Craftsman EZ3 917.272201 Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

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Page 1: ...aintenance 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 Visit our Craftsman website www sears corn craftsman ...

Page 2: ... 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 debds or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system cleaning or repairs ...

Page 3: ...ld evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious in jury SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to Ioss_ of control and tipover accidents which can result tn severe injury or death_ AIr slopes require extra caution tf you can not back up the slope or if you feet un easy on it do not mow it DO Mow up and down slopes not acr...

Page 4: ...le adult Be alert ahd turn machine off if chil dren enter the area_ Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never run a machine inside a closed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bo_ts tight and keep equip ment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build u...

Page 5: ...GRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor It has been de signed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain thi...

Page 6: ...lllllll ul i Steering Sleeve Steering Sleeve Extension 1 Washer 17t32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge t Shoulder Boll 5 16 18 1 Knob Mower __ 2 FrontLink Assemb _ 4 Relainer Springs single loop 3 Retainer Springs double loop Video Cassette 2 Keys 6 ...

Page 7: ...nels flat Remove mower and package materi als Check for any additional loose parts or boxes and remove IMPORTANT Check tor and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID AI rACH STEERING WHEEL Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering shaft Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward S...

Page 8: ...by depressing clutch brake pedal Place freewheel control in freewheel ing position to disengage transmission See TO TRANSPORT in the Opera tion sectio_n o1 this manual Roll tractor forward off skid TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls lk WARNING Before starting read un derstand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual Be s...

Page 9: ...ching blades you will need to install the mulcher plate Raise and hold deflector shield in up right position Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place as shown Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck o Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck CAUTION Do not remove discharge guard from mower Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate ...

Page 10: ...Shoulder Bolt Gauge Wheel 3 8 3 8 16 Center Locknut Use Pliers for Retainer Springs Loop own DoUble Loop Retaler Spring inward pointing deck pins Double Loop Retaier Spring Anti Sway Bar Idler Pulley 10 Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspen sion Raise mower to highest position Assemble gauge wheels See TO AD JUST GAUGE WHEELS in the Opera tion section of this manu...

Page 11: ...ower and drive belts_ Be sure they are routed properly around pul leys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped Before driving tractor be sure free wheel control is in drive position WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS Engine oil is at proper level 4 Fuel tank is filled w...

Page 12: ...NING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON I 1 PARKING BRAI E LOCKED FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT Oi OVER TEMP LIGHT UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED _7 DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HIGH L LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Au omatlo Models only 12 ...

Page 13: ... tachments 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_ FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or s owly towing the tractor with the engine off HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adju...

Page 14: ... 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 traclor 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 ...

Page 15: ...e operator to leave the seat with the en gine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engiqe Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lift con trol Start mower blades by engaging at tachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen gage attachment clutch control A CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or ...

Page 16: ...lean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting 16 WARNING 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 en gine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emp tied before storage...

Page 17: ... CAUTION Never engage or disen gage freewheel lever while the engine is running To ensure proper operation and perfor mance it is recommended that the trans mission be purged before operating trac tor for the first time This procedure will re move any trapped air inside the transmis sion which may have developed during shipping ol your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for...

Page 18: ...perating attachments select a ground speed that witl suit the terrain and give best performance of the aF tachment being used MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and re duce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse i...

Page 19: ...ONS 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 YAOUr tractor 1 adjustments in the Service and Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once ea...

Page 20: ...ades Remove hex bolt lock washer and fiat 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 2O Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated...

Page 21: ...osity grade according to your expected operating temperature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oi consumption when used above 32 F Check your en gine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of op eration or at least once ...

Page 22: ... Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs firsL Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions Remove knobs and covert TO SERVICE PREoCLEANER Wash it in liquid detergent and water Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil If very dirty or damaged reptace pre cleaner...

Page 23: ...lug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Place attachment clutch in DiSEN GAGED position Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting Lower mower to its _owest position Remove retainer spring holding anti swaybar to chassis bracket and disen gage anti swaybar from bracket Remove retainer springs from suspen slon arms at deck and disengage arms from deck Raise attachment lift to its highest posi tion Lift Remo...

Page 24: ...ront to back adjust ment is 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 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 rfiandr...

Page 25: ... arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION Install belt in both idlers Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown Install new belt onto electric clutch pui ley_ Roll belt into upper groove of left hand mandrel pulley Carefully check belt routing making sure belt...

Page 26: ...install mower to tractor See IN STALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT in the Assembly section of this manual Reassemble mower drive belt See TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT in this section of this manua Mower Blade Center Drive Belt Mandrel Idler Pulley Secondary Idler Arm Spring Anti Sway Bar Screw Right Hand Mandrel Cover TO ADJUST BRAKE Your tractor is equipped with an adjust able brake system which is mounte...

Page 27: ... tractor still creeps forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral po sition follow these steps Loosen the adjustment boll Move the motion control lever 1 4 to 1 2 inch in the direction it is trying to creep Tighten adjustment bolt securely Start engine and test If tractor still creeps repeat above steps until satisfied Motlon Laver Neutral Gate Bolt TRANSMISSION REMOVAL REPLACE ME...

Page 28: ...chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both batteries Positive _ __ L H Pan__ii Negative REPLACING BATTERY A CAUTION Do not short battery termi nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time Before connecting battery re move metal bracelets wristwatch bands rings etc Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking...

Page 29: ...gainst stop If it is not loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against stop_ Tighten cable clamp screw securely TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described below before toosening cable tf adjust ment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move choke control loc...

Page 30: ...e two positions Continue to hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 RPM if the gov erned idle spring is red or 900 RPM if the governed idle spring is white Re lease throttle lever ACCELERATION TEST Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position If engine hesitates or dies turn idle mixture screw out counter clockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and ...

Page 31: ...uel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage 31 Also experience indicates that alcohot 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 fue...

Page 32: ...h under mower Dirty air filter Low oll levelldirty oil Fill fuel tank See TO START ENGINE in Operation section Watt 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 gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an a...

Page 33: ...too s_ow Travel speed too fast Wet grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire air pressure CORRECTION Clean and regap or c hange _ spark plug Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refili with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Connect and lighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screentfins Clean replace muffler Check all wiring ...

Page 34: ...lace with blades listed in this manuato Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Turn switch ON Replace bulb s Check replace light switch Check wiring and connections Replace fuse Engine backfires when turning engine OFF Bad battery celt s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Freewheel control in d sen gaged position Motion drive belt worn dam aged or broken Air...

Page 35: ... G AI NONE RUN LIGH __ T B_AI A2 L RUN B At NONE START B S A _ NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERViCiNG OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING HEADLIGHTS GFC RELAY PTO SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT J 0 0 NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 35 ...

Page 36: ...ELECTRICAL TR ACTOR MODE L NUMBER 917 272201 36 ...

Page 37: ... 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 UHC 28 145491 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Seal 30 163968 Switch ignition 33 140403 Key Molded CraItsman 40 170233 Harness lgnitlen 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 12 _B22X Ammeter FIectangular15 Amp 50 169416 Switch Pro 3 Pdt Red Delta 55 17490...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272201 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 209 209 _ 209 _16 6 74 3 38 ...

Page 39: ...34 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 58 161236 DuclHood 69 110436X Bushing Snap Split 60 STD533707 Belt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 162025 Dash LowerSTYT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3 8 16 UNC 142 165867 PfateRein_ercementSTLT 143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis 144 154207 Bracket Footrest STLT 145 156524 Rod Plvet ChassislHood 154 161897 Bracket Dash Rh 155 161900 Br...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUM BER 917 272201 GROUND DRIVE 77 26 16 40 ...

Page 41: ...PuJley Idler Flat I62 73680400 72110622 Bolt 163 74780416 4470J Spacer Spill 165838 Keeper Belt Idler 164 19091010 19131312 Washer 13132x 13116x 12 165 165623 Gauge 166 166880 19111012 Washer t 1 32 x 5 8 x 12 Ga 168 165492 127783 Puiley Idler V GJ oove 169 165580 154407 Be lcrank Clutch Grnd Dtw St 197 169613 123205X Retainer Belt 198 169593 74760624 Bolt 199 169612 73680600 Nut Crowntock 3 8 16 ...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272201 STEERING ASSEMBLY 2 I l_ J I 1 1 2 _7 _3 1 t_ _LU F_ i _ To 42 ...

Page 43: ...5 8 x t 6 Gauge Washer 27132 x 1 114x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Beadng Steedng Column Dragflnk Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam Topiock 112 20Unf 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 Steedng Gear Sector Screw 3 8 t6 x 3 4 Rod Tie Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 GaY Washer Lock Hvy Spr 5116 Locknut 5...

Page 44: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272201 39 t4 13 32 29 oPT o AL E iP _ T 1 Spark Arrester J 44 ...

Page 45: ...nifold LH Tube Manifold RH Bolt 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 w Sems Shield Browning Mufller Gasket See Engine Breakdown N_pple Pipe 318 NPT x 4 1t2 Elbow Standard 90 3 6 18 NPT Washer Lock External Tooth 3 8 Screw Thdto_ 316 16x 1ol 2 Shield Browning Debris Guard Choke Conlrol Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Ktl Spark Arrsslor Tank Fuel Cap Asm Fuet Clamp Hose Pad Spacer Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Pad...

Page 46: ...eat 15 2t249X Spacer Spilt Bolt 16 1237403 Spring Washer 13 32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 Cltp Push In Hinged 18 124238 Cap Spdng Seat Nut 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5t16 18 UNC Spring Seal 22 STD541431 Nut Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 24 19171912 Washer I7t32 x 1 3t16 x 12 Washer 13132x 1 x 14 Gauge Gauge Pan Seat Emboss QCK Corm 25 t27018X Bo_t Shoulder 5 16 18 x 62 Knob Seat Brac...

Page 47: ...eel 174_90 Decal V Bef Schematic 12 _2 _9 _2 DESCRIPTION Decai Replc Decal Battery Diehard Decal Hp Engine Decal Panel Side Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Side Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Decal By Pass LtHydro Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 5 6 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tlre 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 108222X...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272201 LIFT ASSEMBLY 28 27 25 24 23 41 4O 13 4 6 11 49 3O 19 13 2O 48 ...

Page 49: ...h 1 2 13 UNC 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Relalner Spling 23 110807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 25 164024 Spring Comp Infinite 26 169484 Retainer Clip 27 164543 Rod Adj Ll_tZinc 26 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 unc 29 138057 Knob infln 316 16unc Blk Sym 30 150233 Trunnion Inlin Height 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 36 f 55097 ...

Page 50: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272201 21 26 i0 _ g 111 1031 D2 I J _ _ 104 t05 oo zfi i_ o I0 _ 102 5O ...

Page 51: ...l t04 19061216 Bracket Defleclor 105 160793 Cap Steeve 106 2029J Spring Torsion Deflector 116 137644 Nuh Push t17 133957 Shield Deflector Mower 118 73930600 Washer 1 32 x 518 x 16 Ga 1t9 19121414 Rod Hinge 126 144948X598 Screw Thd Ro ling Washer 127 146763 Head 17t864 Washer SpacerMowerVented Pulley Mandrel Nut FlgoTop Lock Cntr 9 t6 Anchor Spdng Deck 45 143651 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 3t4 Tytt Was...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272201 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 314 0510 52 ...

Page 53: ...70436 42 170395 MaQnet Ring 113 170437 43 170396 Spring Bypass 44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 116 170438 3 8 24 X 2 5 Long 119 170439 45 170397 Filter 120 170440 46 170398 Base Filter 121 170441 47 170999 Actuator Bypass 46 170400 Rod Bypass Actuator 122 170442 49 170401 Arm Bypass 123 170443 50 170202 Relaining Ring 250 124 170444 External 51 170403 Seal Lip 125 170445 741 X 250 X 250 Tc 126 170446 52...

Page 54: ...BER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0129 E1 929 216 Jr REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO iNSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 267 6 265 267 j y 7S0 1035 _ 250 _32_J I 1019 LABEL KIT I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 304 4j 1017 691 _ 865B_ _ z _ _ 447A _ 445 967 447 447A _ 54 ...

Page 55: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272201 BRIGGS STRATON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0129 E1 55 ...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272201 BRIGGS STRATON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0129 E1 74 t 358 GASKET SET 2o 51A 691 943 _ 177 t081 163_ 276 868 883_ 102_ 578 63s _ 405 69_ 56 ...

Page 57: ...9 Fuel Filter 694008 Ring Set 020 Oversize 250 690957 Breather Retainer 494010 Ring Set 030 Oversize 252 690956 Oil Collector 27 263181 Piston P n Lock 265 221535 Casing Clamp 28 499582 Plslon Pin Standard 267 695134 Screw Casing Cfamp 29 499583 Connecting Rod Standard 276 690997 e_VSealingWasher 32 95075 Screw Connecting Rod 278 691017 Washer Governor Control 33 499596 Exhaust Valve Lever 34 4995...

Page 58: ...y 1023A 499600 Rocker Arm Cover Cyltnder 579 92276 Nut Starter Cable 2 601 95162 Hose Clamp 1024 499054 OI Pump 618 690317 Governor Shaft Retainer 1026 690961 Push Rod Steel 616 691045 Governor Crank 1026A 690962 Push Rod Aluminum 628 690960 Screw Fue Pump Bracket 1027 492932 OilFilter 633 890996 eOChoke Shaft Seal 1029 690972 Rocker Arm 635 66536 Spark Plug Boot t035 691042 Pump Shaft 654 94010 N...

Page 59: ... NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15 MAX __ _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not j I _ greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme j _I c_ io ho cho gi 9 _ir_ io o _ o_ s I ...

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