Craftsman EZ3 917.271133, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...differently from previously built engines Before you start the en glne read end understand this Owner s Manual CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructionsbefore operating this equipment 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 II 60179 Visit our Craftsmanwebsite www sears com...

Page 2: ...aft or over speeding the engine Rapairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electdcal and mechanical damage caused by improper storage failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debds or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the owner s manual Engine fuel system c...

Page 3: ... 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution I...

Page 4: ...n regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which coutd expose moving parts or allow obj...

Page 5: ...tactspark plug _ CAUTION Do not coastdown a hill in neutral you maylose controlof the tractor _ L CAUTION Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground a...

Page 6: ...ssemble and maintainyourtractorproperly Alwaysobservethe SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A RepairAgreementis availableon this product Cc_qtact yournearestSeats storefor 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 Storege sections of this owner s manual WA...

Page 7: ... _ Steering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _ Steering Wheel Adapter Seat _Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob 1 Large FlatWasher 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Steedng Extension Shaft _ Shoulder olt 5 16 18 Slope Sheet Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette ...

Page 8: ...hten securely 7 Snap steeringwheel insertintocenter of steeringwheel 8 Remove protectivematerialsfrom tractor hoodand grill IMPORTANT Checkfor and removeany staplesinskidthat may puncturetires wheretractoris to rolloff skid _81 n Bol t _ LLaC_We a h_ r Wsshe SteedngWheel Tabs Extension Adapter_ Shaft ASSEMBLEEXTENSION SHAFTAND SOOT 1 Slide extensionshaft onto lower steedngshaft Alignmountingholes ...

Page 9: ...brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding discharge guard up against tractor TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls _I WARNING Before starting read understand and fo_ow all insfructio_nsin the Operation section of this manual Be sure tractor is in a well...

Page 10: ... the Serviceand Adjustments sectionof thismanual Verifythat the beltsare routedcorrectly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Afteryou learn howto operateyour tractor checkto see that the brakeis propedyadjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE in the Serviceand Adjustments sectionof thismanual CHECKLIST Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from t...

Page 11: ...RSE FORWARD FAST SLOW FUEL CHOKE OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT L MOWER HEtGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r_ _ R N H L ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE CLUTCH ENGAGED KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS ATTACHMENT IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY 11 FREE WHEEL AutOmaticModels only ...

Page 12: ...r discharging of battery ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER Used to engage the mowerblades or other attachmentsmountedto yourtractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER Usedto raise lower and adjustthe mowerdeck or otherattachmentsmountedto your tractor CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Usedfor doclutching and brakingthe tractorand startingthe engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selectsthe speed and directionof tractor IGNITION SWITCH Used for start...

Page 13: ... leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use Never use choke to stop engine IMPORTANT Leaving the ignition switch in any position other than OFF will cause the battery to be discharged dead NOTE Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this possibility always stop engine when stopping tractor on...

Page 14: ...with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine 1 Select desired height of cut 2 Lower mower with attachment lift control 3 Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage attachment clutch control CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the discharge guard in place ...

Page 15: ...emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur _I CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spille...

Page 16: ...material Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired When operating attachments select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean after each use The ...

Page 17: ...ntain your tractor All adjustments inthe Serviceand Adjustments sectionof thismanualshould be checkedat least onceeach season Once a year youshouldreplacethe sparkplug cleanor replaceairfilter and checkbladesand beltsforwear A new sparkplugandcleanair filterassure properair fuelmixtureand helpyour enginerunbetterand last longer BEFORE EACH USE 1 Checkengine oil level 2 Check brake operation 3 Chec...

Page 18: ...est results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades BLADE REMOVAL I Raisemowerto highest position to allow access to blades 2 Removehex bolt lookwasherand flat washer securingblade 3 Installnew or resharpenedblade with trailingedge up towards deck as shown IMPORTANT To ensure proper assembly center hole in blade must align with star on mandrel assembly 4 Reassemble hex bolt ...

Page 19: ...erating temperature 8AE VISCOSITY GRADE8 Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year If the tractor is not used for 60 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected befo...

Page 20: ...n knob securely ENGINE OIL RLTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change ff the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year 1 Drain oil from engine crankcase See TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL in this section of this manual through step remove drain plug 2 Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter 3 Applye thincoatingof new engineoil to the rubbergasket on replacement oi...

Page 21: ...laceattachmentclutchin DISEN GAGED position 2 Move attachmentliftleverforward to lower mowerto its lowestposition 3 Rollbelt off enginepulley 4 Removesmallretainerspdng and lift clutchspringoff pulleybolt 5 Remove large retainerspring slide collaroff and push housingguideout of bracket 6 Disconnectanti swaybarfrom chassis bracketby removingretainerspring 7 Disconnectsuspensionarms from rear deck b...

Page 22: ...thfront linksan equal numberof turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front thanrear tightennuts F againsttrunnionon bothfrontlinks To raisefront of mower loosennut F from trunnionon bothfront links Tightennut E on bothfront linksan equal numberof turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at frontthanrear tightennut F against trunnionon bothfront links Recheckside to sideadjustment ndrel Bot...

Page 23: ...engage parking brake 2 Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen jam nut and tum nut A until distance becomes 1 1 2 Retighten jam nut against nut A 4 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 neces...

Page 24: ...r tire and reassemble NOTE On rearwhselsonly align groovesin rearwheel hub and axle Insertsquare key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining dng securelyin axle groove 5 Replace axle cover NOTE Toseal tire puncturesand prevent flat tiresdueto slowleaks tiresealant maybe purchasedfrom yourlocal parts dealer Tire sealantalsopreventstiredry rotand corrosion Washer _ Retaining _ _ __ Ax o R n I Irf l Cov...

Page 25: ...onnect BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6 Close battery box door Positive Red Cable Negative Black Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1 Raise hood 2 Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill 3 Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill 4 Close hood INTERLOCKS A...

Page 26: ...withan idlefuel adjusting neadlewitha limiter cap which allowssomeadjusbnent within the limits allowedbythecap Donet attempt to rernove the limiter cap The limiter cap canoot be removedwithout breaking the adjusting needle 1 Be sureyouhavea cleanairfilterandthe throttlecontrol cableis adjusted properly seeabove 2 Startengine and allow to warm for itve minutes Make adjustmentswithengine runningand ...

Page 27: ...ssential fuel systempartssuchas carburetor fuel hose ortank duringstorage Also expedance indicates that alcoh blended fuels called gasohol or usir ethanol or methanol can attract mois which leads to separation and formal of acids during storage Acidic gas c_ damage the fuel system of and engin while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor ...

Page 28: ...ty solenoid or starter CORRECTION 1 Fillfuel tank 2 See TO STARTENGINE in Operationsection 3 Wait severalminutes beforeattempting to start 4 Replace sparkplug 5 Clean repleceair filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refilltank with fresh gasolineand replace fuel filter 8 Check all wiring 9 See To AdjustCarburetor in ServiceAdjustments section 10 Contacta Sears orother I qua...

Page 29: ...plug wire 1 Dirty engine air screen fins i 12 Dirty clogged muffler 113 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment 15 Engine valves outof adjustment 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandrel 3 Loose damaged part s 1 Faulty operator safety presencecontrolsystem 1 Worn bent or looseblade 2 Mower deck not level 3 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 4 Bent blade mandrel 5 ...

Page 30: ...tch is OFF 2 Bulb s burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell s 2 Poor cable connections 3 Faulty regulator if so equipped 4 Faulty alternator 1 Enginethrottlecontrolnot set at SLOW position for 30 secondsbefore stoppingengine 1 Place throttle control in FAST position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 5 Ch...

Page 31: ...KE In _ _1 OFF M G A1 NONE RUN4 1GHT B A1 A2 L RUN B AI NONE START B S A1 NONE RELAY NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WIRING INSULATED CUPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 31 ...

Page 32: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271133 ELECTRICAL t _ ...

Page 33: ...ble Battery 25 146147 Cable Battery 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Unc 28 4207J Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Seat 30 175566 Switch I_ition 33 140403 Key Molded 40 170219 Harness Ignition 41 71110408 Bblt B_kFin Hex 1 4 20 UNG x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Temtinal 43 175141 Solenoid 45 122822 Ammeter 52 141940 Protec5on Wire Loop Hour Meter 81 109748X RelayAsm NOTE Allcomponentdimensions ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271133 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 34 ...

Page 35: ...racket Assem_y LH Mower Rear 51 73800400 Nut Lock W Insert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9 32 X 7 8 X 16 Ga 53 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 1_ Bracket Gd le PIckoff RH 57 STD552507 Bolt FinHex 1 4 20 UNC X 75 58 150127 Air Duct 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower STLT 74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3 6 16 UNC t14 158112 Keeper Bel...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271133 GROUND DRIVE 57 32 26 27 36 ...

Page 37: ...709X Spdng Clutch Retum 198 56 STC523712 Bolt Fin Hex 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 2 _ 57 130601 V Bett Ground Drive 59 16_691 Keeper Belt Center Span 61 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 PART NO DESCRIPTION 8883R Cover Pedal 140186 Pulley Engine 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Grade 5 S 10551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Bett Engine FOOlProof 134683 Guide Mower Ddve Belt R H 1913_012 Washer 13 32 x 1 1 4 x 12 Ga 137057 Spe...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBI H 917 211133 STEERING ASSEMBLY 39 ...

Page 39: ...0612 Screw 3 6 16 x 3 4 30 STD561210 Pin 32 130465 Rod Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steedng 37 152927 Screw TT 10 32 x 5 x 3 8 Rathe 38 139769 Insert Steedng Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 S rD541537 Lock Nut Center 3 8 24 UNF 41 100711L Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 145054X428 Bcot Steedng Dash p L MU BIk 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Steedng Non Adjust ...

Page 40: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271133 _101 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1 Spark Arrester 40 ...

Page 41: ...Sperk 31 10920P_X Tank Fuel 32 158990 Cap Assembly Fuel Tank Vented 33 123487X Clamp Hose BIk 37 137040 UneFuel 38 Plug Oil Drain See Engine Breakdovm 40 124G28X Bushing Snap Fuel Une 44 17670412 Screw Hex Washer Head Thd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 45 17CO0612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 46 1g091416 Washer 2 32 x 7 8 x 16 Guage 62 STD551131 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5 16 77 19101216 Washer 5 16 x 3 4 x 1...

Page 42: ...8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 5 SMGML 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 10 155925 Pan Prd Seal _b_k 11 166369 Knob Seat 12 121246X BranketPntMounfingSv_tct_ 13 121248X 14 72C60412 15 134300 16 121250X 17 123976X 21 171852 Buehl Snap BIk Ny150 Id BOll tRnOghd Sht Nk t 4 20xi t Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc Sp_ng Cpr_l 1 27 S k Pnt Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 ZIn_ Bolt Shoulpar 5_16 18 Unc 2A 22 ST0541431...

Page 43: ...f Handle Decal Replacement Srs 165800X428 Pad Foobast Lh STLT Dscal Fender Craftsman Gold 165799X4 8 Pad Footrest Rh STLT Decal Fender STLTH Oper Inst 176499 Manual Owner s English F S 176501 Manuel Owner s Spanish Decal V belt Dr Sch Tractor E WHEELS TIRES 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 5919_ Valve Cap Rre 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106_22X Tire Front 4 59904 Tube Front rile Not Provided Service ...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917 271133 LIFTASSEMBLY 5 13 3O 20 15 20 15 44 ...

Page 45: ... 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1 2 13 Unc 17 130171 Tnmnion 18 73800600 Locknut Hex with Washer Insert 1 2 13 unc 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 23 110607X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ge 25 2876H Spshg 26 169484 Retalnsr Cllp 27 126971X Rod Adjust Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 UNC 29 138G67 Knob thfinlte Height Adjustment 30 150_33 Trunnion Inf He_ht 31 ...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271133 MOWER DECK 94 93 92 95 21 22 23 24 I 46 ...

Page 47: ...3713X Spring Torsion Deflector 130 ST To23710 Bolt RnHex 3 8 16uncxlG_ 5 26 110452X Nut Push 131 s r To33710 BoltRdhdSqnk3 8 16UNCx1 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 142 165890 ArmSpdngBrakeMower 28 19111016 Washer 11 82 x 5 8 x 16 Ga 143 157109 Brecket Arm Idler 42 29 131491 Rod Hinge 144 158634 Keeper Belt 42 Clutch Cable 30 157722 Screw Thdrol RolUng Wsh Hd 145 165888 Pufley Idler Flat 31 129963 ...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271133 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C 29 48 ...

Page 49: ...60 778349 Spur Gear 24 teeth 20 792077A Bali 5 16 dla 61 778345 Spur Gear 25 teeth 21 792078 Set Screw 3 8 16 x 3 8 65 780189 Rat Washer 563 ID x 062W 22 792079 Spring 310 OD x 625 L 66 776422 Input Shaft 25 792073A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 67 776396 Shifter Brake Shaft 25A 792177 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 3 8 69 792170 RetalningRlng 26 792125 Retaining Ring pkg of 2 70 786187 Spacer 890 27 7S2035 Reteining Ri...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271133 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV461 TYPE NUMBER 26504 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 1 t0 2O IS 18 50 ...

Page 51: ...640034 S Screw hex flange 12 422 07 S Shim camshaft A R white M6xL0x34 2 9 12 144 28 S Shaft balance 12 12 089 01 S Spring valve 2 10 12 874 01 S Piston w Ring Set Std 13 12 f73 01 S Cap valve spring 2 Includes 11 12 14 12 755 03 S Kit retainer 2 t2 874 02 S Piston w Ring Set 25 15 12 488 05 S Washer plain 13 32 12 874 O3 S Piston w Ring Set 50 16 12 112 13 S Spacer head bolt exhaust 11 12 018 02 ...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271133 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV461 TYPE NUMBER 26504 IGNmONIELECTRICAL I 1Q I AIR INTAKE I BLOWER ROUSING AND BAFFLES I I0 52 ...

Page 53: ...y insulated push on tab and uninsulated socket terminals 12 518 35 S 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 M 545010 S Screw hex flange M5xO 8xlO 6 24 468 10 S Washer plain 1 4 t2 146 07 S Plate blower housing M 550010 S Screw hex flange M5xO 8xlO 24 096 05 S Cover pinion 12 027 7ff S Housing blower 12 063 18 S Baffle intake side 25 154 02 S Clip mounting 3 12 086 37 S Screw captive washer M5xO Sx20 3 12 Off3 f...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271133 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV461 TYPE NUMBER 26504 STARTING SYSTEM I i m i S I ENGINE CONTROLS I h3 _ _ 4 11 2 3 4 _ IL PAN I LUBRICATION I I 11 e _l 16 q 54 ...

Page 55: ... 7 12 153 OI S O Ring lower oilfill tube 8 25 162 07 S Screen o_1 pickup 9 12 096 03 S Cover oil pickup screen 10 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 11 25 462 09 S Valve oil pressure relief 12 52 050 02 S Filter oil 13 X 75 10 S Ping sq hd solid 3 8 14 12 393 01 S Pump oil 15 12 153 O6 S O Ring oil pump cover 16 12 096 34 S Cover oil pump 17 M 545016 S Screw hex flange M5x0 8x16 3 18 12 032 03 ...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 271133 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV461 TYPE NUMBER 26504 CRANKSHAFT I EXHAUST FUEL SYSTEM I _ J 56 ...

Page 57: ...25 353 10 S Line fuel 9 11 25 050 03 S Filter fuel in line 12 47 154 01 S Clip cable NOT ILLUSTRATED M 561010 S Screw thread forming M5x0 8xl0 12 757_27 S Kit carburetor overhaul with gaskets 12 757 28 S Kit solenoid repair with gaskets 12 757 30 S Kit choke repair with gaskets 12 757 31 S Kit gasket replacement with gaskets 12 454 03 S Tie cable 12 518 36 S Lead red 37 20 gauge uninsulated push o...

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Page 59: ...ING _ ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 1_ perate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes not greater than 15 never across the face Make turns gradu ally to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes ...

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