Craftsman EZ3 917.258555 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...tomer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments oRepair Parts 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 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIII ...

Page 2: ...embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliffor 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 puttingyour foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 2 IlL CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are...

Page 3: ...ained in 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 Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual LIMITED TWO YEAR WAR...

Page 4: ...Screen 19 Cooling Fins Engine 19 Oil Change 18 Oil Level 13 18 Oil Type 18 Preparation 13 Repair Pads 48 53 Stading 14 Storage 26 F Filters Air 18 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 13 Storage 26 Fuse 24 G Gauge Wheels 8 H Hood RemovaVlnstafiation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 LubricationChart t6 M Maintenance Schedule 16 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 17 Blade Replacem...

Page 5: ...alled lets you mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 in 1 Convertible 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 Ibs_of...

Page 6: ...1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 I Washer 17 32 x 1 3116x 12 Gauge 2 Hex Bolts 2 Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Nuts 1 4 20 2 Washers 9 32 x 5 8 2 Lock x 16 Gauge Washers 1 4 Seat Video Cassette Steering Wheel Mulcher Plate Manual L Parts Bag II ill ti llnllllllllll II Parts bag contents not shown full size i iiii ii ii i llluu 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x i4 Gauge 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Center lockNuts W Gauge heels Steering Whee...

Page 7: ...deboot 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 FORAND REMOVE ANY STAPLES INSKID THAT MAY PUNCTU RE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID TO RO LLTRACTOR O FF SKID See Operation section for location and function of c...

Page 8: ...n PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For bestcutting resutts mower housing should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manuat CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of tttis manual Verify th...

Page 9: ...EW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BESTPERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST v All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining oose parts in carton J Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps o f Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely v All tires are properly inflated For shipping ...

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

Page 11: ...stitute_ ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage 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 fordeclutchtng and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disen...

Page 12: ...ving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine_ i2 NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idlewith 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 I_ CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position ...

Page 13: ... tying hood to tractor rope cord etc FIG 10 TO OPERATE ON HILLS u I _ CAUTION Do not drive up or down hills I I _ with slopes greater than 15 and do not I i u drive acr ss any slope I 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 slower position If stopping is absolutely necessary push clut...

Page 14: ...usted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION TO START ENGINE See Fig 9 When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engtne_ Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en gaged position Sit on seat in oper...

Page 15: ... Make first cut relatively high the second to the desired height FIG 12 Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always operate engine at ful_throttle when mowing to assure better mow ng performance and proper dis charge of material Regulate ground speed by select ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performa...

Page 16: ...o 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 section of this manual should be ch...

Page 17: ... or on 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 balancer 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 hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal...

Page 18: ...itable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove drain plug o After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill engine with oil througtl 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 cap dips...

Page 19: ... 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 Fill crankcase with new oil See TO CHANGE EN GINE OIL in this section of this manual For approxi mate capacity see PRODUCT SPECl FICATIONS on page 3 of this manual Start the engine and c...

Page 20: ...ever forward to lower mower toits towest 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 retai ler springs Disconnect front linksfrom deck by removing retainer springs Raise liftlever to raise suspension a...

Page 21: ...EVEL SIDE TO SIDE tF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT tS NECESSARY BESURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL StDE 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 dire...

Page 22: ...brake rod If distance isother than 1 1 2 loosen jam nutand turn nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 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 EN...

Page 23: ...on function Insert a 30 torx or 5 32 allen wrench intothe access hole and locate the adjustment screw Adjust the screw clockwise 1 4 turn at a time to increase motion control effort An effort of 15 t8 Ibs at the motion control lever knob is normal NOTE tf for any reason the effort to move the motion control lever becomes too excessive reverse the above procedure by turning the adjustment screw cou...

Page 24: ...TOR BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against chassis o Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA TIVE terminal of fully charged battery o Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery 3 0 REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK ...

Page 25: ...equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap which allows some adjustment within the fimits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limitercapcannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle_ o Be sure you have a clean air _ter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make adjustme...

Page 26: ...M 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 tank Start the e...

Page 27: ...CTION I Fill fuel tank 2_ See TO START ENGINE in Operation 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 filler 8 Check all wiring 9 See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service center depar...

Page 28: ...or if so equipped 4o Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control tn disengaged position_ 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing L Enginethrottlecontrol notset at SLOW positionfor 30seconds before stoppingengine 1 Check widng switches and connectionm If not corrected contact an authorized service canted department 1 Replace blade Tighten blad...

Page 29: ...ARK _ PLUG _ a GN TION 1 _ GAP _ D UNIT 2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES _ 28 VOLTS AC MIN 3800 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP DO 3600 RPM BROWN 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 TH...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258555 ELECTRICAL 3O ...

Page 31: ...ludes 4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red t 1 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red Wt16 Wire 26 I08824X Fuse 30Amp 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 29 121305X Switch Plunger 30 140301 Switch Ignition 31 124211X Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover Key Switch 33 109310X Key Ignition 40 156442 Harness Ignition 41 711i0408 Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal ...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258555 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 28 58 12 14 11_ 37 53 54 52 55 7 6O 3 t 74 3 38_ 39 14 32 ...

Page 33: ...UNC x 1 Panel Dash LoH Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash R Ho Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Grille w Clips MS 558 Lens Grille FendlFtrest Pnt STLT N HLD 558 Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly L H Pivot Bracket Assembly RH Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga_ Bracket Grille Pick...

Page 34: ... _OOP L _U_SE_ 9_7 25S5 55 34 ...

Page 35: ...plit 116 72110610 41 154777 Keeper Belt idler 118 154774 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge 12t 154419 43 19111012 Washer 11 32x5 8x12Gao 122 156963 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove 123 19091016 4B 154604 BeIIcrank Assembly 124 156967 49 123205X Retainer Belt 125 74780516 50 74760624 Bolt 126 1685H 51 73680600 Nut Crown ock 3 8 16 UNC 143 74780520 52 73680500 Nut Crown ock 5 16 18 Unc 144 ...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258555 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 I 11 1 27 4O 25 46 9 2 2 7 _ 9 5 67 6B 70 1Q 32 28 30 43 36 ...

Page 37: ... x 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 11 UNC Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust _515x 750 x 1033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 4 x 5 8 x 062 Screw Hex Socket 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 Roll 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod...

Page 38: ... Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 Washer 13 32 x I x 14 Gauge Pan Seat Emboss QCK Conn Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 KEY PART NO NO 15 134300 16 121250X 7 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24_ 19171912 25 127018X 26 STD551150 DESCRIPTION Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring Locknut Flange t 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 2 13 x 7 8 Grade 5 Washer...

Page 39: ...1 154515 154516 160754 160755 DESCRIPTION Decal Chassis 42 Decal V Belt Schematic Decal tns Wheel Strg Auto Srs Gd Decal Btrj Dngr Psn Engo Decal Btry Diehard Sears 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 4 10 7 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIP_ON 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X...

Page 40: ...REPAIR ENGINE PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258555 15 8O 4 4O 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 35 4O ...

Page 41: ...1 4 20 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown Kohler Model No 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 Thdo Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Wash...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258555 MOWER LIFT 28 27 25 24 7 11 13 4 12 5 6 49 3O 6 5 13 19 i i 32 31_ 19 32 13 2O 15 2O 42 ...

Page 43: ...ire Assembly Shaft Assembly Lift Pin Groove E Ring Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Gauge Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Red Link Lift L H Link Lift RoH_ Retainer Spdng Link Front Nut Hex Jam t 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 Spring Pin Cotter 3 32 x t 2 Rod Adjust Lift Nut Hex Jam 3 8 1...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258555 MOWER DECK 76 75 74 68 73 _ I 45 78 79 71 82 52 58 84 33 32 104 105 106 17 105 106 18 29 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...155198 Rod Hinge 113 17490512 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 114 73510500 Washer Spacer 115 72110504 Pulley Mandrel 1t6 137644 Nut Toplock Flanged t17 133957 Bolt 118 73930600 Fastner Christmas Tree 119 19121414 Pulley Idler Flat 121 143723 Washer 13 32x13i16x16Gauge 128 153390 Nut Crownlock 3 8 i6 UNC 129 19131312 Rod Pivot with Nibs 130 STD523710 Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs 131 STD533710 Guard Mand...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258555 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 205 026B 9l 190 209 _ T BBA 71A 36 38 37 MODEL andl SERIAL NUMBERS HERE 43 42 46 ...

Page 47: ...nut 5 16 24 44 790025 Brake Pad Holder 45 786066 Spacer 46 790086 Brake Lever Bracket 71 788069 Square Cut Ring 71A 792162 Pushnut 9 16 79 792144 Spring 85 792154 Oil Fill Plug 85A 792182 Tube Plug 3 8 87 788035 Oil Seal 5 8 180 730229A Gear Oil 80W90 189 792168 Drive Screw 6 x 1 2 189A 792169 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 190 792150 Lockwasher 191 792151 Nut 7 16 20 208B 798025 Fan Coupling IncL 189 189A 209...

Page 48: ...PAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258555 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 Ai R T_KE I _ 2 6_m_ 8_ 7 11 __10 12 9 CRANKSHAFT i 1 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 15 14 13 g 16 9 6 8 3 48 ...

Page 49: ... 28 Cover 10 25 154 02 Clip Mounting 3 11 M 0545020 Screw Hex Flange M5 x 8 x 20 3 12 12 063 05 Baffle Intake Side 3 M 0645016 Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1 0 x 16 2 14 12 063 08 Baffle Cylinder Head 15 12 063 01 Baffle Cylinder NOT ILLUSTRATED 129113 64 Decal Horsepower 12 079 07 I2 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 t3 12 090 05...

Page 50: ...R PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258555 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 FUEL SYSTEM J 7 2 33 31 30 20 19 16__ _ _ 14 23 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER J 14 15 19 18 13 14 22 2t 20 5O ...

Page 51: ...cludes Key Number 29 27 Gasket Bowl Retainer Screw Nut Hex Flange M6 x 1o0 2 Washer Plain 1 4 Washer Lock 1 4 Stud M6 x 1 0 x 122 2 29 12 041 06 3O M 0641060 31 X 25 63 32 X 22 11 33 M 0629122 ILLUSTRATED 12 04t 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 Eyelets ...

Page 52: ...S TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 258555 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 T o c IGNI N I ELEOTRI CRANKCASE 23 22 _ _ 1 3 13 5 16_ 17 OIL PAN 1 LUBRICATION 1 iii i iil Jl 11 1 STARTING SYSTEM I 5_ 52 ...

Page 53: ... Assembly Includes Key Numbers 2 and 3 Kit Oil Fill Cap Includes Key 3 O Ring Dipstick O Ring Upper Oil Fill Tube Tube Oil Fill Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0o8x 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 5x 25 Bracket Oil Pump Relief Valve Spring Oil Pump Relief Valve Piston Oil Pump Relief Valve Body Oil Pump Relief ...

Page 54: ... i i iii i iii iii ii RV II i I I IILII_LIII J I J I II LI IIIII 54 ...

Page 55: ...HT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX llltllluiH i 11 i li _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not O _1 _ greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu _1 _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme II caution when changing direction n slopes _ ...

Page 56: ...late 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 258555 ENGINE MODEL NO CV15S TYPE NO PS 41526 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTI...

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