Craftsman EZ3 917.258914 - User Manual

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MODEL 917.258914
OWNER'S MANUAL
®Assembly
• Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustments
, Repair Parts
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CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.

Summary

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Safe practices for using the tractor.

SLOPE OPERATION

Precautions for mowing on inclines.

CHILDREN

Safety measures regarding children.

ASSEMBLY

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

CONNECT BATTERY

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

OPERATION

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Basic operational procedures and controls.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Critical safety guidelines for slopes.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Essential pre-start checks and fuel/oil procedures.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Recommended service intervals for the tractor.

BRAKE OPERATION

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Procedure for draining and refilling engine oil.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE MOWER

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjusting the mower deck for optimal cutting.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting mower deck side-to-side level.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting mower deck front-to-back level.

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Calibrating the tractor's braking system.

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Fine-tuning engine fuel mixture.

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

WILL NOT START

Common issues when the engine won't start.

HARD TO START

Diagnosing difficult starting conditions.

ENGINE CLICKS BUT WILL NOT START

Troubleshooting starter engagement issues.

LOSS OF POWER

POOR CUT UNEVEN

SCHEMATIC

WIRING DIAGRAM

KOHLER ENGINE REPAIR PARTS

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER

CRANKCASE

IGNITION; ELECTRICAL

STARTING SYSTEM

FUEL SYSTEM

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SIGHTING GUIDE

Craftsman EZ3 917.258914 Specifications

General

Engine Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Engine Type	4-Cycle
Engine Displacement	140cc
Drive System	Self-Propelled
Fuel Tank Capacity	1.6 qt.
Oil Capacity	20 oz
Cutting Positions	6
Speed	Variable
Cutting Width	21 inches
Cutting Height	1.25-3.75 inches
Warranty	2 year limited