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Craftsman EZ3 917.259340 User Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.259340
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Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibiiities
Service and Adjustments
®Repair Parts
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Craftsman EZ3 917.259340 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model Number917.259340
CategoryLawn Mower
EngineBriggs & Stratton
Engine Type4-Cycle
Engine Displacement140cc
Fuel Tank Capacity1.6 quarts
Oil Capacity20 oz
Mulching CapabilityYes
Bagging CapabilityYes
Side Discharge CapabilityYes
Cutting Height1.25-3.75 inches
Wheel Size7 inches (front), 8 inches (rear)

Summary

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

Important safety rules for operating the mower.

GENERAL OPERATION

General safety instructions for operating the mower.

SLOPE OPERATION

Safety precautions for operating on slopes.

CHILDREN

Safety rules regarding children's proximity to the mower.

SERVICE

Safety practices during maintenance and repair.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Schedule for regular maintenance tasks.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

General advice for tractor maintenance.

BEFORE EACH USE

Daily checks before operating the tractor.

LUBRICATION CHART

Chart detailing lubrication points and types.

TRACTOR

General maintenance responsibilities for the tractor.

BRAKE OPERATION

How to check and adjust the brake system.

TIRES

Tire maintenance and care.

BLADE CARE

Information on mower blade maintenance.

BATTERY

Battery maintenance and charging.

V-BELTS

Checking and replacing V-belts.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Maintaining clean cooling fins for the transaxle.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

Information about transaxle fluid.

LUBRICATION

Engine oil selection and change procedures.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Step-by-step guide to changing engine oil.

AIR FILTER

Servicing the air filter and pre-cleaner.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Cleaning the air screen to prevent overheating.

ENGINE COOLING FINS

Cleaning engine cooling fins.

MUFFLER

Inspecting and replacing the muffler and spark arrester.

SPARK PLUGS

Spark plug replacement schedule and specifications.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

Replacing the in-line fuel filter.

CLEANING

General cleaning instructions for the tractor.

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

Lists tools needed for assembly.

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

Instructions for unpacking the tractor.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

Steps before moving the tractor off its shipping skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID

Procedure to move the tractor off the skid.

CONNECT BATTERY

Steps to connect the tractor battery.

INSTALL SEAT

Instructions for installing the tractor seat.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Instructions to check and adjust tire pressure.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

How to ensure the mower deck is properly leveled.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

Verifying the correct routing of drive belts.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

Checking the adjustment of the tractor's brake system.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK

Attaching gauge wheels to the mower deck.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

Installing the mulcher plate onto the mower deck.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING

How to switch from mulching to bagging or discharging.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

Familiarizing with tractor controls and adjustments.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Detailed instructions on operating the tractor.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Steps to operate the mower attachment.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Safety and operational guidelines for mowing on hills.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Pre-start checks and procedures for the engine.

TO START ENGINE

Procedures for starting the engine in various conditions.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

Procedure to purge air from the transmission.

MOWING TIPS

Advice for optimal mowing performance and results.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

Best practices for mulching grass clippings.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TRACTOR

General service and adjustment information for the tractor.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjusting the mower deck for optimal cutting.

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

Procedure for replacing the mower blade drive belt.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Adjusting the tractor's brake system for proper stopping distance.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Procedure for replacing the motion drive belt.

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

Adjusting the motion control lever for proper positioning.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Information on removing and replacing the transmission.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

How to adjust the steering wheel alignment.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

Information on front wheel alignment adjustability.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

Steps for removing a wheel for repair.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

Procedure for starting the engine with a weak battery.

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

Replacing a headlight bulb.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Checking wiring for interlocks and relays.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replacing the tractor's fuse.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

Removing the hood and grill assembly.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

Adjusting the throttle control cable.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Adjusting the engine carburetor.

STORAGE

TRACTOR

Instructions for storing the tractor.

BATTERY

Preparing the battery for storage.

ENGINE

Engine preparation for storage, including fuel and oil.

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

Will not start

Troubleshooting steps for engine not starting.

Hard to start

Troubleshooting steps for difficult starting.

Engine will not turn over

Troubleshooting steps when the engine won't crank.

Engine clicks but will not start

Troubleshooting steps for clicking sound but no engine start.

Loss of power

Troubleshooting steps for reduced engine power.

Excessive vibration

Troubleshooting steps for excessive vibration.

Poor cut uneven

Troubleshooting steps for uneven cutting.

Mower blades will not rotate

Diagnosing why mower blades are not rotating.

Poor grass discharge

Troubleshooting steps for poor grass discharge.

Headlight(s) not working (if so equipped)

Diagnosing and fixing non-working headlights.

Battery will not charge

Troubleshooting steps for a battery that won't charge.

Loss of drive

Diagnosing issues with tractor drive system.

Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF"

Troubleshooting engine backfire when turning off.

SCHEMATIC

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

Exploded view of electrical components.

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

Exploded view of chassis and enclosure parts.

DRIVE

Exploded view of drive system components.

STEERING ASSEMBLY

Exploded view of the steering assembly.

SEAT ASSEMBLY

Exploded view of the seat assembly.

DECALS

List of decals for the tractor.

WHEELS & TIRES

Parts list for wheels and tires.

ENGINE

Exploded view of engine components.

MOWER LIFT

Exploded view of the mower lift mechanism.

MOWER DECK

Exploded view of the mower deck components.

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650

Exploded view of the Hydro Gear transaxle.

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01

Exploded view of Briggs & Stratton engine components.

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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