are oft...

Page 3: ... 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 Federal laws apply on federa_ lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual r l l l i 1 i1 11 H I LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY...

Page 4: ...n 19 Cooling Fins Engine 9 Oil Change 18 Oil Level 13 18 Oil Type 18 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 48 53 Starting 14 Storage 28 F Fil ers Air 18 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 13 Storage 26 Fuse 24 G Gauge Wheels 8 H Hood Removal Installation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart 16 M Maintenance Schedule 16 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 2t Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 17 Blade Replacemen...

Page 5: ...PLATE KIT once installed lets you mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing b_ades_For models not equipped as 3 in 1 Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this _ anua _ RAMP TOPS AND FEET Iet you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameterwater tightdrum holds...

Page 6: ... 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge Nuts 10 qj iii 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Washers 9132 x 518 x 16 Gauge 2 Hex Nuts 4 20 2 kockWashers 1 4 i ii u u i u i u u Parts packed separately in carton Seat Mulcher Plate Steering Wheel Manual Vide_ Cassette Steering I Boot Parts Bag iii u ii Parts bag contents not shown full size lu 2 h2e _ 2 Washers 3 8 _ x 7t8 x 14 Gauge 2 Shoulder Bolts _ 2 Center uge x_...

Page 7: ... wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide inside boot and 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 materials from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID_ TO ROLL_FRA...

Page 8: ... manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjuste See q O ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK See Fig 5 FIG 3 INSTALL SEAT See Fig 4 Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Place...

Page 9: ... THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST J All assembly instructions have been completedo No remaining loose parts in carton_ I Batteryis properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps o v Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinfiated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for ...

Page 10: ...WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FORWARD SI OW CLUTCH LIGHTS OFF FAST LIGHTS ON 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 FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ...er 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 FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tra...

Page 12: ...ion key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use 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 _ CAUTi0N Always stop tractor com Jk pletely as described above before ...

Page 13: ...n reverse above procedure NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting yourtractoron a truck ora trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc 13 FIG 11 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL See Fig 16 The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already filled with summer weight oil Check eng...

Page 14: ...has been warmed up 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 Adjustments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION CAUTION _ Never engage Or disengag_q freewheel lever while the engine is run ning To ensure proper operation and performance ...

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Page 16: ... belt to 35 ft ibs maximum Do not overttghten 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 Adj...

Page 17: ...file oron a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancero When using a cone balancer follow the instructions supplied with bal ancer o Slide btade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin paraIlel with the ground if blade is balanced it shouId remain in a horizo...

Page 18: ... 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 drai n piug_ After oil has drained completeiy_ repiace oii drain plug and tighten securely Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICAT ONS on page 3 of this ma...

Page 19: ...lter adapter then tighten filter an additional 1 2 turn Fill crankcase with new oil See TO CHANGE EN GINE OIL in this section of this manual Forapproxi mate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual Start the engine and check for oil leaks Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation OIL FILTER MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equ...

Page 20: ... forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Disconnect 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 o Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension ar...

Page 21: ...r housing as shown_ If adjustment is necessary make adjustment on one side of mower onlyo To raise one side of mower tighten lift link adjustment nut on that sider To lower one side of mower loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side NOTE Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower height about 1 8 Recheck measurements after adjusting BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO OF MOWER TO GROUND...

Page 22: ... between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 3 4 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 3 4 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for properstopping 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 servi...

Page 23: ... PURGE TRANSMIS SION in the Operation section of this manual ADJUSTMENT LOCKNUT FIG 27 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straightforward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble per instructionsinthe Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on ...

Page 24: ...UND away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery_ RED cable last from both bakeries POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL CHARGED BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backstde of the grill Replace bulb in holder and push bulb hol...

Page 25: ...necessary However minor adjust_ ment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or loado If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows in general turning the adjusting needles in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fueVair mixture Turning the adjusting needles out counter clockwise increases the supply of fuel to the engi...

Page 26: ...EVENT 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 FLIEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank St...

Page 27: ...Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait severer minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fueFfitter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank w_th fresh gasoline and replace fuel fitter 8 Check eli wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service center departmento i1 i ...

Page 28: ...le control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mowerdeck 5 Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replacetsharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Mower drive belt worn Blades improperly installed Improper blades used Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels l r switch i...

Page 29: ...ITION _ PLUG UNIT I _ GAP _ _ J 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES _ 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 THELIGHTS 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 28...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258553 ELECTRICAL 22 21 26 33 2O 30 ...

Page 31: ...p Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 unc x 3 4 Washer Washer Nut Tube Plastic 12 Case Battery Mech Hinge Clamp Hose Switch Tnterlock Push In Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 UNC Harness Light Socket Includes 4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 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: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258553 CHASS S AND ENCLOSURES 29 28 58 12 14 31 37 14 53 2 55 7 54 6O 3 10 71 14 32 ...

Page 33: ...3 8 16 x 3 4 Panel Dash L H Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash R H ScrewThdrot 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Washer t 3 32 x 13 6 x 12 Gauge Nut Grille w Clips MS 558 Lens Grille Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT N HLD 558 Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 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 Pick...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258553 DRIVE 34 ...

Page 35: ...ed 97 140469 46 12000039 Ring Klip 98 735t0600 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove 100 19111216 48 154604 BetlcrankAssembly Clutch 102 141322 49 123205X Retainer Belt 103 73940800 50 74760624 Bolt 104 140156 5t 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 105 71070516 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 106 74780520 53 105710X Link Clutch 116 72110610 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 118 154774 56 74760620 Bolt...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258553 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 11 t _ j _63 I t _ 66 40 67 ...

Page 37: ... 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Extended Stamped Washer Lock Bearing Axle STLT GT Nut Lock Flange 5 8 1t UNC Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Screw Hex Socket Head 1 4 20 x 5 8 Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Rollo 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pi...

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 15 134300 Spacer Split _28x 88 16 121250X Spring 17 123976X Lecknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 21 153236 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 23 74780814 Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 2 13 x 7 8 Grade 5 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge ...

Page 39: ...156810 138311 154515 154516 160653 160654 DESCRIPTION Decal Chassis 42 Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Insert Wheel Steering Decal Battery Diehard Decal ins Hood Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng 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 2 _ 5 8 4 10 7 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tir...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258553 ENGINE 4 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 15 8O 4 23 35 4O ...

Page 41: ... 4 20 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown Kohler Model Noo CV15S 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 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 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258553 MOWER LIFT 7 11 13 4 49 30 3 26 8 l I I i I 5 19 13 32 I 32 13 19 20 15 2O 15 42 ...

Page 43: ...Wire Assembly Shaft Assembly Lift Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21 32 x I x 21 Gauge Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Red Link Lift Loll Link Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Hex Jam 1 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 16Gauge Spring Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 Red Adjust Lift Nut Hex Jam 3 8 ...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917o258553 MOWER DECK 76 77 113 111 114 1t6 _ i 11 i 118 _ 1 6 21 22 24 25 2 26 16 15 _ 28 29 18 27 44 ...

Page 45: ... 119 19121414 36 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 12t 143723 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Gauge 128 153390 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC 129 19131312 41 133551 Rod Pivot with Nibs 130 STD523710 43 140083 Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs 131 STD533710 44 140088 Guard Mandrel L H 132 19132203 45 STD624003 Retainer 46 137729 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 130794 48 133944 Washer Hardened 49 133940...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258553 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 310 0650 58 23 t9 9O 52 91 34 59 26 44 28 17 14 7 5 3 24 36 35 1 113 46 ...

Page 47: ...tuator Bypass 91 142976 26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 92 142977 27 142948 Seal Lip 26 x 42 x 8 93 142978 28 142949 Ring Retaining 113 142917 29 142950 Washer 26x35x1 114 142918 30 150787 Plate Bypass 1t9 142980 34 142951 Oil Filter Element 134 144607 35 142952 Arm Bypass 135 144608 36 142953 Ring Retaining 139 150775 37 142954 Arm Actuating 140 150776 38 142955 Pin Actuating 39 150777 Bolt...

Page 48: ...ARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258553 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 3 6_ 12 19 CRANKSHAFT I H IH I I 1 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES t5 14 13 __ ENGINE CONTROLS I H HI e_16 EXHAUST I 6 8 48 ...

Page 49: ...ange M6 x 1o0x 20 Washer Plain 5 6 2 Cover Pinion Housing Blower Ring Retainer 2 Cover Clip Mounting 3 Screw Hex Flange M5 x 8 x 20 3 Baffle Intake Side Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1 0 x 16 2 Baffle Cylinder Head Baffle Cylinder 12 079 07 12 237 01 M 0664020 M 0545016 12 536 09 M 0443020 SM 0443025 12 089 11 12 089 23 12 089 24 M 0641060 SM 0642025 13 12 090 05 14 25458 11 15 12_079 01 16 25 t58 08 Link...

Page 50: ... MODEL NUMBER 917 258553 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 FUEL SYSTEM llllllllllNl lii i i 4 7 i iiii ii i ii i i1 111 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER i ii 19 18 22 21 20 25 14 15 13 14 12 tO 27 5 50 ...

Page 51: ...ncludes Key Number 29 27 Gasket Bowl Retainer Screw Nut Hex Flange M6 x lrO 2 Washer Plain 1 4 Washer Lock 1 4 Stud M6 x 1o0x 122 2 29 12 041 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 Insulated Grip Barrel Eyel...

Page 52: ...UMBER 917 258553 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 i i i ii i mN TtON ELECTRICAL l 13 __ CRANKCASE I 3 13 17 10 oi _ PAN I uB_iCATION I J J r 0 4 _r_ 11 6 i_ 8 _ 15 16 24 C_ 20 _ 21 STARTING SYSTEM I o Q 1 _ 52 ...

Page 53: ... 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 0 8 x 16 Screw Hex Flange M10 x 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 Oil Pump Assembly O Ring...

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Page 55: ...SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SaGHTtNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SIGHTING GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX ...

Page 56: ...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 258553 ENGINE MODEL NO 0V15 TYPE NO PS 41526 PART NUMBER o PART DESCR...

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