Craftsman EZ3 917.256524 Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMODEL NUMBER 917.256524OWNER'S MANUAL®• Assembly• Operation• Customer Responsibilities• Service and Adjustments• Repair PartsCAUTION: Read

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

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

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

OPERATIONTO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-ing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the se

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATESCheck Brake Operation _Check Tire Pressure _ V w

LCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESTRACTORAlways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) fee

mCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESmBATTERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)Your tractor has a battery Charging system which is suffi-cie

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES!AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17)Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESi irMUFFLERinspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (ifequipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damag

SAFETY RULESASafe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersIMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AN D FEET AND THROWING OBJECTSF

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSCAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:o®IoooDepress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.Place gearsh

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

=lSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 25)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools,Park the tractor on le

mSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD-JUSTMENT (See Figs. 28 and 29)The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift feveris

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSPOSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINALClCABLESCHARGEDBATTERY/ \POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINALFIG. 31TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 34)The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-ment should not be necessary. Howeve

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

- = - _TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMWill not startHard to startCAUSE1. Out ot fuel.2. Engine not =CHOKED" properly.3. Engine flooded.4. Bad spark

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEMmEngine continues to runwhen operator leaves seatwith attachment clutchengagedwPoOr cut - uneveniMower blades will not _,

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256524REDBATTERYBLACKAMMETERIGNITIONSWITCHREDWHITE-FUSE 30 AMP.CLUTCH / BRAKE(PEDALUP)xx iRED I IiI1 IiSOLENOIDR

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 917.256524ELECTRICALf42417O\3315\2O45264Of ...,_ 29, \5239\\\/[9\\1i3O

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256524ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1461392 747604123 STD5510254 STD5511256 STD5410257 109238X8 1449

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256524CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES25264O263310.?14063839346O26535257J\541432

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.256524CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1511692 1403563 174906124 191312165 1460776 1452068 1

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.256524DRIVE57 19j/42 "" ""5189 . .- _ .:¢... .i_l_ i_ I293422273753/26274634

REPAIRDRIVEPARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256524KEYNO.234568101113141519212224252627282930313234353637383940414244454647484950PARTNO.14560214668212

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256524STEERING ASSEMBLY/ / 4 _\ \J_41t62151_54J• • . 402971140!/43836

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917,256524STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1420333 1352274 1352285 6266H6 121748X7 192720168

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.256524SEAT ASSEMBLY\\\\ \17 12\235521KEYNO.12345678910121314PARTNO.140123140551STD52371019131610145006$3"

REPAIRDECALS139PARTSTRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.2565243 18 7 7 18 4/ k\10 ¸2O14111713KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1408192 1503333 1506834 1506846 1336447 1509278

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

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.256524ENGINE3/728162/4444631P/4033'333729\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester234O

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256524ENGINEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION12150600177204101504584 13735213 27229314 1328032415 1320030016 STD5512

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256524MOWER LIFT1311i325461913493022O15768, 10//ii5/_ 161718 202O42

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256524MOWER LIFTKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1369732 1451173 105767X4 120000025 192116216 120183X7 125631X8 12

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256524,MOWER DECK7640_,_3710252343332311051061113 111 114.116 _ ,• 118._ _\21621 22_/3 24282927

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256524-MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 1443932 STD5331073 1380174 1384405

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.256524PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 930-057A68 34352331/ 654731311/1335.150777683184929.53469 116956575865

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256524PEERLESS TRANSAXLE = MODEL NUMBER 930-057AREF PART REF PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256524BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01230_614230 @_34A337I 227362 r3°@2

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256524BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-0152_123164REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLST

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

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256524BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01304305_729_=3 20 634A 842 524 86

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256524BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01663877187783801311544803601309.1

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - =MODEL NUMBER 917.256524BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPT

REPAIR PARTSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256524BRIGGS & 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 OPERATIONSIGHTINGIllONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HiLLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WiTHSKY LiNE OR T

OWNER'SMANUALMODEL NO.917.256524IF YOU NEEDREPAIR SERVICEOR PARTS:FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALLTHIS TOLL FREE NUMBER!1-800-4-REPAIR(1-800-473-7247)FOR

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKParts Bag contents shown full size/f _--. (1) Hex Bolt/ \ 318-16 x 1/ \\\)(1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 3/8@(t) Hex Bo

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

ASSEMBLY- Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi-nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washerand hex nut. Tighten securely.• Clo

ASSEMBLYGAUGE WHEELMOUNTINGBRACKET "_3/8-16LOCKNUT3/8" WASHERGAUGE WHEEL"FIG. 5iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE(See Figs. 6 & 7)• Install two