Craftsman EZ3 917.258553 Owner's Manual

®MODELNUMBER 917.258553oAssemblyo Operationo Customer ResponsibilitiesService and Adjustmentso Repair PartsOWNER'S MANUALCAUTION: Read and follow

ml,,OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature Supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION O

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare iheillustrationswithyour tractor tofamil

OPERATIONi , i , i , i i1,, ,1 n, ,,,i =1, i iii . _,,_,, ...The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, wh

OPERATmONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sensingswitch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat

OPERATIONTO START ENGINE (See Fig, 9)When starting the engine for the first time or if the enginehas run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time

CUSTOBILmESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILLIN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATESCheckBrake Operation _Check Tire Pressure I_ I_T CheckforLooseF

.._ .ITI.I i.ii ... i ... iCUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLITiESTRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any

CUSTOMERInspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact andclean.Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and othermaterials. To prevent da

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SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTT_NG MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS°FA

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower whlle tractor is parked on level ground ordriveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See"PRODUCT SPE

SERVIC AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 24)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools.Park the tractor on level

,,_, , , _ , ,, ,,,,L ... lU ,,un !, : ...SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER(See Fig. 27)The motion control lever has been pre

TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK BATTERY(See Fig. 29)A CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-Q ,_- _. ateexplosivegases. Keepsparks, flame._ and smoking mater

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSENGINE ACCELERATION TEST-TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 31)The throttle contro_ has been preset at the factory andad

STOImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of ENGINEthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ormore°I_ CAUTION: Never

TROUBLESHOOTINGPOINTSi.,,' ,i... ,,,,,,,,, ,:::PROBLEMiiiiiiii , i,Will not startHard to startiiiiiiii iiiEngine will not turn overi,,,i,ii

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoorcut-unevenMower blades wili notrotatePoo

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258553RED0111oBATTERYSLACK__ REDAMMETER(OPTIONAL)WHITE/__ SWITCHIGNITION SWITCHPOSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"

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

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258553ELECTRICAL-- ... 22 --- -.2126332O30

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258553ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1461402 747604123 STD5510254 STD5511256 STD5410257 109238X8 1564

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258553CHASS!S AND ENCLOSURES292858 1214313714532 55 7546O310711432

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258553CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1595272 1403563 174906124 191312165 1552729 150156X01

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258553DRIVE34

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258553DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 150071 Transaxie Assembly 61 174906122 1

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258553STEERING ASSEMBLY62, 11\\\\t _- -j"_63I t_ 6640\67

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258553STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONI 121472X2 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 19272016

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258553SEAT ASSEMBLYKEYNO.12345678910121314235PARTNO.140123140551STD523710'1913t6'10145006STD5414371

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258553DECALS21 2 6 3 18 7 7 18 4 13 19 132115162O118\5 0_mlwlm!÷=_, It tI I14 _ ',12KEY PARTNO. NO.1 156

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES ... 2PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258553ENGINE!4(29OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester158O423354O

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258553ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION12147025177204104 13735014 1328032815 1320030016 STD55123723 15612329 1

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258553MOWER LIFT71113449303\268l II i! I! /5191332I32131920152O1542

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258553MOWER LIFTKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 1594602 1594713 105767X4 120000025 192116216 120t83X7 125631X8 1

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917o258553MOWER DECK76 77113 111 1141t6 -- _ i11 i118 _16212224\ 252 : 261615.-_ 28 "29182744

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258553MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144393 Mower Housing 58 1400862 STD

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258553HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-06505823t99O 52913459264428171475324"3635111346

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258553HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258553KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526--36_1219CRANKSHAFT IH,IH,I I-1BLOWER HOUSING AN

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258553KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526AIR INTAKEENGINE CONTROLSKEY PART KEY PARTNO,

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REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258553KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526FUEL SYSTEMllllllllllNl!lii i i4/7/i,iiii ii i

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258553KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526FUEL SYSTEMCYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERKE

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258553KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526, i, i i,ii ,i ...mN,TtON,'ELECTRICALl13

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258553KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526iGNITION / ELECTRICALCRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PART

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SaGHTtNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION,-,,..,SIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.258553IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR

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ASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes,To ensure safe and pro

LY• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminalwith hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut asshown. Tighten securely.• Connect BL

1,1,1,,, ,i,,11 ,= , ...... iii ii ii i ....ASSEMBLYTO CONVERT TO BAGGING ORDISCHARGINGGAUGE WHEELMOUNTINGBRACKET3_-16LOCKNUT3!8&