Craftsman EZ 917.258692 manuale d’uso

I:RnFTXHaN ° MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 OWNER'S MANUAL • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service and Adjustments • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THiS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659+5917 l't] IIl'll[...]

SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS tNJURY OR DEATH I. GENERAL OPERATION , Read, understand, and followall instructions in the manual end on the machine before[...]

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and pedormance, Shoufd you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service CentedDepartment, We have competent, well- trained lechnlctans and the pr[...]

SAFETY RULES ............................................................. 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...................... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ............................................ 5 ASSEMB[...]

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Soars retail Outlets and s.e trice centers when the tractor was purchased Most Seers stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor MAINTENANCE BLADES BELTS ENGINE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUELSTABILIZER AIR FILTER [...]

I..L_ Ul,U, nil CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Shoulder BoTI 5/I6-18 (1) Knob (I) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga ner Springs (double loop) (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) _ (2) Screws #10 x 518 (2) Lock Washers #1[_ (2) Weld Nuts #10 (2) Washers 3116 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge , ,,,i,, (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 314 G (2) Wash[...]

_LIJI II '" II I I . . ASSEMBLY ................... illl, i, L ,iJ, Your new trac or has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts teft unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor aII parts and hardware you assemble must be ttgittened securely Use the correct tools as necessary [...]

, ,,,,,,, ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig, 2) • Lift hood to raised position • Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec- tive caps and discard. • tf lhls battery Is put into service after month and year indicated an label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 am[...]

,Li ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 4 and 7) Be sure tractor is on level sudace and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage park- ing brake. . Cut and remove ties securin_ anti-sway bar and belts,, Swing anti-sway bar Io left side of mower deck- . Slide mowerundertractorwtth dlschargeguardto right side [...]

ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs, 5 and 6) , Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pro-assemble weld nul to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. • Tighten hardware securely • Raise and hold detteclor shield in upright position. ,, Place f[...]

OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in ]ttera_ure supplied with the producL Learn end understand their meaning BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF 41, REVERSE OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH FORWARD FAST SLOW LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK N REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH 0 PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER[...]

,1111 i iiiiii i iii OPERATION i iii KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location o! various controls and adjustments Save his manual for luture reference AMMEI'ER THRO_LE CHOKE CONTROL CONTROL IGNITION ATTAC[...]

OPERATION , , = =,,, , The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown Into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating ! your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wlde v=ston safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW T[...]

GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BBACKE'T_ 3t8-16 3/8 WASHER SHOULDER GAUGEWF _"_'BOLT FIG, g TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) ',(our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat wilh the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine • Selecl desired h[...]

ii OPERATION = [_ CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank | filler neck, Do not overfill Wipe off any I spilled oi! or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame, TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, It will take extra cranking lime to move fuel from the tank to[...]

OPERATION i J, MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor ° Mower should be properly teveled for best mowing performance° See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual,, • The left hand side of mower should be used for trLm- ming, • Drive so that clip[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___oo_n_J AS YOU COMPLETE f__-_'_9,_._._O?'_ti '" " Check Brake Operation . . If V' ........ Check T_re Pressure I, / V' .... 1" JChec, for Loo,o F.eteners V" V', V' _ Sh_rpen!Reptace Mower Blades I#"*,_ J LUb,iCa"oe c.e_" V' I,[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION II tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at htgh speed in h_ghest gear, then brake must be adjusted, (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in 1he Service and Adjust- merits section of this manual) TIRES ,, Malntatnproper a[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS Check V-be!Is for delerIorat}on and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace tf necessary. The belts are not adjustable, Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling Do not atlempt to clean fan or transmis[...]

.................... , ill ill,i ,,,I,II I I I IIIlllllllllllllllll I Illl,.utl CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 18) Air screen must be kept free of did and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig, I8) Rem[...]

i ill,,iu,,i i i ..... SERVICE AND,ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake° Place motion control lever in neutral iN) positlono Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position, Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all [...]

iii, i, IIIIHIIlll ii SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND FIG. 21 _(_ SUSPENSION ARM . / LIFT LiNK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG_ 22 FRONT-TO-SACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs 23 and 24) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE÷TO-S_DE _F THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONTLINK[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake • Remove mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of thls manual) • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual) • Remove four screws from R H mand[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IMPORTANT; MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER tS POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS _ND ELECTRtO "CLUTCH WIRE CONNECTION IS ;ECURE. ELECTRIC CLUTCH _"'_., UPPER BELT_ KEEPER / LOCATOR "'" TABS CLUTCHING "_''" IDLER STATIONARY IDLER TRANSMiSSiON*',-. iNPUT PULLEY _CLUTCH L[...]

it1 ,i ullul ul ii Ull i i,,uJ u uulu, • + SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 'POSITIVE = "NEGATIVE" (+) (-) , i ,, itt,, , uv_ FiG. 32 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole In the backside of the grill • Replace bulb tn holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the g[...]

,,,,, i i i ,i SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FINAL SE"FFING - , Start engine end allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shlf'Jmotlon control lever in neutral (N) position. • With throttle control lever in last position, turn main fuel adjusting needle in (ciockwlse) untll engine begins to die then turn [...]

STORAGE lmmediatefy prepare your tractor for storage si the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline In the tank Inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure° TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM WtlInot alert Hard to start Engine wI!t not turn over Engthe clicks bat wgt not of art Loss of power Excessive vtbrotIoa CAUSE 1 Out of fuel 2. Engine not "Ct?IOKED" properly 3 Engine flooded 4 Bad spark plug, 5 Dirty air fIiter 6 Dirty fuel filter 7 Water in iuaI B. Loose or damaged wiring O Carburetor out [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS = m,,,,,m,, , , ,,i,,,,,,, , , , PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves sent with attachment clutch engaged POOr out - unevon Mower blades wit] not rotors Poor grass d_acherge Headgght(e) not working (if so equipped} Battery wifi not charge • • ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,ui Lees of drive ,,, ,,,, ,,,,[...]

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SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258692 BATTERY SOLENOID FUsE_0AMP " -dt_- ,; ;_ ; _ 7 ____ _HLj _ _ WH17_ _ _ ', _ J ,- ..... b" 111 ',-I I __ ,o,c>-+-7 , , 1 ...... , i __Z"_G Ll" J J (PEDAl. UP) l i ' F _ l .......... J ! II 74_. .1,L ,k.00i i ! .... -,s; jv t I ! t_ I,_N,T,ON I '7 _l .... 1_04_ r[...]

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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NOr NO. DESCRIPTION 1 t44926 Baltery 2 74750412 Bolt, Hax 1/4-20 UNC x 3/4 3 STD551025 Washer 4 STD551125 Washer 6 STD541026 Nut 7 7697J Tube, Plastic 8 7603J Tray, Battery 9 t09596X Clamp, Hose 10 145211 Bolt, Btr, Frt 1/4-20 x 7.5 11 150109 Hotddown Btr Dash 12 145769 NUt, Push [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 125 30 119 B7 36 47 14B 66 115 3 26 25 26 44 @ 117 1t4 3,---_ 6 36 36 t7 29 28 123 19 t24 86 147 114 117 3 33 lo 35 34 34 26[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 CHASSIS AND ENCt.OSURES KEY PART NO_ NO, DESCRIPTION 1 159530 Chassis 2 140356 Drawbar 3 17490612 Screw, ThdroL 3/8+16 x 3/4 Type TT 6 155923 Saddle 7 145351 Shield Heat Kohler MV18 8 126471X Clip, Fuel Line 9 145203 Dash, Plastic I0 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3t8-I6x 1 11 145218 Panel, Dash, LH 13 145[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 DRIVE 26 14100 1oo 55 36[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258692 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NOo NO. DESCRIPTION NOo NO, DESCRIPTION 1 150071 Transaxle Assembly 57 2 142431 Spdng, Brake Return 59 3 143996 Pufley, Transax[e 6! 6 141002 Rod, Shifter 62 g 137140 Clutch, E]ectdc 63 10 76020416 Pin, Cotter 1/6 x 1 65 15 74490544 Bolt, Hex Ftghd 5/16-18 Gr 5 66 16 73800500 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 (, , I i 38[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.258692 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 121472X 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 6266H 6 121746X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 156436 11 STD551137 12 73940600 t3 154779 15 73901000 17 156543 18 57079 19 124035X 20 126684X 22 71200410 23 127501 25 154406 27 136874 29 17490612 32 139929 3[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEl. NUMBER 917.258692 ENGINE 32 31 34 89 9 39 4O 41 8B 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 23 Spark Arrester 40[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258692 ENGINE KEY PART NO_ NO, DESCRIPTION 1 132755 2 17720410 3 ....... 4 149723 5 136215 6 136216 7 138129 8 150176 9 155425 10 145552 1t STD551131 12 74570512 13 ......... 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 STD551237 17 17490624 20 156426 23 156123 25 138672 26 73920600 29 137180 31 151346 32 152334 33 123487X 3[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 5 6 7 lo 11 12 13 14 15 PART NO. 140123 140551 145006 STD541437 124!81X 155925 t20068X 121246X 121248X 72050412 1343OO DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot, Seat Clip Push.in Nut t Lock Hex w/tns,, 3/8-15 UNC Spnng, Seat Par_, Seat Knob, Seat Bracket, Sw_tch Mounting Bushing, Sna[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 DECALS t8 6 3 7 8 5 24 25 17_ t9 11 2O 2 !2 23 14 KEY PART NO, NO. 1 156835 2 156787 3 160291 4 160292 5 151408 6 133644 7 138048 8 142243 8 146709 10 156439 11 4900J 12 146046 t3 151401 DESCRIPTION Decal Operating Instruction Decal Deck Mower, EZ3 Decal Hood, Craftsman, RH Decal Hood, Craftsman, L[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 MOWER LIFT / / °f 5 2O 44[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159461 Wire Asm. Inner wtplunger 2 159476 Shaft Asm Lilt 3 138284 Pin Groove 4 12000002 E R}ng #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 2!/32X ;I X 21 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 t22365X Butlon, Plunger 11 I39865 Link Uft Lh 12 139666 Link Lif[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 MOWER DECK 46 45 31 !17 49 49 41 36 32 l i j 15 46 21 21 22 47 26 46 18[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART Nee NO. DESCRIPTION NO, Nee DESCRIPTION 1 156946 3 138457 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 152443 12 129895 13 137553 14 137152 15 110465X 16 140329 16 72140505 !9 132827 20 145055 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 149287 26 110452X 27 1[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 3't0-0650 5B 25 90 53 35 48[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258692 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO_ DESCRIPTION 1 142930 Housing, Lower 43 142884 Washer 7116 × 718 x 060 2 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 44 150829 Differential Assembly Washer 3/4x 1.5 x .t3 3 142932 Seat, LIp 52 142991 4 142928 Ring, Wlra Retainin[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 AIR INTAKE j 1 !_--.5 18 t6 / I 6 % / 4 7 .I'" i 5O[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 AIR INTAKE BAFFLES& SHROUD KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO- NO, NO. NOT ILLUSTRATED ** 25-I13_t5 Decor, Air Cleaner -- 52-113-30 Decal 1 X_276-7 WingNut 1/4-20 1 52_063_41 2 52.755-83 Kil, Cover and Tube 2 52_313-O5 (includes Key Number[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 CRANKCASE J 3 CARBURETOR I 13 11 52[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MVI88, TYPE NUMBER. PS58560 CRANKCASE CARBURETOR KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 1 X-82-2 2 52,,466,12 3 82-756,15 4 52-0"t6,,05 5 62-031-01 8 52-3! 6-66 7 52-755-50 B 52-072-12 9 26,g86.12 10 X-26g-43 11 52-078-05 12 52-030.10 52-030_11 52-[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S_ TYPE NUMBER PS58560 DIPSTICK ] CYLINDER HEAD J I CRANKSHAFTJ ELECTRIC STARTER J 3,._ 4J 0 @ @ ,@ 6 --6 1 EXHAUST j 4 54[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 CRANKSHAFT ELECTRIC STARTER KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO, 1 52-014-g3 Crankshaft 1 52-09B-12 2 52-468-03 Washer, Thrust llg/122(A,R) 52-468-04 Washer, Thrust 128/13t 2 X_20-_ 52-468-05 Washer, Thruet 137/140 (A R) 3 X[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 GOVERNOR I 1 26 2( _ 27 24 1 4 I :UEL PUMP I_--!5 14 FLYWHEEL I I 18 56[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER MV18S_ TYPE NUMBER PS58560 FLYWHEEL FUEL PUMP KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY' PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 1 25.152..0"_ Screen, Grass t 47-086-08 2 25-086-21 Screw, HexWasher Head 2 52-559-01 1/4-20 x 5/B (4) 3 25_112-04 Spacer (4) 3 Xo,380-t 4 25,.157-01 Fan 4 X-[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MVIBS, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 OIL FILTER j 7 L , ,l,,,I CAMSHAFT AND VALVES t 9 5 8 6 2 4 5 J J 2 OIL SWITCH i '1 OIL PUMP J 7_ -6 58[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE .- MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 OiL PAN LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO_ NO NO_ ! X-67-,54 Screw, Hax Washer Head 1 X.75-23 Plug, Pipe I/8 N_P T..F. #10=32 x7/16 (2) 2 52-050-03 Filler O_! Pickup 3 52-199-14 Otf Par, (includes Key #4 t[...]

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OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.258692 IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMAT|ON AND ORDERING," CALL THiS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-FON-PART (1-800-366-7279) FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THtS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917 [[...]