Craftsman EZ3 917.258572 Owner's Manual

SE/ NRSCRAFTSMODEL NUMBER 917.258572OWNER'S MANUAL®o AssemblyOperationCustomer ResponsibilitiesService and AdjustmentsRepair PartsCAUTION: Read a

OPERATIOThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION OR REV

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to f

OPERATICF The operation of any tractor can in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resultresult'_'_ in severe eye damage. Always

OP : ATION_._ chaCAUTION:Do not operate the mowerwithout either the entire grass catcher,on mowers so equipped, or the dis-rge guard in place.NOTE: To

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

MOWING TiPS=nOPERATION- Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing isattached to tractor.• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowingperf

lCUSTO R PeN ESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICERACT0RENGIi Check Brake OperationCheck Tire PressureCheck for Loose Fast

CUSTOM RESPO ILiTiESTRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stop

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESV-BELTSCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours ofoperation and replace if necessary. The belts are notadjust

CUSTOMER RKNOBFOAMF_G. 16PLATEENGINE COOLING F{NS (See Fig. 17)Remove any dust, dirt or oiJ from engine cooling fins toprevent engine damage from over

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride=On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.FA

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION" BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:° Depress clutch!brake pedal fully and set parking brake.* Place mot

SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS- nTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground ordriveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated

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SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Figs. 34 &35)The carburetor has been preset at the factory andadjust-ment should not be necessary.

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ormore.CAUTION: Never store

TRO BL OOTING POINTSPROBLEMWil! not startHard to startEngine will not turn overEngine Clicks but will notstartLoss of powerExcessive vibrationCAUSE1.

TROUBLESHOOTI POINTSPROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seawith attachment clutchengagedPoor cut - unevenMower blades will notrotatePoo

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SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258572REDBLACK ,.O gbFUSE 30 AMP.frO,O;-I I fl " I! (PEDAL UP)BLACKMETER... I I... JSOLENOIDWHITEI1

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.258572ELECTRICAL1897192O1I• I42, 4112/1IIII 't,]IZi\\\\I/1I1////1!32

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

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = o MODEL NUMBER 917.258572ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRaPTION1 1449262 747604123 STD5510254 STD5511256 STD5410257 7697J8 7603J9

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258572CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2858 12143137Ii3720 23542 55/. 57142_3j33 /3741434

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.258572CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1595272 1403563 174906124 STD5510255 1552729 150156X

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REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258572ENGINE215©/3g32 31171S529OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Attester4O

REPAIRENGINEPARTSTRACTOR - = MODEL NUM BER 917°258572 .KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1512732 177204103 ...4 1497235 1440696 1440687 1381298 15O1761

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.258572MOWER LIFT25 24235 493O3\268/!i /i i'I I"I I'i'... I'5191332322O42

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917,258572MOWER LIFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 159460 Wire Asm, Inner/Sprg w/Plunger2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift3 10

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -= MODEL NUMBER 917.258572MOWER DECK3432I÷_211021051062122291827

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.258572MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRmPTION1 1443932 STD5331073 1380174 1384405 S

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

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258572SEAT ASSEMBLY\\Ji521KEYNO.1-23456789101213PARTNO.14012314O5517476061619131610145006STD541437124181X17490

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.258572DECALS6 1 7 7 1714221913 14KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1564392 1568103 1512994 1513006 1336447 1509279 14670910 1503

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR =_ MODEL NUMBER 917.258572HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0850582319913426139 "/" 29251714533511348

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917,258572HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE = MODEL NUMBER 310-0650KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 14

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.258572BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGnNE = MODEL NUMBER 42E707_ TYPE NUMBER 1631=01__ 615 _t_24 634A552A®615.552U -

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.258572BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-0195955 98859 858 87394434q_ 332@

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.258572BRiGGS & STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01544801201209A 20956222959230752

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER .917.258572BRiGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MOD1=L NUMBER 421=707, TYPE NUMBER 1631 =018A I 910A103053073O8306229__

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.258572BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER 42E707_ TYPE NUMBER 1631=01KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTI

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258572BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1831 =01KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRI

J=ACCESSORI ATTACHThese accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchase

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTING _ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HiLLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WiTHSKY LINE OR TR

S ,4RSOWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.258572IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-72

CONTENTS OFParts Bag contents shown full size(1) Hex Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1(1) Large Flat Washer (!) Lockwasher 3/8[1) HexBolt 5/16-18x 1-1/4 (1)kocknut 5/1

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

oASSEMBLYUse terminal access doors for:• Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) batterytermi

LYiNSTALL MULCHER PLATE(See Figs. 5 & 6)Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.NOTE: Pre-