Craftsman EZ3 917.251481 Owner's Manual

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OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith yourtractor to fam

... i,iii ir_,OPERATIONThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which canresult in severe eye damage, A

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS(SeeFig. 8)Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface°o Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See 'q'O

OPERATION... i i i illllll'system of an engine while in storage° To avoid engineproblems, the fuel system should be emptied before

MAINTEN'ANCE SCHEDULE /__/_o_i_f '_ ...AsYouCOMPLETE /__.7_,_ _.._.O_.>,"_REGU_R SERVIC E ./'__,/'a_SERVICE DATESCheck

CUSTOMRESPONSIBILiTITRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nanceoBRAKE OPERATIONIf unit requires more than six (6) feet stoppin

ii ii illlll ...CUBATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-cient for normal use. However,

C RSIBILITIESFIG. 18CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 17)Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to preventengine damage from overheating. Clean witha

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTAN'r': THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWIN

A ADJUSTMENTSmmmm m_uuu mHmimmmmmm : m,, ... T ... ... :"CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:•

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SATO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 25)Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake°° Remove mowerdrive belt (See'`TO REPLACE

E AND... ii L,IJlI,I ,,i,1,1,1,I,ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 28)Park the tractor on level sufface_ Engage parking brake.Forease

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS... : ... ... t ,,,t ... _' ,tTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRSFRONT WHEEL (See Fig° 31)

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D ADJUii HHIll ... ... '"'"' "...ENGINE ACCELERATION TEST-TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig.

STOimmediately prepare your tractorfor storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ornoreo... ]

PROBLEMlUlll i iiiiiii i1:1 iiiluWill not startHard to startEngine will not turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLoss of powerExcessive vibration..

PROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoor cut - unevenMower blades will notrotatePoor grass dlschargeHe

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a SearsTractor° It has been designed, engineered and manufac-tured to give you the best possible dependability and

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SCHEMATICTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481REDORANGECHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT15 AMP 13(3@ 3600 RPM AREGULATOR1 II ! BROWN1 IHEADLIGHTSWITCH (OFF)_EL_OWL_T

REPAIR PARTSELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.25148122\21I1 /I lI! it 119\ /2O29\... 41 31I32\fII39 5_I1I!!!!t/If|/TII!3233

REPAIR PARTSELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTIONt 146140 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/43 STD551125 Wa

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES385992471205737109531147 7_, 171925617/677O8668474218 154841V'_... 26,J6934

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 150253 Rail, Frame RH 41

REPAIR PARTSGROUND DRIVETRACTOR- " MODEL NUMBER 917.25148136

REPAIR PARTSGROUND DRIVETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481KEY PARTNO, NO.1 9858M13 7563R4 174905085 STD5414376 STD5612107 1491768 12O000349 14008010

REPAIR PARTSSTEERING ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,2514813433326212723,31t1519276 f/f16/\\\\\\38

REPAIR PARTSSTEERING ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 121472X2 1370943 6855M4 1369605 1369596 6266H7 121748X8 1

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REPAIR PARTSENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25148118 151620321417399243912114142433062340J4_j_529/I SPARK ARRESTER KIT ]4O

REPAIR PARTSENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1419482 1441103 1324O3004 132803285 1320030O6 1381298 121361X9 14510

REPAIR PARTSSEAT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481i[ :'21KEYNO.12345678101213PARTNO,140124140551140675127018X1450088TD541437124181X1501

REPAIRDECALSPARTS1813TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2514816 3 7 15 t5 7 4 138212102t2014KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1389552 1514483 1467054 1467066 1336447 1380488

REPAIR PARTSLIFT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481234351241 13411222177O2524\34292262O12 161519 1844

REPAIR PARTSLIFT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481KEY PARTNO. NO.1 i21006X2 1455423 121002X4 120000225 192920166 747806247 125631X8 122365X9

REPAIR PARTSMOWER DECK4645\33-..._3211731TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481324621÷262798121846

REPAnR PARTSMOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1531253 1384575 4939M6 1308328 85O8579 STD55113710 14029611 15244312 1298951

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481TRANSAXLE7352O53I0I.16@727252448

REPAIR PARTSTRANSAXLETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481KEY PARTNO. NO.1 4197R2 120000343 4199R4 4216R5 4215R6 4217R7 6256H8 74O206529 7392Mt0 1372611

AND ATTACHMENTS._ ... ii i,,: ...These accessories and attachments were available through most Se

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 5856014[_5_121814(" 1517 !16BAFFLES AND SHROUD,,,,,

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560AIR INTAKEBAFFLES & SHROUDKEY PART DESCRIPTION

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560CRANKCASE !19--1743ICARBUREtoRI39/%75824 23 28,,2\

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560CRANKCASECARBURETORKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DE

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560CRANKSHAFT!... ii ii /i i ii

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560CRANKSHAFTELECTRIC STARTERKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 5856013 1714iG"'T'O"I...14l11

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR ..- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560FLYWHEEL FUEL PUMPKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DE

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251481KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560PiSTO"A.ORO0I ...7iOiL"F,LTERI ...CAMS

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251481KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560OIL PANKEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.1 X-67-642 52 050

Parts Bag contents shown full sizeiCONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKIIIIt(1) Knob(1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/164 8(2) Screws #!0 x

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OWNA'SUALMODEL NO.917.251481IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR REP

LYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factor/with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.,To ensure safe and prope

CONNECTBATTERY(See Fig. 2)i ii ... illl i ii,lllCAUTION: Do not short battery termi-_ rials. Before connecting battery, re-move metal bracelets

LYINSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (SeeFigs. 4 and 6)Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspensionarms are raised with attachment lift control,