Craftsman EZ3 917.259560 Specifications

®MODEL 917.259560 OWNER'SMANUALo AssemblyoOperation. Customer Responsibilities®Service and Adjustments, Repair PartsCAUTION: Read and follow all

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supptied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning,,BATTERYENGINE ONREVE

REPAaR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259560MOWER DECK,_'_ 40343332102105106113 11121\21618t821222324252744

REPAUR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1443932 STD5331073 1380174 1384405

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057A23 35J479OO/137729t590/79 431504246

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057AREF PART REF PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 772

REPARR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259560BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01=" 615552A615 q_220 _23o3286

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9'17.259560BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-0'11358 GASKET SET !1861

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01783801802653544209A3118032092014

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER '1631-018 ...

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01KEY PART KEY PARTNOo NO. DESCRIP

REPADR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIP

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

SE C NOTES54

SUGGESTED GUmDEFOR SJGHTBNGSLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR T

OWNER'A UALMODEL NO.917.259560IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR R

OPEl ATION, iiii II I III i1,1111111 , i IIII , tttlllLt ...The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects

OPERATIONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9)Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat

OPERAT!ONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)When starting the engine for the first time or if the enginehas run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time

CUSTO ESPO LITIESSC. DU' ...7 e.<_"_-'_,_ SERVICE DATES JCheck Brake Operation v"Check Tire Pressure _#' e#1&ap

CUSTOMRESPONSm ILITHESTRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feet st

CUSTOESPONnBATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-cient for normal use, However, periodic charging of thebatter), with an au

CUSTOMEAIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air _ter.Clean the foam pre-cleaner after'every 25 hours of opera-

CUSTO ER RESPONSIBILITnESMUFFLERInspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (ifequipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage°SP

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

SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION:oooQoBEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.Place gearshif

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

SERVICE AADJUSTMENTSiii,, i J iTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig, 24)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without toolsPark the tractor

SERVDCE ANDADJUSTMENTSTRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD-JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28)The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift leveris in

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS"POSITIVE" (+} "NEGATIVE" (-)FIG. 30TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hol

SERVmCE AND ADJUST ENTSTO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Figs. 34 &35)The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-ment should not be necessar

,Jl ill ill ... ii,,lll ii iiii i iSTO AGE, ,i illImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tr

TROUBLESHOOTING POmNTSPROBLEMWill not startHard to startCAUSE1 Out of fuel.2. Engine not"CHOKED"properly3 Engine flooded4 Bad spark plug5. D

=TROUBLESHOOTING POmNTSPROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoor' cut - urteven... ll

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560SCHEMATICREOBATTERYBLACKAMMETER(OPTIONAL)_G LIIGNITIONSWITCHREDWHITEO LpFUSE 30 AMPIO:1IREDSTARTERBLACKCHARGING SYS

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 917.259560ELECTRICAL2533319I30!I//

REPAnR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259560KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1449262 747604123 STD5510254 STD5511256 STD5410257 7697JB 7603J9 109596X10

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259560CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2858 1231115 16037,143720532337555457741432

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 1595272 1403563 174906124 STD5510255 1552729 150156X

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560DRIVE572i)753712111834

REPAIRDRIVEPARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560KEY PARTNO. NO.2 1466823 123666X4 120000285 121520X6 174905128 15479210 STD56121011 105701X13 74550

REPAIR PARTSTRACTORSTEERING ASSEMBLY- - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560•_ 39+++:._:_.; ... ~+ +_+_.=.j .4tCb:/\4025+J68 "/+36

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9'17.259560STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 1927

REPAUR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259560SEAT ASSEMBLY1023128,...,...=_5KEYNO.1234567891012PARTNOo140123140551747606 t 619131610145006STD5414371

REPAIRDECALSPARTS "TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.25956010\6 1 7 7 17/14221913 14215KEYNO.PARTNO.1 1564392 2735033 1512994 1513006 1336447 1509279 1

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

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REPAIRENGINEPARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259560KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION123151273177204104 1497235 1440696 1440687 _381298 15017610 14555211 STD

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560MOWER LIFT"_ /25 24235 4913I19 I324126191330503\26, /!652078151617182042

REPAnR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBERMOWER LIFT917.259560KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 WireAssyo, Inner, with Plunger2 159471 ShaftAsm Lift3 1057

REPAaR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259560MOWER DECK,_'_ 40343332102105106113 11121\21618t821222324252744

REPAUR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1443932 STD5331073 1380174 1384405

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057A23 35J479OO/137729t590/79 431504246

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057AREF PART REF PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 772

REPARR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259560BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01=" 615552A615 q_220 _23o3286

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9'17.259560BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-0'11358 GASKET SET !1861

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REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01783801802653544209A3118032092014

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER '1631-018 ...

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01KEY PART KEY PARTNOo NO. DESCRIP

REPADR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 1631-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIP

SE C NOTES54

SUGGESTED GUmDEFOR SJGHTBNGSLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR T

OWNER'A UALMODEL NO.917.259560IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR R

®MODEL 917.259560 OWNER'SMANUALo AssemblyoOperation. Customer Responsibilities®Service and Adjustments, Repair PartsCAUTION: Read and follow all

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

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

CONTENTS OF HADWARE PACKParts Bag contents shown full size(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1©(1) Large Flat Washer11)Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x lq/4(1) Lockwasher 3/8@(1)

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

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CONTENTS OF HADWARE PACKParts Bag contents shown full size(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1©(1) Large Flat Washer11)Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x lq/4(1) Lockwasher 3/8@(1)

ASSENIBLY... i iYour new tractor has been assembled at the fa

ASSE LYSEATSEAT PANFLAT WASH ERHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)iiiiii i1,,i i, II ICAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals by a

i i ii iiii ,11i1,,,,i,,i,ASSEM LYGAUGE WHEELMOUNTINGBRACKET318-16LOCKNUT318" WASHERGAUGE WHEEL"FIG. 4SHOULDER BOLTINSTALL MULCHER PLATE(See

OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supptied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning,,BATTERYENGINE ONREVE

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

OPEl ATION, iiii II I III i1,1111111 , i IIII , tttlllLt ...The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects

OPERATIONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9)Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensingswitch, Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat

ASSENIBLY... i iYour new tractor has been assembled at the fa

OPERAT!ONTO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)When starting the engine for the first time or if the enginehas run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time

CUSTO ESPO LITIESSC. DU' ...7 e.<_"_-'_,_ SERVICE DATES JCheck Brake Operation v"Check Tire Pressure _#' e#1&ap

CUSTOMRESPONSm ILITHESTRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feet st

CUSTOESPONnBATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-cient for normal use, However, periodic charging of thebatter), with an au

CUSTOMEAIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air _ter.Clean the foam pre-cleaner after'every 25 hours of opera-

CUSTO ER RESPONSIBILITnESMUFFLERInspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (ifequipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage°SP

SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION:oooQoBEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.Place gearshif

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

SERVICE AADJUSTMENTSiii,, i J iTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig, 24)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without toolsPark the tractor

SERVDCE ANDADJUSTMENTSTRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD-JUSTMENT (See Figs. 27 and 28)The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift leveris in

ASSE LYSEATSEAT PANFLAT WASH ERHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)iiiiii i1,,i i, II ICAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals by a

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS"POSITIVE" (+} "NEGATIVE" (-)FIG. 30TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hol

SERVmCE AND ADJUST ENTSTO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Figs. 34 &35)The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-ment should not be necessar

,Jl ill ill ... ii,,lll ii iiii i iSTO AGE, ,i illImmediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end ofthe season or if the tr

TROUBLESHOOTING POmNTSPROBLEMWill not startHard to startCAUSE1 Out of fuel.2. Engine not"CHOKED"properly3 Engine flooded4 Bad spark plug5. D

=TROUBLESHOOTING POmNTSPROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoor' cut - urteven... ll

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560SCHEMATICREOBATTERYBLACKAMMETER(OPTIONAL)_G LIIGNITIONSWITCHREDWHITEO LpFUSE 30 AMPIO:1IREDSTARTERBLACKCHARGING SYS

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259560ELECTRICAL2533319I30!I//

REPAnR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259560KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1449262 747604123 STD5510254 STD5511256 STD5410257 7697JB 7603J9 109596X10

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259560CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2858 1231115 16037,143720532337555457741432

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 1595272 1403563 174906124 STD5510255 1552729 150156X

i i ii iiii ,11IIH"I,ASSEM LYGAUGE WHEELMOUNTINGBRACKET318-16LOCKNUT318" WASHERGAUGE WHEEL"FIG. 4SHOULDER BOLTINSTALL MULCHER PLATE(See

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560DRIVE572i)753712111834

REPAIRDRIVEPARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560KEY PARTNO. NO.2 1466823 123666X4 120000285 121520X6 174905128 15479210 STD56121011 105701X13 74550

REPAIR PARTSTRACTORSTEERING ASSEMBLY- - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560•_ 39+++:._:_.; ... ~+ +_+_.=.j .4tCb:/\4025+J68 "/+36

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9'17.259560STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 1927

REPAUR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259560SEAT ASSEMBLY1023128,...,...=_5KEYNO.1234567891012PARTNOo140123140551747606 t 619131610145006STD5414371

REPAIRDECALSPARTS "TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.25956010\6 1 7 7 17/14221913 14215KEYNO.PARTNO.1 1564392 2735033 1512994 1513006 1336447 1509279 1

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REPAIRENGINEPARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259560KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION123151273177204104 1497235 1440696 1440687 _381298 15017610 14555211 STD

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259560MOWER LIFT"_ /25 24235 4913I19 I324126191330503\26, /!652078151617182042

REPAnR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBERMOWER LIFT917.259560KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 WireAssyo, Inner, with Plunger2 159471 ShaftAsm Lift3 1057