Craftsman EZ3 917.270710 Owner'S Manual Download | Manualshive

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Page 1: ...Safety Assembly Operation o MainteRance Repair Parts CAUTUON 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 Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...ervice on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days frorn 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 Imhome warranty service will still be avail able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a stand...

Page 3: ...itch or if an edge caves ino o Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding o Do nottry to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do notuse 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 activity Never assume that children will rem...

Page 4: ...lert and tum machine off if children enter the area o Before and when backing look behind and down for small children _Look for this symbol to point out impor tant safety precautions It means CAU TION BECOME AWARE YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED _CAUTION In order to prevent acciden tal starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always discon nect spark plug wire and place wire wher...

Page 5: ...able 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 RESPONSIBILITIES o Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor o Follow the instructions under Mainte nance an...

Page 6: ... 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18x 1 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob n 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 r r 6 2 Lock Washers 1 4 ...

Page 7: ... in carton Parts Bag contents not shown full size Seat Video Cassette Mulcher f J Plate J Manual Parts Bag t i I I i I Steering Boot _ 2 Washers 2 Shoulder 3 8 x 7 8 x 14 Bolts 2 Centerlock Nuts I 2 Gauge Wheels Steering Wheel Adapter _ok Assemblies O 1 Steering Extension Shaft Steering Wheel Insert 2 Keys Slope Sheet ...

Page 8: ...n shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in exten sion and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and IocknuL Tighten securely iMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut secure ly to 18_22 ft Ibs torque Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL o Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Q Slide steering wh...

Page 9: ...scard Terminal Red Cable Proctective Caps Lock Washer Flat Washer Hex Hex Bolt Negative Black Cable Battery Box Door INSTALL SEAT Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt Tighten shoulder bolt securely o Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely Do not tighten Lower seat into operating position and...

Page 10: ...Operation section of this manual _ With mower in desired height of cut position gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground_ Install gauge wheel in appropri ate hole with shoulder bolt 3 8 washer and 3 8 16 Iocknut and tighten securely o Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole Gauge Wheel Mounting Bracket TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING...

Page 11: ...nuel I CHECKLIST PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton I Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum I hour at 6 amps Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely All tires are properly inflated For shipping purposes the tires were overinflated at the factory Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side to ...

Page 12: ... FUEL REVERSE FORWARD OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON 6 CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED PAST OVER TEMP LIGHT UNLOCKED SLOW MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED IGNITION REVERSE NEUTRAL A3 FACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL Hydro Models only 12 ...

Page 13: ...IGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off tHROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used tor starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake 3edal into the brake position HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor ATTACHMENT LI...

Page 14: ...rtain 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 pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc THROTTLE CONTROL Always operate engine at full throttle o Operatin...

Page 15: ...verto 1st gear Be sure you have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movemenL o To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT o Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pushing or towing your tractor be sure gearshift lever is in neutral N position o Do not push ortow tractor at more...

Page 16: ...R STARTING 50 F and above When engine starts move the throttle control to the fast position o 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 position...

Page 17: ...s and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the ...

Page 18: ...IONS 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 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 ...

Page 19: ...end sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine o The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while it is on the mower To check blade balance you will need a 5 8 diameter steel bolt pin or a cone bala...

Page 20: ...ust meet API service classificatioh SF SG or SH _ Be sure tractor is_on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm 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 o After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip stic...

Page 21: ...ace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could cre ate a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 5 of this manual IN LINE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter should be replaced once each season If ...

Page 22: ...ulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring o Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by rernoving retainer spring o Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs o Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment...

Page 23: ...inst trunnion on both front links o lb raise front of mower loosen nut F from trunnion on both front links Tighten nut E on both front links an equal number of turns o When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nut F against trunnion on both front links Recheck side to side adjustment Mandrel _ D 11 Beth Front Links Should be Equal in Length Nut F Lift Link Adjustment Nut FRONT...

Page 24: ...roper 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 your nearest authorized ser vice center With Parking Brake Engaged Nut A 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...

Page 25: ...key Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove Replace axle cover NOTE To seal tire punctures and prevent flat 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 Axle Cover Rear Wheel Only TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK BATTERY _CAUTION Lead acid batteries gener ate ex...

Page 26: ...h TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY Raise flood o Unsnap headlight wire connector o Stand in front of tractor Grasp hood at sides tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace reverse above procedures TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adju...

Page 27: ...e is adjusted properly see above FINAL SETTING o Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Move throttle control lever to slow posi tion With finger rotate and hold throttle lever against idle speed screw Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM While still holding throttle lever against idle spee...

Page 28: ... 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 art engine while in storage o Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines an...

Page 29: ...ak or dead battery o Corroded battery termi nals 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 carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel fil ter Check all wiring See fro Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Con...

Page 30: ...nder mower Bent blade mandrel o Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of CORRECTION o Check all wiring o Check replace solenoid or starter o Set in Higher Cut posi tion reduce speed o Adjust throttle control Clean underside of mower housing Clean replace air filter Check oil level change oil o Clean and regap or change spark plugo Replace fuel filter o Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh ga...

Page 31: ... damaged wiring o Blown fuse o Bad battery cell s o Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stoppirig engine rCORRECTION Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position o Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry befor...

Page 32: ...cio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For irrformatien on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pro Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information ProductT...

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