Craftsman EZ3 917.271141 Owner'S Manual Download | Manualshive

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Page 1: ...ifferently from pre_iiously built engines BefQre you start the engihe l ead and understandthis Owrier S Manuai CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operat ing this equipment 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 II60 79 Visit our Craftsman website www searsco...

Page 2: ...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 system cleaning or repairs caus...

Page 3: ...heir ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of 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 obstacl...

Page 4: ...d when backing took behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Never run a machine inside a closed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow ma...

Page 5: ...raftsman Tractor It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependabil ity and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center We have competent wel 4rained techni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual The instructions will...

Page 6: ...g Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer i i Seat 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge Steering Sleeve Steering Extension Shaft 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x I g Wheel Insert 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 I 4 1 Locknut 5 6 18 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 6 18 Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette Slope Sheet ...

Page 7: ...ID 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 t6 hex b01t and Iocknut Tighten securely 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 Remove steerin...

Page 8: ...ID See Operation section for location and function of controls Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position o Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission See 0 TRANSPORT in the Opera tion section of this manual o Roll tractor forward off ski Remove banding holding discharge gua...

Page 9: ...ion of optional grass catcher accessory NOTE It is not necessary to change blades The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also z_CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERA EAND 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 3 All assembly instructions have been completed 5 No remain...

Page 10: ... CLUTCH ENGAGED CAUTION OR REVERSE SLOW WARNING k ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE t IGNITION I I_ CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HtGH ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FAST Gi OVER TEMP LIGHT UNLOCKED I MOWER LIFT LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION 10 FREE WHEEL Automalie Models only ...

Page 11: ...s 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 CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL Used for dectutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disenga...

Page 12: ...ion and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn 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 wilt cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle wi...

Page 13: ...t 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 mowers so equipped or the deflector shield place Attachment Clutch Lever Engaged Position _r Lift Lever High Position LOW i Position Dlsengaged_ _ w_ Positio...

Page 14: ...ne Purct_ase fuel in quantitiesthat can be used within30 daysto assurefuel fleshnesso IMPORTANT Whenoperatingintem peraturesbelow32 F 0 C usefresh cleanwinter gradegasolineto help insure good cold weatherstarting _t WARNING Experienceindicatesthat alcohol blendedfuels calledgasohol or usingethanolor methanol can attract moisturewhich leadsto separationand formationof acids during storage Acidic ga...

Page 15: ...Never engage or disen gage freewheel lever while the engine is running To ensure proper operation and perfor mance it is recommended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service or r...

Page 16: ...that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use o The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn tf_ey will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also th...

Page 17: ...warranty operator musl maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some adjustments wilt need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Er should be checked at least once each season o Once a year you shotHd replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark piug ...

Page 18: ...x bolt lock washer and flat washer securing btade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and fiat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt ts Grade 8 heat treated Mandrel Assembly...

Page 19: ...f the transaxle Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing contact your nearest authorized service center depadmenL ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with AP service classification SF SG or SH Select the oi s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tracto...

Page 20: ...d squeeze to remove excess oil TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Replace a dirty bent or damaged cartridge NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air as this will damage the cartridge Reinstall tl_e pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge Reassemble air cleaner wing nut cover and tighten knob securely MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as...

Page 21: ...ng_ Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs o Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms_ Slide mower out from under tractor Small Retainer Spring Clutch Spring IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor remove the front links and hook the clutch spring Int...

Page 22: ...hind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length Both links should be approximately 10 3 8 If links are not equal in length adjust one link to sarne length as other link o To lower front of mower loosen nut E on both front links an equal number of rums When distance D is 1t8 to 1 2 lower at front than...

Page 23: ... 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 o Remove belt from stationary idter and clutching idler Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around engine pulle...

Page 24: ...assemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axte groove Replace axie cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealero Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Retaining Ring Axle Cover Square Key _ _ Rear ...

Page 25: ... Black Cable Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Raise hood Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 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 prevent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in ...

Page 26: ...wed by the cap Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 26 id e speed settin__n_g With throt...

Page 27: ...tial Je system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Nso experience indicates that a cohot 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...

Page 28: ...grass too fast Throttle in CHOKE position 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 reptace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in section Contact an authorized service centeffd...

Page 29: ...ction in clutch mechanism o Worn damaged mower drive belto Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel CORRECTION Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter o Check oil level change oil Clean and regap 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 an...

Page 30: ...d position_ Motion drive belt worn damaged or broken Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds stopping engine Place throttle controf 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 of mo...

Page 31: ...7 271141 SOLENOID I i STARTER RELAY e_ O NON REMOVABLEREMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE tF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 31 ...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271141 32 ...

Page 33: ...le Battery 25 146147 Cable Battery 26 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Seat 30 163968 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 170219 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bolt Btk Fin Hex t14 20 UNC x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Tenalna_ 43 145673 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 52 141940 ProtecUon Wire Loop Hour Meter 81 I09748X RetayAsm NOTE All csmponent dimensi...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 27 141 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 31 12 55 6O 74 37 i i 208 34 ...

Page 35: ...p Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Dash RH Hood Assembly Bumber Hood Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank Bushing Snap Nylon Fuel Une Washer 13 32 x I3 16 x 12 Gauge Locknut Hex with Insert 3 8_16 UNC Grille Lens Asm Lens Grille Fender Footrest Bracket FendedSupport Screw ThdroL 5 16 18 x 1 2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Mower Rear Nut Lock Wllnsert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9132 X 7 8X 16 Ga Bracket Grille Ptckoff LH ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271141 GROUND DRIVE 74 73 16 36 ...

Page 37: ... BeIIcrankClutchGrndDrvSTL 168 165492 49 123205X Retainer Belt 169 165580 50 STD523715 BoFt 197 169613 5t STD541437 NutCrownlock 318 16UNC 198 169593 52 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 199 169612 53 t05710X Link Clutch 200 72140508 55 t05709X Spring Return Clutch 202 72110612 56 STD523712 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 140294 V Belt GroundDdve 59 169691 Keeper Center Span 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 ...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271141 STEERING ASSEMBLY 1 I t l_ t g _ 47 ...

Page 39: ...Beadng Steering Column Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Hextfange Lock Shaft Assembfy Steedng Wasller Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw hex Wshhd Torx Piftman Shaft Assembly Bracket Sleedng Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13t32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Flange insert Steering WheeI Washer 13132x 2 3 8 ...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271141 31 40 33 33 29 lOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 4O ...

Page 41: ...gine See Breakdown Kohter Model No CV16 5S 43527 Muffler Gasket Nipple Pipe 318NPT x 3 1 2 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 t8 Npt Wast_er Shield BRNtDBR Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Tank Vented Clamp Hose Blk Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushtng Snap Fue Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4_20 3 4 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3t4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Guage Washer 5 ...

Page 42: ...121250X Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976 Nut Hex Lock wl ns 3 8 16 unc 21 171852 Spring Seat CprSn 2 250 Blk Zt 22 STD541431 Screw 318 16 x t5 SMGML 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan Pnt Seat btk Knob Seat Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1t4 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 Shoulde...

Page 43: ...74251 Decal Dash Panel 14 13 DESCRIPTION Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Sears Decal Deck Mower EZ3 Decal Battery Decal By Pass Lt Hydro Decal Lift Handle Pad Foelresl Lh STtJT Pad Footrest Rh STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 5_8 11 KEY PART NO Nee DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Slem Valve 3 106222 Tire Front 4 59904 Tube FrontTtre Not P...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271141 LIFT ASSEMBLY 28 27 25 24 23 11 49 30 3 4 26 19 13 32 19 13 15 2O 44 ...

Page 45: ...er inner Wire Asm Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring Washer21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted BuUon Plunger Red Link UR LH Llnk Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam He 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion Locknut He with Washer Insert 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Retainer Spring Nut Special Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Spring Retainer Cttp Rod Adjust tJft NUt He Jam 3 8 16 UNC Knob nflnite Hei...

Page 46: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271141 34 21 14 29 X 18 28 25 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...od Hinge 148 159022 ScrewThdrot RoIlIngWsh Hd 149 165898 Washer 8pacer 150 19091216 Pulley Mandrel 151 169670 Nut TopIock Flanged 52 169676 Bolt 53 169674 Fastner Christmas Tree 154 169675 Pulley Idler Flat t55 169671 Washer 13 32 x 13 t6 x 16 Ga 156 169672 Nut Crownlock 3t8 t6 UNC 157 169669 Guard Mandrel LH 158 17720410 Retainer 159 STD533717 Screw Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 130794 Washer Hardened Ro...

Page 48: ...81 79 73 77 17 16 32 12 35 64 93 73 48 109 112 83 lg 107 43 9O0 r U 3_ 0 m 3_ 4 Z33 xO r 4 mO i OE_ oO mo I i11 zr 111 o 4 ...

Page 49: ... H Shaft Axle 75 X 16 99 90 170430 Key L H_ 93 170431 Miter Gear Sptined 107 170432 Miler Gear 151 05 Id 108 170433 Shaft Ring Spkal Retaining 109 170434 P n Jackshaft 111 170435 Magnet Ring 112 170436 Spring Bypass 113 170437 Hydro Mtg Screw 3 8 24 X 2 5 Long 116 1 70438 Filter 119 170439 Base Filter 120 170440 Actuator Bypass 121 t 0441 Rod Bypass Actuator Arm Bypass 122 170442 Relafnlng Ring 25...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271141 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16 5S TYPE NUMBER PS 43527 i L _L_ _ 5O ...

Page 51: ...d 14 12 380 01 S Gasket air filter base 15 12 043 05 S 6 M 631005 S 17 12 144 02 S 18 52q39 09 S t9 2 755 64 S 20 X 25 102 S 21 12 032 01 S 22 M 631015 S 23 12 I 54 05 S 1 2 3 4 8 9 t0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 t8 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 351 01 S 12 755 81 S 12 411 01 S 12 04Iq0 S 12 017 01 S 12 017 02 S 12 016 01 S 12 016 02 S X 75 23 S 12 318_19 S 25 186_01 S 12 599 03 S M 640034 S 12 089 01 S 12 173 01...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271141 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16 5S TYPE NUMBER PS 43527 IGN mON lELECT RI CA_L i l Ul i _6 _ _G BLOWERHOUSING AND BAFFLES I _6 12 52 ...

Page 53: ...flange 13 M 639016 S Screw hexo flange M6x1 0x16 2 M6xl 0 16 2 12 12_063 01 S Baffle cylinder t4 236602 S Connector t 5 t2 132 02 S Spark Plug t6 X 728 1 S Clip cable AIR INTAKF JFILTRATION t7 M 545010 S Screw hex_ flange M5x0 Bxl0 2 KEY PART 18 12 584 14 S Module Ignition NO NO DESCRIPTION I9 12 452 02 S Terminal 20 t2 086 35 S Screw hexo socket 1 25 34 03 S Knob air cleaner MSX0r BX20 2 cover 21...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 27114t KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16 5S TYPE NUMBER PS 43527 _ING SYSTEM j t 1 8 I E G_ E CO T OLS _t 1t n nH OIL PAN LUBRICATION 2 4 1t 0 _ I 54 ...

Page 55: ...essure relief Filter oil Ptug sqr hd solid 3 8 Pump oil O Ring oil pump cover Cover oil pump Screw hex flange M5x Sx16 3 Seal oil RT Q end Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 tl Screw hex flange M8x1 25x45 Assembly Pan oi InC o I L14q7 1 12 038_O1 S 2 25 755 I 3 S 3 12 153 03 S 4 12 153 02 S 5 t2_123 04 S 6 M 645025 S 7 t2 153 01 S 8 25 162 07 S 9 12 096 03 S 10 M 545016_S 11 25 462_09 S f 2 52 050 02 S t...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271141 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV16 5S TYPE NUMBER PS_43527 _ANKS AF_ j 1 FUEL SYSTEM 7 4 6 56 ...

Page 57: ...r assembly For information only not available separately Includes Kit float 12 757 02 S KiL carburetor repair 12 757 03 S Kit Solenoid repair 12 757 33 S Gasket carburetor 2 Deftector heat Clamp hose 2 Line fuel 9 Filter fuel in line Clip cable Screw thread forming M5X0 8XtO Kit float Kit carburetor repair Gasket carburetor Gasket air cleaner Gasket bowl Gasket bowl screw Seal solenoid Kit solenoi...

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Page 59: ...S HILL O1 LO SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE ill ii _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not _ _IL A greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu _ atly to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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