Craftsman EZ3 917.270813 Owner'S Manual Download Page 49

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Page 1: ...ion oMaintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions about this product CaEI 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II60179 Visit our Craftsman website wwwsearscom craftsman ...

Page 2: ...aftsmanridingequipmentis availableat no chargefor 30 daysfrom thedateof purchase Pleasecontactyournearestservicecenter After 30 daysfrom the dateof purchase warrantyserviceis availableby takingyour Craftsman ridingequipmentto your nearestSearsServiceCenter In homewarrantyservicewill still beavailableafter 30 daysfrom the dateof purchasebut a standardtrip chargewill apply Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhi...

Page 3: ... and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the 3 blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless neces sary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the e...

Page 4: ...ey mayfall off and be seriouslyinjuredor interfere with safe machineoperation Keepchildrenout of the mowingarea and underthe watchful care of another responsible adufL Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means CAUTtON t BECOMEAWARE YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION In order to prevent accidental starting when sett...

Page 5: ...emble and maintain your tractor properly_ Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules_ Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Storage sections...

Page 6: ...ex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 _ 1 Lockwasher 3f8 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Hex Bolt 1 Large Fiat Washer 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 I Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 2 Screws 10 x 5 8 2 Washers 3 16 x 3 4x 16 Gauge 2 Lock Washers 10 2 Weld Nuts 10 _ 6 ...

Page 7: ...n Seat Mulcher Plate Video Cassette t Steering Wheel Steering Manual Boot Parts Bag contents not shown full size I Parts Bag _k Assemblies Steering Wheel Insert 2 Keys Slope Sheet Steering Wheel Adapter 5 Steering Extension Shaft 0 7 ...

Page 8: ...SION 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 IocknuL Tighten securely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut securely to 18 22 ft Ibso torque 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 straig...

Page 9: ...nd objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Sit on seat in operating position depress clutchlbrake pedal and set the parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position Start the engine After engine has started move throttle control...

Page 10: ...earn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual JCHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST V All assembly instructions have been completed V ...

Page 11: ... WARNING ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE l CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT FORWARD FAST LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT PARKtNG BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED REVERSE NEUTRAL IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Aulomatic Models only tl ...

Page 12: ... LEVER 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 12 GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor HEIGHT...

Page 13: ...kfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use 13 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 exhaust gases may cause browning of...

Page 14: ...or opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole 318_ 6 Locknut_ Gauge Wheel Mounting Bracket 3t8 Gauge Wheel Shoulder Bolt 14 TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing 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 ...

Page 15: ...ring storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products ...

Page 16: ... the desired height Do not mow grass when it is wet Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to dry before mowing Always 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 I6 When ope...

Page 17: ...arranty 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 properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season...

Page 18: ...RE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 18 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 Reassem...

Page 19: ...ES _ E J c _0 _ 0 1_ 6 _ 0 10 _ _ TEMPERATURE RANGE A_TICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 IOW30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 R Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of op...

Page 20: ...by tapping gently on flat surface If very dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge plate cover plate knob and precleaner Reinstall air cleaner cover and reattach clips to sides of air cleaner body IMPORTANT Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean the cartridge They may cause deteriora tion of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to cle...

Page 21: ...Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key OFF and remove key Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor Place attachment clu...

Page 22: ...s 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 i 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position 22 Check adjustment on right side of tractor Measure distance D directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mowe...

Page 23: ... ating Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest Remove mower See TO REMOVE MOWER in this section of this manual Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt...

Page 24: ...acid batteries generate explosive gases Keep sparks flame and smoking materials away from batteriesr Always wear eye protection when around batteries If your battery is too weak to start the engine it should be recharged See BATTERY in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual If jumper cables are used for emer gency starting follow this procedure IMPORTANT Your tractor is equipped with a 12 volt neg...

Page 25: ... TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY Raise hood_ Unsnap headlight wire connector Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedure q Headlight Wire Connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine...

Page 26: ...w to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position With throttle control lever in slow position hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1300 to t500 RPM While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw turn idle mixture screw in clockwise until engine begins to die and then...

Page 27: ...filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels 9called gasohot or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use e...

Page 28: ...ilter Replace spark plug Weak or dead battery Dirty fuel filter Stale or dirty fuel Loose or damaged wiring Carburetor out of adjustment Engine valves out of adjustment Clutchfbrake pedal not depressed Attachment clutch is engaged Weak or dead battery Blown fuse Corroded battery terminals Loose or damaged wiring Faulty ignition switch Faulty solenoid or starter_ Faulty operator presence switch es ...

Page 29: ...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 e i Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Cleanlreplace air filter Check oil ieveltchange oil Clean and regap or change spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh ga...

Page 30: ...mproperly installed Improper blades used Clogged mower deck Replace mower drive belt Reinstall blades sharp edge down Replace with blades listed in this manual Clean around mandrels to Headlight s not working if so equipped Battery will not charge vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Switch is OFF _ Bulb s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fu...

Page 31: ... _ 2 PLUGS ON 4_ LINE _ H CyL ENG NES CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 2ElVOLTS AC 36_ 0 RPM J H x____ __ J 16 AMP DO 361 t3RPM _ REGULATORDISCONNECTEO L_ J_L _ _ Z r _ _ FUEL SHUT OFF _ REGULATOR _ _ _ SOLENOID _ I 1 _ _J_ _J_ _ _ _ _ ALTERNATOR 3 IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF G M L NONE RUN LIGHT B L A Y RUN B L NONE START B L S NONE BROWN HF__ADLIGHTS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNE...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270813 31 I J I I 14 _ 26 1 t t t I f 29 12 32 ...

Page 33: ...f4 20 x 7 1t2 Holddown Battery Front Mount Nut Push Nylon Battery Front 1 4 Switch Interlock Push in Washer Lock 1t4 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Unc Harness Asm Light Wf4152j Bulb Light t 156 Cable Battery 6 Ga I 1 red Cable Battery 6 Ga red wt16 wire Fuse 15AMP Nut Keps Hex I4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch lgn Nut Ignition Cover Sw Key Blk 1 25 Text SLT Key Molded Craftsm...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270813 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 28 5B 12 39 37 14 34 ...

Page 35: ...Lh Clip Tinnerman Grille PIL Panel Dash Rh Screw Thdrol 3t8 16 x ti2 Ty Tt Hood Assembly BumperHood Plate Mtg BaterytFuel Tank Fr Bushing Snap Ny BIk Fuel Line Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12Ga Nut Lock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Unc GrillelLens Asm Lens Griile FenrJertFootrest Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdro 5ft6 18 x 112Tyt Bracket Asm PvL Lh Mwr Rear Bracket Asm Pvt Rh Mwr Rear Nut Lock Hex W Ins 114 20 Was...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270813 GROUND DRIVE 57 22 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...r 21132 X t X t6 Ga 145 74490540 Pin Roll 3t16 X 1 150 165850 Pulley idler Flat 151 19133210 Bolt Fin Hex 3f8 16unc X 24314 156 166002 Spacer Spilt 395 X 59 Bzp 157 153236 Keeper Bait idler 158 165589 Washer t3t32 X 13t16 X I2 Ga 159 165494 Puiley Idler V Groove Plastic 60 19292016 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv STL t61 72140406 Retainer Belt Style Spring 62 73680400 Bolt Hex Hd 318 16unc X t I 2 163 7...

Page 38: ...STEERING T RACTOI_ MODEL NUMBER 917 270B13 1 _ 82 _ t tl 15 r29 4O 38 ...

Page 39: ...ring Col Strg Btk Link Drag Extended Stamped Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Bearing Axle Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 Unc Shaft Asm Strg Private Label Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033 Support Shaft Steering Screw Hex WshHd Torx Shaft Asm Pittman Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Bik Lr Gear Sector 22 Teeth Washer 13 32 x 7f8 x 16Ga Screw 318 t6 x 75 Pin Cotter t 8 x 3t4 Cad Rod Tie Wire Form t9 75 Mech Bushin...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270813 3I 39 2 14 78 32 34 29 13 I0 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 23 81 4 Spark Arrester Re Spl 4O ...

Page 41: ...0336 Nipple Pipe 4 112 5 13200300 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 t8 Npt 16 STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 23 159880 Shield BrnlDbrGuard 25 145996 Control Choke 26 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF 29 137180 Arrestor Spark 31 157103 Tank Fuet 32 161696 Cap Fue Guage 33 123487X Clamp Hose BIk 34 106082X Spacer Pad 35 17060512 Screw 5t16 18 x 3t4 37 8543R Line Fuel 38 Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown 39 ...

Page 42: ...sn 2 250 B k Zi Screw Thdro1318 I6 X 1 5 Washer 13132X 1 X 4 Ga Pan Seat Knob Seat Adj Wingnut Bracket Mounting Switch 5 KEY PART NO NO 13 121248X 14 72050412 t5 134800 16 121250X t7 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap Blk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk f4 20x1 II2 Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc Spring Cprsn 127 Btk Pnt Nut Lock 114Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulde...

Page 43: ...lt Dr Sch tractor Decal Mower Drive Schem Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Lift Handle Pad Foolrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS AND TIRES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION t 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 t06732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 t06108X427 9 t22082X 10 7152J tl t04757X 144334 Cap Valv...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270813 LIST ASSEMBLY 28 27 25 24 23 5 13 49 3O 3 26 6 19 I 1 13 15 2O 44 ...

Page 45: ...15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 112 I3 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BtkZinc 18 73680800 NutCrownlock 112 13unc t9 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spring 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer13132x5tSx 16Ga 25 2876H Spring 26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1t2 27 26971X Rod Adjust Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 318 16 Unc 29 138057 Knob Inf 3t8 16 30 150233 Trunnion lnf Height 3t...

Page 46: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270813 76 17 34 33 32 t06_ 102 103 105 t 02 _ 29 18 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...3 17060512 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 114 STD541431 Pulley Mandrel 42144 50 115 72110504 Nut 9ft6 Top Lock Flng 116 4898H Bolt Rdhd 3 8 16uncx1 3 4 Gr5 117 165746 Fastner Christmas Tree t8 73930600 Pulley idler Flat 3 060 19 STD55t037 Washer t3132x 13 16 x 16 Ga t21 143723 Nut Crownlock 3t8 16 UNC t28 t53390 Rod Pivot Wtnibs 129 19131312 Rod Clutch Secondary Wlnibs 130 STD523710 Guard Mandrel LH B...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270813 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 1B 4 36 5O 52 61 2g 157 MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE 48 ...

Page 49: ...6396 Screw 1 4 20 x i 3 8 69 792170 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 70 786187 Retaining Ring 71 788069 Retaining Ring 71B 788092 Thrust Washer 76 780090 627 ID x O31W Thrust Washer 77 788078A 762 ID x 031W 79 792144 Thrust Washer 82 778333 762 ID x 031W Anti Rotation Washer _632 83 778338 Cup Washer 85 792154 1 127 ID x 032W 87 788089A Flat Washer 150 788093A 750 ID x 056W 157 788088A Use As Needed 180 73...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL N UMBER 917 270813 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034 A1 171 9 _ 7_ to 552 5S2A_81 REQUIRESSPECIALTOOLS TO iNSTALL SEE REPAIRINSTRUCTIONMANUAL 24 50 ...

Page 51: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270813 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034 A1 109t _ 127 5 127A _S27 _240 60 467 tj947 35 788_ t _ _0_ _ 3S _A 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270813 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034 A 1 22 324 729 526 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270813 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034 A1 883 53 ...

Page 54: ...e Mounting 95A 94466 Screw Valve Mounting 98 807705 Screw Throttte Adjustment 104 805586 Pin Float Hinge 105 807706 Fuel Inlet Assembly t08 805562 tt6 805058 116A805198 t168 224531 117 806109 It8 808374 t21 607708 122 805674 125 808372 127 805570 127A 805571 130 808572 131 808375 133 807710 137 t41 807711 142 806110 t61 807857 166 805343 t66A805073 t67 805420 171 805019 187 393815 296004 188 94627...

Page 55: ...56 Clip Debris 729B 280470 Clip Wire 741 805675 Gear Timing 783 280104 Gear 788 807685 Bracket Fue Pump 801 394856 Cap Assembly Drive End 802 494988 Cap Assembly Commutator End 803 494205 Housing Assembly 55 819 805057 Screw Sems 823 805317 Screw Mounting 842 270920 O Ring 851 473880 Terminal lgnilion Cable 862 807859 Bracket Air Cleaner 864 805083 Liner Exhaust Port 866 805738 Valley Cover Air Gu...

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Page 59: ... HILL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX l _ Operate 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 Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ...or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect SM 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 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 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am _5 pro...

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