Craftsman EZ3 917.271015 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...tion Maintenance Repair Parts 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 pro Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ... purchase Please contact your nearest service center After 30 days from the date of purchase warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center In home warranty service will still be available after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States T...

Page 3: ...ng or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless neces san and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edg caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced...

Page 4: ...fore and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Un even terrain could overturn the ma chine Taft grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose ...

Page 5: ...enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintain ing caring for and using your tractor Follow the instructions under Mainte nance and St...

Page 6: ... 1 4 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _L Steering Wheel Adapter Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Keys 2 Keys Slope Sheet 1 Hax Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 Large Flat Washer 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 Steering Extension Steering Shaft Boot 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Video Cassette 6 ...

Page 7: ...nal loose parts or boxes and remove BEFORE ROLLINGTRACTOROFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft Align mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten securely Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Position front wheels of t...

Page 8: ...ighest position Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal Place gearshift lever in neutral N position Roll tractor forward off skid Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFFSKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _WARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manuaL Be ...

Page 9: ...ng motion 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 ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT ...

Page 10: ...OW WARNING ENG HEO ENG NEOPF O LPRESSURE L GHTSON OV_MP t FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIF 3 LOCKED N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE _ _ A I rACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Models only 10 ...

Page 11: ... charging or discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Used to raise lower and adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of tractor IGNI...

Page 12: ...ving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OF will cause the battery to be discharg dead NOTE Under certain conditions wh tractor is standing idle with the engir running hot engine exhaust gases r cause browning of grass To elimir this possibility always stop engine stopping tractor on grass areas CAUTION...

Page 13: ... allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement To restart movement slowly release parking brake and clutch brake pedal Make all turns slowly TO TRANSPORT 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 Do not push or tow tractor at more than five 5 MPH NOTE To protect hoo...

Page 14: ... engine Sit on seat in operating position depress clutch brake pedal and set parking brake Place gear shift lever in neutral N position Move attachment clutch to DISEN GAGED position Move throttle control to choke position NOTE Before starting read the warm and cold starting procedures below Insert key into ignition and tum key clockwise to START position and release key as soon as engine stad Do ...

Page 15: ...attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used r 1 4 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 reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into t...

Page 16: ...s 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 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 rep...

Page 17: ...results 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 assem bly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lo...

Page 18: ...perature NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting cold weather these multi viscosity oi will result in increased oil consumpti when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to a_ possible engine damage from runnin low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours o_ operation or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year Check...

Page 19: ...ERVICE PRE CLEANER Slide foam pre cleaner off cartridge Wash it in liquid detergent and water Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth Allow it to dry Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Replace a dirty bent or damaged cartridge NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air as this will damage the cartridge Reinstall...

Page 20: ...lace attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Remove small retainer spring and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spdng Disconnect suspension arms f...

Page 21: ... side If the following front to back adjustment 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...

Page 22: ...equipped with an adjust able brake system which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle If tractor requires more than six 6 feet stepping distance at high speed in highest gear then brake must be adjusted Depress clutch brake pedal and engage 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 d...

Page 23: ... and reassemble On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square 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 13resealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion Washer Retaining Ring Axle Cover 23 I Squ...

Page 24: ...as shown Tighten securely Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Battery Door Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable 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 bull holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the gdll...

Page 25: ...and adjustment should not be necessary However minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude or load If the carburetor does need adjustment proceed as follows In general turning the adjusting needles in clockwise decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel air mixture Turning the adjusting needles out counterclockwise increases the ...

Page 26: ...justing needle out counterclockwise 1 8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust if necessary until engine accelerates smoothly High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust damage may result IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed h...

Page 27: ...l fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels 9called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can dama_le the fuel system of an engine while m storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fue...

Page 28: ...nce switch es 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 repl...

Page 29: ...part s Faulty operator safety presence control system CORRECTION Recharge or replace battery Clean battery terminals Check all wiring Check replace solenoid or starter Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed Adjust 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...

Page 30: ...ast Wet grass Mower deck not level Low uneven tire air pressure Worn bent or loose blade Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Mower drive belt worn Blades improperly installed Improper blades used Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Headlight s not working if so equipped Switch is OFF Bulb s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged w...

Page 31: ... 3_ RpM OPERATOR PPRESENCE RELAY 3 3 EA_ GHTS _AI o_ o r _ _J o u___ _ NOTE _ _ YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED REMOVABLE C NNE T S WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR IGNITION SWITCH O _ ON SYSTEM THE UGHTS ARE NOT OFF M G A1 NONE _ ELECTRICAL SOURCE RUN_JGHT B At A2 L NON REMOVASLE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHT RUN B At NONE CONNECTIONS RELAY NESS OF THE UGHTS WILL CHANGE WiTH ENGINE SPEED STARt B S At NONE WIRING ...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271015 I 26 I II I 7 t I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ... Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 166180 Fuse 15AMP 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J CableGmund6Ga 12 black 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 163968 Sw_tchIgn 33 140403 Key Ign 40 170220 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal Red 43 145673 Soteno ld 45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp 52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop 70 170249 Harness Engi...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271015 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 2O8 60 211 2 74 3 37 _3 3 2O8 34 ...

Page 35: ...y Rear 51 738004 30 Nut Lock wilnSert 1 4 20UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9i32x7 8x16Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Grille Ptckoff RH 57 STD522507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 58 150127 Duct Air Engine 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154799 Dash LowerSTLT 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8016 UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P9...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271015 GROUND DRWE 36 ...

Page 37: ... x 13 16 x 12Ga 47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 48 154407 BellcrankClutch Grad Dry Stl 49 123205X Retainer Belt 50 ST_523715 Bolt 51 S 1_541437 NutCrown Lock 3 8 16 UNC 52 STD541431 NutCrown Lock 5 16 18 UNC 53 105710 Link Clutch 55 105709X Spring ClutchReturn 56 STD523712 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 57 130801 V Belt GroundDdvs 59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span DESCRIPTION Screw 3 8 16 x 3...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271015 STEERING ASSEMBLY i I _ _ i n 1 t _ 1 _ 1 I 4 47 13 38 ...

Page 39: ... 1 114 x 16 Gauge Ring Kllp Bearing SteeringColumn Draglink Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Axle Front Nut Hex Flange Look Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Suppod Shaft Screw Hex Wsh Hd Torx Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Cotter Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw Insert Steering Wheel Washer 13 ...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271015 ENGINE I _ o1 31 4O 33 29 I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I Spark Arrester 4O ...

Page 41: ... 1 4 20 x 5 8 Engine See Breakdown Koh_erModeICV15 41567 Muffler Gasket Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 1 2 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Shield Bm Dbr Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Line Fuel Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdown Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Wash...

Page 42: ...6 121250X Clip Push InH nged 17 123976X Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 21 171852 Spring Seat Cpmn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 STD541431 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 24 19171912 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Pan Pnt Seat blk Knob Seat AdjWingnut Bracket Pet Mounting Switch BushingSnap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 Spacer Split28 X 96 Zinc Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc Bolt Shou...

Page 43: ...PTION Decal Dash Panel Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Sd Wht Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Owners Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 7 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO 1 59192 2 65139 3 106222x 4 59904 5 10673 X427 62781 1 7 9040H 8 106108X427 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X 144334 DESCRIPTION Cap Value Tire StemValue Tire F Ts 15 X...

Page 44: ...MOWERDECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271015 21 22 3 24 25 27 44 ...

Page 45: ... Shield Deflector 146 165891 Washer 11 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 147 131335 Rod Hinge 148 169022 Screw ThdrolWasher Head 149 165898 Washer Spacer 150 19091216 Pulley Mandrel 151 169670 Nut Toplock Flanged 152 169676 Bolt 153 169674 Fastner ChristmasTree 154 169675 Pulley Idler Flat 155 169671 Washer 13f32 x 13 16 x 16Ga NutCrownlock3 8 16 UNC 157 169669 Guard Mandrel L H 158 17720410 Retainer Screw Thd Rol...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271015 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODELNUMBER206 545C 1_ 27 157 706A 11 150 83 47 13 34 79 29 157 46 ...

Page 47: ... 19 139868 20 163552 31 140302 32 7354060O NOTE Washer Asm Inner Spring W Plunger Shalt Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring 5133 62 Washer 21 32 x 1 x 21 Ga SearingNylong Grip Handle Fluted Button Plunger Read Link Asm Lift L H Link Asm Uft R H RetainerSpdng Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc Trunnion BIkZinc Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 UrK Arm SuspensionMower Retainer Spring Beanng Pvt Uft Spherical Nut Crownloc...

Page 48: ...teeth 778370 Ring Gear 43 teeth 54 778346 Spur Gear 15 teeth 786188 Drive Pin 56 778355 Spur Gear 11 teeth 786102 Spacer 1 130 X 695 57 778337 Spur Gear 13 teeth 792077A Ball 5 16 dia 58 778353 Spur Gear 17 teeth 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 59 778351 Spur Gear 21 teeth 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth Screw 1 4 20...

Page 49: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271015 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER 41567 AIR INTAKE I 6 0 I CRANKSHAFT I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I ENGINE CONTROLS J EXHAUST I 0 8 _j _4 8 49 ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271015 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV15S TYPENUMBER41567 FUEL SYSTEM J 2 33 31 30 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 25_ 17 50 ...

Page 51: ...L NUMBER 917 271015 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER 41567 IGNITION I ELECTR CAL I _ t_ 4 14 I OIL PAN LUBRICATION J j 11 6 lS t l _ _f _ _ I _ _1 _ _ _7_ Z J 1 21 CRANKCASE I 4 STARTING SYSTEM I 3 1 51 ...

Page 52: ...asher Plain 1 4 Plate Blower Housing Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1 0 x 20 6 24 096 05 Cover Pinion 7 12 027 32 Housing Slower 9 12 141 01 Ring Retainer 2 6 12 096 28 Cover 10 25 154 02 Clip Mounting 3 11 M 0645020 Screw Hex Flange M5 x 8 x 20 3 NOT ILLUSTRATED 12 113 64 Decal Horsepower ENGINE CONTROLS DESCRIPTION 1 12 079 07 Linkage Choke 2 12 237 01 Clamp Cable 3 M 0664020 Screw Locked Socket 6 7 M6x1...

Page 53: ... AND BREATHER KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION Lifter Valve 2 Kit Cylinder Head Rod Push 2 Gasket Cylinder Head Valve Intake Standard Size Valve Intake 25 Oversize Valve Exhaust Standard Valve Exhaust 25 Oversize Plate Guide Washer Plain 13 32 Spacer Head Bolt Exhaust and Seal Port 21 12 144 08 Shaft Choke 10 12 086 15 Screw Hex Flange 22 12 089 10 Spring Choke 23 12 146 02 Plate Choke M10 x 1 5 x 81 5 ...

Page 54: ...fting Screw Hsx Flange M8 x 1 25 x 25 Dowel Locating 4 Kit Camshaft Includes Key 7 8 Spdng Actuating Shim Camshaft Blue Shim Camshaft Red A R Shim Camshaft Yellow A R Shim Camshaft Green A R Shim Camshaft Grey A R Shim Camshaft Black A R Shim Camshaft White A R Shaft Balance Piston wiring Set Standard Piston w Ring Set 25 OIL PAN LUBRICATION KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 3 4 5 6 12 038 01 25 755 13 1...

Page 55: ... RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 1_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not I 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 56: ... For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 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 information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Cal...

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