Craftsman EZ3 917.270610 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pm Mon Sat CAUTION Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment ...

Page 2: ...erturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you wilt not have to stop or shift while on tile slope Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do no...

Page 3: ... be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center Department See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual MMEED TWO YE...

Page 4: ...er Responsibilities 17 20 Engine Air Fiiter 19 Air Screen 20 Cooling Fins 20 Engine Oil 14 19 Fuel Filter 20 Spark Plug s 20 Tractor Battery 18 Blade _ 18 Lubrication Chart 17 Maintenance Schedule 17 Tire Care 10 18 24 Transaxle 19 Cutting Height Mower 13 L Leveling Mower Deck 22 Lubrication Chart t7 Engine 19 M Maintenance Schedule 22 Mower Adjustment Front to Back 22 Adjustment Side to Side 22 B...

Page 5: ...ed lets you mulch discharge or bag clippings bagger optional without changing blades For modeis not equipped as 3 in 1 Convertible mowers See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and un oad tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface 36 inch wide 18 inch diameter water tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs of wei...

Page 6: ...b i 11 OF HARDWARE PAC Parts packed separately in carton Seat Mulcher Plate Steering Wheel Video Cassette Steering Boot Manual Pa_s Bag i 11 Parts bag contents not shown full size Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Extension Shaft 2 Keys O 2 Latch Hook Assemblys Slope Sheet 6 ...

Page 7: ...tension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely IMPORTANT TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO 18 22 FT LBS TORQUE o 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 steering shaft exten sion Position steering whee...

Page 8: ...g cable to negative termi na with remaining hex bolt flat washer lock washer and hex nuL Tighten securely o Close battery box door Open battery box door for Inspection for secure connections to tighten hard ware Inspection for corrosion o Testing battery Jumping if required Periodic charging POSITIVE RED CABLE DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE CAPS LOCK HEX WASHER NUT FLAT WASHER HE BOLT NEGATIVE _ BLAC...

Page 9: ...ower deck Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck ii CAUTION Do not remove discharge guard from mower Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove muicher plate and store in a safe place Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory NOTE It ...

Page 10: ...OUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE 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 v Battery is properly prepared and charged_ Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps o Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely _ Al tires are properly inflated For shippi...

Page 11: ...RY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCK LOCKED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...ENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and offl THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and brak ing the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position_ GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and...

Page 13: ...gine NOTE Under cedain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas_ CAUTIdN Aiwaystop ractor com pletely as described above before leav ing the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL See Fig 8 Always operate ...

Page 14: ...gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you resta_ movement Torestart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach r merit lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position Do not push or tow tractor at more than five 5 ...

Page 15: ... WEATHER STARTING 50 F and above When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position The attachments and ground drive can now be used If the engine does not accept the load restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F and below o When engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke pos...

Page 16: ...s and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your fawn is the early afternoon_ At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun_ o For best results adjust the mowercutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades See Fig 11 For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow sl...

Page 17: ...st 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 o Once a year you should replace the spark pIug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter as...

Page 18: ...r balancing blade The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered but are not BLADE CARE For best results mower btades must be kept sharp Re place bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL See Fig 12 o Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer secur ing blade Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown R...

Page 19: ...o allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove drain plug After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely_ Refill engine with oil through oil fi i dipstick tube Pour slowly Do not overfill For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual Use gauge on oil fill cap dipstick for checking level Be sure dipstick cap is tightened secure...

Page 20: ...w to carburetor replacement is require With engine cool remove filter and plug fuel line sections o Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetoL Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline CLAMP CLAMP FUEL FILTER FIG 17 CLEANaNG Clean engine battery seat finish etc of all foreign matter Ke...

Page 21: ...st position Roll belt off engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring_ Disconnect anti sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 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 trac...

Page 22: ...CESSARY 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 tractoL Measure dis tance D directly in front and behlnd the mandrel at bottom edge of mower hous...

Page 23: ...e parking brake Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above Readjust if necessary if stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact...

Page 24: ... are not adjustable on your tractor_ tf damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toe in or camber contact your nearest authorized service center department_ axle groove o Replace axle cover NOTE To seat life punctures and prevent fiat tires due to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer_ Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion WASHERS RETAINING RING...

Page 25: ...CE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotive type phJg in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig 30 CHARGED BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL FIG 29 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 gr...

Page 26: ... mixture valve out counter clockwise increases the supply of fuei to the engine giving a richer fuel air mixture IMPORTANT DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLE VALVE AND THE SEAT IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT iF SCREW IS TURNED IN TOO TIGHT _ PRELIMINARY SETTING o Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carbu retor when making carbu etor adjustments_ o Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see ...

Page 27: ...YSTEM IMPORTANT IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL 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 WHI...

Page 28: ...lug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Replace fuel fiiter 7 Drain fuel tank and carb _retr r refill tahk with fresh gasoline and replace _el filter 8 Check nil wiring 9 See To Adjust Carbu_eb It Survice Adjustments sectior 10 Confucian autho_iz_ d serv ce center department 1 Clean apiece air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace fuel filter 5 Dram fuel tank end refill with...

Page 29: ...burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery ceif s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faufty alternator 1 Engine throttle control no1 set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine u Check wiring switches and connections tf not corrected contact an authorized service center department 1 Replace bfade Tighten blade bolt...

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Page 31: ...TEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC MIN 3600 RPM 3 AMP DC 3800 RPM CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED BLUE j_p_ LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT r _Et _ m _ TI_I IM_ Tt 31_ I I 5AMPAC 3G00 RPM _ u_ _ I YOUR 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 IDLE THE L...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270610 41 21 7O 33 20 t 25 26 6 16 32 ...

Page 33: ... t6 Ga Washer Lock Hvy Hetical 1 4 Nut Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc Case Battery Switch Interlock Push in Washer Loci 1 4 Nu Jam Hex 1 4 20 Unc Harness Asm Light W 4152j Bulb Light 1 t56 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign 4 Pos Nut Ignition Cover Sw Key BIk 1 25 Text SLT Key lgn Molded Craftsman Harne...

Page 34: ...REPAHRPARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270610 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 25 26 5 5 28 53 51 55 57 14 26 33 10 15 L j 35 140 26 54 14 34 ...

Page 35: ...6 x 3 4 Washer 13 32 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge Bumper Hood Dash Saddle Clip Retainer Slide On Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 3 4 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille P L Panel Asm SLKSCR Dash R H Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 1 2 Screw Machine Truss Head 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 Nut Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Bolt Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Grille w Clips MS 558 Lens Grille Fender Bracket Fender Support Footrest LH F...

Page 36: ...REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270610 DRIVE 77 32 3O 52 62 35 37 19 34 i 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...al Foot Bearing Nylon Btk 629 Id Washer 21 32 x I x 16 Ga Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 Pulley Idler Fiat Boil Fin Hex 3 8 16unc x 2 3 4 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 4O 4470J 41 154777 42 19131312 47 127783 48 154604 49 123205X 50 STD523715 51 STD541437 52 STD541431 53 105710X 55 105709X 56 STD523712 57 130801 58 127274X 59 140312 61 17490612 62 8883R 63 140186 64 71170764 65 STD551143 66 154778 70 134683 72 19...

Page 38: ... MODEL NUIIi181_R917 270610 ...

Page 39: ... 1 t 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Lock Flange 5 8 11 UNC Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim 1 4 x 5 8 x 062 Screw Hex Socket 1 4 20 x 5 8 Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 3 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing ...

Page 40: ... 2 250 BIk Zi Screw Thdrot 3 8 16 X 1 Ty tt Washer t3 32 X 1 X 14 Ga Pan Pflt Seat blk Knob Seat KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X 13 121248X 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 t23976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X NOTE Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Boft Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Flg Gr ...

Page 41: ...2029 162030 DESCRIPTION Decal Chassis 42 6sp Decal Mower Drive Schematic Decal Saddle Brake Parking Decal Cap Cnsmr Help Line Srs Decal Mower EZ3 Mulching Sears Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Generic 95 Fastner Pop In Footrest Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish 4 10 7 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION I 59192 2 65139 3 106222X 4 59904 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 106268...

Page 42: ...REPAaR PARTS ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL tXILIMBER 917 270610 81 72 62 13 4 14 29 OPTIONAL F_QUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 42 ...

Page 43: ...del 28 U707 1174 E1 Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gasket 3 3 Id Tin Plated Nipple Pipe 3 8 Npt X 3 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3 8 18 Npt Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Shield BRN DBR Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fuel W sym Vented Clamp Hose Btk Screw Thdrol 5 16_18 x 3 4 Tyt Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 Wash...

Page 44: ...REPAHRPARTS LIFT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270610 7 13 5 4 6 3 6 8 I I I l I l I I i 5 32 19 13 161718 20 15 44 ...

Page 45: ... 140302 32 7354O600 Washer Asm Inner Spring W Plunger Shaft Asmo Lift RH Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x I x 21 Ga Bearing Nylong Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Link Asm Lift LH Link Asm Lift R H Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2_13 Unc Trunnion BIk Zinc Nut Lock W Wsh 1 2 13 Unc Arm Suspension Mower Retainer Spring Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical Nut Crownlock 3 8_24 NOTE All...

Page 46: ...REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270610 MOWER 76 68 34 33 32 17 102 _ 104 105 _ _ 106_ 105 106 21 2 t6 18 13_ 21 22 28 29 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...k Flanged 105 Bolt 106 Fastner Christmas Tree 128 Pulley idler Flat t32 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 141 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC Rod Pivot with Nibs Rod Clutch Secondary with Nibs Guard Mandrel L H Retainer Screw Thd_ Roll 1 4 20 x 5 8 Washer Hardened 155066 131340 STD541410 139888 131845X900 133943 155046 122052X 140086 141043 149846 144200 142427 131870 127847 121748X 12000029 128903 127845 154...

Page 48: ...REPAURPARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270610 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 113 11 20 2t 22 27 31 1 32 33 36 11 52 53 42 49 50 59 62 63 i869 7O 48 ...

Page 49: ...5 16 24 62 120961X 24 142676 Shaft intermediate 63 7294J 25 2244J K_ y Woodruff No 61 64 108989X 26 105916X Ring Retaining 65 160952 27 120470X Sprocket t8T 66 120954X 28 110070X Spacer 1 131 X 1 45 X 494 67 160953 29 142677 Gear Spur 37T 68 138244 30 142681 Gear Spur 35T 69 108996X 31 124644X Gear Spur 30T 70 160954 32 108980X Gear Spur 25T 71 120951X 33 20406X Gear Spur 22T 72 120416X 34 134796 ...

Page 50: ...PAIR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270610 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 230 _614 230 337 f 1034 1026 5O _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 51: ...TTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 Et 127 138 0o 137 106 987 95 117 634 634A __ 104 5 142 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 52 164 _123 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 111 I 5 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT M 127 _ 95 634 51 ...

Page 52: ...L NUMBER 917 270610 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 L Ut _523 _524 304 305_ 468 S 1006 i ullll ii uuul ll 3 20 634A 842 524 868 868A 467 I _ 51 _ _ I 138 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET _ _188 75 224 52 ...

Page 53: ...REPARR PARTS TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270610 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 209 729A 728 663 783 615 877 87 I 311 544 803 503 8O2 53 ...

Page 54: ...rburetor Carburetor to Elbow Gasket Carburetor Elbow to Cylinder Stud Carburetor Mounting Washer Spring Screw Pan Head Seal Governor Shaft Bushing Throttle Shaft Valve Needle 95 94098 98 495800 104 231789 105 231855 t06 231854 108 224558 108A 224540 11t 262715 117 232118 232119 121 499233 123 94913 125 499153 127 130 224539 131 494379 133 494381 137 281165 138 281164 141 495097 141A 495931 142 232...

Page 55: ...ms 977 494385 Carburetor Gasket Set 503 806000 Strap Starter 987 28t166 Seal Throttle Shaft 510 497606 Drive Starter 1005 281400 Fan Flywheel 523 495230 Cap and Dipstick Oil Filler 1006 224413 Retainer Fan 524 281370 Seat Filler Tube 1019 496758 Label Kit 525 496113 Tube Oil Filler 1022 272475 Gasket Cover 535 272403 Element Fifter 1023 224552 Cover Rocker Arm 537 281106 O Ring Air Cleaner 1026 49...

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Page 59: ...ILL NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 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 ...

Page 60: ... be found on the model plate iocated under the seat The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine AII parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Re tail Storesv WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270610 ENGINE MODEL NO 28U707 TYPE NO 1174 E1 P...

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