Craftsman EZ3 917.270631, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Assembly Operation o Maintenance o Repair Parts CAUTION 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 Mort Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...e 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 but a standard t...

Page 3: ... of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in o Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding o Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground o Do not use grass catcher on steep slope 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...

Page 4: ...rn machineoff if children enterthe area_ Beforeand 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 _kCALJTION in order to prevent acciden tal starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always discon nect spark ptug wire and place wire where it cannot ...

Page 5: ...orest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should 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 l...

Page 6: ...er 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 __ 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Hex Bolt 5 I6 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 2 Hex Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 Hex Nuts 1 4 20 2 Washers _ 2 Lock Washers 1 4 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Gauge 6 ...

Page 7: ...rs 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge Parts packet separately in carton Seat Mulcher Plate Video Cassette f Steermg Wheel Steering Boot Parts Bag Manual Parts Bag contents not shown full size 2 Latch Hook Assemblies Steering Wheel Adapter Slope Sheet Steering Wheel Insert 2 Keys Steering Extension Shaft O 7 ...

Page 8: ...ap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel_ Remove protective m _terials from trac tor hood and grill_ IMPORTANT Check for and remove any staples in skid that may puncture tires where tractor is to roll off skid insert BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKUD ATTACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in exten si...

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

Page 10: ...erify that the belts are rout ed correctly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac tor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECKLIST PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST J All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charge...

Page 11: ...SE FAST SLOW WARNING GI k ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE OVER TEMP LIGHT CHOKE FORWARD LIGHTS ON MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE LOCKED UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT REVERSE CLUTCH ENGAGED NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL Automatic Modems only ...

Page 12: ...te ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used for starting and controlling engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine PARKING BRAKE Locks clutch brake pedal into the brake position MOTION CONTROL LEVER Selects t...

Page 13: ...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 stopping tractor on grass areas _kCAUTION Always stop tractor com pletely as described above before leaving the operator s position to empty grass catcher etc T...

Page 14: ...ever is in neutral N position o Do not push or tow tractor at more than five 5 MPH NOTE To protect hood from damage When transporting your tractor 0n a truck or a trailer be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor rope cord etc BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the factory already ...

Page 15: ...ion This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to sev eral minutes depending on the temper atureo The attachments can also be used dur ing the engine warm up period NOTE If at a high altitude above 3000 feet or in cold temperatures below 32 F the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance See TO ADJUST CARBURETOR in the Service and Adjustments s...

Page 16: ...d interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn 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 mower cut ting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly Max 1 3 o ...

Page 17: ... ovortighton GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this tractor does not cover eSpindle indle items that have been subjected to operator Zerk Zerk abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual Some Wheel adjustments wit need to be made periodi Bearing cally to properly maintain your tractor Zerk All adjus...

Page 18: ...We do not recommend 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 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 ...

Page 19: ...l oil must meet API service classification SF SG or SHo o Be sure tractor is on level surface o Oil will drain more freely when warm o Catch oil in a suitable container 19 o Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil o Remove drain plug o After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely o Refill engine with oil throug...

Page 20: ...d replace 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 seas...

Page 21: ...h rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring o Disconnect anti swaybar 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 o Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide mower out from under trac tor IMPORTANT If an attachment other than the mower d...

Page 22: ... trunnion on both front links Tighten nut G on both front links an equal number of turns o 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 wilt change dim F by approximately 3 8 Recheck side to side adjustment Mandrel Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length r g Lift Link Adjustment Nut FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMEN...

Page 23: ...omes 1 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 your nearest authorized ser vice center With Parking Brake Engaged TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake For assist...

Page 24: ...ion 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 o 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 the BLACK...

Page 25: ...aintenance 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 establishment or indi vidual Warranty repairs must be per formed by an authorized engine manufac turer s service outteL TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not...

Page 26: ...djusted 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 o 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 o While still holding throttle lever against idle speed ...

Page 27: ...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 while in storage Drain the fuel tank o Start the engine and let it run until the fuel line...

Page 28: ...efill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel fil ter Check all wiring o See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section o Contact an authorized ser vice center o Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug o Recharge or replace battery o Replace fuel filter o Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline_ o Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments sectio...

Page 29: ...replace fuel filter Connect and tighten spark plug wire o Clean engine air screen fins o Clean replace muffler Excessive vibration Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poor cut uneven o Loose or damaged widng Carburetor out of adjust ment Engine valves out of adjustment Worn bent or loose blade o Bent blade mandret Loose damaged part s Faulty operator sa...

Page 30: ...ndrel iL o Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for proper air pressure Replace sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt o Clean underside of mower housing Replace mower drive belt o Reinstall blades sharp edge down Replace with blades listed in this manual Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Turn switch ON Battery...

Page 31: ...TWIN CYL ENGINES _ _ IGNITION UNIT CHARGING SYS I FJA OU J PUT 21 VOLTS AC MIN l 3t 00 RPM 3AMP DC o 3600 RPM CHARGING SYSTF_ M DISCONNECTED u H n S_S_OU mUT n_t_r_ _ALTERNATOR f _ vo _ o _ _ go_ g2 BROWN HEADLIGHTS o O NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE O...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270631 1 f t I I I I I 32 ...

Page 33: ...asher Lock Hvy Helical 1 4 Nut Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc Case Battery Switch interlock Push In Washer Lock 1 4 Nut Jam Hex 1 4 20 Unc Hamess Asm Light W 4152j Bulb Light 1156 Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 red Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green Cable Ground 6 Ga I2 black Switch Plunger Nc Gray Switch Ign 4 Pos Nut Ignition Cover Sw Key Blk 1 25 Text SLT Key Ign Molded Craftsman Harness Ign Ma...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NU_ IBER 917 27G631 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 31 37 64 i4o _ 3 28 53 55 54 12 57 60 39 37 14 34 ...

Page 35: ...d Dash Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 3 4 Panel Dash LH Clip Tinnerman Grille PIL Panel Asmo SLKSCR Dash RH ScrewThdrot 3 8 6 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Lock Hex Wtlns 3 8 16 UNC Grille w Clips MS 558 Lens Grille Fender Bracket Fender Support Screw Thdrol 5 1648 x 1 2 TYT Pivot Bracket Assembly LH Pivot Bracket Assembly R H Nut Lock wtlnsert 1 4 20 UNC Washer ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 279631 GROUND DRIVE 57 26 53 36 ...

Page 37: ...sher 21 32 x 1 x 16 Ga 88 Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 89 Pulley Idler Flat 90 Bolt Fin Hex 3 Sq6unc x 2 3 4 Spacer Split 395 x 59 Bzp 112 Keeper Belt Idler 116 Washer I3 32 x 13 16 x 12 Ga Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic 148 Betlcrank Clutch Grad Dry STL t49 Retainer Belt Style Spdng 150 Bolt Hex Hd 3 8 6unc x 1 1 2 151 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC NOTE DESCRIPTION STD541431 t05710X 105709X STD523712 160855 12727...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270631 STEERING ASSEMBLY t _ _ _ _ 1 11 4o J J J 67 32 2e 3O 3S ...

Page 39: ...2 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring K_tp Bearing Steering Column Link Drag Washer Lock Spacer Bearing Front Axle Nut Lock Flange 5 841 UNC Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust o515 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 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Roif 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod T_e Bush...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270631 3 81 4 37 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 23 40 ...

Page 41: ...U707 1174 EI Muffler Exhaust B S Lt Gasket 1 3t3 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 BRNiDBR Guard Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr Cap Asm Fue Wisym vented Clamp Hose Btk Screw Thdrol 5 t 6 I8 x 3 4 Tyt Line Fuel 20 Plug Oil Drain Order From Engine Manufacturer Bushing Snap Nyt BIk Fuel Line Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1 4 20x3 4 Washer 9 ...

Page 42: ...ockw Ins3 8 16 Unc 21 SpringSeat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 22 ScrewThdrol3 8 16 X 1Ty tt 24 Washer13132X 1 X 14 Ga 25 Pan Pnt Seat blk KnobSeat BracketPnt MountingSwitch PART NO 121248 72050412 134300 121250X 123976X 153236 STD541431 19171912 127018X DESCRIPTION Bushing SnapBIk Nyt 50 Id BoltRdhdSht Nk 1 4 20x1 1 2 SpacerSplit 28 X 96 Zinc SpdngCprsn1 27 Blk Pnt NutLockt 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc BoltShoulder ...

Page 43: ... Dr Sch Decal Dash Decal V belt Schematic Decal Battery DngdPsn Eng Decal Uft Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad Footrest RH STLT Manual Owner s English Manual Owner s Spanish WHEELS TIRES 4 10 KEY PART NO NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 7 8 9 I0 11 NOTE DESCRIPTION 59192 65139 106222X 59904 106732X427 278H 9040H 106108X427 106268X 7152J t04757X 144334 Cap Value Tire Stem Value Tire FTs 15 X 6 0 _ 6 Service Tube I...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 270631 LIFT ASSEMBLY 11 5 3 13 2 4 6 6 5 19 13 32 13 __ 32 13 19 20 161718 15 20 44 ...

Page 45: ...5631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH 12 139866 Link Asm Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring t5 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric 17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 18 73680800 Nut Crowntock 1 2_13 Unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower 20 163552 Retainer Spring 31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spheric at 32 73540600 Nut Crownrock 3 8 24 NOTE AIt co...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUiVIBER 917 270631 MOWER DECK 76 40 68 34 33 31 2 16 29 18 21 22 _3 24 28 27 46 ...

Page 47: ...Mandrel t05 160793 33 137266 Nut Topiock Flanged 106 2029J 34 STD5337 7 Bolt 128 i53390 35 133835 Fastner Christmas Tree t29 19131312 36 131494 Pulley Idler Fiat t30 STD523710 37 STD551037 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 8 16 UNC 131 STD5337t0 4t I33551 Rod Pivot with Nibs 132 19132203 43 140083 Rod Clutch Secondary with 141 6266H Nibs t30794 44 140088 Guard Mandrel LH 45...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NurvIBER 917 270631 DANA TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 4360 128 8 27 20 21 22 36 53 24 31 32 8 25 10 2 9 11o 42 I I 1 I I 1 48 49 59 62 63 4 3 _2 61 67 23 7O 48 ...

Page 49: ...59 160949 73810500 Nut Lock 5 16 24 60 160950 142676 Shaft Intermediate 61 160951 2244J Key Woodruff No 61 62 120961X 105916X Ring Retaining 63 7294J 120470X Sprocket 18T 64 108989X 110070X Spacer t 13 X 1 45 X A94 65 160952 142677 Gear Spur 37T 66 120954X 142681 Gear Spur 35T 67 160953 124644X Gear Spur 30T 68 138244 108980X Gear Spur 25T 69 108996X 120406X Gear Spur 22T 134796 Gear Spur 19T 70 1...

Page 50: ...ACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 917 270631 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 11 635 337 230 _614 9 230 562 _ REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 868A 7 52 5O ...

Page 51: ...7 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 _ _ _ _ _9 _ 127 138 106 987 95 117 ___ _ _A 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 27 52 164 _123 _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR JNSTRUCTfON MANUAL 4 1 o2 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT _ 22 987 95 634 J _ J _ _L_ __i _ 1091i _ f 1_ 5 J 186 142 i 138 r ...

Page 52: ...NUMBER 917 917 270631 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 523 I S2S _524 3 20 634A 842 524 868 868A 358 GASKET SET 137 138 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 171 _ 535 304 224 i 305_ 468 1006 334 52 ...

Page 53: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 917 270631 BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 28U707 TYPE NUMBER 1174 E1 2O9 729A 728 22 663 201 482 t058 OWNIER S MANUALJ 24O 615 783 801 601 802 311 544 803 503 53 ...

Page 54: ...1 262767 Pin Assy Piston Standard Size 209 260695 Pin Assyo Piston 005 Oversize 216 262766 Rod Assembly Connecting 219 490615 Rod Assembly Connecting 222 49561t 020 Undersize Crankpin Bore 224 94905 Screw Hex Washer Head 225 495157 1 57 64 227 493935 Screw Hex Washer Head 1 5 8 230 94742 Valve Exhaust 232 262785 Valve Intake 238 262836 Spring Valve 240 394358 Guard Flywheel 265 221535 Retainer Val...

Page 55: ...21 Screw Sems 1005 281400 Fan Flywheel 503 806000 Strap Starter I006 224413 Retainer Fan 5t0 497606 Drive Starter t019 496758 Label Kit 523 495230 Cap and Dipstick Oif Fit_er 1022 272475 Gasket Cover 524 281370 Seal Filler Tube 1023 224552 Cover Rocker Arm 525 496113 Tube Oil Filler 1026 494432 Rod Push Intake 535 272403 Element Filter 495136 Rod Push Exhaust 537 281106 O Ring AirCteaner 1029 2245...

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Page 59: ..._ NOT ACROSS HILL ol _o SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE 15o MAX ij _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not j I _ greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu J ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme II caution when changing direction on slopes ...

Page 60: ...de reparacidn 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 80G 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 80 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information o Product Type o...