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Page 1: ...on Maintenance Repair Parts EZ3 CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operat ingthisequipment For answers toyour questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...nkshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel sy...

Page 3: ...themselves and others from serious injury 3LOPE OPERATION lopes are a major factor related to Ioss _f control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO Mow up and down slopes not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneve...

Page 4: ...ed parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Be sure the area is clear of other Remove obstacles such as rocks tree people before mowing Stop mach...

Page 5: ...ATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependabili ty and performance Should you expedenca any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained techni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this ...

Page 6: ...Steering Extension Sleeve Shaft io 1 Hex Bolt f _ 3 8 16 x 1 _ Wheel I _11_ _ I Hex Bo Washer _ Locknut 5 16 18 sher Seat 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette d t Slope Sheet I 6 ...

Page 7: ... panels flat Check for any additional loose pads or boxes and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure Assemble lar...

Page 8: ...he tractor from the skid TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmission See TO TRANSPORT in the Opera tion section of this manual Roll tractor forward ...

Page 9: ...Adjustments section of this manual Verifythat the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is propedy adjusted See TOADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual INSTALL MULCHER PLATE If previously removed Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position Place front of mulcher plate over front of ...

Page 10: ...mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure free wheel control is in drive position WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level Fuel tank is filled with...

Page 11: ...AST SLOW WARNING ENG NEON ENG NEOFF O LPRESSORE L ONTSON O _ p FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREEWHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor FREEWHEEL C...

Page 13: ...e stopping may cause engine to backfire Tum ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhau...

Page 14: ...ing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lift control Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen gage attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on...

Page 15: ...d reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh ness IMPORTANT When operating in temperatures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather staffing WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which le...

Page 16: ...rm up This can be done dudng the engine warm up pedod The attachments can be used during the engine warm up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out slightly NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine perfor mance See TO ADJUST CARBURE TOR i...

Page 17: ...operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORT...

Page 18: ...e warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to pmpedy maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each seaso...

Page 19: ...lock washer and fiat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assem bly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex belt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 R Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated T__ _ _ Mandrel Assembl...

Page 20: ...or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with APt service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in incre...

Page 21: ...ty or damaged replace pre cleaner Reinstall pre cleaner over cartridge Reinstall cover and secure with knob s TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge plate wing nuts precleaner cover and secure with ...

Page 22: ...ngine pulley Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to ...

Page 23: ...ing 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 housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1 8 to 112 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the man...

Page 24: ... 1 9 16 loosen jam nut and tum nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 Retightan jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary if stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is neces sary Contact your nearest authorized service center department With Parking Brake Engaged Nut A Jam Nut Do not touch ...

Page 25: ... ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN CAMBER The front wheel toe in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorize...

Page 26: ...y allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding Lift hood to raised position Remove terminal guard Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor Instal...

Page 27: ...ck that swivel is against side of quarter circle If it is not loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against quarter circle Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke 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 Wi...

Page 28: ... against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM Release throttle lever ACCELERATION TEST Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies turn idle mixture screw out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if neces sary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage ma...

Page 29: ...l fuel system ports such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank dudng storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damac Je the fuel system of an engine while nstorage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel ...

Page 30: ...o much grass too fast Throttle in CHOKE position Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before attempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in section Contact an authorized service center depar...

Page 31: ...uction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower ddve belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel CORRECTION Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil Clean and regal or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and tig...

Page 32: ...aged position Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing i Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds stopping engine Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside o...

Page 33: ...IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATORSYSTEM _w THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVETHEIR OWN ELECTRICALSOURCE BECAUSEOF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE UGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE UGHTS _ _ 7 WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE IGNITION SWITCH SPEEDED UP THE UGHTS CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS PO6ilrlONlClRCUfI I lilAKE I OFF G M L NONE WILL BECOME THEIR BRIG...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270922 41 I I 4 I 41 i 16 I I f I I 34 ...

Page 35: ...ht Bulb 24 4799 Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 140301 Switch Ignition 31 124211X Nut 32 141226 Cover 33 109310X Key Molded 40 169596 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 BoitBIkFInHex 1 4 20UNCxl 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp 52 141940 ProtectionWi...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270922 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 74 208 36 ...

Page 37: ...x 1 Panel Dash LH Cllp11nnennanGrille P L Panel Dash RH HcodAssemUy Bumber Hood Plate Mtg Batten Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Une Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 UNC Grille Lens Gdlle Feoder Footrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdro_ 5 16 18 x I 2 PhJotBracket Assembly Lit Mower Rear Nut Lock W Insert 114 20 UNC Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga Bracket Grille Pickoff...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270922 GROUND DRIVE 52 16 156 166 62 3O 37 72 116 lsl 51 38 ...

Page 39: ...ankClutch Grad Dry STL 164 19091010 49 123205X Retainer Belt 165 165623 50 STD523715 Bolt 166 166880 51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16UNC 168 165492 52 STD541431 Nut Crowntcok 5 16 18Uno 169 165 580 53 105710X Link Clutch 197 169613 55 105709X Spflr_j Return Crutch 198 169593 56 STD523712 BoltHex 3 8 16x1 1 4 199 169612 57 140294 V Belt GroundDrive 20072140508 59 169691 Keeper CentsrSpan 202 721106...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270922 STEERING ASSEMBLY __ 4 t _ I I_1 44 A 4O i 4O ...

Page 41: ... Kllp Beadng Steedng Column Unk Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steedng Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw he Wshhd Ton P_man Shaft Assembly Bracket Steedng Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steedng Screw i l 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 ...

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Page 43: ...1707 0145 E3 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Clamp TubeDout_e Engine Bolt 5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 W Seres Heat Shield Lt Washer Lock HW Helical 1 4 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler Nipple Pipe4 1 2 Elbow Std90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Screw l hdrol3 8 16xl 1 2 Tytt ShieldBrowning DebrisGuard ControIChoke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf Screw t T 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange A...

Page 44: ...g Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi Screw 3 6 16 x 1 5 SMGML Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X 14 72_ _0412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X BushingSnap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc SpringCprsn I 27 BtkPnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bol...

Page 45: ...N Decal VJoeltDr Sch Tractor E Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Seam Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Batterj Decal By Pass LI Hydro Decal LiftHandle Pad FootrestLh STLT Pad FootrestRh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 tl KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 59192 Valve Cap Tim 65139 Stem Valve 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tu...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270922 LIFTASSEMBLY 13 5 6 6 8 J 31 _ 19 32 j 13 15 20 46 ...

Page 47: ...31X GdpHandle Fluted 8 122365X Button PlungerRead 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 10624008 RetainerSpdng 15 167253 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric 17 130171 Trunnion BlkZinc 18 73800600 Nut Lock w _Nsh 112 13Unc 19 139868 ArmSuspensionMower 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 31 140302 Beadng Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 NutCrownlock3 8 24 NOTE Allcomponentdimensio...

Page 48: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270922 15151 _ 143 34 21 22 24 119 118_ i 18 28 29 18 26 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...Rod Hinge 146 165891 Screw ThdrolRollingWSh Hd 147 131335 Wsshar Spacer 148 169022 Pulley Mandrel 140 165898 N_ Top_ock Flanged 150 19091216 Bolt 151 169670 Fastner ChdstrnasTme 152 169670 Pulley Idler Rat 153 169674 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 154 169675 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC 155 169671 Guard Mandrel LH 156 169672 Retainer 157 169669 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 158 17720410 Washer I _rdened 15...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270922 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510 CD 5O ...

Page 51: ...70395 Magnet Ring 109 170434 43 170396 Spring Bypass 111 170435 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 112 170436 Long 113 170437 45 170397 Filter 116 170438 46 1703 _ Base Filter 119 170439 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 120 170440 48 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 121 170441 49 170401 Arm Bypass 50 170202 Retaining Ring 250 Exten _t 122 170442 51 170403 Seal Up 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 123 170443 52 170404 Fla...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270922 BRIGGS STRATTONENGINE MODEL NUMBER461707 TYPENUMBER0145 E3 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRATTONENGINE MODEL NUMBER461707 TYPENUMBER0145 E3 861 PuMP REPAIR KIT I I 121 CARBURETOR KIT I 968 i 297_ 643 2_ 1 21_J 1138 11_16 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TOINSTALL SEEREPAIR tNSTRUCTIOtt I _ANt_t 869 392 ore _ L _r _umm I 21r _ T3 _4V 7s 53 ...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270922 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 461707 TYPE NUMBER 0145 E3 697 783 y 803 513 544 801 802 797 358 GASKET SET 634 _ 7 3 54 ...

Page 55: ...ng Standard 278 691366 29 498541 Rod Connecting 020 U S 297 94289 32 691133 Screw Connecting Rod 304 691390 33 390420 Valve Exhaust Include s 305 690960 494553 Keeper Valve 306 6904141 Rat No 42 306A 690435 34 691302 Valve Intake 35 65906 Spring Valve intake 36 26828 Spring Valve Exhaust 40 221596 Retainer Valve Exhaust 41 292260 Retainer Valve Exhaust A 42 494553 Keeper Valve 45 261368 Tappet Val...

Page 56: ... 955 693513 Plug Carhuretor 482 93621 Screw Alternator 968 691207 Cover Air Cleaner 510 497606 Drive Starter 971 690720 Screw 513 398003 Clutch Drive Upper BodyTo Lower Body 523 691385 Dipstick 1005 498157 Fan Ryc he_ 525 690823 Tube OilFill 1006 691247 Retainer Fan 527 690423 C_Tt _e 1019 496726 Label Kit 535 272490 Filter Air 1036 694979 LabelKit Emission 544 497603 Armature Starter 1051 263080 ...

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Page 59: ...GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL O1 O I_ perate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exerclss extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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