CRAFTSMAN EZ3 917.258863 Owner's Manual

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DEL MON ° 917.258863 OWNER'SMANUAL Assembly Operation ®Customer Responsibilities ®Service and Adjustments - Repair Parts For answers to your questions about thisproduct, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro,Mon- Sat CAU...

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SAFETY RULES 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° I. GE...

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor.. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nea...

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INDEX A Accessories ................................................5 Adjustments: Brake ................................................ 22 Carburetor .........................................27 Clutch Pulley .......................................2...

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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACH i i Hi,ll=ll, ii ii =,,H,i=,=,L,, These accessories and attachments were available throughmostSears retailoutletsandservice centers when thetractorwas purchased_ Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you providet...

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CONTENTS OF HAR ijl , iiiiiilllJl i i iilllll]ll i iiiiii ii Parts Bag contents shown full size PACK i link J/ _uIII (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 O (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1_3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Screws #10 x5/8 (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Washers 3/16 x...

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LY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassemb_ed for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the co...

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ASSEMBLY : ...:: i ,i,,,,,:,, :.... SEAT Use terminal access doors for: • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware). ° Inspection for' corrosion° o Testing battery. • Jumping (if required). ° Periodic charging° LOCK FLAT ...

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ASSEMBLY i ,i,,ii,,,,ii,,i,l,_UU_ll,,ll,, .... INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See ° Piace the Roll,,suspension arm on inward pointing Figs. 4 and 7) deck pin° If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pin with the hole in suspension ...

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...... x i i , i,ii,i IHIIll : ................................................................ I Illlll INSTALL MULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR (See Figs. 5A and 5B) SHIELD • Install two fatch hooks to mulcher plate usingscrew, washer',lock washer, a...

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i ........... i ,rv............... _......... OPERATHON These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning., BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FOR...

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with yourtractortofamiliarizeyourselfwiththe locationsof variouscontrolsand adjustments, Save this manual for future reference, C...

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OPEBATRON i1,111,11[_1,11_ ,i,,i,1,,,,,,i,, i,i .... 1,1,,11,1 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your trac...

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OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) Gaugewheels arepropedyadjustedwhen theyareslightlyoffthe ground when mower is at the desired cutting height inoperating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck inproper positionto help prevent scalping ...

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OPERATmON TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) When startingtheenginefor thefirsttimeor iftheenginehasrun outoffuel,itwilltakeextracrankingtimetomovefuelfromthetank to theengine° • Siton seatinoperatingposition,depressclutch!brakepedal andset parkingbrake...

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CUSTOMER II IIIIIII II I LIIIIII IIIIIIIIII I lUlU ............ ................................................ MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___ _._'__ ............ AS YOU COMPLETE CheckBrakeOperation V # V F CheckTirePressure iV _' If Check for L...

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CUSTOM LITIES Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nanceo BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at highspeed inhighest gear, then brake mustbe adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the...

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CUSTOM R NSIBILITIES .......... ii r Ullll u BATTERY Your tractorhas a battery chargingsystem which is suffi- cient for normal use° However, periodic charging of the ii ii,llUllll i H_.,,,, , ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, _,,.,, ,,, TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig....

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CUSTOMER R AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter_ Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours Ofopera- tion or every season, Service paper cartridge even./100 hours of operation or every season, which...

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SE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................ . ....... : ...... ; .............. ..i. iiiii iii HIHll ,,,,_ CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. g o i i UUlLil[,,,,,, .................

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1,1,1,1 SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,I,ii1_,,_l_ _i, iil,ll,,i i,,,ii,i ,ill i i i, _, : TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL(See Fig° 22) - , Park tractor on a level surface° Engage parking brake. ° Remove four screws from LoHomandrel...

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S AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. • Remove mowerddve belt (See'TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual). - Remove mower (See &quo...

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VnCEAND A ;TMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. Forease of service there isa beltinstallationguidedecalon bottom of leftfootrest, itis notnecessaryto removemower, BELT REMOVAL - �...

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EAND A :..... t ,,ti, till, _: TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 29) - • Block up axle securely. , Removeaxlecover, retaining ringandwasi_erstoaltow wheel removal. • Repair tire and reassemble. ° Replace washers and snap retainin...

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SERVHCE ........................ ....._..i,,i , ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. ° Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the...

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AND ADJ ENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 33) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should notbe necessary° Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, pro...

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$ERWCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 33) The carburetor has been presentat thefactory andadjust- ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or ...

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STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or ...

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TROUBLESHOOTING POHNTS PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine cltcks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration CAUSE t. Out of fuel,, 2,, Engine not "CHOKED" properly, 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spar...

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS ill lllllll, i lllll i N, ii ii ill ij i . llll ii., CORRECTION PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut - uneven Mower blades wUI not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlig...

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SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 RED l l (OPTIONAL) IGNMON SWITCH q IGNITION SWITCH POSITION! CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF G + M + L NOllE RUNiUGH-[ B + L A + Y RUN B + L NONE START B + L + S NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INS...

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REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 22 4O I l I 11 I | i 19 1 25 t I I I I I I I I / Il I J 26 I i t ! I I I ! I 2O 1 | \ \ I I I I I I ! I I I t I 31 | I I I I 12 t I 1 29 't \ \ \ ! I jP I , 51 \ -r I I I 33 32 / t t / ...

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REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144927 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 3 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 4 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga 6 STD541025 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 8 7603J T...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 59 38 92 11 47120 , 17 19 91 56 86 67 34 18 15 ...

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REPAIIR PARTS TRACTOR - .. MODEL NUMBER 917,258863 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART KEY PART NOo NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 150253 Rail, Frame RH 40 156111 2 140506 Drawbar, Gt 42 72140608 3 136671X558 PanelAsmo, Side LH 43 136939 4 7380070...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 GROUND DRIVE 39_ 42_ 40 41 I / 7 69 3 24 25 22 48 57 54 66 62 12 15 47 .,_ 48 67 5 4 36 ...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 37 121749X 3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 38 150035 4 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 39 74321016 5 STD54...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 STEERING ASSEMBLY 21 2O 23 34 22 31 33 32 6 27 42 19 27 6 / / / 16 / \ \ 1 1 1 15 \ _ 35 14 18 ,....__ 14 38 ...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NOo DESCRIPTION 1 121472X 2 137094 3 6855M 4 161849 5 161848 6 6266H 7 121748X 8 12000029 9 121232X 10 74781O44 11 136518 12 73901000 13 121749X 14 STD551137 15 STD541537...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 ENGINE 18 © 16 63 15 26 39 11 41 42 43 8 40 19 7 33 54 38 29 \ spARKAR.ES'T_RK,;-] 40 ...

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REPAIR ENGINE PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258863 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 161062 5 13200300 7 151396 8 t21361X 9 150828 10 105432X 11 140923 12 143996 15 151346 16 109227X 17 t06082X 18 161493 19 13290300 20 162147 21 17720410 22 132779 2...

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REPAIR PARTS SEAT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 , 5 4 19 12 7._,_ PART NO. 14O124 140551 140675 127018X 145006 STD541437 12418tX 150176 155925 121246X 121248X DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Stra...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 DECALS 18 6 3 7 7 4 13 8 5 21 11 12 10 17 t4 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 156834 2 151448 3 160294 4 160295 5 149516 6 133644 7 138048 8 142241 9 146709 10 156439 11 4900J 12 146047 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. ...

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REPAIR PARTS LIFT ASSEMBLY TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 12 4 22 12 24 34 29 72 33 2 25 26 2O 12 15 19 18 44 ...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 121006X 2 154389 3 121002X 4 12000022 5 19292016 6 74780624 7 125631X 8 122365X 9 122364X 10 2876H 11 146704 12 STD624008 t3 139868 14 140302 t5 STD541437 t6 ...

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REPAIR PARTS MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 116 117 119 46 41 I tA t \ 32 46 45 21 21 22 5 19 15 25 26 27 11 9 8 18 12 103102 1 1 106 101 ._,_f 102 46 ...

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REPAIR PARTS MOWER DECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 156948 3 138457 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 152443 12 129895 13 137553 14 137152 15 110485X 16 140329 18 STD533106 19 132827 20 145055 21 STD541...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 TRANSAXLE 2 7 23 4 5 80 2O 2 9 10 74 70 54 3 _,_ , 89 97 i 7 25 24 48 ...

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RIEPAIlRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 TRANSAXLE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION I 4197R 2 12000034 3 4199R 4 4216R 5 4215R 6 4217R 7 6256H 8 74020652 9 7392M 10 137261 11 4985R !2 6266H 13 4212R 14 137125 15 6276...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER 61555 .......CYLtNDER HEAD, VALVE ANI3rBREATHER i _./9 7.,_J 19. , 11 1213_4 15 -"21 ---.24 L 38 37 t T !--24 ,_ _ --28 32-Pi'_ i '1 Iffl&ap...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER 61555 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 24-318-11 24-755-76 25-313-02 24-033-03 24-...

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RIEPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER 61555 17 9 6 4 8 2 3 BL0WER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 20 19 18 17 16 131 11 _8 12 52 ...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER 61555 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY PART NOo NOo DESCRIPTION 1 24-162-17 2 M-0403025 3 X-25,92 4 24-112_04 5 24-157-03 6 M-06390t6 7 12-112-01 8 24`025-04 9 X-4...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER 61555 STA'R'Ti'NGSYSTEMI........................ 2 3 5 / 8_ 111 ...................... ,ii ill ,11,/,/11J1,1 ENGINE CONTROLS 22. 21 23-,,,....

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REPARR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER 61555 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, Screw, Hex Flange M8 x 1.25 x 70 Screw, Hex Flange M8 x t.25 x 80 Cove...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER 61555 CRANKSHAFT 1 ,11,11]]1111,11 11 6 5 7 24 16 17 e"-_38 o-40 -41 --39 56 ...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258863 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV18S, TYPE NUMBER 61555 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 24-853-41 Kit, Carburetor withGasket 1 24-014-72 (Includes...

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG 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. i ,A. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not A_ greater th...

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OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.258863 IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND ORDERING, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-FON-PART (...