CRAFTSMAN EZ3 917.259550 Owner's Manual

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® L 917.259550 OWNER'S MANUAL oAssembly oOperation 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, CAL...

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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE tS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Io 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 near...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECiF!CATiONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES ..................... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY .............................

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ACCESSORIES 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 your t...

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OONTE TS OF ARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown fuI_ size (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 © (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 _ Washers#tl_ (2) Lock (2) Weld Nuts #10 (2) Washers...

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ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembIed at the factory with exception of those pa_s left unassembted for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all part,s and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Us_:...

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ASSEMBLY - Close battery box door. Open battery box door for: • Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware). - Inspection for corrosion. , Testing battery. • Jumping (if required). . Periodic charging. I DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE ...

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ASSEMBLY GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING OKET "_" 3t84 6 LOCKNUT 3/8 _'WASHER GAUGE WHEEL FroG.5A SHOULDER BOLT aNSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs° 5B and 5¢) o InstaIl two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nu...

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,,,r .... PERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or'in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY ENGINE ON CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON L...

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OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ TH_S OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATUNG YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for ...

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PERATION The operation of any tractor can resuJt in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can [_ s_E_ _ resuttinsevereeyed_mage, ABwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieZdswhileoperatingyour tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommen...

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OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 8) Your tractor is equipped 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 de...

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OPEF AT ON .... ADD GASOLINE o Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gaso ine wii! ncrease carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life}. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase...

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OPERAT O Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. Afterthe engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage ciutchibrake pedal. Slowly move motion control lever forwar...

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CUSTOMER ESPONStB L TtES MAINTENANCE SCHEDUL FiLL iN DATES /,.,_O_" AS YOU COMPLETE ._.O_¢ REGULAR SERVICE f_J/" _/_'/_ Cheek]ire Pressure _ I !_ T Check for Loose Fasteners __ Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension Adjust Motion Drive Bett(s) T...

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TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte _ nance. BRAKE OPERATION tf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the S...

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OUSTO RESPONSm LJT ES o Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean. Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean coolin...

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CUSTOMER CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig, t5} Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. CLEAN AIR INTAKEiCOOMNG AREAS To...

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFOF1MNNGANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: , Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. * Place motion contro! _ever in neutral (N} position. , Pmaceattachment ¢_utch in "DISENGAGED" positio...

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SERVICE A D E 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). Iftires are over or underinflated, you...

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SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 23) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake, BELT REMOVAL - • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE...

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SERVICE A AOJUSTM TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 26) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, If for any reason the motion control lever wilt not hold its position whi_e at a selected s...

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S E AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE W_TH A WEAK: BATTERY See Fig, 29) CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ate explosive gases, Keep sparks, fJarne and smoking rn_teriais away from bat- teries, Always wear eye protection when a_'ound batteries. I...

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E AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig.31) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary,...

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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 mo re. TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage, When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it tho...

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TROUBLES O0 NG POM TS PROBLEm] Wiit not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine cricks but will not start ......... .. Loss of power Excessive vibration CAUSE 1, Out of fuel, 2, Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded, ...

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TROU LES OOTING POINTS PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of...

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TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 9t7.259550 SCHEMATIC RED BATTERY BLACK - jo AMMETER (OPTIONAL) RUN/LIGHT RUN START S G IGNITION SWITCH RED BGNmON SWITCH PosmoN C_RCU_TI"r,_AKE" OFF G + M+._L._ "I'_ONE ' B+£_._ A+Y B + L _ NONE _+LT...

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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 ...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR o ° MODEL NUMBER 917o259550 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTUON 1 t44926 Battery 12 Voit 30 Amp 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc× 3/4 3 STD551025 Washer 4 STD551125 Washer 6 STD541025 Nut 7 109238X' Tube, Plastic, ...

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RI!IPAIRPAI_°I'S .... _,. ',_,_,=_==.......I/IODIL NUI\!IiI 917o259550 CHASSIS AND ftOLOSUIIS 58 28 t2 14 1o 71 53 \ 51 52 55 57 54 32 ...

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REPAmRPARTS TRACTOR o = MODEL NUMBER 917.259550 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 159527 2 140356 3 17490612 4 19131216 5 155272' 9 150156X011 10 STD5337t0 11 155927 t2 145660 13 t55934X0t0 14 17490608 17 144983X558 18 126938...

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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 ...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -= MODEL NUMBER 9!7.259550 DRtVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 t50071 Transaxle Assembly 63 !40186 2 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 64 7t170764 3 !43995 Pulley, Transaxle 65 10040700 8 t54792 Rod Shift...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERtNG ASSEMBLY .... _]OOEL NUMBER 917o259550 / .............. t-. 'i ..............i 62 27 \ X 25 8 jr' 68 67 46 k 46 8_ ...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .-- MODEL NUMBER 917o259550 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRmPTION 1 133741 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R t0 156438 tl STD551137 t3 154779 15 73901000 17 156546 18 57079 19 t24...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ..... t ODEL NUMBER 917o259550 SEAT ASSEMBLY \ 17 12 KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 t0 12 13 14 PART NO, 140122 140551 STD523710 19131610 I45006 STD541437 I24181X 17490616 19131614 155925 121246X 12! 248X 72050411 DESCR_PT!ON Seat Br...

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REPAIR DECALS 21 9 PARTS TRACTOR o = MODEL NUMBER 917.259550 13 3 18 7 7 18 4 13 1 15 21 11 14 8 0 t2 KSY PART NO, NO. 1 156811 2 150333 3 151299 4 15130O _d 5 12-113.p@4;2_" 6 133644 7 149407 8 156787 9 146709 10 156439 tl 142341 t2 146O46 DESC...

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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 ...

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REPAIR ENGPNE PARTS TRACTOR o oMODEL NUMBER 917o259550 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRBPTION 1 2 147025 17720410 4 137350 14 13280328 15 13200300 !6 STD55!237 23 156123 29 137180 31 109202X 32 !23549X 33 123487X 35 17490512 37 137040 38 ....... 40 I24028X 44 ...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ......MODEL NU#_BER 9!7.,259550 MOWER LIFT 5 13 32 / 3 13 4 2\ 13 20 5 _-_ 1718 20 42 ...

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-REPA-IR PARTS TRACTOR ,-o t'_ODEL NUMBER 917.2.59550 MOWER ,LtFT KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159460 Wire Assembly Inner!Sprg wiPlugr 2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 3 105767X Pin, Groove 4 t2000002 E-Ring 5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x t x 21 Gauge...

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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 ...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR oo MODEL NUMBER 917.259550 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION t 144393 2 STD533t07 3 138017 4 138440 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 tl 134149 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 t5...

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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 ...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR = o MODEL NUMBER 917.259550 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310=0650 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCR_PTION t 142930 Housing, Lower 43 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 2 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 44 150...

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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 ...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259550 KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 12-743-05 2 25-34I -02 3 12-096-24 4 !2-083-08 5 12-100-0t...

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I--_P_P',AIP_ PAN | ;_ 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,...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR- o MODEL NUMBER 917.259550 KOHLER ENGINE o- r,_ODEL NUMBER CVt5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-853-56 2 I2-041-02 3 t2-053-56 4 ...

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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 ...

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 9i7.259550 KOHLER ENGINE -° MODEL NUMBER CV!5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526 _GNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRmPTJON 1 !2-086-t4 Screw, Hex Flange 1 12-032-03 M10xl.5x46...

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SERVICE NOTES 54 ...

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATmON _n ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL, 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 f...

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OWNER'S ANUAL MODEL NO. 917,259550 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 (t...