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Summary of Contents for EZ3 917.272190

Page 1: ...ion 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 Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears condcraftsman ...

Page 2: ...kshaft or over speeding the 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 sys...

Page 3: ...valuate their 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 Remov...

Page 4: ...are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Mow up and down slopes 15 Max Adjust and service as requir...

Page 5: ... will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT GAP 040 VALVE INTAKE CLEARANCE EXHAUST GROUND SPEED 1sT MPH 2 D 3RO 4TM 2 9 5TM 3 6 6TM 4 7 REVERSE 1 4 TIRE PRESSURE FRONT 14 PSI REAR 10PSI CHARGING 004 006 004 006 0 9 1 2 1 9 A Repair Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPON...

Page 6: ...g Wheel Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Mower 4 Retainer Springs single loop 3 Retainer Springs double loop 2 Keys Video M_ Cassette Slope Sheet 3 6 ...

Page 7: ...nal loose parts or boxes and remove BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizon...

Page 8: ...rstand and fol ow all instruct ons in the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area B_ sure the area in front of tractor 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 lransmis sion engaged position Sit on seat in operating position d...

Page 9: ...high performance blades see BLADE REMOVAL in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual Store mulcher blades and mulcher plate in a safe place Your mower is now ready for discharging or installa tion of optional grass catcher acces sory INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage parking brake Cut and remove ...

Page 10: ...RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results mower 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 replacing motion mower drive and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify th...

Page 11: ...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 Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped While learning how to use your tractor pay extra attention to ...

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

Page 13: ...ttachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height ATTACHMENT LIFT L...

Page 14: ...ackfire 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 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 15: ...ulder bolt 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 Iocknut and tighten securely Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole Gauge Wheel Mounting Bracket 3 8 16 Locknut Shoulder Bolt Gauge Wheel 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...

Page 16: ...shness IMPORTANT When operating in tem peratures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting AWARNING 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 To...

Page 17: ...JUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual MOWING TIPS Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor Mower should be propedy leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should bq used for trimming Drive so that clippings are discharge onto the a...

Page 18: ...d 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 cutting 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 types...

Page 19: ...mowing in sandy soil Do not overtighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The 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 wilt need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor All adjustments in the Service and Adjustmen...

Page 20: ... mower to highest position to al low access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 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 flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torqu...

Page 21: ...vice center ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VtSCOStTY GRADES _ 40 60 e0 100 _ TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity o...

Page 22: ... not run properly using a dirty air filter Clean the foam pre cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs first 22 Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions Remove knobs and cover TO SERVICE PRE CLEANER Wash it in liquid detergent and water Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Saturate it in ...

Page 23: ...ontact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting Lower mower to its lowest position Remove retainer spring holding anti swaybar to chassis bracket and disengage anti swaybar from bracket Remove retainer springs from suspen sion arms at deck and disengage arms from deck Raise attachment lift to its highest positio...

Page 24: ...ar 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 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 same length as other link To ...

Page 25: ... hand mandrel pulley Remove belt from center mandrel pulley idler pulley and left hand mandrel pulley Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they rotate freely Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and sway bar bracket Install new belt in lower groove of left hand mandrel pulley idl...

Page 26: ...wheels move freely the transaxle is in neutral Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the right rear wheel Position the gear shift lever in the neutral N position Tighten adjustment bolt securely 26 NOTE If additional clearance is needed to get to adjustment bolt move mower deck height to the lowest position Neutral Lock Gate Gearshift Adjustment Bolt TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wh...

Page 27: ... a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery remove 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 batt...

Page 28: ...ssary adjustments ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adjustment as de scribed below before loosening cable If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move throttle control lever to fast position Check that swivel is against stop If it is not loosen cable clamp screw and ...

Page 29: ... 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 30: ...esh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See q o Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service...

Page 31: ...ions If not corrected contact an autho rized service center department 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 Obstruction in clutch mechanism Worn damaged mower drive belt Frozen idler pulley Frozen blade mandrel Clean underside of mower housi...

Page 32: ...ble connections Faulty regulator Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION Place throttle control 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 mower housing Replace mower drive belt Rein...

Page 33: ...CH i i OFF M _ A1 NONE RUN4 1GHT B AI A2 I RL_I _ A1 NONE START B S At NONE REO I I OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY 1 A v SPARK PLUGS GAP 2PLUGS ON _ TWIN CYLENGINES CHARGR4G SYSTEM OUTFUT 26 V_LTS AC O _ RP M lip LA_ TERNATOR WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING HEADLIGHTS PTO SWITCH PO _I_ON CIRCUIT...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272190 ELECTRICAL 11 i 8 34 ...

Page 35: ...2 21 166184 Harness Light 22 4152J Light Bulb 24 8860R Cable Battery 25 146148 Cable Battery 26 166180 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 UNC 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Seat 30 163968 Switch Ignition 33 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 40 170233 Harness Ignition 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15Amp 50 169416 Switch Pto 3 Pdt Red Delta 55 174905...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODE L NUMB ER 917 272190 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _30 6O 54 160 160 J 54 S8 158 Q 64 54 209 2O9 74 3 37 3 209 36 ...

Page 37: ...w Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 58 161236 Duct Hood 59 110436X Bushing Snap Split 60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 162025 Dash Lower s rYT 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8 16 UNC 1 14 158112 Keeper BOlt Rear LH 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 142 165867 Plate Reinforcement STLT 143 154966 Bracket Sway oar Chassis 144 154207 Bracket Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis Hood 154 161897 Bra...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272190 GROUND DRIVE 43 170 2 62 35 37 25 23 t 15q 48 74 26 27 3B ...

Page 39: ...72140406 37 STD571810 Roll Pin 162 73680400 38 131494 Pulley Idler Plat 163 74780416 39 STD523727 Bolt 164 19091010 40 4470J Spacer Split 395 x 59 165 165623 41 165838 Keeper Belt Idler 166 166880 42 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga 168 165492 43 19111012 Washer 1t 32 x 5 8 x 12Ga 169 165580 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 170 165849 48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Gmd Dry Stl 197 169613 4...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272190 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 t _l 72 47 34 35 4O ...

Page 41: ... x 16 Gauge Washer 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Beadng Steering Column Draglink Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1 2 20 Unf Spacer Brg Axle Front Nut Hexflange Lock Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wshhd Torx Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Gear Sector Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Rod Tie Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Spr 5 16 Locknut 5 ...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272190 ENGINE 102 14 32 31 33 39 _ 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1 Spark Arrester 13 42 ...

Page 43: ...g Muffler Gasket See Engine Breakdown Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 4 1 2 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Lock External Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Shield Browning Debris Guard Choke Control Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Kit Spark Arrestor Tank Fuel Cap Asm Fuel Clamp Hose Pad Spacer Line Fuel 38 39 109227X 45 17000612 62 10040500 72 71070512 81 73510400 102 164863 Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown ...

Page 44: ... 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 10 155925 Pan Seat Emboss QCK Conn 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 121246X Bracket Switch Mounting KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 13 121248X Bushing Snap 14 72050412 Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 15 121249X Spacer Split 16 123740X Spdng 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 18 124238X Cap Spdng Seal 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 UNC 22 STD541431 Nut 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12...

Page 45: ...311 165800X428 165799X428 174182 174183 DESCRIPTION Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Reptc Decal Batten Diehard Decal Hp Engine Decal Panel Side Decal Salted Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Side Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 8 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222 Ti...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272190 LIFT ASSEMBLY 27 25 24 23 7 13 11_ _ 4 6 12 13 49 5 20 20 46 ...

Page 47: ...w wsh 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131018 Washer 13132 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 25 164024 Spring Comp Infinite 26 169484 RetainerClip 27 164543 Rod Adj Lift Zinc 28 73350600 NUt Hex Jam 3 8 16 unc 29 138057 Knob Infin 3 8 18 unc Blk Sym 30 150233 Trunnion Infin Height 31 169865 Beadng Pvt Lift 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 155097 Pointer ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272190 MOWER DECK 4S 46 49 49 5 4O 47 116 117 119 55 118 19 21 21 22 18 103102 101_ 103 106 _v 1Io2 48 ...

Page 49: ...ng Washer Head 126 Washer Spacer Mower Vented 127 Pulley Mandrel NUt Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 Anchor Spring Deck 46 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga Pulley Idler Flat Keeper Belt Idler Pulley Idler Driven 137273 17060620 122052X 144949X598 133943 145059 137729 144959 148763 STD541437 72110612 153390 173901 19131312 74780616 72140608 19131616 STD541437 145579 71161010 STD551110 19061...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272190 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 157 O 27 0 29 47 8 706A 13 150 58 36 79 48 157 45 Model et S6riel I Chiffre I I I 5O ...

Page 51: ...x 031W 77 788078A 29A 780160 Thrust Washer 762 ID 79 792144 x 031W 82 778333 29B 780051 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 83 778338 29C 780199 Anti Rotation Washer 85 792154 632 87 788089A 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 150 788093A 032W 157 788088A 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 056W Use As Needed 180 730229A 31A 780195 Flat Washer 750 ID x 900 794712 062W 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 34 780194 Bushing 563 3...

Page 52: ...L NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0129 E _k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 265 L _ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 267 11 _ 718 524 Q 2_o 750 16 I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I I 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 1017 6918 865B_ 147A _ 51 1095 Valve Gasket Set 276 _ 868 7 _L4 163_ 52 ...

Page 53: ... _1_ 1022 o4 o II TOINSTALL SEE REPAIR 88_ _ _ _ INSTRUCTIONMANUAL 388 _ _ 11 1 ouIj 918_ 163_ 418_ 231 8 2_ I_11_ I _l_ u _o _r i1o_1 _ _1j__113o 5 I 51 137Q 81 t _ _ I _ 1 _ _ _1 582 _ _ _ _ 51A_ _ 1128 m I 552A_ 51A_ 105t 404 o 276 104 _ SJ C 1123 _ 552A _ 1124_ I05_ 633 987 691 _ 1123_ o _ 160 _ 1127_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET _I 276 993_ 150 5_1 987_ 1123_ 1124_ 633 117 276 53 ...

Page 54: ...ODEL NUMBER 917 272190 BRIGGS STRATON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0129 E1 741t 363 f 334 lJ 358 GASKET SET 30 2o_ 276 86e 9_ 51A_ 2_ 691_ 882_ 1081 _ 102 578 63s _ 573 405 48 783 _ _J J I 579 J 69_ 54 ...

Page 55: ...5629 Fuel Filter 694008 Ring Set 020 Oversize 250 690957 Breather Retainer 494010 Ring Set 030 Oversize 252 690956 Oil Collector 27 263181 Piston Pin Lock 265 221535 Casing Clamp 28 499582 Piston Pin Standard 267 695134 Screw Casing Clamp 29 499583 Connecting Rod Standard 276 690997 4H SealingWasher 32 95075 Screw Connecting Rod 278 691017 Washer Governor Control 33 499596 Exhaust Valve Lever 34 4...

Page 56: ...ousing Serviced By 691262 Starter Motor Only Dipstick Tube Seal Dipstick Tube Assembly Cable Terminal Air Adapter Air Guide Cover Cylinder 1 Air Guide Cover Cylinder 2 865B 691015 Air Guide Cover 868 690968 Waive Seal 871 690969 Guide Bushing 877 399916 Alternator Connector Wire 678 393362 Alternator Harness Dual Circuit 914 690960 Screw Rocker Arm Cover 918 694000 Vacuum Hose 929 691003 Screw Cho...

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Page 59: ...IDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL ol 15 MAX I Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu I ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes _m ...

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