Craftsman EZ3 917.251493 Specifications

• ®EL917.251493OWNER'S MANUALo Assemblyo Operationo Customer Responsibilitieso Service and Adjustmentso Repair PartsCAUTION: Read and follow all

, LYINSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs, 5 and 6)= Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,washer', !ock washer, and weld nut as shown..

OPERATmOH ,,illThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the producL Learn and understand they meaning,BATTERY CAUTION O

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OP ATUONThe operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can resultin severe eye damage. Always wear safety glas

OPERATIONTO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9)Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.o Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See &qu

OPERATIONBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12)• The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from thefactory, already filled

OPERATIONPURGE TRANSMISSION,#_ CAUTION: Never engage or disengagefreewheel lever' while the engine is run-Jning.To ensure proper operation and pe

CUSTO R RESPO Sl ULmESMAINTENANCE SCH EDULEFILL IN DATES /__/_. __"AS YOU COMPLETE ,9,_ de., ,q.,, ,4_- A" ,4,- A-" ,9,YREGULAR SERVICE

CUSTO tLITIESTRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance_BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor' requires more than six (6) feet stopp

TRANSAXLE COOLINGRESIPONSRThe fan and cooling fins of transmission should be keptclean to assure proper cooling,Do not attempt to clean fan or transmi

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE 1S CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTSFAI

CUSTOMER ESPONSIBILITIESENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 18)Remove any dust, dirt er oil from engine cooling fins toprevent engine damage from overheatin

SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION;oooOoo...plug.BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parki

SERVICE AFRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs 23 and 24)IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IFTHE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT tSNECESSARY

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 26)Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.• Remove mower drive belt

SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 29)Park the tractor on level surface° Engage parking brake_For ease of service there is a

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENTFront wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation.Toe-in was set at the factory and adj

VnCE AL'L'L I I/Jllll , ,,IADJUSTMENTSii r,,,iHll mTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB. Raise hood.o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside

SERVICEA ADJUSTMENTSENGINETO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE(See Figs, 37 & 38)The throttle control has been preset at the factory andadjustment sho

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TROUBLESHOOTUG POmNTSPROBLEMWilt not startHard to startEngine wttl not turn overEngine clicks but wilt notstartCAUSECORRECTION1 Out of fuel2 Engine no

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

TROUBLESHOOTmNG POmNTSPROBLEMEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedPoor cut - unevenMower blades will notrotate

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251493IGNITIONSWITCHAMMETERRED*' REDWHITEBLACKBLACK_OIICLUTCH /BRA#E(PEDAL UP)III STARTERBLACK _lSOLENOIDBL

REPAIR PARTSELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2514934297192033f25/I /liI\\\\32

REPAIR PARTSELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251493KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 146140 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/43 STD551125 W

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251493CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES3810918/i559 99 1392! r'!t\ 47, 17J_, _o19 10068 103291475310286561168/ 3t 8

REPAUR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251493CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NOo DESCRIPTION1 150253 Rail, Frame RH 4

REPAIR PARTSGROUND DRIVETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2514937229597t0010236

REPAUR PARTSGROUND DRtVETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.251493KEY PARTNO. NO,2 7070E3 7563R5 STD5414376 STD5612107 14O5079 140080!5 STD55103717 140

REPAUR PARTSSTEERING ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2514932719276///162928/\\\\o38

REPAIR PARTSSTEERING ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251493KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 121472X2 '1370943 6855M4 1369605 1369596 6266H7 1217

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REPAIR PARTSENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251493253165218 15 17372O283941424394651211j. 555"_ro,_I ''_7333829\40

REPAIR PARTSENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251493KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1464122 1441103 132403004 132803285 132003006 1381298 121361X9 15082

REPAIR PARTS46" MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251493464911611711919212928 *"212627119812182042

REPAURPARTS46" MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251493KEY PARTNO. NO,1 1531253 1384575 4939M6 1308328 8508579 STD55113710 14029611 15244312

REPAIR PARTSSEAT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251493KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1401242 1405513 1406754 127018X5 1450066 STD5414377 124181X8 15017610 1405

REPAIR PARTSDECALS92218TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.25149363 7 158112422O515 784 1312211714KEY, PARTNO. NO.1 1389552 1495163 1467054 1467065 1408376 1

REPAIR PARTSLIFT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,251493403942 43 3137 ""';' "'°°°. i,i38 _'z_j4: 23!13 '123

REPAIR PARTSLIFT ASSEMBLYTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251493KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 121006X2 1543893 121002X4 1200OO225 192920166 7478O6247 12563

REPAnR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251493HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 218-3010L23(2)48

REPAUR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251493HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 218-3010LKEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION1

ACCESSORIES A D ATTACHMENTSThese accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251493HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122KEYNO.1234568121314151719212223PARTNO.144569122716X122745X1227

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.251493KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529AIR INTAKE I_jjlm\4I18-_ _.-,-JJ__"_1314_"

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251493KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529AIR INTAKEBAFFLES & SHROUDKEY PART DESCRIPTION

REPAUR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251493KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529,i,i... ii iCRANKCASE!173...

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251493KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529CRANKCASECARBURETORKEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART D

REPAaR PARTSTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 9'17.251493KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529C"A"KS"AFTIiDIPSTICK !5_67Jil4_

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251493KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529CRANKSHAFT ELECTRIC STARTERKEY PART DESCRIPTION KE

REPAUR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251493KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529...GOw..o.{IGNITION J4{FUEL PUMP i1715RJ"&

REPAHR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251493KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529VOLANTNO. NO.DE DEREFo PIECEDESCRIPTIONNO. NO.DE D

REPAnR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251493KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529OIL PAN iPISTON AND ROD I/cA,,.s.,,_'rA.ov,,L

CONTENTS OFParts Bag contents shown full size(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18(1) Knob(!) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge(2) Screws #10 x 5/8@(2) Lock Washer

REPAgR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251493KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV20S, TYPE NUMBER 57529OIL PANKEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO.1 X_67-642 52 05

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONCr_raoSIGHTING "" -...ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LE

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.251493IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR

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ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)CAUTION: Do not sholt battery termi-nals. Before connecting battery, re-move metal brace

INSTALL MOWERAND DRIVE BELT (SeeFigs. 4 and 7)Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspensionarms are raised with attachment lift control, En