Sears EZ3 917.2566- Manuals

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were availabie tti rough 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 PERFORMANCE Sears...

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (2) Screws #10 X 5/8 (2) Lock Washers #10 f \ Z ' ~ (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge e ■II (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20x3/4 {2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 o (2) Washers 9/32 x5/8x16Ga. (2) Lock Washers 1/4 Parts packed separately In carton Manual Parts Bag ...

ASSEMBLY 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 ti...

ASSEMBLY CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) A CAUTION: Do not short battery term i­ nals. Before connecting battery, re­ m ove m etal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc. Positive term inal m ust be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden­tal grounding. ® Lift hood to raised position. • Open ...

ASSEMBLY 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 park­ing brake. ■ Cut and remove tie down securing anti-sway bar. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. • Slide mowerunder...

ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5A and SB) * 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...

OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. Q A BATTERY © FUEL I m I MOWER LIFT it CAUTION OR REVERSE WARNING FORWARD FAST SLOW .STOP \_____ / ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF a i\i CH...

OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with yourtractorto familiarize yourself with (he locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Our tractors conform to the safety stan...

OPERATION F SARTT^ASSES J The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. AI ways wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or perform ing any adjustm ents or repairs. W e recom m end a wide vision safety ...

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 AD­JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual). • With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be ...

OPERATION system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor­age 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 ...

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓ Check Tire Pressure i/ 1/ Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓ 7 1/ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades V^4 Lubrication Chart ✓ ✓ Check Battery Level/Recharge ✓ s Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ 1/...

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 ‘TO ADJUST BRAKE” in the Service and Adjust­ments section of ...

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS Check V-beits for deterioration 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 cooi...

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept dean at all times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower hous...

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-swaybarto chas­ sis bracket and disengage anti-swaybarfrom bracke...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDETO-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 resuits, the mower h...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 24) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. « Remove mgwerdrivebelt(See‘TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT’ in this section of this manual). » Remove mower (See 'TO REMOVE MOWER” in this section of this manual). • Remove f...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 MOWER” in this section of this manual.) • Disconnect cl...

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE 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 runn...

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. A CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fum es m ay reach an open flam e or spark. Allow the engine to coot before storin...

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1. OutoffUGl. 2. Engine not "CHOKED” properly. 3. Engine flooded.4. Bad spark plug. 5. Dirty air filter. 6. Dirty fuel filter.7. Water in fuel. 8. Loose or damaged wiring.9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 10. Engine valves out ot adju...

SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 RED -o BATTERY O0O AMMETER RED WHITE mj:> FUSE 30 AMP. r--- K) a r> CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) BLACK BLACK- Q^ a _ a _ a _ a _/% AFTER FIRE SOLENOID REd BLACK r v 1 ' o SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) BLACK ATT'WENT CLUTCH (CLUTCH OFF) ~r V o SLACK GROUN...

ELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 30

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES MODEL NUMBER 917.256600

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 145501 Chassis 2 140356 Drawbar 3 17490612 Screw, Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT 6 145206 Saddle 8 126471X Clip, Fuel Line 9 145203 Dash, Plastic 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16x1 11 145218 Panel,...

DRIVE REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 19 42 i . I" * ,"' ^1 'I" Í ' 1 i".' ' / 1 ' 11, ' 1 ^ ® ^ ^ (S! » 111;’ ^ v'^ - '> '^1 - ' i-' K'r' 34

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 STEERING ASSEMBLY -38 40 39 vi'-- ..i- -42 36

ENGINE REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester n >. I It u ■ \\ ' ‘ ' K - ^ . ' ' f ' 1 r Yr'i 1 J 1 11 11-, 11 '•'1 ^ ^ u -- Í?-' íT' 38

SEAT ASSEMBLY REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 140123 Seat 16 121250X Spring 2 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 17 123976X Nut, Flangelock 1/4 Grade 5 5 145006 Clip Push-ln 18 124238X Cap, Spring, Seat 6 STD541437 Nut 21 139888 B...

DECALS REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 KEY NO. PARTNO. DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PARTNO. 1 138955 Decal, Operating Instruction 14 139346 2 150333 Decal, Cap Cnsmr Help Line Srs 15 12-113-55 3 146705 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH 16 151708 4 146706 Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH 17 151302 5 15140...

MOWER LIFT REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 42

MOWER DECK REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600

REPAiR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-97 46

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525

REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256600 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS41525 I G N I T I O N / E L E C T R I C A L 0—2 ’—10 0 ^ 13 - 12—<£>^ 11 O I L P A N / L U B R I C A T I O N -1 I =1^ 0- C R A N K C A S E S T A R T I N G S Y S T E M 0 s © O O o i 52

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OWNER^S MANUAL MODEL NO, 917.256600 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 INFORMATION AND ORDERING, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-FON-PART (1-800-366-7278) FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL ...