Craftsman EZ3 917.259340 Specifications

®AssemblyOperationCustomer ResponsibiiitiesService and Adjustments®Repair PartsCAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before opera

AINSTALL MULCHER PLATE(See Figs. 6 & 7)- Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown..NOTE; Pr

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your product or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning..REVERSEBATTERY CAUTI

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswithyourtractor to fami

OPERATIONThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which canresult in severe eye damage. Always wear safety gla

OPERATIONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)Your tractor isequipped with an operator presencesensingswitch. Any attempt by the operator' to leave the

OPERATIWARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blendedfuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) canattract moisture which leads to separa

MOWING TIPSiOPTire chains cannot be used when the mower housing isattached to tractor.• Mower should be properly leveled for best mow!,ngperformance.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBtL ES' M_JNTE'NANCE SCHEDULE .,,_'___./__o_//_,,'fAS YOUCOMPLETE _'___O_,_=0_ €0"__"_._ _._ _. _.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSRBILmTIE$ENGINEBATTERYYour tractor has a battery chargingsystem which is suffi-cient for normal use° However, periodiccharging of theb

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

CUSTOMER RBILITIESAIR FILTER (See Fig. 18)Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours o

CUSTOMER RESPONJBULITIESMUFFLERinspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (ifequipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage°SPA

ICE AND ADJUSTMENTSi i illli ii illl illll illll i i ii illlCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:oooDepress clutch/brake pedal fully

SERVmCE AN ADJUSTMENTSTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on tevel ground ordriveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated

AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 26)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced withouttools°Park the tractor on level surface

$ERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (SeeFig. 29)The motion control lever hasbeen preset at the factoryandadjustment should not be ne

i illll, IIIIL i i i i i i J iiJSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK BATTERY(See Fig. 31)CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-ate explosiv

ENGINESERVICE ANDTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 33)The throttle control has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not be necessar

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

u,JJ:Ji_l:::_ ...TROUBLESHOOTmNGPOINTSPROBLEMWill not startCAUSE1 Out of fuel2, Engine not "CHOKED" propedy=,3, Engineflooded4,

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

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

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340IREDAMMETER_-- _Gy A kIGNITION SWITCHOFF G + M + L NONERUN/LIGHT B + L A + YRUN B + L NONESTART B + L + S

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259340ELECTRICAL22 2ttlt1911... It+IItl _3632)I//tI///

REPAaR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NOr DESCRIPTION1 1461392 747604123 STD5510254 STD5511256 STD5410257 I09238X8 1449

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES26i1426331052526iitI14038_3 _3_ 39 3428121406O261334

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1511692 1403563 1749O6124 STD5510255 1460776 1452068

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259340DRIVE575192 196\10872116372684100lO0272736

REPARRPARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNOo NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 150071 Transaxle Assembly 59 1403122 1424

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259340STEERING ASSEMBLY7__--_,-_.._ 11.,., _ _ ,__3_i! I' _-----_---" 4262,,120_117j18,...1.1,_ 24/:

REPABR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 1397682 142O333 1352274 1352285 6266H6 121748X7 192720168

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

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340SEAT ASSEMBLY1423t2,521KEYNO,12345678910121314PARTNO.140123t40551STD52371019131610t 45OO6STD5414.371241

REPAUR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340DECALS2 6 3 t8 7 18 47!9 5 I102311 822131412 1317KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 140819 D

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340ENGINE4O742329\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester42

REPAIRENGINEPARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1506002 1772041034 13735213 27229314 1328032415 1320030016 STD5512372

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340MOWER LIFT2827262423111345649306719133231i19132O152O718152044

REPAmRPARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340MOWER LIFTKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 1369732 1451173 105767X4 STD5810625 192116216 120183X7 125631X6 I

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259340MOWER DECK767485_._586831t05\2161846182921 22_3 2428115 _17_11627

REPAgR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9'17,259340MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 1443932 STD5331073 138O174 138

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259340HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-065058344t909152t82859753248113'3635

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 1

ACCESSORtES AND ATTACHMENTSjjj iii/,l,J/u,,,i II,,,,,,,I,,,,II,II,,HI,,,These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail out

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259340BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-013230P614230 @634A3°@238 04O868402

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.259340BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01127 138 106 987 95 117 634 634Bo@

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01523284A_5243 20 634A 842 524 868

REPAURPARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01877601783801311803109053

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NOo DESCRIP

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259340BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIP

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONO1LOSIGHTING """-...CUTGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AN

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts Bag contents shown full size(1) Hex Boit 3/8-16 x I(!) Lockwasher 3/8(1) Large Flat Washer@(1) Hex Bolt 5116-18 x 1-1/4

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.259340IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800_473-7247)FOR

ASSEMBLYYour new tractorhas been assembled at the factory with exceptionof those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.To ensure safe and prope

CONNECT BAI"i'ERY (See Figs. 2 and 3)CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals. Before connecting battery, re-move metal bracelets, wristwatc

ASSEMBLYCHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires onyour tractor were overinflatedat the factory forshipping purposes,, Correct tire pressure is importantforbest c