Craftsman EZ3 917.259550 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ... oCustomer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments Repair 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 IIIII IIIIIIIIl lr l ...

Page 2: ...hes 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 2 Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Chi...

Page 3: ...ained in effective 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 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 WARR...

Page 4: ...Screen 19 Cooling Fins Engine 19 Oil Change 18 Oil Level 13 18 Oil Type 18 Preparation 13 Repair Parts 48 53 Starting 14 Storage 26 F Filters Air 18 Fuel 19 Fuel Type 3 Storage 26 Fuse 24 G Gauge Wheels 8 H Hood Removal Installation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart 16 Maintenance Schedule 16 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 7 Blade Replacem...

Page 5: ...ch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For models not equipped as 3 ir Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and untoad 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 diameterwater4ight drum holds upto3901bs of weight Rounded edges prev...

Page 6: ... 16 18 1 Hex Bolt I 2 13 x 1 t Washer 17 32 x t 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Lock Washer t 2 2 Washers 9 32 2 Hex Bolts I 4_20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts t 4_20 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 2_Lock Washers 1 4 Seat Steering Boot Manual Mulcher Plate Steering Whee Video Cassette Parts Bag Parts bag contents not shown full size 2 Washers 3 8 x 7 8 x 4 Gauge 2 Shoulder Bolts Steering Wheel Adapter ____ 2 Gauge Wheels 2 Center lock Nu...

Page 7: ...tal left to right and slide inside boot and onto adapter Assemble Iarge flat washer 3 8 lock washer 3 8 hex bott and tighten securely Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel o Remove protective materials from tractor hood and gritl IMPORTANT CHECK FOR AND REMQVEANY STAPLES IN SKIDTHAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR fS TO ROLL OFF SKID TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Opera tion sect...

Page 8: ...e seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt o Assembte adjustment bolt lock washer and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Tighten shoulder bolt securely Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat o Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch brake pedal all the way down o Get off seat without moving its adjusted position Raise seat and tighten adju...

Page 9: ...hange blades The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging alsoo CHECKMST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTtON FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed 7 No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minim...

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

Page 11: ...CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LgGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off 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 tractor with ...

Page 12: ...ve key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use o Never use choke to stop engine 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 r_A_ A ways stop tr_ _ _ pleteJy as described above before _eavo 1 I _ 2_he_P_ rat r s p...

Page 13: ...s slowly TO TRANSPORT See Figs 6 and 9 When pushing or towing your tractor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheel controI is located at the rear drawbar of tractor o Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach ment lift control o Pull freewheel control knob out and hold in position by inserting retainer spring into forward hole ...

Page 14: ...ot accept the toad res1 a_t the engine and aiiow it to warm up for one minute using the cl_oke as described above t4 COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke N position until the engine runs rough y then move throttle control to fast position This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes d...

Page 15: ... to dry before mowing o 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 o When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment bei...

Page 16: ...ed 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 periodicaliy to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air...

Page 17: ...o To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steeI bolt pin ora cone balancer When using a cone batancer follow the instructions supplied with bah anoer Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin paraltei with the ground tf blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy ...

Page 18: ...ove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil o 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 this manual Use gauge on oil fill captdipstick for checking lev...

Page 19: ...er an additional 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 SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual o Start the engine and check for oil leaks Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation ESPONSm ILmTIES MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create...

Page 20: ...elt off engine pultey Disconnect ctutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring o 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 fF AN...

Page 21: ...SIDE TO SIDE_ IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT S 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 t 8 to I 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 ...

Page 22: ...tenance is necessary Contact your nearest au thorized service center department TO REPLACE r _OTION DRIVE BELT See Fig 25 Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual o Remove upper belt keeper o Remove belt from stationary idler and clut...

Page 23: ...MIS SION in the Operation section of this manual ADJUSTMENT LOCKNUT FIG 26 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheets are positioned straightforward remove steer ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE 4NiCAMBER The front wheel toeqn and camber are not adjustable on your tracto...

Page 24: ...OUND away from fue tank and batteQz TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER o BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery o RED cable fast from both batteries POSITIVE TERIMfRNAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL CHARGED BATTERY POSIT_VE TERMINAL NEGAT_VETERM_NAL TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill o Replace bulb in holder and push b...

Page 25: ...ment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limitercap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make adjustmentswith engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position o Idle spee...

Page 26: ...ILTER 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 o Drain the fuel tank o Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty o Never u...

Page 27: ...operator presence switch es t Depress clutch brake pedai 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuse 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Check all wiring 7 ChecWrepiace ignition switch 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Contact _n authorized service center department t Weak or dead battery 2 Corroded battery terminals 3 Loose or damaged wiring 4 Faultysotenoid or starter ...

Page 28: ... 4 Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control in disengaged position 2 Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION I Check wiring switches and connections If not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade b...

Page 29: ... _ __ SPARK _ PLUG _ _______ _ GAP PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES ___ 28 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED l LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUTDIODE i ALTERNATOR J 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM I I J 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF i HEADLIGHTS 7 YOUR TRACTOR IS I EQUIPPED WiTH A SPECIAL i ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS TH...

Page 30: ...RtEPAIR PARTS TRAC UOv _ B JODEL NLIMtBER 917 259550 ELECTRICAL I I 43 41 t9 i I i 7 I 1 _ I it6 iGi i i 30 ...

Page 31: ...udes 4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire 26 108824X Fuse 30 Amp 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 29 I21305X Switch Plunger 30 140301 Switch Ignition 31 12421tX Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover Key Switch 33 109310X Key Ignition 40 156442 Harness Ignition 4t 71110408 Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal R...

Page 32: ...RI IPAIR PAI_ I S _ _ _ _ I IODIL NUI IiI 917o259550 CHASSIS AND ftOLOSUIIS 58 28 t2 14 1o 71 53 51 52 55 57 54 32 ...

Page 33: ... 3 8q 6 x UNC x Panel Dash L H Clip Tinnerman Grille PiL Panel Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 I6 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Washer 13 32 x 3 16 x 2 Gauge Nut Grille wiCiips MS 558 Lens Gri le Fend Ftrest 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 R H Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Bracket Grille...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACT _ _VtODEL NUMBER 917 259550 DRIVE 98 88 I 77 62 35 36 7 5 28 27 84 116 105 78 00 I06 53 55 34 ...

Page 35: ...69 48 154604 BeltcrankAssembly Clutch 98 73510600 49 123205X Retainer Belt t00 19111216 50 74760624 Bolt 102 141322 51 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC t03 73940800 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 104 140156 53 105710X Link Clutch 105 71070516 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 106 74780520 56 74760620 Bolt Hex 3 8 16x 4 116 72110610 57 140294 V Belt Ground Drive 118 154774 59 140312 Keeper Ce...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERtNG ASSEMBLY _ OOEL NUMBER 917o259550 t i i 62 27 X 25 8 jr 68 67 46 k 46 8_ ...

Page 37: ... x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x t6 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Extended Stamped Washer Lock Bearing Axle STLTiGT Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 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 1 4 20 x 5 8 Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 3 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd R...

Page 38: ...crew Tnd RoIL 3 8 6 x 1 Washer 13 32 x I x 4 Gauge Pan Seat Emboss QCK Conn Bracket Switch Mounting Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 4 20 x 318 KEY PART NO NO DESCRiPTiON 15 134300 16 121250X 7 t23976X 21 153236 22 STD54143t 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 27018X 26 STD55 I50 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Nut Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 Z 13 x 7 8 Grade 5 Washer 17 ...

Page 39: ...8 156810 138311 154515 154516 159792 159793 DESCRIPTION Decal Chassis 42 Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Insert Wheel Steering Decal ins Hood 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 5 8 7 4 10 3 9 i1 KEY PART NO NO DESCRiPTiON 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65t39 Stem Valve 3 t06222X Tire Front 4 599...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRAOTO_ B ODEL NUMBER 9 7 259550 ENGINE 31 40 33 37 3 I4 2g L 4 OF ONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrest r 23 s 35 40 ...

Page 41: ... 1 4 20 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown Kohler Modei No CV15S 4t 526 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 6 18 x 3 4 Tyt Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Fue Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 4 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x t6 Gauge Washer ...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NU _BER 9 7 259550 MOWER LIFT 5 13 32 3 13 4 2 13 20 5 _ _ 1718 20 42 ...

Page 43: ...g Nylon 7 I25631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 1t 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 4939M Retainer Spring 15 t27218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam I2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer insert 1 2 3 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 3t46R Retainer Spring 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTF Alt c...

Page 44: ...REPABR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER DECK MODEL NUMBER 917 259550 34 32 31 58 105 106 5 4 21 2 16 28 29 t8 21 22 27 44 ...

Page 45: ... I 4 20 x 5 8 Washer Hardened Roller Assembly Cam Follower Bolt Shoulder t0 24 Grade 5 Locknut Bolt Shoulder 5 16 8 UNC Arm _ _h _ 4 _ _L Washer Hardened 55 155046 56 122052X 58 140086 59 141043 67 149846 68 144959 71 142427 72 131870 73 127847 74 121748X 75 12000029 76 128903 77 127845 78 154809 79 127498 80 153701 81 73350600 82 142028 84 158824 92 STD54t437 101 136420 I02 71161010 t03 19061216 ...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 91 7 259550 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE o MODEL NUMBER 310 0650 43 135 26 19 9 25 90 53 52 7 28 46 63 63 64 14 4 5 3 ...

Page 47: ... 24 17 142941 Guide Slot 83 14297I Jackshaft Assembly 18 150772 Shaft Motor 85 150806 Jackshaft 19 150773 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 Seal Lip 10 x 25 x 7 90 142975 Sleeve Bearing 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 9t 142976 Seal Wiper 26 t50774 Center Section Assembly Kit 92 142977 Spring Block 27 142948 Seal L...

Page 48: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o _ODEL NUMBER 917 259550 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CVt5S TYPE NUMBER PSo41526 A_R INTAK 6 m 1 9 BL OWE R HOUSIN 15 8 9 EXHAUST I 6 48 ...

Page 49: ...er PIain 5 16 2 Cover Pinion Housing Blower Ring Retainer 2 Cover Clip Mounting 3 Screw Hex Ftange M5 x 8 x 20 3 Baffle Intake Side Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1 0 x 16 2 Baffle Cylinder Head Baffle Cylinder 1 12 079 07 2 12 237 01 3 M 0664020 4 M 0545016 5 t2 536 09 6 M 0443020 7 SM 0443025 8 t2 089 11 9 t2 089 23 10 12 089_24 11 M 0641060 12 SM 0642025 13 12 090 05 t4 25 158 11 5 12 079 01 16 25 158 0...

Page 50: ..._ TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259550 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 FUEL SYSTEM 4 7 __8 c z_ _ 13 20 19 4 6 3 15 14 32 31 3O _ 22 24 _ 23 26 27 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER 19 5 22 21 20 4 5 50 ...

Page 51: ... Solenoid Assembly 26 Includes Key Number 29 27 Gasket Bowl Retainer Screw Nut Hex Flange M6 x 1 0 2 Washer Plain 1 4 Washer Lock I 4 Stud M6 x 1 0 x 122 2 29 12 04t 06 30 M 0641060 31 X 25 63 32 X 22 11 33 M_0629122 iLLUSTRATED 2 041 01 Gasket Carburetor 12 757 03 Kit Carburetor Repair I2 518 05 Lead Solenoid Black 5 14 Gauge Uninsulated Push On Tabs 41 518 34 Lead Ground Green 5 18 Gauge Insulat...

Page 52: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917 259550 KOHLER ENGmNE ooMODEL NUMBER CVt 5S TYPE NUMBER pso41526 E_CTR_CALI IGNITION I _ 1 __ 2 e_5 t3 OI L PAN I L_ s _ _ __Z_ 1 6 1 52 ...

Page 53: ... Key 3 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 t6 Screw Hex Flange M10 x 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 ...

Page 54: ...SERVICE NOTES 54 ...

Page 55: ... NOT ACROSS HiLL SIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL WiTH SKY LiNE OR TREE A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of stopes not A greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I _1 ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 56: ...the model plate located under the seat The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine Alt 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 259550 ENGINE MODEL NO CV15 TYPE NO PS 41526 PART NUMBER PART...

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