Sears Craftsman EZ3 917.259553 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...bly Operation Customer 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 ...

Page 2: ...mbankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in o 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 nllo CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children...

Page 3: ...n 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 WARRANTY ON...

Page 4: ...een 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 13 Storage 26 Fuse 24 G Gauge Wheels 8 H Hood Remova Installation 24 L Leveling Mower Deck 21 Lubrication Chart 16 M Maintenance Schedule 16 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 21 Adjustment Side to Side 21 Blade Sharpening 17 Blade Replacem...

Page 5: ...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 diameterwater tight drum holds up to 390 lbs of weight Rounded edges prevent har...

Page 6: ...J 2 Washers _ j _w 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge v 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts__ __ 1 4 20 2 Washers _ _ _k Washers 1 4 6 Parts packed separately in carton Seat Steering Wheel Steering Boot Mulcher Plate Video _ Cassette f Manual Parts Bag i Parts bag contents not shown full size iii i i I_11 _ 2 Washers 3 8 _ _L _ _ X 7 8 X 14 Gauge 2 Shoulder _ 2 Gauge Bolts _ _ Wheels 2 Center lock Nuts Latch H...

Page 7: ...mble large flat washer 3 8 lock washer 3 8 hex bolt arid 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 TI RES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls Press lift lever p...

Page 8: ...IFICATIONS 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 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 this manual Verify that the belts a...

Page 9: ...ERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST AI assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton v Batteryis 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 overinftated at the factory Be sure mowe...

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

Page 11: ...ur tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used fordeclutching 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 the engine off MOTION CONTROL LEVER...

Page 12: ...n and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use 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 TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 9 Always operate engine at ful...

Page 13: ...smission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor Raise attachment tift to highest position with attach ment lift control Pull freewheel control knob out and hold in position by inserting retainer spring into forward hole of control rod Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To reengage transmission reverse above ...

Page 14: ...TING 50 F and above When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast 1_ position The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below When engine starts allow engineto run withthe throttle control in the choke position until th...

Page 15: ...ke first cut relatively high the second to the desired height 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 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 we...

Page 16: ...nual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintainyour 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 filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engi...

Page 17: ...heck blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer When using a cone balancer fotiow the instructions supplied with bal ancer Slide Nade 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 position if either end of the blade moves downward sh _rpen the heavy end u...

Page 18: ...l not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove drain plug After oi 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 cap dipstick for checking level Insert dipstick into the tube and r...

Page 19: ...ghten filter an additional 1 2 turn Fill crankcase with new oil S_e TO CHANGE ENo 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 check for oil leaks Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create a f...

Page 20: ... 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 Disconnect front tinks from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under tractor IMPORTANT ...

Page 21: ...STAY LEVEL SiDE TO SIDE To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing sho_td 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 o Before making any necessary adjustments check that...

Page 22: ... arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and 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 FI...

Page 23: ...mal and will not effect transmission function Insert a 30 torx or 5 32 allen wrench into the 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 18 Ibs at the motion control lever knob is normal NOTE If for any reason the effoE to move the motion control lever becomes too excessive reverse the above procedure b...

Page 24: ...MPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSiTiVE terminal of each batlery taking care not to short against chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGAo TWE terminal of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER o BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully ch...

Page 25: ...ntre cable is adjusted properly see above o Siart engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position d oWith throttle control lever in slow _ position engine should idle at 1750 RPM If engine idles too slow or fast turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained o With throttle control lever i...

Page 26: ...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 fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use en...

Page 27: ...on 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 O ean replace air filter 6 Replace fuet filter 7 Drain rue tank and carburetor refill tank with flesh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check a_lwiring 9 See To Adjust Carbureto in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service center department 1 CleapJreplace air filter 2 Replace spark plug Recharge or rep...

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

Page 29: ... G _ L NONE _T_ _ A Y RUN Jr B L __ NONE START _ B L SI NONE CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP DC 3600 RPM DIODE ALTERNATOR I I 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM LIGHTS OFF HEADLIGHTS BROWN REMOVABLE CLaiNECTIONS BLUE J LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT 5 AMP AC 3600 RPM 7 O NON REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE B...

Page 30: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259553 ELECTRICAL i I I I I I II I I I I I I 3O ...

Page 31: ...Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 uric x 3 4 Washer Washer Nut Tube Plastic 12 Case Battery Mech Hinge Clamp Hose Switch Interlock 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 Ign...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259553 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 37 6O 3 3 o 71 14 32 ...

Page 33: ...16 x UNC x 1 Panel Dash L H Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash R H 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 Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT N HLD 558 Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdro 5 16 8 x 1 2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Pivot Bracket Assembly R H Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Bracket Grille Pic...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259553 DRIVE 88 87 86 81 125 143 43 43 34 65 37 2 36 26 27 121 53 34 ...

Page 35: ...cer Split 116 72110610 41 154777 Keeper Belt Idler 118 154774 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge 121 154419 43 19111012 Washer 11 32x5 8x12Ga 122 156963 47 127783 Pulley idler V Groove 123 19091016 48 154604 Bellcrank Assembly 124 156967 49 123205X Retainer Belt 125 74780516 50 74760624 Bolt 126 1685H 51 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 143 74780520 52 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc ...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259553 STEERING ASSEMBLY q _ 7 _ 38 37 62 11 68 70 13 69 47 32 28 30 67 43 I I I I I 43 36 ...

Page 37: ... 7 32x 1 4 x 6 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Extended Stamped Washer Lock Bearing Axle STLT GT Nut Lock Flange 5 8oll 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 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 8_16 x 3 4 Pin R...

Page 38: ...hd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 Washer 13 32 x 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 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 23 74780814 24 19171912 25 1270 8X 26 STD551150 Spacer Split 28 x 88 Spring Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Bolt Shoulder 5 18 18 UNC Nut Bolt Hex Head Fin 1 2 13 x 7 8 Grade 5 Washer 17 ...

Page 39: ...138311 154515 154516 160744 160745 DESCRIPTION Decal Chassis 42 Deca_ V Bett Schematic Decal Btry Dngr Psn Eng Decal Btry Diehard Sears Decal Fender Auto Sears Gold Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English OwneCs Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 7 9 11 KEY NOo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1t PART NO 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X427 278H 9040H 106t08X427 138468...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259553 ENGINE 40 33 37 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester 40 ...

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 Thdroi 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 259553 MOWER LiFT 7 19 13 32 5 3 13 2 4 i I i 32 12 6 19 13 718 20 42 ...

Page 43: ... 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift L H 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 4939M Retainer Spring 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73800800 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 3 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 3146R Retainer Spring 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All compon...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259553 MOWER DECK 76 77 75 74 105 106 105 106 2 16 18 13_ 21 22 24 25 26 27 44 ...

Page 45: ...k 3 8 16 UNC 129 Rod Pivot with Nibs t30 Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs 131 Guard Mandrel LH 132 Retainer Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 o o Washer Hardened Roller Assembly Cam Follower _ Bolt Shoulder 10 24 Grade 5 Locknut Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC Arm Assembly Pad Brake Washer Hardened Arm Idler Spacer Retainer 140086 141043 149846 144200 142427 131870 127847 12 748X 12000029 128903 127845 154809 1...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917 259553 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 205 026B 2O9 191 90 8 _A o _ _71A t l o 71 J 38 36 38 37 41B 40 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 Sea 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: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259553 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 ____ 2 6 1 8 11 9 C K AFT F BLOWER HOUSRNG AND BAFFLES 2 _4 15 14 8 14 _ 9 4J _S J 6 48 ...

Page 49: ...Spring Choke Return Spring Governor Nut Hex Flange M6 x 1 0 Screw Hex Flange M6 x t 0 x 25 Lever Governor Bushing Throttle Linkage Unkage Throttle Bushing Linkage Retaining CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 014 37 Crankshaft 2 12 139 01 Plug Cup BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION EXHAUST KEY PART NO NO 1 M 0829033 2 12 041 03 3 M 084 1080 4 2 126oll 5 2 445 06 6 M 0645025...

Page 50: ...FtEPAmRPARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259553 KOHLER ENGINE ooMODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41526 FUEL SYSTEM _o _ _ y In 14 23 2 33 31 30 26 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER 5O ...

Page 51: ...ncludes Key Number 29 27 Gasket Bowl Retainer Screw Nut Hex Flange M6 x 1 0 2 Washer Plain 1 4 Washer Lock 1 4 Stud M6 x 1 0 x 122 2 29 12 04 1_06 30 M 064 060 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 Unfnsulated Push On Tabs 41 5 8 34 Lead Ground Green 5 18 Gauge Insulated Grip Barrel Ey...

Page 52: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 259553 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER P 41526 cAT o 3_ J 0 4 s7 e _ 1_ le 25 _ 19 12 3 13 I 52 ...

Page 53: ...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 Oi...

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

Page 55: ...GUH ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HiLL 5 MAX Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns graduo alty to prevent tipping or _oss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on s_opeso ...

Page 56: ...und 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 259553 ENGINE MODEL NO CV15S TYPE NO PS 41526 PART NUM...

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