Craftsman EZ3 917.271024, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...n Maintenance 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 Din Mon Sat Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ... p er t _ availab e _fi _ t h_t_ge fol 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 takil g 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 wa...

Page 3: ...o not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do notturn on slopes unless neces sary and then turn slowly and gradual ly downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could sud denly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff ...

Page 4: ...dren They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before 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...

Page 5: ...ssemble 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 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 Storage section...

Page 6: ...I PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE J II I I 1 Large Flat Washer 0 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 Lockwasher 3 8 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 1 Knob 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 6 ...

Page 7: ... packet separately in carton 1 7 Seat _ I ___ Video Cassette Mulcher Plate _ i Steo ng Whee _ _ ___ Steering Boot Manual Pa_s Bag P q t i I i q i i t I Parts Bag contents not shown full size I 2 Latch Hook Assemblies Steering Wheel Insert Steering Wheel Adapter Slope Sheet 2 Keys Steering Extension Shaft 7 ...

Page 8: ...LING TRACTOR OFF SKID AI rACH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT Slide extension shaft onto lower steer ing shaft Align mounting holes in ex tension and lower shafts and install 5 16 hex bolt and Iocknut Tighten se curely IMPORTANT Tighten bolt and nut se curely to 18 22 ft Ibs torque Place tabs of steedng boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Pos...

Page 9: ...section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well ventilated area Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline Place freewheel control in transmis sion engaged position Sit on seat in operating position de press clutch brake pedal and set the parking brake...

Page 10: ...r discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory NOTE It is not necessary to change blades The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also v CHECKLIST PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST 6 All assembly instructions have been completed v No remaining loose parts in carton Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps v Seat is adjusted comfoll...

Page 11: ... ENG NE OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON 0 FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION FREE WHEEL A_omatic Modelsonly 11 ...

Page 12: ...UTCH LEVER Used to engage the mower blades or other at tachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CHOKE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine FREEWHEEL CONTROL Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off MOTION CONTROL LEVER Se...

Page 13: ... neutral N position when the clutch brake pedal is de pressed ENGINE Move throttle control to slow position NOTE Failure to move throttle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to backfire Turn ignition key to OFF position and re move key Always remove key when leav ing tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leavi...

Page 14: ... 8 Washer _JShoulder Bolt Wheel ro OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the en gine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine Select desired height of cut Start mower blades by engaging attach ment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen gage attachment clutch control _kCAUTION ...

Page 15: ...ular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide depos its and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quanti ties that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness IMPORTANT When operating in tempera tures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting _i_WAR...

Page 16: ... Never engage or disen gage freewheel lever while the engine is running To ensure proper operation and perfor mance it is recommended that the trans mission be purged before operating trac tor for the first time This procedure will re move any trapped air inside the transmis sion which may have developed during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT Should your transmission require removal for service...

Page 17: ... speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the at tachment being used 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 recur the grass clippings many times and re duce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Als...

Page 18: ... 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 Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year you should replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and clean air filter as sure prope...

Page 19: ...re proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly Reassemble hex bolt lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown Tighten bolt securely 27 35 Ft Lbs torque IMPORTANT Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat treated Trailing Blade Mandrel Assembly EdgeUP b 7 Center_Ah_ _ Hex Bolt _ _ _ _ _ Star Grade 8 _ _ _ _ Flat Washer _ A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified by s...

Page 20: ...eals do not use com pressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle Should the Air Cleaner transaxle ever leak or require servicing Paper contact your nearest authorized service Cartridge center LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API se...

Page 21: ...it in clean absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Replace a dirty bent or damaged car tridge NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air as this will damage the cartddge Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and Reassemble air cleaner wing nut cover and tighten knob securely ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil ...

Page 22: ...nd place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug i ilia TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position Roll belt off engine pulley Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring Disconnect anti swaybar from chass...

Page 23: ... distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on both front links To 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 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 Both Front LinksShoul...

Page 24: ...parking brake Measure distance between brake oper ating arm and nut A on brake rod If distance is other than 1 9 16 loosen jam nut and turn nut A until distance becomes 1 9 16 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 Con ...

Page 25: ...al rear wheel contains a square key Do not lose Repair tire 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 Tire sealant also prevents tire dry...

Page 26: ...ing hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely Close battery box door Seat Battery Box Door Bolt Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or pre vent it from starting Check wiring See electrical wiring dia gram in the Repair Parts section TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 15 amp automotive type plug in fuse The f...

Page 27: ... The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make adjustments with engine running and shift motion control lever in neutral N position Idle speed setting With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle at 1750 ...

Page 28: ...el 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 dam age the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel li...

Page 29: ...Faulty solenoid or starter 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 filter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized ser vice center Cl...

Page 30: ... Faulty operator safety presence control system CORRECTION Contact an authorized ser vice center 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 I Replace fuel...

Page 31: ...h around mandrels Switch is OFF Bulb s burned out Faulty light switch Loose or damaged wiring Blown fuse Bad batte_ cell s Poorcable connections Faul_ regul_or ifso equipped _aul_affernato_ CORRECTION Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Level mower deck Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade mandrel Clean around mandrels to open vent holes Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace i...

Page 32: ...amaged or broken Air trapped in transmis sion during shipment or servicing Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine CORRECTION Place freewheel control in engaged position Replace motion drive belt Purge transmission Move throttle control to SLOW position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine 32 ...

Page 33: ...Sy_o_I DISCONN ECTE 3 _MP DC 3_00 RPM RED I_ t ORANGE DIODE I I U_HTING SyBT_ L 5_p _ Q 38Q0 _pM_ 14 VOLTS AC MIN 3_ RPM MG_TS OFFI HEAOLIGHTS NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATrERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL D_M ASTHE ENGI...

Page 34: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271024 1 _ i I I I I I 41 21 22 I I I I I 7O 26 34 ...

Page 35: ... unc x 3 4 Case Battery Mech Hinge Switch InterlockN Opn N Opn Washer Lock Nut Hex Jam 1 4 20 UNC Harness Ught Socket Includes4152J Bulb Light Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red 11 Cable Battery 6 Gauge Red W 16 Wire Fuse 15Amp Nut Keps Hexl 4 20 Unc Cable Ground 6 Gauge Black 12 Switch Plunger NormalOp Olive Switch Ignition Nut Ignition Cover Key Switch Key Ignition Harness ignition Boti Hex Head Fin 1 4 ...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271024 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 14 14 36 ...

Page 37: ...Bumper Hood Dash Dash Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x 1 Panel Dash L H Clip Tinnerroan Grille P L Panel Dash R H ScrewThdrol 3 6 16 x 1 2 Hood Assembly Bumper Hood Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 12 Gauge Nut Gdlle w Clips MS 558 Lens Grille Fend FtrestPnt STLT N HLD 558 Bracket Fender Support ScrewThdrol 5 16 18 x 1 2Tyt Pivot Bracket Assembly L H Pivot Bracket Assembly R H Nut Lock w Insert 1 4 20 UNC Washer 9 32...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271024 GROUND DRIVE 95 F 30 77 29_ 146 22 52 2 93 74 75 _ 26 1 I 27 84 55 38 ...

Page 39: ...431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 Unc 156 166002 105710X Link Clutch 105709X Spdng Return Clutch 158 165589 STD523712 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 159 165494 140294 V Belt 160 19292016 140312 Keeper Center Span 161 72140406 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3 8 16 x 3 4 Ty TT 8883R Cover Pedal 162 73680400 140186 Pulley Engine 163 74780416 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Gr 5 STD551143 Washer 164 19091010 154778 Keeper Belt...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271024 STEERING ASSEMBLY _41 42 i 37 __V _ I 62 44 47 65 61 67 43 I i I I 8 4O ...

Page 41: ...sher 27 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge Ring Klip Bearing Steering Column Draglink Extended Stamped Washer Lock Bearing Axle STLT GT Nut Lock Flange 5 6 11 UNC Shaft Assembly Steering Washer Thrust 515 x 750 x 033 Support Shaft Screw Hex Wshhd Torx Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket Steering Bushing Link Drag Gear Sector Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Screw Thd Ro 3 8 16 x 3 4 Pin Rod Tie Bushing Steering Screw ...

Page 42: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271024 40 33 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1 Spark Arrester 4 42 ...

Page 43: ... 20 x 5 6 Engine See Breakdown KohlerModelCVl 5 41567 Muffler Nipple Pipe 3 8 NPT x 3 1 2 Elbow Standard 90 3 8 18 NPT Washer Shield Bm Dbr Guacd Arrestor Spark Tank Fuel Cap Assembly Fuel Sears Vented Clamp Hose Screw Thdrol 5 16 8 x 3 4 Tyt Line Fuel Plug Oi Drain See Engine B eak down Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Gauge Washer Lock Was...

Page 44: ...0 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 10 Gauge 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 x 88 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 16 121250X Spdng S rD541437 Nut 17 123976X Locknut Flange 1 4 Grade 5 124181X Spdng Seat 21 153236 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18UNC 17490616 Screw Thd Roll 3 8 16 x 1 22 1_541431 Nut 19131614 Washer 13 32 x 1 x 14 Gauge 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 155925 Pan Seat EmbossQCK Conn Gauge 16636_ Knob Seat 25 1270...

Page 45: ...t Drive Schematic DESCRIPTION Decal Dash Pnl Decal V Belt Schematic Decal Battery Diehard Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng Decal Fender Auto Sears Decal Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT Pad FootrestRH STLT Owner s Manual English Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 2 _ 5 _ 4 10 7 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Valve Cap Tire 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106222X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube FrontTire Not Provid...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271024 LIFT ASSEMBLY 7 13 5 4 6 3 2 19 13 32 19 13 20 20 15 46 ...

Page 47: ...lon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 122365X Button Plunger Red 11 139865 Link Lift LH 12 139866 Link Lift R H 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 NuL Hex Jam 1 2 13 UNC 17 130171 Trunnion 18 73680800 Nut Crown_ock 2 3 Unc 19 139868 A m Susper sion Regr 20 63552 Retairl_ _r Sp ing 31 140302 Bearing P 4 LiFL Sphedca 32 73540600 Nut Oown ock 3 8 24 NOTE All componet t dimensi...

Page 48: ...MOWER DECK TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271024 45 58 17 68 34 33 31 5 119 4 21 2 16 18 21 22 _23 24 28 29 116 27 48 ...

Page 49: ...crewThd Rolling Wase Head 113 17490512 Washer Spacer 114 73510500 Pulley Mandrel 115 72110504 Nut Toplock Flanged 116 4898H Bolt 117 165746 Fastner ChristmasTree 118 73930600 Pulley Idler Fiat 119 19121414 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 12t 143723 Gauge 126 153390 NutCrownlock3 8 16 UNC 129 t9131312 Rod Pivot with Nibs 130 STD523710 Red Clutch Secondary with Nibs t31 s r D533710 Guard Mandrel L H 132 1...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271024 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 319 0650 58 139 41 18 28 59 91 19 23 26 91 4 5 3 35 5O ...

Page 51: ...76 26 150774 Center Seclion Assen bly Kit 92 142977 27 142948 Sea Lip 26 x 42 x 93 142978 28 142 49 Ring Retaining 112 142917 29 142Y30 Washer 26x35x I 1 4 1429 8 30 d _7 Piai Bypass 119 i i2980 34 142551 Oii Filter Elefnent IL_ i44607 35 142952 Arm Bypass 135 144608 3b 1 129_ 3 Ring Retai_ing 39 150775 37 142954 An n Actuating 140 150776 38 142955 Pin Actuating 900 1 500 71 39 1 0T 7 Bolt 5 16 24...

Page 52: ...CTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271024 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41567 AIR INTAKE I 4 6 e 11 _ _ 10 9 CRANKSHAFT I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I 14 ENGINE CONTROLS I 14_ EXHAUST I S _4 6 8 3 52 ...

Page 53: ...e M6 x 1 0 12 SM_642025 Screw Hex Flange M6x 1 0x25 13 12 090 05 Lever Governor 14 25 158 11 Bushing Throttle Linkage 15 12 079 01 Linkage Throttle 16 25 158 08 Bushing Linkage Retaining EXHAUST KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 12 014 37 Crankshaft 2 12 139 01 Plug Cup BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 M 0545010 Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0 8 x 10 8 2 24468 10 Washer Plain 1 4 3 12 14...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271024 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41567 FUEL SYSTEM I 4 7 33 31 30 24 23 _ 28 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 2S_ 15 14 54 ...

Page 55: ...4 3 Hose Breather 14 12 368 05 Needle Idle Fue Adjust 16 M 0645020 Screw Hex Flange 15 12 089 09 Spring Idl Fue MS x 1 0 x 20 5 16 i2 86 04 Screw Idle Speed Adjust 1 _2 096 07 Cover V _Iv_ _ wit_ qi_ p4c 17 12 089 0_i Spring fie Speed 18 2350i 1 R_ ainek Sprqq 18 12 14603 Plate ThrottJe 19 24 03_ 0 _ e_ 1 Vqk e 2 a 19 25 086 27 Screw Thlotile Plate 12 20 M 064C_ _ t c e bqe_ F _ _ e MO _ 20 12 144...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271024 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV15S TYPE NUMBER PS 41567 GNITION ELECTRICAL 16 _ O 7 OIL PAN LUBRICATION I CRANKCASE I 12 STARTING SYSTEM I II 56 ...

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Page 59: ...L NOT ACROSS HILL SI _T AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH _ _ LINE OR TREE iJ _ Operate your Troactc_ apand down the face of slopes not I _ greater than 15 n_ver across the face Make turns gradu _ ally to prevent tiprir __ or loss of control Exercise extreme I _ ca_Jtior_when ch_ _iT _ di ection on slopes ...

Page 60: ...or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirectsM 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 Call 9 am 5 pm Mo...