Sears EZ3 917.2566 manual

SWA/_S /:RoFTZHaN MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 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[...]

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 INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION o Read, understand, and follow al! instructions in the manual and on the machine bef[...]

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department. We have competent, we_l- trained technicians and the[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................[...]

ACCESSO ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG BLADES GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER % BELTS PERFO[...]

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (1) Was her 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga. (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Weld Nuts #10 L_ (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. (2) Lock Washers 1/4 Parts packed separate[...]

ASSEMBLY i Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wr[...]

ASSEMBLY CONNECT BATI'ERY (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. ,, Lift hood to raised position. ,, Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec- t[...]

BLY m INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 4 and 6) Be sure tractor is on Level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park- ing brake. • Cut and remove tie down securing anti-sway bar. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. ° Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of t[...]

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

OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENG INE ON ENGINE OFF REVERSE OILPRESSURE FORWARD FAST SLOW CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED MOWER LIFT R N H REVERSE NEUTRAL[...]

OPERATION w 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 locations of various controls and adj ustments. Save this manual for future reference. AMMETER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH THROTTLE/CHOKE - - - - - ~ CONTROL _ _ .. LIGH[...]

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 wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRAC[...]

m OPERATION TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. - Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). - With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the g[...]

OPERATION system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor- age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc- tions for additional information. Never use engine or c[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners a Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart C Check Battery Level/Recharge 0 Clean Battery and Terminals a Check Transa×le Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Bel[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See '30 ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual). TIRES • Maintain proper[...]

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioratio n and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which can restrict cooling, ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality det[...]

J CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times. Every 100 hours of operati[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18) = Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. - Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting. = Lower mower to its lowest position. Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chas- sis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket. Remove retainer springs from suspension a[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SUSPENSION ARM LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG. 20 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) iMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO- SIDE. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower ho[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. = Remove m0wer drive belt (See'q'O REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual), Remove mower (See '*TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual), = Remove four screws from R.H. m[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" NUT "A" JAM NUT "-OPE.AT,NG AR,, FIG. 26 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 27) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOW[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 30) • Block up axle securely. • Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not lose). ,, Repair tire and reassemble. ,, On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key. = Replace washers[...]

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THRO'n'LE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 33) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slo[...]

STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at 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 f[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS E PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Loss of power CAUSE 1. Out of fuel. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. 3. Engine flooded. 4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6, Dirty fuel filter. 7. Waterin fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring. 9. Carburetor out of adj[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut- uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE 1. Faulty operator-safety presence[...]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 SCHEMATIC RED BATTERY BLACK AMMETER RED WH_E )G L( BLACK IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF M + G ON B+L START B + S + L oq o FUSE 30 AMP. I I L J CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLACK I I II RED I I _ ..... J i WHITE I I i I STARTER BLAOK SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) I q t I GROUNDING CONNECTOR O IGNITION _.__(_ SPARK[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 ELECTRICAL ,r 80 42 _13- 20 51 5O 40 36 35 ' 39 26 34 , 29 3O[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 146140 Battery 2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 3/4 3 STD551025 Washer 4 STD551125 Washer 6 STD541025 Nut 7 7697J Tube, Plastic 8 7603J Tray, Battery 9 109596X Clamp, Hose 10 145211 Bolt, Btr. Frt 1/4-20 x7.5 11 145209 Hotddown Btr. Dash 12 145769 Nut, Push [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES I 26 47 31 9O 125 71 115 26 33 30 0 66 3 10 44 25 26 6 8 36 122 117 114 123 73 3 38 34 39 17 124 86 29 28 114 117 32[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 145501 2 140356 3 17490612 6 145206 8 126471X 9 145203 10 STD533710 11 145218 13 145217 14 17490608 17 136673X558 24 STD523710 25 19131312 26 STD541437 28 136373X428 29 136374 30 140002X558 31 137113 33 145244X558 34 145243X558 35 STD533707 36 108[...]

REPAIR PARTS DRIVE TRACTOR . . MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 1B 6 62 38 _42 35 36 37 34 53 26 27 34[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 2 3 4 5 6 145607 146682 123666X STD582075 121520X 17490512 _9 1_ STD561-210 11 105701X 12 19151216 13 74550412 14 STD551125 15 74490544 16 STD541431 18 STD523710 19 STD541437 2O 71170768 21 106933X 22 130804 23 140275 24 STD541237 25 1068[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 _I 11 12 10 47 / 14 16 43 ;43 8 36[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 1 121472X 2 142033 3 135227 4 135228 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 130468 11 STD551137 12 73610600 13 110438X 14 74011056 15 73901000 16 132624 17 128758 18 57079 19 124035X 2O 126684X 21 STD551125 22 71100410 23 1275O1 24 109816X 25 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 ENGINE 32 31 © 4O 39 O 33 / 37 33 41 ! 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 77 23 38[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 134265 2 17720410 3 151063 4 137350 14 13280328 15 13200300 16 STD551231 23 128953 24 STD601005 29 137180 31 151346 32 151296 33 123487X 34 106082X 37 8543R 38 ....... 39 109227X 40 3645J 41 139277 62 STD551131 77 STD551031 79 M740108025 80 STD523105 81 128861 NOT[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ° - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 SEAT ASSEMBLY 17 12 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140123 Seat 16 121250X 2 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 17 123976X 5 145006 Clip Push-In 18 124238X 6 STD541437 Nut 21 139888 7 124181X Spring, Seat 22 STD541431 10 140552 Pan, Seat 24 19171912 11 120068X Knob, Seat 25 1270[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 DECALS 13 18 6 3 16 7 8 15 14 1! 19 8167 4 5 . 21 23 1 17 23 12 10 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 138955 2 150333 3 146705 4 146706 5 151400 6 133644 7 138048 8 142241 9 146709 10 137537 11 4900J 12 146046 13 151452 DESCRIPTION Decal, Decal, Decal Deca Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Decal Opera[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 MOWER LIFT 37 41 <! I 7 I 22 5 21 13 19 30 3 5 8 13 19 2O 15 42[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,256600 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 136971 2 136968 3 138284 4 S'1-D581062 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122365X 10 122512X 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 15 127218 16 73350800 17 130171 18 STD541450 19 139868 20 STD624008 21 19151216 22 12000037 23 110807X 24 STD551037 25 137150 26 ST[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 MOWER DECK 46 45 116 117 119 49 41 46 21 20 47 1O5 8 44 104 101 106[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -= MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 MOWER DECK KEY PART NO. NO. 1 145008 3 138457 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 145708 12 129895 13 137553 14 137152 15 110485X 16 140329 18 STD533106 19 132827 20 145055 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 149287 26 110452X 27 145325 28 19111016 29 131491 30 138776 31 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256600 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-97 26 2O 21 22 24 27 36 37 52 53 31 54 32 33 34 35 lg 55 ,6 40 41 42 57 59 44 i6 55 I I I/ 2 6 17 46 12 47 48 49 50 51 63 / 66 59 64 65 7O 68 69 67 43*52 46[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 DANA TRANSAXLE = MODEL NUMBER 4360-97 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 132671 Housing, Upper 39 124639X 2 2274J Screw, Tapping, Large 40 120472X 1/4-20 x .734 41 105928X 3 134400 Ball, Detent 42 106605X 4 105904X Spring, Detent 43 134394 5 105905X Screw, Set 44 120473X 6 13[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 AIR INTAKE I m2 m 3 --e __ 10 CRANKSHAFT I BLOWER H O_ 14 ENGINE CONTROLS J 9 6 --5 EXHAUST ! / ...... 6 // 48[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 25 341 02 2 12 096 24 3 12 083 08 4 1210001 5 X-25-63 6 1231304 7 1208305 8 12 072 03 9 1208601 1012 094 12 11 12041 02 NOT ILLUSTRATED -- 12 11353 Knob, Air [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I 19 18 22 21 20 4 5 / 13 l0 15 / 14 5O[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 KOHLER ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 M-0641060 2 X-25-63 3 X-22-11 4 M-0629122 5 12 853 68 6 12041 02 7 12 053 68 8 12 041 01 9 12 265 04 10 47 15401 11 X-426-9 12 52 353 22 13 25 050 02 14 25 155 02 15 12 559 01 16 12112 [...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256600 KOHLER ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 ! GNITION / ELECTRICALJ m Q_--2 --S 13 __ CRANKCASE I 23 22 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION [ _"' 7,_ ""-u L_U STARTING SYSTEM J 3 13 _ 52[...]

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 1208614 Screw, Flywheel M10 x 1.5 x45.8 1 1203203 2 1246803 Washer, Flywheel 2 1252218 3 1216203 Screen, Grass 3 1244502 4 M-0639016 Screw, Fan M6 x 1 x [...]

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION tJrl O1 SIGHTING "_ ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 ° MAX. _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ! ally to prevent tipping or loss of control[...]

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