CRAFTSMAN EZ3 917.259531 Owner's Manual

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SE_/A/RS ® MODEL NUMBER 917.259531 ° Assembly ° Operation o Customer Responsibilities Service and Adjustments ° Repair Parts OWNER'S MANUAL CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR CONSU...

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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers I_ 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. ...

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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 near...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-20 WARRANTY .............................

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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS; These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased_ Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of y...

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CONTENTS OF PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 © (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Shoulder j Bolt 5/16-18 Large Flat Washer (1) Lock washer 3/8 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bol 1/2-13 x I (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga...

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

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ASSEMBLY SEAT • Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) terrni- nal with remaining hex boiL, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut. Tighten securely ° Close battery box docr_ Open battery box door for: • Inspection for secure connections (t...

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ASSEMBLY 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 are routed correctly, CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Afte...

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OPERATION 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 FORWARD CLUTCH FAST SLOW LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OF...

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,r, OPERATUON 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 locations of va rious controls and adjustments. Save this manual...

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OPERATSON HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR 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 tractor or performing any adjustm...

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OPERATUON = TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine_ Select desi...

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OPERATmON ADD GASOLINE o Fill fuel tank Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane° (Use of leaded gasoline will irrcrease carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life) Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel...

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OPERATNON . Sitting inthetractor seat, start engine, Aftertheengine MULCHING MOWING TiPS is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal,, Slowly move motio...

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CUSTOMER RESPONSnBHLm Check Brake Operation 6## _4 Check Tire Pressure _ T Check for Loose Fasteners _ _'t _# Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _##4 C Lubrication Chart _ T Check Battery Level/Recharge i 0 Clean Battery and Terminals 6## _f R CheckTr...

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.... i ¸ i CUSTOMER RESPONSUBILRTmES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (8) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See...

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CUSTOM BIL TIE$ BATTERY Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a yearif the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year, Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation....

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CUSTOMER RIESPONSUBULnTUE$ AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18) Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or ev...

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CUSTOMER i i,i CLAMP MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage, SPARKPLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of opera...

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SERVBCF= ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: o o Q o o o Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" posi...

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway, Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual), If tires are over or undednf...

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SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface,, Engage parking brake_ BELT REMOVAL - o Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MO...

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SERWCE ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 29) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. tf for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its position while at a selected ...

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SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL D BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL FIG, 3'1 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hoe& o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill, o Replace bulb in holder and...

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i, TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 34) ACCELERATION TEST - The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- rtlent should not be necessary. However, minor adjust- ment may be required to compensate for differences in f...

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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 spark. A...

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TROUBLESHOOTUNG POmNTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start m Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power Excessive vibration 1 Out of fuel 2 Engine not "CHOKED" properly 3 Engine flooded 4 Bad ...

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TROU !SHOOTnNG POUNTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Pooreut-uneven Mower blades wgl not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not...

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