Craftsman EZ3 917.270642 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...ssembly o Operation o Maintenance o Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...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 Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be avail able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a stan...

Page 3: ...cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in o Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding_ o Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground o 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 chi...

Page 4: ...ar gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required o Mow up and down slopes t5 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc o Watch for holes ruts or bumps_ Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles o Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you wilt not have to stop or shift while on the...

Page 5: ...nd maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail able on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules o Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections of th...

Page 6: ...TENTS SHOWN FULL SIZIE t Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 t8 x 1 1 4 I Locknut 516 18 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 O 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 6 ...

Page 7: ...uge Parts packet separately in carton 4_L u J_ Ju F Steering Wheel Manual Video Cassette Steering Mulcher Boot Plate I I ii t il I t Parts Bag Parts Bag contents not shown full size 2 Latch Hook Assemblies Steering Wheel c_ Adapter 2 Keys Slope Sheet Steering Wheel Insert Steering Extension Shaft _i ...

Page 8: ...aft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in exten sion and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut secure ly to 18 22 ft Ibs torque o Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward o Slide steering wheel ...

Page 9: ...ce tire pressure to PSI shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 5 of this manual CHECK DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower housing should be properly leveled See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replac ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments ...

Page 10: ...the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to side front to rear for best cutting results Tires must be properly inflated for leveling v Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers v Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped v Before driving tractor be sure free wheel control is in ...

Page 11: ...D SLOW WARNING ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON _ Xl 0 CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST OVER TEMP LIGHT UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED L LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER_ KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...tute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attach ments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off MOTIO...

Page 13: ...control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire o Turn ignitionkey to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use_ Never use choke to stop engine 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 th...

Page 14: ...tor be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position Freewheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor o Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control o Pull freewheel control knob out and hold in position by inserting retainer spring into forward hole of control rod Do not push or tow tractor at more than two 2 MPH To reeng...

Page 15: ...ion control lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISEN GAGED position o Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below o Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine starts_ Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute If the engine does...

Page 16: ...ake pedal o Slowly move motion control lever for ward after the tractor moves approxi mately five 5 feet slowly move motion control lever to reverse position After the tractor moves approximately five 5 feet return the motion control lever to the neutral N position Repeat this pro cedure with the motion control lever three 3 times Your tractor is now purged and ready for normal operation MOWING TI...

Page 17: ...and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun For best results adjust the mower cut ting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly Certain ty...

Page 18: ...rom the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodi cally to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark p...

Page 19: ...O SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine o The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while it is on the mower o To check blade balance you will need a 5 8...

Page 20: ...30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 E Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before start ing...

Page 21: ...idge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry car tridge Cover Knob _ Cover _ Cartridge Foam Pre Cleaner Paper Ca_ddge _ Base ENGINE COOLING FINS Remove any dust dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating o Remove screws from blower housing and lift housing and dipstick tube assembly off engine o Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of ...

Page 22: ...easier to remove from the right side of tractor Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing...

Page 23: ...e 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 adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown o Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in lengt...

Page 24: ...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 necessary Contact your nearest authorized ser vice center department With Parking Brake Engaged Nut Operating Arm Do Not touch this nuL If further brake adjustment is necessary contact your nearest authorized ser vice center departm...

Page 25: ...curely o Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal rear wheel contains a square key Do not iose o o Repair tire and reassemble o On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key o Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant...

Page 26: ...t both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove metal bracelets wrist watch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden tal grounding Lift seat pan to raised position and open battery box door Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor o Install new battery with terminals in...

Page 27: ...which allows some adjustment within the limits allowed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle The carburetor has been preset at the fac tory and adjustment should not be neces sary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does nee...

Page 28: ...e Maintenance section of this manual o Inspect and replace belts if necessary See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual o Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts and screws are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary o Touch up all rusted or chipped paint ...

Page 29: ...rain oil with enginewarm and replace with clean engine oilo See ENGINE in the Maintenancesection of this manual CYLINDER S Remove spark plug s o o Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole s into cylinder s Turn ignition key to START position for a few seconds to distribute oil o Replace with new spark plug s OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another_ Replace your gasoline can if ...

Page 30: ...ss of power Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjust mento Ctutchlbrake pedal not depressed o Attachment clutch is engaged Weak or dead battery Blown fuse o Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged widng Faulty ignition switch o Faulty solenoid or starter Faulty operator presence switch es Weak or dead battery Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged w...

Page 31: ... mandrel Loose damaged part s _ o Faulty operator safety pres ence control system o o o Ii Worn bent or loose blade Mower deck not level Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels bolt Replace blade mandrel Tighten loose part s o Replace damaged parts Check wiring switches and con nections If...

Page 32: ...control in disen gaged position_ Motion drive belt worn dam aged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing i 1111 Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION o Clean underside of mower hous ing Replace mower drive bell o Reinstall blades sharp edge down Replace with blades listed in this manual Clean around mandrels to ...

Page 33: ...ALTERNATORSYSTEMo L 8_o_ _ t Y_EZ _ EZ _S _ THE LIGHTS ARE NOT _ k_j7 T J I I I _ _ _ I II CONNECTED TO THE I _ I _ _ _ lZ_ _ BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR _ PL J 1 _ _ E _ 1 OWNELECTRICAL SOURCE M L B t BECAUSE OF THIS THE HEADLIGHTS BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS _ _ _ _ WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS 0 0 IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF G M L NONE RUN LIGHT B L A Y RUN B L NONE WI...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270642 J I 1 29 34 ...

Page 35: ...5 8 x 16Ga WasherLockHvy Helical1 4 Nut FinHex 1 4 20 Unc Case Battery Switch InterlockPush In WasherLock1 4 NutJam Hex 1 4 20 Uric HarnessAsm LightW 4152j Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 30AMP Auto Green Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch PJungerNc Gray Switch lgn 4 Pos Nut ignition CoverSw Key BIk 125 TextSLT Key IgnMoldedCraftsman Harnesslgn Man CI...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270642 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 12 57 37 54 60 3 37 14 36 ...

Page 37: ...r Hood Dash Dash Bott Carriage 3 8 16 x 3 4 Panel Dash L H Clip rinnerrnan Grille P L Panel Dash R H ScrewThdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Washer t3 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Gdlle wlClips MS 558 Lens Gdlle Fend Ftrest Pnt STLT N HLD 558 Bracket Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2 Pivot Bracket Assembly LHo Pivot Bracket Assembly Roll Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32 x 7 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 27064 2 GROUND DRIVE 57 77 14 I 26 1 53 38 ...

Page 39: ...10600 Bolt 100 19111216 Spacer Split 03 73940800 Keeper Belt idler Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 104 141421 Pulley idler V Belt 105 71070516 Bellcrank Clutch Gmd Drustl 106 74780520 Retainer Bell 108 17541026 Bolt Nut 109 145098 NutCrownlock 5 16 28 116 72110610 Unk Clutch Spring Return Clutch 144 Bolt Hex 3 8 t6 UNC x 1 1 4 t45 V Be_t Drive 146 Keeper Belt Center 147 Screw Tl_rol 3 8 16 x 3 4 148 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270642 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ 62 44 30 43 t I 4O ...

Page 41: ...16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column DraglinkExtendedStamped Washer Lock BearfngAxleSTLT GT Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC ShaftAssembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4x 5 8 x 062 Screw Hex Socket t 4_20x 5t8 PittmanShaftAssembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3t8 16 x...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270642 81 38 78 33 37 7 4 _ t r _ t_ 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 35 42 ...

Page 43: ...7 1174 E1 MufflerExhaustB S Lt Gaskett 313 Id TinPlated Nipple Pipe3 8 NptX 3 ElbowStd 90 Degree3 6 18 Npt WasherLockExtTooth3 8 ShietdBrowning Debris Guard Arrestor Spark TankFuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm FuelSearsVented ClampHoseBIk Screw Thdrot 5116 18 x 3 4 Tyt Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Nyt Blk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrof 1 4 20x3 4 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16...

Page 44: ...50 BtkZt ScrewThdrol3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt Washert3 32 X t X 14Ga PanPntSeat bik KnobSeat 1 2 13UncB k KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X BracketPnt MountingSwitch Bushing Snap BIkNy150Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20xf 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96Zinc Spring Cprsn 127 BIk Pnt Nut Lock1 4 Lge Rg Gr 5 Zinc Bolt ...

Page 45: ... Decal Engine B S 16hp Decal Drawbar Control Movement Hyd LT Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Sd Wht Decal Lift Handle Pad FootrestLH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 t06268X 10 7152J 11 04757X 144334 DESCRIPTION Cap ValueTire Stem Value Tir...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270642 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 11 13 12 6 8 l t l t 5 19 13 32 13 19 20 161718 20 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...125631X Grip Hand e Ftuted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 12 139866 LtnkAsm Lift RH 13 4939M Retainer Spring 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut JamHex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIkZinc 18 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1 2 t3 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift SphericaI 32 73540600 Nut Crown ock 3 8 24 NOTE All component ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270642 MOWER DECK 17 21 105 t03 _106 21 29 18 22 24 25 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...er Spacer 106 2029J 32 153535 Putley Mandrel 28 153390 33 137266 Nut Teplock Flanged 129 19131312 34 STD533717 Bolt 130 STD523710 35 133835 Fastner Christmas Tree 36 131494 Pulley Idler Fiat 131 STD533710 37 19131316 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Gauge 132 19132203 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 41 133551 Rod Pivot with Nibs 141 6266H 43 140083 ROd Clutch Secondary with _ 130794 Nibs 44 140088 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL HUMBER 917 270642 HYDRO TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 319 0500 99 23 19 5O ...

Page 51: ... 10 x 25 x 7 98 142993 25 142946 Acluator Bypass 99 142976 26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 113 142917 27 142948 Seal Lip 26 x 42 x 8 114 142918 28 142949 Ring Retaining 119 142980 29 142950 Washer 26 x 35 x I 134 144607 30 150787 Nut Jam 135 144608 34 142951 Oil Filter Element 139 150775 35 142952 Arm Bypass 140 150776 36 142953 Ring Retaining 37 142954 Arm Actuating 38 142955 Pin Actuating ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR f iODF L NUMBER 917 270642 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 562 230 614 230 _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1026 L 52 ...

Page 53: ...0642 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 127 138 196 987 95 117 634 6 _4A 51 142 137 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 27_ _ REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1111 127 22 e34A_ 53 ...

Page 54: ...RACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270642 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGeNE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 _ 1 634A 842 524 868 868A 12 358 GASKET SET Nl ll l 51 137 138 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 171 _ 535 224 468 37 54 ...

Page 55: ...TOR MODEL NUMBER 917 27064 2 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 222 209 201 482 1019 LABEL KIlT i 240 11036 LABEL KIT EMJSSiONSl t058 OWNER S MANUAL I 728 783 311 803 615 802 55 ...

Page 56: ... Oversize t46 94196 Kay Timing Gear 495979 Piston Assembly 030 t64 214047 Elbow Carburetor Oversize 166 94555 Stud RockerArrn 26 495854 Ring Set Piston Standard Size 17t 281051 Nut Air Cleaner Mounting 495852 Ring Set Piston o010 Oversize t86 493496 Connector Hose 495851 Ring Set Piston 020 Oversize 187 298099 Line Fuel Cut to Suit 495855 Ring Set Piston 030 Oversize 188 94627 Screw Sems 27 263129...

Page 57: ...2 Body Air Cleaner Wrench Spark Plug 877 393456 Diode and ConnectorAssembly Screw Sems 947 497672 Solenoid Cartridge Air Cleaner 965 94010 Nut Hex Knob Air Cleaner 975 495933 Bowl Assembly Carburetor Screen Flush Rotating 977 494385 Carburetor Gasket Set Stator Alternator 987 281166 Sea Throttle Shaft Screw Sems 005 281400 Fan Flywheel Strap Slarter 1006 224413 Retainer Fan Drive Starter 1019 4967...

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Page 60: ...icio de reparacibn a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pro Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information oProduct...

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