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Summary of Contents for EZ3 917.270822

Page 1: ...on Maintenance 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 pm Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears corn craftsman ...

Page 2: ...n 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 equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be available after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will appl...

Page 3: ...ion Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do notturn on slopes unless neces sary and then turn slowly and gradual ly downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could sud denly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow o...

Page 4: ...or interfere with safe machine operation Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Un even terrain could overt...

Page 5: ...le and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avai_ able on this product Contact your neares 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 of t...

Page 6: ...Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lackwasher 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 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 2 Lock Washers 10 __ 10 x 5 8 6 ...

Page 7: ...ulcber Plate d Video Cassette Manual Parts Bag I Steering Wheel Parts Bag contents not shown full size i i i i Steering Wheel Adapter 2 Keys Steering Wheel Insert i Steering Extens on Shaft Slope Sheet _ _1 f I 2 Latch Hook Assemblies O 7 ...

Page 8: ...steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in ex tension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten se curely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut se curely to 18 22 ft Ibs 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 straight forward Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer...

Page 9: ...ractor is clear of other people and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Place freewheel control in transmis sion engaged position Sit on seat in operating position de press clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake Place motion control lever in neutral N position Press lift lever plunger and raise at tachment l...

Page 10: ...ECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO AS SURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely 4 All ti...

Page 11: ...ING A ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP T LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HErGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L AI rACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS A I ACH MENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...ther attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control en gine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and start ing the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages trans mission for pushing or slowly towing the trac tor with the engine off HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Use...

Page 13: ...ey 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 titian 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 grass To eliminate th...

Page 14: ... quickly to brake position and engage parking brake Move motion control lever to neutral N position IMPORTANT The motion control lever does not return to neutral N position when the clutch brake pedal is de pressed To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting Make all turns slowly Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift Lever...

Page 15: ...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 in formation Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or per manent damage may occur _eCAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank r neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or Tuel Do not store ...

Page 16: ...engine off and parking brake set Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling posi tion See TO TRANSPORT in this sec tion of manual Sitting in the tractor seat start engine After the engine is running move thrott e control to slow position With motion control lever in neutral N posi tion slowly disengage clutch brake pedal Move motion control lever to full for ward position ...

Page 17: ...t as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best re cutting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and in terferes with the mulching action The best time ...

Page 18: ...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 properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each seas...

Page 19: ...oper assembly center hole in blade must align 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 U Blade Center Hole Flat Washer Lock Wash _ Hex Bolt Grade A Grade 8 heat reated bolt can be identified by six lines on the bolt head ...

Page 20: ...el more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of op eration or at least once a year if the trac tor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours or operation 13ghten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you cneck the oillevel TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determ...

Page 21: ...ection of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If fuel filter becomes clogged obstructing fuel flow to carbure tor replacement is required With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu retor Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positio...

Page 22: ...ever to its lowest position Install mower in reverse order of re moval instructions TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway Make sure tires are properly inflated See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS If tires are over or underinflated you will not properly adjust your mower SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT Raise mower to its highest position At the midpoint of both ...

Page 23: ...oad test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in high_st gear turther maintenance is necessary Con tact your nearest authorized service center department With Parking Brake Engaged Jam Nut iArm Front Links TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Illustration Next Page The mower blade drive belt may be re plac...

Page 24: ...nng wheel and reassembleper 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 authorized service center TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS Block up axle securely Remove axle cover retaining ring and washers to allow wheel r...

Page 25: ...ll Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or pre vent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring dia gram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 15 amp automotive type plug in fuse The fuse holder is loca...

Page 26: ...LIMINARY SEI FING Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable and choke are adjusted properly see above With engine off turn idle mixture screw in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counterclockwise 1 1 4 to 1 1 2 turns FINAL SE1 FING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in ...

Page 27: ...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 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 ...

Page 28: ... START ENGINE in Operation section Wait several minutes before at tempting to start Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh _asoline and replace fuel filter heck all wiring See ToAdjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge ...

Page 29: ... around mandrels Switch is OFF Bulb s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Fault alternator CORRECTION Clean replace muffler Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Ser vice and Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Replace blade mandrel Ti...

Page 30: ...el control in disen gaged position Motion drive belt worn dam aged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 sec onds before stopping engine Engine backfires Move throttle control to SLOW when turning engine positionand allow to idle for 30 OFF seconds before stopping engine 30 ...

Page 31: ...TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLETHE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS HEADLIGHTS MAKE NON REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST CONNECTIONS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS OFF G M L RUN LIGHT B L RUN B L S...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270822 43 24 41 22 26 I I t I i L I I p I 1 I I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...99J Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 NUtKeps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 14 5491 Cable Ground 29 121305X Switch Seat 30 14 _01 Switch Ignition 4 Posi1_on 31 124211X Nut Ignition 32 141226 Cover Ignition Switch 33 109310X Key Molded Craftsman 40 166145 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 BoltBIkFinHex 1 4 20UNCx1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 44 73640400 Nut Keps BIk ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270822 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 14 31 37 53 37 20 55 3 3 74 38_ 39 13_ 14 34 ...

Page 35: ... 3 8 16x 1 Panel Dash LH Clip33nnermanGrilleP L Panel Dash RH Screw Thdml 3 8 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly BumperHood Plate Battery FuelTank Fr BushingSnap Nyl BIkFuel Une Washer 13 82 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8 16 UNC Gillie MS 558 Lens Grille FanderiFootrest Bracket Fendar Suppert Screw Thdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2TYT Pivot BracketAssembly LH Mower Rear PivotBrasketAssembly RH Mower Rear N...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270822 GROUND DRIVE 57 103 97 116 61 52 27 22 84 55 36 ...

Page 37: ...31 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 159 165494 53 105710 Link Clutch 160 19292016 55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 161 72140406 56 STD523712 BoltHex 3 8 16x1 1 4 57 140994 V Belt Ground Drive 162 73680400 59 140312 Keeper Center Span 163 74780416 61 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 Ty TT 164 19091010 62 8883R Cover Pedal 165 165623 63 140186 Pu _ j Er_ne 166 166880 64 71170764 BoitHex7 16 20x4Gr 5 168 1...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270822 STEERING ASSEMBLY 36 Z _41 62 ll4 47 13 67 43 38 ...

Page 39: ...6 Gauge Ring K ip Bearing Steering Column Unk Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing FrontAxle Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 760 x 033 Support Shaft Screw has Wshhd Torx Plttman ShaftAssembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Red Tie Bushing Steering Screw TT 10 32x 5 x 3 8 Flange Insert St...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270822 31 39 2 1 38 14 81 32 13 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 35 4 4O ...

Page 41: ...2631 E1 Muffler Exhaust Exhaust Asm Left Exhaust Asm Right Tube Ooob_ Engine Bolt 5 16 18 UNC X 3 4 W Seres Heat ShieldIt Washer LockHvy Helical 1 4 Belt FinHex 1 4 20 x 3 4 Gasket Muffler NipplePipe4 1 2 Elbow Std90 Degree 3 6 18 Npt Washer Lock ExtTooth3 8 Screw Thdrol3 84 6xl 1 2 Tytt ShieldBrowning Debris Guard ControlChoke Nut Kegs 3 8 24 Unf Screw 11 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange ArrestorSpark Tank...

Page 42: ...t Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 17 123976X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk zi 2 153236 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt 22 STD541431 Washer13 32XlX14Ga 24 19171912 Pan Pnt Seat blk 25 127018X Knob Seat KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch BushingSnap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt NUt Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shoulder 5...

Page 43: ...Tractor E DESCRIPTION Decal Dash Panel Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decat Battery DiehardSears Decal Deck Mower E73 Decal Battery Decal Lift Handle Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Pad Footrest Lh STLT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 8 9 lO 11 PART NO DESCRIPTION 59192 Valve Cap nre 65139 Stem Vaive 106222X Tire Front 59904 Tube Front lif...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270822 LIFT ASSEMBLY 27 25 24 23 7 6 13 49 20 30 3 15 8 I i 6 5 44 ...

Page 45: ...16 733 50800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73680800 Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm SuspensionMower 20 163552 Retainer Swing 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8x 16 Ga 25 2876H Swing 26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3 32 x 1 2 27 126971X Rod AdjustLife 28 73350600 Nut HexJam 3 8 16UNC 29 138057 Knob InfiniteHeightAdmustment 30 150233 Trunnion Inf Height 31 1...

Page 46: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270822 I L 43 17 36 34 31 16 21 j_3 24 25 28 27 46 ...

Page 47: ... Wsh Hd 113 17490512 Washer Spacer 114 73510500 Pulley Mandret 115 72110504 Nut Toplock Flanged 116 4898H Bolt 117 165746 Fastner Chdstrnas Tree 118 73930600 Pulley Idler Flat 119 19121414 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 121 143723 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 128 153390 Red Pivot with Nibs 129 19131312 Rod Clutch Secondary w Nibs 130 3 D523710 Guard Mandrel LH Retainer 131 STD533710 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 2...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270822 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 319 0650 _ 52 91 23 113 48 ...

Page 49: ...1 Jackshaft Assembly 18 150772 Shaft Motor 85 150606 Jackshaft 19 150773 Bearing Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 88 142973 Screw Cap 23 142944 Block CylinderAssembly 89 142974 Washer 7 16 x 1 x 1 2 24 142945 Seal Lip 10x25x7 90 142975 SleeveBeadng 25 142946 Actuator Bypass 91 142976 Seal Wiper 26 150774 Center SectionAssembly Wit 92 142977 Spring Block 27 142948 Seal Up 26 x 42 x 8 93 142978 Washer BlockThrus...

Page 50: ...RACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270822 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E 615 _ _24 634A 615 552 220 n 230 219 25 J 2 601 J 27 A 12 523 _842 525 i 284A 524 O 534 535 642 643 161 537 5O ...

Page 51: ...70822 RIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 1358 GASKET SET I 1861 PUMP REPAIR KIT 1121 CARBURETOR KIT 125 _ _ 1 o9 _ o3 51 51A 51 52 205 634 _ _ 202 _03 257 52 54 78 T 468 0332 75 188 1006 334 337 383 51 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270822 BRIGGS STRATFON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E 653 783 _615A 44 803 801 8O2 592 209A 209 414 207 y 307 52 ...

Page 53: ...917 270822 3RIGGS STRA I I ON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 42E707 TYPE NUMBER 2631 E1 8A_572 9 10A 244 304 305 881 5A 13 1019 LABEL KITI _k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 305 573 308 i 3O6 307 307 53 ...

Page 54: ...675 Seal Oil 121 491539 Carburetor Kit 22 94724 Screw Seres 125 19306 Carburetor 23 491180 Flywheel 127 223472 Plug Welch 24 222698 Key Flywheel 147 497684 Jet Pilot 25 498584 Piston Assembly Standard Size 161 496599 Base Air Cleaner 498585 PistonAssembly 010 Oversize 165 94289 Nut Wing 498586 Piston Assembly 020 Oversize 187 299146 Line Fuel 28 Long Cutto S 498587 PistonAssembly 030_ oversize 188...

Page 55: ...58 495868 Gasket Set 858 270989 Diaphragm Carburetor 363 19203 FlywheelPuller 859 271025 Gasket Pump 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 860 261358 Spring Diaphragm 391 280197 Body Pump 861 393397 Repair FJt Pump 392 261395 Spring Diaphragm 868 497212 Seal Valve 394 272638 Diaphragm Carburetor 869 261463 Seat Valve Intake 414 220680 Washer 870 213316 Seat Valve Exhaust 422 _ _ 875 Bracket Oil Fill 871 261...

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Page 59: ...P AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL U1 CO 15 MAX _ A Operate your Tractor up agd down the face of slopes not I _ _Jk greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I _ illy to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme J i caiJtion when changing direction on slopes I I ...

Page 60: ...r 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 pm...

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