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Craftsman EZ3 917.258914 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.258914 Owner's Manual

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MODEL
917.258914
OWNER'S MANUAL
®Assembly
• Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustments
, Repair Parts
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat
CAUTION:
Read and follow all safety rules and instructions
before operating
this equipment.

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  • Page 1 Service and Adjustments , Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES £k Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH IlL CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION °...

  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP- MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER. (IN+HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS = ..... I'lll ,llLI I_l' I'/II"' '" ..SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........t7 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......21-27 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 16.19 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ............. _ .... 3 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........29-30 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORNES AN ATTACHMENTS; -- _..._, .........., r, ,,,r,,_,,' ...... ,,,..These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retail outlets and service centers when the trector was purchased, Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ,i,,, ..... _l_,rl ¸ i,ii , ,,i. n,n,ll i ..; .., ,r,ll,i i ..Parts Bag contents shown (4) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga. 2) Carriaqe Botts 16-18 x 578 (4) Adjusting Bar (4) Shoulder Bolt (4) Wheels ,,,i...
  • Page 7 HJ[llnl ,,_, ....... 11..Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely,. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 8 g!l'l"l' ....,.,,,..,,,..,., • ,,+,, , i p ,, ,,ii CHECK TIRE PRESSURE Use terminal access doors for: ° Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- The tires on your tractor were ovednflated at the factory for ware). shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for inspection for corrosion.
  • Page 9 INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck (See Figs. 5 and 7) pins. If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms. Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension Retain with double loop retainer springs with loops arms are raised with attachment lift control, Engage park- down as shown.
  • Page 10 ,/'CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: v" All assembly instructions have been completed° No remaining loose parts in carton° Battery is properly prepared and charged.
  • Page 11 ATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product, Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL...
  • Page 12 OPEBATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. AMMETER ATTACHMENT LIGHT SWITCH LIFT LEVER ..
  • Page 13 OPERATION in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a ,,vide vision safety mask over the | The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result I ..
  • Page 14 OPERATION TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8A) I A ..C Au o.: 0 0not d rlve u p o,down I Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cuttingheight hills with slopes greater than 15°...

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    OPERATION ..............illl, BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 10) has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking tim e to move fuel from the tank to the engine_ The engine in your tractor has been shipped, fromthe •...
  • Page 16 OPERATRON MOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSION ° Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor° freewheel lever while t_l_e engine is r'un- cAUTiON: Never engage 9r disengage Mower should be properly leveled for best mowin.g ......ning, ....
  • Page 17 Check Brake Operation Check Tire Press";e Check f0; Loose Fastener's ........R Sho,pe_Rep,acoMowe, B, ades '¢," .." ' "..Lubrication Chart ....Check Battery LeveVRecharge ....Clean Battery and Terminals .._/ ..... Check Transaxte Cooling .....
  • Page 18 TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibrationand even- nance. tual damage to mower and engine_ BRAKE OPERATION The bladecan be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel, Do not attemptto sharpen while on the mower°...
  • Page 19 BILITIES CUSTOMER _;,,;,, ..1,; ..:..i iiH,, i, TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs, 14 and I5) TRANSAXLE COOLING Determine temperature range expected before oil change. The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH. clean to assure proper cooling..
  • Page 20 CUSTOMER LITllES " :::: ..; CLEAN AIR INTAKF_-JCOOLING AREAS ENGINE OIL FILTER To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.

  • Page 21: Clutch Pulley

    $ERVmCE A ADJU ,..... CAUTION; BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS; • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTr IENTS .../,,jllllllll ......,,=1,,, .i , TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs° 20 and 21)- IMPORTANT; DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE, tF MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 22) - THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS °...
  • Page 23 ERVBCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 (See Fig. 23) cycles to wear in clutch plate. Park the tractor on level surfacer Engage parking braker Remove mower drive belt (See"TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT"...
  • Page 24 RVDCEA ADJUSTMENTS ,, .H IIIL"II " 'I'IIMI' ,..TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 26) (See Fig. 27) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. The motioncontrollever has been preset at the factory and For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on adjustment should not be necessary,.
  • Page 25 SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT WAS1 Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation° Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be RETAINING RING necessary° If parts in the front axle or steedng mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust AXLE if necessary.
  • Page 26 USTMENTS ERVmCEA TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB (See Fig. 33) • Raise hood_ • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the Raise hood. grill. Unsnap headlight wire connector,, Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely °...
  • Page 27 SE VMCEAND AD, USTMENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig, 34) IDLE FUEL ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED The carburetorhas been present at the factory and adjust- NEEDLE ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.
  • Page 28 STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or _ore. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: tT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT CAUTION: Never store the tractor with DEPOSITS FROM FORMING...
  • Page 29 CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Fiil fuel tank, Will not start 1.. Out of fuel Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section_ Engine flooded,, Watt several minutes before attempting to start 4_ Replace spark plug, Bad spark plug Clear_repface air filter.
  • Page 30 OOTaNG POINTS CORRECTION PROBLEM ..... i, "ii ....i1,1,1, 1,1 Check wiring, switches and conne_onso if not 1,, Fault'y operator-safetyprL=sbnce control system, Engine continues to run corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat department, with attachment clutch engaged 1..
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 SCHEMATIC YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM° THE LIGHTS ARE NOT NOTE CONNECTED TO THE RELAY HEADLIGHTS BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR PTO SWITCH OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE_ POSmON CIRCUIT BECAUSE OF THIS, THE .....
  • Page 32 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 ELECTRICAL T ..
  • Page 33 REPAtR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144927 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga STD541025 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt Wet BTR 1/4-20 x 7°5 Zinc 150109...
  • Page 34 REPAmRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917°258914 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150253 Rail, Frame RH STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 140506 Drawbar, Gt 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 136671X558 Panel Asm., Side LH 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 154913...
  • Page 36 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - .. MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 GROUND DRIVE ""_...
  • Page 37 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258914 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION STD541431 Locknut Hex W/Washer Insert 7070E Key 1/4 x 2°5 Bolt Fin Hex 5fl 6-18 x 3 Washer Thrust Axle Harden 74780548 7563R Nut Crownlock 3/6-16 142432 Screw Hex Wsh., HFLo 1/4-1t2 STD541437...
  • Page 38 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 STEERING ASSEMBLY ./14 z"...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121472X Wheel, Steering 137094 Axle Asm., Front 6855M Fitting, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga. 121748X 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75...
  • Page 40 REPADRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 ENGINE 17 47._...
  • Page 41 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258914 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler Model CV22-PS67529 '161062 Muffler Side 1-1/8" 98 13200300 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - '18 NPT 151396 Muffler Assembly Guard 121361X Pulley V-Idler 150828 Keeper Asm Belt Engine Vgt 96 105432X Bushing '140923...
  • Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917,258914 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 72050412 140124 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X '1-1/2 140551 121249X Bracket, Pivot Seat Spacer, Split 140675 123740X Strap, Fender Spring, Cprsn 127018X 123976X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X .62 Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr.
  • Page 43 REPARR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 17 42 43 25 26 12-. PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12t006X Rod Asm., Lever STD624008 Retainer, Spring 154389 73350800 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 121002X Lever Asmo, Lift Rh 130171 Trunnion 12000022...
  • Page 44 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - bIODEL NUMBER 917.258914 MOWER DECK...

  • Page 45: Gauge Wheels

    REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Mower Deck Weldment 74760628 156990 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1-3/4 STD541431 1372O0 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Cover, Mandrel RH 138457 137729 Screw, Thd Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 Bracket Asmo, Sway Bar STD624008 136574...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917o258914 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 218-3010...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE-- MODEL NUMBER 218-3010 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Locknut, Hex 5/16-18 142874 Assembly, Housing, LH 153767 Bolt, Hex 5/16,-18 x 1-1/2 142875 Assembly, Housing, RH 142904 Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1 153765...
  • Page 48 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258914 HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 127148X Swashplate, Vadable 144569 Shaft, Pump 142938 Block Assembly 122716X Ring, Retaining 122786X Pin, Stainless, Headless 122745X Bearing, Ball 122718X Gasket, Center Section 122715X...
  • Page 49 1467O9 Operating Instruction Decal, Fender 24-113-29 Decal 149516 Decal HP Engine Decal, Btry Dngr/Psn Engo Acme Decal 146710 160298 Hood, Craftsman, RH Decal, Insert Strg 160299 Decal 138047 Hood, Craftsman, LH Decal, Battery Decal 151448 140837 Decal, Gri/te Brake Parking Saddte...
  • Page 50 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529...
  • Page 51 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529 CRANKCASE CYLINDER HEADNALVFJBREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 24-782-05 24-318-t 1 Head Assembly, #1 Cylinder Cylinder Block (Use Mini Block) 24-294-03 24-755-76 Kit, Valve Cover, Breather...
  • Page 52 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258914 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529 20 19 17 16 13 j _\19 1415...
  • Page 53 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529 M-0545010 Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 10 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL 24-063-23 Baffle, Valley, # 1 Side KEY PART '12 M-05450t6 Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0°8 x 16 NO.
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529 STARTING S YSTEM I...
  • Page 55 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIP_ON NO. NO. SM-0642025 Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1..0x 25 M-0839070 Screw, Hex Flange M8 x 1o25x 70 24o090-14 M-0839080...
  • Page 56 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -.. MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529 ill,, _IIL,i ..2--_ 15__ 16 17 o "37 - 36...
  • Page 57 REPARRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258914 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67529 NOT 124-041-2ILLUSTRATED FUEL SYSTEM 24-041-15 Gasket, Carburetor 24-.757-06 Kit, Carburetor Repair KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION CRANKSHAFT 24-853-25 Kit, Carburetor with Gasket (includes Key Numbers 2 thru 4) KEY PART DESCRIPTION 24-041-15...
  • Page 58 SERVmCE i_ iiiiii , ,i,,,. iiii ....i.,i...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATUON ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, ,,,,,,,, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. _.ll Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not _i _ greater than 15°), never across the face, Make turns gradu-...

  • Page 60: Replacement

    ® 22.5 HP TWiN CYLaNDER ELECTRIC START 5(}" MOWER HYDROSTATIC {AUTOMATmC) GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. 917.258914 The model number for your tractor will be found on the modet plate located under the seat.

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