Craftsman EZ3 917.270611 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...ety Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rulesand Instructions beforeoperatingthis 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 ...

Page 2: ...arranty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase Please contact your nearest service center After 30 days from the date of purchase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip ment to your nearest Sears Service Center in home warranty service will still be avail able after 30 days from the date of purchase bu...

Page 3: ...he edge of arcliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do nottry to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activ ty Never assume tha...

Page 4: ... turn machineoff if children enter the area Before and when backing lookbehind and downfor small children _Look for this symbol to point out impor tant safety precautions It means CAU TION t BECOME AWARE YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED _ CAUTION In order to prevent acciden tal startingwhen settingup transporting adjustingor makingrepairs always discon nect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot c...

Page 5: ...e you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail able on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITBES Read and observe the safety rules o Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and Sto...

Page 6: ...asher 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x I 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18x 1 1t4 _ 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Washers 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 6 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Lock Washers 1 4 ...

Page 7: ... 10 x 5 8 2 Lock Washers 10 3 16 2 4Wash6r_aug _ Parts packet separately in carton Seat Video Cassette Parts Bag contents not shown full size 2 Latch Hook Assemblies Steering Wheel Adapter Slope Sheet Steering Wheel Insert 2 Keys I Steering Extension Shaft o 7 ...

Page 8: ...8 hex boltand tighten securely o Snap steeringwheel insert into center of steeringwheel Remove protectivematerialsfrom trac tor hood and grill IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncturetires where tractoris to roll off skid Insert BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align ...

Page 9: ...itive Discard Terminal Red Cable Proctective Caps Lock Washer Flat Washer Hex Bolt Negative Black Cable Seat Battery Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tighteningadjustment knob Remove cardboardpackingonseat pan Place seat on seat pan andassemble shoulder bolt Tighten shoulder bolt securely o Assemble adjustmentknoband flat washer loosely Do not tighten o Lowerseat into operatingpositionand sit ...

Page 10: ...hat the belts are rout ed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Afteryou learn how to operate your trac tor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustmentssection of thismanual CHECKLIST PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 ...

Page 11: ...NGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE FORWARD SLOW LIGHTS ON FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED FAST OVER TEMP LIGHT UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH L LOW PARKING BRAKE IGNITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 11 ...

Page 12: ...ndards Institute ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed to engage the mower blades or other and directionoftractor attachments mountedto your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlightson raise lower and adjustthe mower deck or and off otherattachmentsmountedto your tractor THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used LIFT LEVER PLUNGER Used to release for starti...

Page 13: ...n ignition key to OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine run ning hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when pping tractor on grass areas CAUTION Always stop tractor com ple...

Page 14: ...SPORT o Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control o 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 MPH NOTE To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor...

Page 15: ...minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING 50 F AND BELOV_ When engine starts allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly then move throttle control to fast posi tion This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to sev eral minutes depending on the temper ature o The attachments can also be used dur ing th...

Page 16: ...ced Also the mulched grass will biodegradequickly to providenutrientsfor the lawn Always mulchwith yourhighestengine blade speed as thiswillprovidethe best recuttingactionof the blades o Avoidcuttingyour lawnwhen it is wet Wet grass tends toform clumpsand interfereswiththe mulchingaction The besttime to mow your lawnis the early afternoon At this timethe grass has dried and the newly cutarea will ...

Page 17: ...tor 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 will need to be made periodi cally 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 sh...

Page 18: ...d sharpening blade but ifyou do be sure the blade is balanced Care shouldbe taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessivevibrationand eventual damage to mower and engine o The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grindingwheel Do not attempt to sharpen while it is onthe mower o To check blade balance youwill need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone balancer Wh...

Page 19: ...l oil must meet AP service classificationSF SG or SH Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm o Catch oil in a suitable container o Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to 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 fill dip s...

Page 20: ...pect and replace corrodedmuffler and spark arrester if equipped as itcould cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginningof each mowing season or after every 100 hoursof operation whichever occursfirst Spark plug type and gap setting are shownin PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 5 of thismanual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter shouldbe replaced once each seaso...

Page 21: ...ect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect antFswaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring o Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mow...

Page 22: ...unnion on both front links Tighten nut 3 on both front links an equal number of turns When distance F is 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 Mandrel Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Deck must be level sid...

Page 23: ...bove Readjust if necessary If stopping distance is still greater than six 6 feet in highest gear further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest authorized ser vice center With Parking Brake Engaged Nut A Jam Nut Arm TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assistance there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest o Rem...

Page 24: ...and corrosion Washers The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt negative grounded system Do not use your tractor battery to start other vehicles TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each bat tery taking care not to short against chassis o Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE terminal of fully charged battery o Connect the other end of t...

Page 25: ...e Connector ENGINE Maintenance repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the customers expense may be performed by any non road engine repair establishement or indi vidual Warranty repairs must be per formed by an authorized engine manufac turer s service outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ...

Page 26: ...e is adjustedproperly see above FINAL SETTING o Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustmentswith engine runningand shift motioncontrol lever in neutral N position Move throttlecontrol leverto slow posi tion With finger rotate and hold throttle lever againstidle speed screw Turn idle speed screwto attain 1750 RPM o While stillholdingthrottle lever against idle speed screw ...

Page 27: ...arts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank duringstorage Also experience indicatesthat alcoholblended 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 o Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbu...

Page 28: ... nals Engine clicksbut willnot start CORRECTION Fill fuel tank o See TO START ENGINE in Operation section o Wait several minutes before attemptingto start o Replace spark plug Clean replace air filter Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refilltank with fresh gasolineand replacefuel fil ter Check all wiring See ToAdjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an author...

Page 29: ...esh gasoline Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gaso line and replace fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean engine air screen fins Excessive vibration Clean replace muffler Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized ser vice center Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Replace blade mandrel Tighten loose part s ...

Page 30: ...ed wiring Blownfuse o 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 i lli i i i H F o Remove obstruction o Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley o Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position o Shift to slower speed o Allow grass t...

Page 31: ... 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 LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE tS REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS O NON REMOVABLE SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR NONE SERVICING OF UNIT THE SHOU...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270611 26 33 i I f I i I i I i I 32 ...

Page 33: ...2 x 5 8 x 16 Ga WasherLockHvyHettcal1 4 NutFin Hex I 4 20 Uric Case Battery Switch interlock Push In WasherLock1 4 NutJam Hex I 4 20 Unc HarnessAsmUght W 4152j BulbLight 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red CableBattery6 Ga w 16 wirered Fuse 30AMP Auto Green CableGround 6 Ga 2 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray SwitchIgn 4 Pos Nut Ignition Cover Sw Key BIk 1 25 TextSLT Key Ign MoldedCraftsman Harness lgn Man ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 9 17 270611 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 29 25 5 28 5 2B 12 2 55 57 14 15 _ 3 54 26 33 10 35 14 34 ...

Page 35: ...ly 18 126938X BumperHood 24 STD523710 Bolt 25 19131312 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x t2 Gauge 26 STD541437 Nut 28 145198X558 Grillew ClipsMS 558 29 155217 Lens Grille 30 157564X558 Fender 31 136619 Bracket FenderSupport 33 145244X558 Footrest L Ho 34 145243X55 Footrest R H 35 STD533707 Bolt 37 17490508 ScrewThdrol5 16 18 x 1 2TYT 38 139886 PivotBracket Assembly LH 39 t39887 PivotBracket Assembly R H 51 7...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270611 GROUND DRIVE 57 48 150 151 51 i i i i 53 22 i 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...AsmPedal Foot BeadngNylon BIk629 Id 148 Washer21 32 x 1 x 16Ga 149 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 150 Pulley Idler Flat 151 Bolt Fin Hex3 8 16uncx 2 3 4 NOTE SpacerSplit395 x 59 Bzp KeeperBeltIdler 21 106933X 22 130804 24 STD541237 25 106888X 26 STD551037 27 STD561210 28 145204 29 124236X 30 130807 31 127275X 32 STD523107 34 155071 35 120 83X 36 STD55 062 37 STD571810 38 123674X 39 STD523727 40 4470J 41 154777...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270611 STEERING ASSEMBLY _ 42 62 117 J 4G 47 10 2B 3O 38 ...

Page 39: ... 27132x 1 1 4 x t6 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing SteeringColumn Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing FrontAxle Nut Lock Flange 518 11 UNG ShaftAssembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Washer Shim1 4 x 5 8 x 062 ScrewHex Socket1 4 20x 5 8 PiP man ShaftAssembly Bracket Steering Bushing Unk Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd_ Roll 318 16 x 5 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing ...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270611 3 33 7 4 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 4O ...

Page 41: ...n B SModel 28U707 1174 E1 Muffler ExhaustB SLt Gasket1 313 ldTin Plated NipplePipe3 8 NptX 3 ElbowStd 90 Degree3 6 18 Npt WasherLockExtTooth3 8 ShieldBrowning Debris Guard ArrestorSpark TankFuel 1 25 Fr CapAsmFuel SearsVented ClampHoseBlk Screw Thdrol5 16 18x3 4 Tyt Line Fuel20 PlugOilDrain OrderFromEngineManufacturer Bushing SnapNylBlkFue Une ScrewHexwshThdrolI14 20x314 Washer9 32 X 7 8 X 16ga Wa...

Page 42: ...rsn2 250 BIkZi ScrewThdrol3 8 16 X 1Ty t_ Washer13 32X 1X 14 Ga Pan PntSeat blk KnobSeat1 2 13UncBlk KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 121246X 13 121248 14 72050412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 153236 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018 BracketPntMounting Switch Bushing SnapB1k Ny150Id BoltRdhdSht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 SpacerSplit28 X 96 Zinc SpringCprsn1 27 BlkPnt NutLock114LgeRg Gr 5 Zinc Bo_t Should...

Page 43: ...ch brake Eng Decal V beltDr SchTractor Decal Mower DriveSchematic Decal OperSdlP L Gear Dr Decal MowerEZ3 Mulching Sears Decal Uft Handle Pad FootrestRbrSq Gen 97 Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 9 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 8 9 lO 11 NOTE PART NO 59192 65139 106222X 599O4 106732X427 276H 9040H 106108 427 106268 7152J 104757X 144334 DESCRIPTION Cap ValueTire SternValue ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270611 LIFT ASSEMBLY 5 3 13 4 6 6 4 19 13 32 19 13 161718 20 15 44 ...

Page 45: ...125631X GripHandleRuted 8 122365X ButtonPlungerRead 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link Asm Uft R_H 13 STD624008 RetainerSpring 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 TrunnionBIkZinc 18 73800800 NutLockW Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 STD624008 RetainerSpring 31 140302 Bearing PvL Lift Spherical 32 73540600 NutCrownlock 3 8 24 NOTE All component ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL HUMBER 917 270611 MOWER DECK 17 33 31 2 16 18 29 21 22 _ _23 24 28 _ 102 _ _ _ 104 105 106 I06 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...sh Hd 31 129963 Washer Spacer 103 t 9061216 32 153535 Pulley Mandrel 104 10071000 33 137266 Nut Toplock Ranged 105 160793 34 STD533717 Bolt 106 2029J 35 133835 Fastner Christmas Tree t28 153390 36 131494 Pulley Idler Rat 132 19132203 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16x 16 Ga 141 6266H 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 130794 41 133551 Rod Pivot withNtbs 4 3 140083 Rod Clutch Secondary wiNibs 44...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270611 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 113 8 20 21 22 25 27 53 57 44 47 48 49 23 70 48 ...

Page 49: ...81X Gear Miter 15T 17 105909X Ring Retaining 56 160948 Ring Retaining t8 105910X Chain 24 Pitches 57 110071X Gear Spur 32T 19 160942 Cover Detent 58 120952X Shaft Cross 20 160943 Gear Spur t2T 59 110062 Gear Miter 15T 21 148267 Cotlar Clutch 60 160950 Axle RH 22 138236 Assy Kit ClutchKeys 61 142680 Housing Lower 23 73810500 Nut Lock 5 16 24 62 12096tX Puck Friction 24 142676 Shaft Intermediate 63 ...

Page 50: ...NUMBER 917 917 270611 BRIGGS STRATTOH ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 230 614 718 635 337 562 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4O 1022 7 86 166 1029 1034 1026 1022 52 5O ...

Page 51: ...IGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 127 _ 138 106 987 _ 95 117 _ _ _ _4AIIIII I J i 51 142 137 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 32 27_ 3 lit REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2O 634A_ 51 ...

Page 52: ...MBER 917 917 270611 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 3 20 634A 842 524 868 868A 358 GASKET SET _524 1 138 137 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 171 _ 535 3O4 305_ 468 1006 _ 75 646 284 334 _ D 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 917 270611 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 729A 615 783 801 802 311 544 8O3 503 53 ...

Page 54: ...rburetor Oversize 146 94196 Key TimingGear 495979 PistonAssembly o030 164 214047 Elbow Carburetor Oversize 166 94555 Stud RockerArm 26 495854 RingSet Piston StandardSize 171 281051 Nut AirCleanerMounting 495852 RingSet Piston 010 Oversize 186 493496 Connector Hose 495851 RingSet Piston 020 Oversize 187 298099 Line Fuel Cutto Suit 495855 RlngSet Piston 030 Oversize 188 94627 Screw Seres 27 263129 L...

Page 55: ... 93621 Screw Seres 1005 281400 Fan Rywheet 503 806000 Strap Starter 1006 224413 Retainer Fan 510 497606 Drive Starter 1019496758 Label Kit 523 495230 Cap and Dipstick Oil Filler 1022 272475 Gasket Cover 524 281370 Seal FillerTube 1023 224552 Cover RockerArm 525 496113 Tube Oil Filler 1026 494432 Rod Push Intake 535 272403 Element Filter 495136 Rod Push Exhaust 537 281106 O Ring AirCleaner 1029 224...

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Page 60: ...io de reparaci6n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 For the locationof a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For informationon purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existingAgreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requestingservice or ordering parts always providethe following information oProductType Par...

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