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Summary of Contents for EZ3 917.272950

Page 1: ... differently from previously built engines Before you start the en gine read and understand this Owner s Manual CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating 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 IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears c...

Page 2: ...e frame or crankshaft 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 ...

Page 3: ...valuate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and ethers 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: ...rting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components 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 necessa_ Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passe...

Page 5: ...S on your purchase of a Craftsman 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 authorized service center We have competent well trained techni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor Please read and retain this manual T...

Page 6: ...eering Sleeve Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Mower 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 4 Retainer Springs single loop 2 Front Link Assemblies 3 Retainer Springs double loop Gauge Wheels 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Centerlock Nuts Wheels 2 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 x 14 Ga 6 ...

Page 7: ...make assembly easier Standard wrench sizes you need are listed below 1 9 16 wrench 1 Pliers 1 1 2 wrench 1 Utility knife 1 3 4 socket with drive ratchet 1 Tire pressure gauge When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual it means from your point of view when you are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible lo...

Page 8: ...er Wheel _____ j L_ Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Steering Sleeve _ _ HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY Lift hood to raised position If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label label located between terminals charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6 10 amps See BATTERY in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions Label INSTALL SEAT Adj...

Page 9: ...neutral position Turn ignition key to OFF position Continue with the instructions that follow 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 ties securing anti sway bar and belts Swing anti sway bar to left side of mower deck Slide mower under tractor with dis charge guard to rig...

Page 10: ...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 that the belts are routed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your tractor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO AD...

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 I 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 t...

Page 12: ...W ol k ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED _ _ _1_ KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 12 ...

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

Page 14: ... 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 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 ...

Page 15: ...nce 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 attachment lift control Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen _Lgage attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass ...

Page 16: ... See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may Occur _CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel it w...

Page 17: ...ass 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 When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being ...

Page 18: ...ected 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 Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace ...

Page 19: ...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 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...

Page 20: ...necessary fill with SAE 30 motor oil API SF SG or SH Replace filler plug Reassemble wheel to hub O _ _Transaxle Filler 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 L SAE VISCOSITY GRADES C 30 _ 2G 10 _ 0 _ 10 20_ 30 _0 I _ TEMP_E ANT_ CIPATED _RE NEXT Oi...

Page 21: ...rty bent or damaged cartridge NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air as this will damage the cartridge Remove nut and cartridge plate Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartridge Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud Replace if necessary Reassemble air cleaner cartridge plate and nut Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tight...

Page 22: ...eight from bottom of deck sion arms at deck and disengage arms from deck Raise attachment lift to its highest position Remove two retainer springs from each front link and remove links Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley Slide mower out from under right side of tractor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mountedon the tractor remove the front l...

Page 23: ...s 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut H against trunnion on both front links NOTE Each full turn of nut G will change dim F by approximately 3 8 Recheck side to side adjustment __ andrel Beth Front Links Should be Equal in Length TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL Park tractor on a level surface Engage parking brake Remove screws from left hand mandrel cover and remov...

Page 24: ...e electric clutch should provide years of service The clutch has a built in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds Eventually the internal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage or to not stop as required Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center department Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in OFF position Adjust the thre...

Page 25: ...t onto electric clutch pulley IMPORTANT Check brake adjustment Clutching Flat Engine Above Pulley V Idler Belt Belt Transaxle Pulley Twists Belt Keeper s Viewed from Bottom TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal left to right when wheels are positioned straight forward remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this ...

Page 26: ... cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery taking care not to short against chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery RED cable last from both bat...

Page 27: ...ts lowest position Adjustment Bolt _ Hood _ Headlight Wire _j Connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and sys tems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establish ment or individual Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer s service outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABL...

Page 28: ... ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle in clockwise closing it finger tight and then turn out counterclockwise 1 turn FINAL SETTING Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position 28 The high idle is set at the...

Page 29: ...l warm fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage 29 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 ...

Page 30: ... 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 carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section Contact an authorized service center department Clean replac...

Page 31: ... throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter 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 and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen fins Clean replace muffler Check all wiring S...

Page 32: ... damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower driv...

Page 33: ...2 GAP S T UG IGNITION SWITCH OSITION CIRCUIT MAKE OFF M G A1 NONE 3N L GHTE B A1 L A2 ON B A1 NONE START B S A1 NONE _ C_RC4_ SYSTEM OLrmLrT _ 4PDC 3600 RpM RED PTO SWITCH I Posrrl N I CIRCUIT OFF C G B H I ON IC F B E A D RELAY WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING REGULATOR YEL OW 28 VOLTS A...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272950 22 24_ 43 I I 29 I I 28j_ 16 33 I I 4 ...

Page 35: ... W 4152J 22 4152J Bulb Light 24 4014J Cable Battery 25 146686 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 170697 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 163968 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 170238 Hamess Ign 41 17720408 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter 50 169416 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protection Wire Loop 79 163996 Bul...

Page 36: ...i HAl i UH MUUP L NUMBER 917 272950 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 138 _47 37 J I I l I 1 28 21 47 17 2 I 148 _ 1S3o _ _i 1 _ 147 18 147 122 6 ...

Page 37: ...140 163806 35 19111116 Washer 11 32xll 16x16 Ga 141 163805 36 74780512 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 142 161897 37 167285X558 Fender 144 161900 39 136961 Bracket Axle Front 145 19131414 40 156111 Bracket Support Axle Engine 147 162967 42 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3 6 16 x 1 148 164655 43 136939 Bracket Spnsn Front Lh 150 161237 44 136940 Bracket Spnsn Front Rh 151 17060512 45 154913 Bracket Asm Susp Cha...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272950 GROUND DRIVE 0 2 o 7 69 3 52 65 53 48 59 _ _ 60 f 57 15 54 66 47 62 38 ...

Page 39: ...asher 13 32x13 16 x 16 Ga 54 161590 Clutch Arm Assembly 16 143012 Set Screw 1 4 28 x 3 4 55 105706X Bearing Idler 17 126909X Spring 56 137153 V Belt 18 137104 Lever Brake 57 141756 Bracket Shift Rod Hi Lo 19 136926 Cam Brake Disc 59 122253X Shift Rod Hi Lo 21 23260412 Screw Flat Head 1 4 28 x 3 4 60 122268X Spring Clip Connecting Link 22 633A109 Gearshift Lever Assembly 61 137524 Pulley Transaxle ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272950 STEERING ASSEMBLY 16 i 14 15 __ _ 18_ 40 ...

Page 41: ...p T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 Unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 UNF Shaft Asm Steedng Rod Asm Tie Ball J Ball Vgt Inc Key No 36 40 Draglink Ball Joint Solid Vgt Support Asm Steering Vgt Boot Steering Adapter Wheel Steering Bushing Strg Blk Screw Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 Cap ...

Page 42: ...m 55 Engine Manufacturer 65 164067 ControlThrottle 69 164863 Screw Hwhd Hi Lo 74 13 16 x 3 4 76 164415 Control Choke 80 STD551237 Washer Ext Tooth 3 8 73920600 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF 3645J Bushing 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 42 PART NO DESCRIPTION 7834R Fuel Line 132920 Spark Arrester Kit 10010500 Washer Split 123487X ClampHose 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 17490636 Screw Tr 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 UNC 17490664 Scr...

Page 43: ...ush In Hinged Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 Unc Spring Seat Cprsn Bolt 5 16 16Uncx 3 4 w Sems Pan Seat Bracket Mounting Switch Bushing Snap Bolt Carriage 1 4 20X 1 1 2 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 15 134300 Spacer Split 16 t21250X Spring Cprsn 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 18 19171912 Washer 17 32x1 3 16x12 Ga 19 166369 Knob Seat 20 124238X Cap Spring Seat 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 22 STD541431 ...

Page 44: ...74665 Decal Replacement Parts 19 138047 Decal Battery 23 106202X Reflector Taillight 138311 Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust Lift Handle 157199X428 Pad Footrest 172003 Manual Owner s Eng 172004 Manual Owner s Span WHEELS TIRES 2 3 4 10 5 9 8 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X427 Rim Assembly Front 11 106277X427 RimAssembly Rear 4 8134H Tube Front Service I...

Page 45: ...ut Hex Jam 3 8 t6 Unc Bracket Spring Assist Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga Bolt Adjust Spring Assist Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Link Front KEY NO 23 24 25 26 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 38 39 4o 41 42 43 70 72 73 NOTE PART NO STD624008 7335O800 130171 73680800 150233 11O807X 19131016 137150 ST0560907 137167 138057 155097 123935X 17060516 73540600 19112410 123934X 145212 110452X 73350600 DESCRIPTION Retainer S...

Page 46: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272950 116 5 117 i_ i r 3 118 J6 45 46 49 41 4 42 I 19 _k 48 _ 117 L e 8 _ 45 47 21 22 _20 18 P f 46 ...

Page 47: ... Baffle Vortex Mower 46 116 137644 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 UNC 117 133957 Stiffener Bracket 118 73930600 Bracket Deflector 119 19121414 Cap Sleeve 126 144948 Spring Torsion Deflector 127 146763 Nut Push Deflector Clipping 166209 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Rod Hinge Screw Thd Rolling Washer Hd Washer Spacer Mower Vented 143651 Pulley Mandrel Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr 9 16 Anchor Spring Deck 46 DESCRIPTIO...

Page 48: ...TRANSAXLE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272950 74 7O r 41 25 24 48 ...

Page 49: ...ve 84 5384J Gearcase Reverse Idler 85 2978J Shaft and Bearings R H 86 633A85 Includes Key No s 17 18 87 8739H1 25 33 50 63 77 and 82 Dowel Pin 88 4924H Needle Bearing 89 19151516 Thrust Bearing Race 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 90 110542X 4th Reduction Gear Spacer 91 19181511 Thrust Bearing Race Gate Lower Shift 92 75J Gearcase and Bearings L H Includes Key s 18 93 6274H 25 49 50 2 51 and 52 94 760204...

Page 50: ...KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV20S TYPE NUMBER 65561 YLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I _m13 31 32 3O _ 28 CRANKCASE j16 _17 _10 28 n 11 _ _ 12 O 21 20 p _ o _ _J_J_J_J_J_J_J_J_ 25 24 23 _22 26 34 _37 6 V V V 7 22 0 8 23_ 24 26 27 29 5O ...

Page 51: ...089 02 S Spring valve 4 17 12 153 01 S 14 12 173 01 S Cap valve spring 4 18 24 126 19 S 5 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 4 19 12 123 04 S 6 24 318 11 S Head assembly 1 20 M 545016 S cylinder 7 24 755 76 S Kit valve cover breather 21 12 153 02 S 0ncl 16 17 28 22 24 038 04 S 8 25 313 02 S Grommet rubber 9 24 755 57 S Kit breather separator 23 24 755 46 S Includes 28 30 33 24 12 153 03 S _0 M 545016 S Scre...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272950 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV20S TYPE NUMBER 65561 IGNITIONIELECTRtCAL I 6 _V _ 18 19 g AIR INTAKE J t4 11 5 16 13 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES J 15 13_ _ 0 5 8 7 6 _ 52 ...

Page 53: ...een Tie wire 3 BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 24 027 20 S Housing blower Incl 2 4 2 24 100 01 S Nut plastic 3 3 25 139 16 S Plug button 9 16 4 24 100 02 S Nut plastic 2 5 M 545020 S Screw hex flange M5xO Sx20 4 6 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5xO 6x16 3 7 M 551016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 Sx16 8 M 645016 S Screw hex flange M6x1 0x16 6 9 24 146 16 S Plate backing 2 side 10 24 146...

Page 54: ...ACTOR oMODEL NUMBER 917 272950 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV20S TYPE NUMBER 65561 STARTING SYSTEM I ENGINE CONTROLS 2 5 1 0 9 7 Q 5 I 4 22_ _ _ 18 t3 OIL PAN LUBRICATION I I 2 0 0 8 9J_ t7 S _4 _3 12 o 54 ...

Page 55: ...Linkage throttle Bushing throttle linkage Nut hex lock M5x0 8 Spring choke return Bracket control Screw hex flange M6xl 0x16 4 Clamp cable 2 Screw hex flange M5x0 Sx16 1 Lever throttle actuator Washer plain 5 5 mm 3 Spring governor Nut hex M4x0 7 Lever throttle control Screw hex flange M5xO 8x20 Spring throttle limiter Lever choke Washer spring 1 4 Screw hex cap M4xO 7x25 Linkage choke Screw threa...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272950 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV20S TYPE NUMBER 65561 CRANKSHAFT I FUEL SYSTEMJ 1 EXHAUSTJ 1 5 9 9 7 8 10 8 13 9 14 ...

Page 57: ...sket carburetor 3 24 053 25 Carburetor assembly For information only not available separately Includes 24 757 18 24 757 19 24 757 20 24 757 22 4 24 041 14 S Gasket air cleaner base 5 M 629095 S Stud M6x1 0x95 2 6 M 641060 S Nut hex flange M6xl 0 2 7 47 154 01 S Clip cable 8 24 353 03 S Line fuel 10 5 8 2 9 X 426 9 S Clamp hose 6 10 24 086 12 S Screw hex cap M6x1 7x18 2 11 24 393 16 S Pump fuel pul...

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

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