Craftsman EZ3 917.259553 Owner's Manual

®_DEL917.259553 OWNER'S iVlANUALAssemblyOperation, Customer Responsibilities• Service and AdjustmentsRepair PartsCAUTION: Read and follow all saf

OThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.E:3 A,BATTERY CAUTION OR REVE

OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFE_ RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to fam

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

OPERATIONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 8 and 11)Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing When pushing or to

OPERATIONADD GASOLINE• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleadedgasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leadedgasoline will increase ca

OPERATIONNOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement ofdrive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drivesystem., Move motion contr

CUSTOM BILITiMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL iN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICECheck Brake OperationCheck Tire PressureCheck for Loose FastenersSharpen/R

CU POTRACTOR - The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grindingwheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.Always observe safety rules

CUSTOIVlE BILITIES, Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact andclean.• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and othermaterials.

CUSTOMER ILJTIESCLEAN A_R SCREEN (See Fig, 17)Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to preventengine damage from overheating. Clean with a wi

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: TH!S CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.FA

SERVICE ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:• Depress ciutcWbrake pedal fully and set parking brake.= Place metion contro

SERVICE ADJUSTMENTSTO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground ordriveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (S

BELT REMOVAL -• Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVEMOWER" in this section of this manual).SERVICE USTIVlENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRI

ERVICE ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (SeeFigs. 28 and 29}The motion control lever has been preset at the factory andadjustment should not

SERVICE A USTMENTSTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAmRS(See Fig. 30)- Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, t_taining ring and washers to allowwheel remov

E CE ADJHOODFiG° 32ENGINEHEADLIGHTWiRECONNECTORTO ADJUST THRO_LE CONTROL CABLE(See Fig. 33)The throttle control has been preset at the factor,/ andadj

STORAGEImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days ormore.TRACTORRemove mower

TROUIBLESHOOTI POINTSPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will not turn overEngine clicks but will notstartLoss of powerExcessive vibrationCAUSE1.

TROUBLESHOOTING POIPROBLEMEngine continues 'to runwhen operator leaves sea!with attachment clutchengagedPoor cut ° unevenMower blades will notrot

TRACTOR = o MODEL NUMBER 917,259553SCHEMATICREDBATTERYBLACKAMMETER(OPTIONAL)REDREDWHITE)G_L /IGNITIONSWITCHFUSE 30 AMP.I i--bL,'1. ... _]C

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a SearsTractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufacotured to give you the best possible dependability and

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.259553ELECTRICAL\\iIIIII/ \\ IIIIIII!I3O

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.259553ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1449262 747604123 STD5510254 STD5511256 STD54!0257 109238X8 1564

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,259553CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2858 12376O3 /3!o711432

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBEFI 917.259553CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1595272 1403563 174906124 191312165 1552729 150156X01

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259553DRIVE88 87 868112514343 4334; 65372?362627121/5334

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9! 7.259553DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 59 140

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR " " MODEL NUMBER 917.259553STEERING ASSEMBLYq-_-. 7------_ 38' 37621168 701369473228306743//I /I /I I\ I4336

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917.259553STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 192720168

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.259553SEAT ASSEMBLY10KEYNO.12345678910121314PARTNO, DESCRiPTiON140122140551STD52371019131610145006STD54143712

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 9!7.259553DECALS21 29 134 13 1211761151412KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1568112 1503333 1602804 1602815 12-113o646 1336447 149

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

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.259553ENGINE40 33373329OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Attester40

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917o259553ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON12147025177204104 13735014 1328032815 1320030016 STD55123723 15612329

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR .-- MODEL NUMBER 917.259553MOWER LiFT719133253132\4iIi321261913718 2042

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.259553MOWER LIFTKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 159460 Wire Assembly Inner/Sprg wiPlugr2 159471 Shaft Assembly,

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.259553MOWER DECK76 777574105106--105106\2161813_21222425262744

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259553MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTnON1 1443932 STD5331073 1380t74 1384405 ST

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR o- MODEL NUMBER 917,259553PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 205-026B2O9191 !90 /8,/_A o.,._._71Atl o .,,..-=71J383638 3741B40/4342

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2595553PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 205_026BREF PARTNO. NO. DESCRiPTiON36 790075 Brake Disc37 790007 Bra

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259553KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS+41526____ 26--+ -18---@11----9C"""K+

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259553KOHLER ENGINE ==MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526AIR iNTAKE ENGINE CONTROLSKEY PART KEY PARTNO.

ACCESSORIESThese accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retait outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased.Most

FtEPAmRPARTSTRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.259553KOHLER ENGINE ooMODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526FUEL SYSTEM_o-_ _, y In14 232/3331 /30--26CYLIN

REPAmR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259553KOHLER ENGINE =- MODEL NUMBER CVlSS, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526FUEL SYSTEMCYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERKE

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259553KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S; TYPE NUMBER P$-41526 cAT,o ...3_J 0--4s7% e--_ 1_-- --le25_---191

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.259553KOHLER ENGINE -o MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS°41526iGNiTiON / ELECTRICALCRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PAR

SERVICE NOTES54

SUGGESTED GUtDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION==.=_S_GHTINGGUHONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HiLL!5 ° MAX°Operate your Tractor up and d

ER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917,259553IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR RE

CONTENTS OF E PACKParts Bag contents shown full size(1) Hex Bolt__ 3/8-16 x 1(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Lockwasher 3/8(1) Hex Bolt 5/t6-18 x 1-!/4 (1) L

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

BLYOpen battery box door for:• Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-ware).• Inspection for corrosion.• Testing battery.• Jumping (if req

WHEELBRACKET3/8-16LOCKNUT3/8 WASHERGAUGE WHEEURG. 5JiNSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 6and 7)o Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,was