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Summary of Contents for EZ 917.272130

Page 1: ...tion Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment For answers to your quest ons about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...y service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase Please contact your nearest service center After 30 days from the date of purchase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip ment to your nearest SearsService Center In home warranty service will still be avail able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a sta...

Page 3: ... of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that chil...

Page 4: ... and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small childi en Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Taft grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Av...

Page 5: ...e used on or near any unim proved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources C...

Page 6: ... shown full size 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge 2 Weld Nuts 10 _ 10 x 5 8 2 Lock Washers 10 4 Retainer Springs singleloop 3 Retainer Spnngs double loop 6 ...

Page 7: ...ag Steering Wheel 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Gauge Wheels 2 Washers 3 8x 7 8 x 14 Gauge 2 Center lock Nuts i Parts Bag contents not shown full size ___ I I I 2 _Ke_ _l 2 Latch Hook Assemblies 0 2 Front Unk Assemblies Slope Sheet Steering Wheel Insert SteeringSleeve SteeringSleeve E_ension 7 ...

Page 8: ...ose parts or boxes and remove BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering shaft Position front wheels oflthe tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide the steering sleeve over the steer ing shaft Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel Position steering wheel so cross bars are hodzontal left...

Page 9: ...Adiustments section of this manual INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment liftcontrel Engage parking brake Cut and remove ties securing anti swa_ bar and belts Swing anti sway bar to left side of mower deck Slide mower under tractor with dis charge g uard to right side of tractor IMPORTANT Check belt for proper rout ing...

Page 10: ...S See the figures that are shown for replac ing motion mower drive and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly Front Suspension Arms Brackets Front Mower Idler Pulley Single Loop Retainer Springs _ _ Discharge Guard INSTALL MULCHER PLATE Weld Nut Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate from the To using screw washer ...

Page 11: ...6 amps 4 Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely All tires are properly inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were overinflat ed at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front t _ ear for best cutting results Tires munt e properly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers ...

Page 12: ...ERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP _1_ t LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED REVERSE N H L NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE _ _ KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED J DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 12 ...

Page 13: ...ades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height CHOKE CONTROL Used to control engine speed GEAR SHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor ...

Page 14: ...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 run ning hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas _ CAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the operator s po...

Page 15: ... the engine Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lift con trol Start mower blades by engaging attach ment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen gage attachment clutch control _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the discharge guard in place Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift Lever Switch Pull Out To High Position ...

Page 16: ...se fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional informa tion Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma nent damage may occur ACAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engi...

Page 17: ...tachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment being used f MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keel mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fat onto the lawn they will disperse into the gra...

Page 18: ...ems that have been subjected to operator Zerk abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain OFront tractor as instructed in this manual Some Wheel adjustments will need to be made periodi Bearing cally to properly maintain your tractor Zerk All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should OAttachment be checked at least once each sea...

Page 19: ...trailing edge up towards deck as shown NOTE Make sure center hole in blade aligns with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated Trailing Mandrel Assembly Edge Up Blade Flat Washel Hex Bolt Grade 8 i _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Lock Washel A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can ...

Page 20: ...ours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dip stick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SH Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter t...

Page 21: ...urning counter clockwise Use a suitable container to catch oil Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to rubber gasket on replacement oil filter Install replacement oil filter by turning clockwise until rubber gasket contacts mounting surface then tighten filter an additional 1 2 to 3 4 turn Fill crankcase with new oil See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in this section of this manual For approximate capacit...

Page 22: ...h plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting Lower mower to its Iowes position Remove retainer spring holding anti swaybar to chassis bracket and disen gage anti swaybar from bracket Remove retainer springs from suspen sion arms at deck and disengage arms from deck Raise attachment lift to iis highest posi tion Remove ...

Page 23: ...cessary 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 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustr_ent on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower hous...

Page 24: ...rm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely Be sure spring is securely hooked to pri mary idler arm and bolt in mower hous ing MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION Install belt in both idlers Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown Install new belt onto electric clutch pul ley Roll belt into upper groove of left hand mandrel pulley Carefully check belt routing making sure belt ...

Page 25: ...ing and reinstall right hand mandr_ cover Reinstatt mower to tractor See INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual Reassemble mowe drive belt See TC REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of this manual Left Hand Mower Blade Center Mandrel Drive Belt Mandrel Idler pulley Right Hand Secondary Idler Arm Cover Bracket Screw TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an ...

Page 26: ...hift lever in the neu tral N position Tighten adjustment bolt securely NOTE If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position Gearshift Lever Adjustment Neutral Lock Gate TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not hori zontal left to right when wheels are posi tioned straight forward remove steering wheel and reas...

Page 27: ...e 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 Install new battery with terminals in same position as old battery Reinstall tenTfinal guard First connect RED battery c...

Page 28: ...fore Ioos_ ning cable If adjust ment is necessary I_ roceed as follows With engine not running move choke control located on dash panel to full choke position Loosen knob and remove cover assem bly from air cleaner Choke should be closed If it is not loosen casing clamp screw and move choke cable untilchoke is completely closed Tighten casing clamp screw se curely Replace air cleaner cover assembl...

Page 29: ...el system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during 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 dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel li...

Page 30: ...Faulty solenoid or starter CORRECTION 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 fil ter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized ser vi...

Page 31: ... _ Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen fins Clean rep ace muffler Gheck all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and AdjUstments section _ Contact an authorized ser vice center Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with at tachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven Wo Dent or loose blade p Bent blade mandrel Loose damaged part s Faulty ope...

Page 32: ...se Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Leyel mbwer deck Check t_...

Page 33: ...HUT OFF SOLENOID RI LAy OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY 1 HEADLIGHTS GFC nosw_c I POSITION CIRCUIT OFF C GIB H B ON C FTS E_A D 0 DA REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS IGNITION SWITCH POSITION I I _IRCUIT MAKE WIRING INSULATED CUPS _lO l E IF WIRING INSULATED OFF G A1 NONE CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR RUN LIGHT B A1 A2 L SERVICING OF UNIT THEY RUN B A1 NONE SHOULD BE REPLACED TO START S A1 NONE PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING N...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9_7 272130 r I 25 21 22 i i I 12 40 70 80 29 16 r _ I i 34 ...

Page 35: ... 114 20x 7 5 Hold down Battery FrontMount Nut Push Nylon 1 4 Battery Frt Switch IntadockPush In Screw Thd Cut 1 4 20 x 1 2 Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 UNC Harness Ught LightBulb Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 17 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W16 Wire Fuse 15 Amp Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 2 Switch Plunger NormalOP Olive Switch Ignition DelthPush In Key Molded Craftsman Harnes...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272130 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 17_ _ _ _ _1s9 eo i 1 160 54 58 3 3 74 3 3 36 ...

Page 37: ...YTGT B S KOHL 54 161464 Scraw HexWshd 8 18x7 8 58 161236 Duct Hood 59 110436X BushingSnap Split Blk 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 162025 Dash Lower STYT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh 115 17490620 Screw Thdrol3 a 16 x 1 1 4 116 19131614 Washer 13 32 x lx 14 140 158418 Bracket SuspensionFront 142 165867 Plate ReinforcementSTLT 143 154966 Backre...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 27 2130 GROUND DRIVE 38 ...

Page 39: ...earing Nylon 151 19133210 36 STD551062 Washer 156 166002 37 STO571810 Roll Pin 158 165589 38 131494 Pulley Idler Flat 159 165494 39 STD523727 Bolt 160 19292016 40 4470J Spacer Sp_it 395 x 59 161 72140406 41 165838 Keeper Belt Idler 162 73680400 42 19131312 Washer 1_32xts 16x12Ga 163 74780416 47 127783 Pulley dler V Graove Plastic 164 19091010 46 154407 BellcrankClutchGrad Dry Stl 165 165623 49 123...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 2 2130 STEERING ASSEMBLY L 27 _ J 4O 117 SS 15 2g 4O ...

Page 41: ...ing Klip t5304 75 Bearing Col Strg BIk Draglink ExtendedStamped Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 UNF Bearing AxleSTLT GT Locknut Flange 5 8 11 UNC Shaft Asm Strg Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wsh Hd Ton Shaft Asm Pittman Bracket Steering Gear Sector Screw Tndrol3 8 16x3 4 Ty ft Rod e BJ Solid 1975 Manual Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Washer LockHvy I Ilc...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 27 2130 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ii Spark Arrester 23 _ _ _ 35 4 42 ...

Page 43: ...7 0121 E1 MufflerAsm Twin Lo tone Exhaust Asm RH B S 20 HP VealIntek Exhaust Asm Lh B S 20 HP Vert Intek Bolt 5 16 18 Uric x 3 4 w sems ShieldHeat Gasket Kohler Nipple Pipe 4 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth3 8 Screw Thdrol3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Tt Shield Browning ContrOlCoke Nut Keps 3 8 24 Unf K tSpark Arrestor Tank Fuel Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose BIk Pad Spacer Screw Thdrol5 16 18 ...

Page 44: ... 8 16 Uric SpringSeat Cprsn 2 250 B4kZi ScrewThdro 3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14Ga Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 13 121248X 14 720 _ 11 15 12124_ 16 123740X 17 123976X 18 124238X 21 153236 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X BushingSnap BIkNy150 Id BoltRdhd ShtNk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Spilt Spdng Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr5 Zinc Cap Spring Seat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Un...

Page 45: ...cal V Belt Ddve Schematic 7 12 2 1 2 DESCRIPTION Decal Sting WnlDomed Prem Srs Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Engine Decal Rplc Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Deca_ Battery Diehard Sears Decal Uft Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner sManual English Owner s Manual Spanish 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value 33re 2 65139 Stem Value 3 106222X 13reFront 4 59904 Tube Front f...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 2 2130 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 30 3 13 19 13 19 20 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...ock1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm SuspensionRear 20 163552 Spdng Retainer 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 X 5 8 X 16 Ga 25 164524 Spring _6 76020308 Pin Cotter 3_32 x 1_ 164543 Rod AdjustLift _u 73350600 Nut Hex Jani 3 8 16 Unc 29 138057 Knob Infinite 3 8 16 Unc Black 30 150233 TrunnionInfinHeight 31 140302 Beadng Pvt LiflSpherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock_3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer Heigh...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 27 2130 MOWER DECK 116 117 J l 46 49 41 8_ 21 22 20 47 I 48 ...

Page 49: ...o_ 103 10071000 Cap Sleeve 104 19061216 Spring Torsion Deflector 105 160793 Nut Push 106 2029J Shield Deflector Mower 116 137644 Washer 11 32x5 8 x 16 Ga 117 133957 Rod Hinge 118 73930600 Screw Tt_dRol ingWasher Head 119 19121414 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 126 144948 Pulley Mandrel 127 146763 Nut Fig Top LockCntr 9 16 16622_ Anchor S pdngDock 46 Screw T_roll 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Tytt Washer 13 32 x 13 1...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR _ MODEL NUMBER 917 272130 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 157 47 150 58 29 157 41A 45 50 ...

Page 51: ...2170 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 80 70 786 187 Retaining Ring pkgof 2 71 788069 Retaining Ring 71B 788092 Retaining Ring 76 780090 ThrustWasher 627 ID x 031W 77 788078A ThrustWasher 762 ID x 031W 79 792144 ThrustlWaSher 762 ID x 031W 82 778333 Anti RotationWasher 632 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 63 778 _38 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W 85 792154 Use As Needed 87 788089A Flat Washer 750 ID x 062W 150 788093A Oil ...

Page 52: ...DEL NUMBER 407777 TYPE NUMBER 0121 E1 929 _ 10 11_ 213_ 267 _ _ 216 188 _ 265 REQUIRESSPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR 267 INSTRUCTIONMANUAL 525 287 1031 O 447A 75o a 4 1 038 OW ER S AHUAL I 11036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KiT 7 276 52 ...

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Page 55: ...Gasket Intake 334 691061 51A 690950 lu Gasket Intake 337 691043 53 690951 Stud Carburetor 358 499889 54 690953 Screw etake Manifold 363 691062 73 691055 Screon Rotating 383 690966 74 691057 Screw RotatingScreen 385 690960 75 691056 Washer Flywheel 387 691034 89 690238 Plug Oil _ 404 690442 95 690718 Screw ThrottleValve 405 690960 98 499802 Idle Speed Kit 445 691007 104 690984 I Pin FloatHinge 447 ...

Page 56: ...026 690981 GovernorShaftSeal 1026A 69 _ Screw Drive Cap 1027 690_ Clip 1029 690972 Pin Locater 1033 499890 Gear Ring 1035 691042 Gear Timing 1036 499783 E Ring Retainer 1051 691265 Screw Oil Pump Cover 1058 273694 Gear Pinion 1081 691032 Fuel Pump Bracket 1096 691293 Hamess Widng 1100 690973 Screw BrushRetainer 1123 690987 Screw RockerArm Cap Ddve 1124 690988 Cap End 1125 690996 Housing Starter Se...

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Page 59: ...LY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL Operatb your Tractor up a ridd0wntlle face Ofsldl_es not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing dlrecUon on slopes I I ...

Page 60: ...air or replacement parts ybu need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a we ek PartsDirect s_ q 1 800 366 PART 1 800 _ 2R 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 Hours a day 7 days a week 11 800 488 1222 Forinformation on purchasing a SearS Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 a...

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