Craftsman EZ3 917.272052, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ifferently from previously built engines Before you start the en gine read and understand this Owner s Manual CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and instructions before operating this equipment For answers to your questions aboutthisproduct 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 Craftsman website www sears com ...

Page 2: ...nkshaft or over speeding the engine Repairs necessary because of operator negligence including but not limited to electrical 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 debris or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Engine fuel sys...

Page 3: ... 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 Ifyo...

Page 4: ...r operation 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 subjec to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or ...

Page 5: ...ere it cannot contact spark plug _i CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor _ CALITION 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 tract...

Page 6: ...ll enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES REPAIR AGREEMENT A RepairAgreementis availableon this product ContactyournearestSeam 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 Storage sections of th...

Page 7: ...ng Boot Steering Wheel 1 Lock washer 3 8 1 Locknut 5 16 18 _ Steedng Wheel Adapter 1 Large Flat Washer 1 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 St terni gn Shaft Seat 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge _ 1 Knob Slope Sheet For Future Use Keys 2 Keys Video Cassette 7 ...

Page 8: ...RING WHEEL ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT 1 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 2 Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and push down to secure INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 3 Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward 4 Remove steering whee...

Page 9: ... raise attachment lift lever to its highest position 2 Release parking brake by depressing clutch brake pedal 3 Place gearshift lever in neutral N position 4 Roll tractor forward off skid 5 Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID See Operation section for location and function of controls ILWARNING Before starting read understand and follow all instructi...

Page 10: ...cingmotionand mower blade drive beltsin the Serviceand Adjustments sectionof thismanual Verifythatthe beltsare routedcorrectly CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Afteryou learn howto operateyour tractor checkto see that the brakeis propedyadjusted See TO ADJUST BRAKE inthe Serviceand Adjustments sectionof thismanual CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR WE WISH TO ASSU RE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BE...

Page 11: ... OFF REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW L FUEL CHOKE OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED r_ _ R N H L ATrACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CLUTCH ENGAGED DI PARKING BRAKE ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION DANGER KEEPHANDSANDFEETAWAY 11 FREEWHEEL A_om_ic Mode_ only ...

Page 12: ...METER Indicates 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 CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction...

Page 13: ...ys remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthodzed 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 _c...

Page 14: ...or to leave the seat with the _ ngine running and the attachment lutch engaged will shut off the engine h Select desired height of cut __ Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control O STOP MOWER BLADES Jisengage attachment c_utch control _CAUTION Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place Attachment Clutch Le...

Page 15: ... and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be 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 ca...

Page 16: ...ing Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of matedaL 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 MULCHING MOWINGTI...

Page 17: ...d 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 replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter and check blades and belts for wear A new spark plug and dean air filter assure proper air fuel mixture and he...

Page 18: ... 1 Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades 2 Remove hex bolt lock washer and flat washer securing blade 3 install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge 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 lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown 5 Tighten bolt securely 27 ...

Page 19: ...on Tighten oil fill cap dipstick securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF SJ Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container 1 Remove oil fill cap dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when chang...

Page 20: ...ect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester if equipped as it could create 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 section of this manual ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or ev...

Page 21: ...r 1 Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position 2 Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position 3 Roll belt off engine pulley 4 Remove small retainer spdng and lift clutch spring off pulley bolt 5 Remove large retainer spring slide collar off and push housing guide out of bracket 6 Disconnect anti swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring 7 Disconnect ...

Page 22: ...ousing as shown Before making any necessary adjust ments check that both front links are equal in length Both links should be approximately 10 3 8 If links are not equal in length adjust one link to same length as other link To lower front of mower loosen nut 15 on both front links an equal number ot turns When distance D is 1 8 to 1 2 lower at front than rear tighten nuts F against trunnion on bo...

Page 23: ...ke 2 Measure distance between brake operating ann and nut A on brake rod 3 If distance is other than 1 1 2 loosen iam 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 sary Contact a Se...

Page 24: ...reassemble NOTE On rear wheels only align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key 4 Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove 5 Replace axle cover 24 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...

Page 25: ...BLACK grounding cable to negative terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut Tighten securely 6_ Close battery box door Batter 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 INTERL...

Page 26: ... The carburetor on this engine is ow emission It is equipped with an idle uel adjusting needle with a limiter cap Nhich allows some adjustment within the imits allowed by the cap Do not attempt o remove the limiter cap The limiter cap annot be removed without breaking the _djusting needle 26 1 Be sure you have a clean air filterand the throttle control cable is adjusted properly see above 2 Start ...

Page 27: ... essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel hose or tank during storage Also experiance 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 and engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run untilthe fue...

Page 28: ...ulty solenoid or starter 1 Fill fuel tank 2 See TO START ENGINE in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean replace air filter 6 Reptace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter B Check all wiring _ See To Adjust Carburetor in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact a Sears or other q...

Page 29: ...wer deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels CORRECTION 1 Set in Higher Cut position reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4 Clean replace air filter 5 Check oil level change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank...

Page 30: ...se or damaged wiring 5 Battery will not 1 charge 2 3 4 Engine backfires when turning engine OFF Blown fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty alternator Enginethrottlecontrol not setat 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...

Page 31: ...ERA_ OI_ IWI CYL ENGINES TO STATOR BRAKE RELAy STATOR CHA_ _ SYSTEM o_rPJT _ 0 l L_ _YSTE_I _T_JT NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS O WILL BECOME TH...

Page 32: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272052 32 ...

Page 33: ...46147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w 16 wire red 26 175158 Fuse 27 73510460 Nut Keps Hex 1 4 20 Uric 28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12 black 29 160784 Switch Plunger Normal Op Olive 30 175566 Switch Ign 33 14040G Key Ign 40 17_19 Harness Ign 41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1 4 20 Unc x 1 2 42 131563 CoverTerminal Red 43 175141 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 52 141940 ProtecUon Wire Loop 81 109748X ...

Page 34: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272052 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 28 58 12 208 11 2O7 5 2O8 S4 74 3 2O8 34 ...

Page 35: ...sert 1 4 20 UNC 52 19091416 Washer 9132x7 8x16Ga 53 145201 Bracket Gdtie Plckoff LH 54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8 18 x 7 8 55 145202 Bracket Gdlle P ckoff RH 57 STETo22507 Bolt Fin Hex 1 4 20 UNC x 75 58 150127 Duct Air En_ne 60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3 8 16 UNC x 3 4 64 154798 Dash Lower BTLT 74 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3 8016UNC 114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Sti P930 115 17060620 Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1...

Page 36: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272052 GROUND DRIVE 36 ...

Page 37: ... 198 56 ST 7o33712 BaltFInHex 3 8 16x1 1 4 202 57 130801 V Belt Ground Ddve 204 59 169691 Keeper Bell Center Span 61 17066612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 62 8883R Cover Pedal 140186 Pulley Engine 71170764 Bolt Hex 7 16 20 x 4 Grade 5 STD551143 Washer 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof 134683 Guide Mower Drive Belt R H 19132012 Washer 13 32 x 1 1 4 x 12 Ga 137657 Spacer Axle 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272052 STEERING ASSEMBLY i r_ _ 42 37_ I 38 ...

Page 39: ...8 x 16 Gauge 29 17060612 Screw 3 8 16 x 3 4 30 S_1210 Pin Cotter 3 2 130465 Rnd Tie 36 155099 Bushing Steering 37 152927 Screw 38 139769 Insert Steering Wheel 39 19133812 Washer 13 32 x 2 3 8 x 12 Gauge 40 STIT o41537 Nut Lock Center 3 8 24 Unf 41 100711L Adaptor Steedng Wheel 42 145054X428 Boot Steedng Shaft 43 121749X Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Gauge 44 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LR LT 46 12...

Page 40: ...el CV466 26509 Muffler 45 17000612 Gasket 46 19091416 Tube Drain Oil Easy 77 19101216 Washer 80 74760508 Shield Brn Dl_ Guard 81 73510400 Arrestor Spark 101 M_ Tank Fuel 105 17120616 Cap Assembly Fuel Seam Vented Clamp Hose DESCRIPTION Une Fuel Plug Drain Oil Easy Bushing Snap Fuel Line Screw Hex Washer Head Tnd Roll 1 4 20 x 3 4 Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3 8 16 x 3 4 Washer 9 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga Washer 5 16 ...

Page 41: ...pdng Cprsn I 27 BIk Pnt 5 145006 Clip Push in Hinged 17 123976X Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc 6 STD541437 Nut Hex Lock w Ins 3 8 16 Unc 21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Unc 2A 7 124181X Spring Seat Cp_sn 2 250 BIk Z1 22 STD541431 Nut Hex Lock w Ins 5 16 18 8 17000616 Screw 3 8 16 X 1 24 19171912 Washer 17 32 X 1 3 16 X12Ga 9 19131614 Washer 13 32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 X 62 1...

Page 42: ...lt Schematic 20 149516 Decal Battery Dngr Psn Eng 138311 Decal Lift Handle 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 178207 Owner s Manual English 178208 Owner s Manual Spanish WHEELS TIRES 6 8 4 10 11 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Value Tire 2 65139 StemValue 3 106222X Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 6 Service 4 59904 Tube Inner Front 35060 5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6 front White Ser...

Page 43: ... 2 13 Unc 3 105767X Pin Groove 17 130171 Trunnion BIk 2_nc 4 12000002 E Ring 5133 62 18 73800600 Nut Lock w Wsh 1 2 13 Unc 5 19211621 Washer 21 32 x i x21 Ga 19 139868 ArmSuspens_on Mower 6 120183X Bearing Nylong 20 163552 Retainer Spdng 7 125631X GdpHandle Ruted 31 169865 Bearing Pvt Lift 8 12_ 365X Button Plunger Read 32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3 8 24 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L H 12 139866 Link As...

Page 44: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272052 MOWER DECK 148 34 21 22 ...

Page 45: ...eeve 142 165890 Arm Spdng Brake Mower 25 123713 Spring Torsion Deflector 143 157109 Bracket Arm Idler 42_ 26 110452X Nut Push 144 158634 Keeper Belt 42_ Clutch Cable 27 130968X428 Shield Deflector 145 165888 Pulley Idler Flat 28 19111016 Washer 11 32x5 8x16Ga 146 171977 BoltCardageldler 29 131491 Rod Hinge 147 131335 Spdng Extension 30 157722 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 148 169G22 Spdng Retum rdler 3...

Page 46: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272052 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL NUMBER 206 545C o 13 34 45 46 ...

Page 47: ...her 627 ID x 031W 77 788078A 29A 780160 Thru st Washer 762 ID x 031W 79 792144 29B 780_51 Thrust Washer 762 ID x 031W 8_ 778333 29C 780199 AnU Rotation Washer 632 83 778338 30 780108 Cup Washer 1 127 ID x 032W 85 792154 31 780001 Flat Washer 750 ID x 055W 87 788069A Use AS Needed 150 788093A 31A 780195 FtatWasher 7501Dx 062w 157 788088A 32 788083 Oil Seal 5 8 180 730 229A 34 780194 Bushing 563 900...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272052 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV461 TYPE NUMBER 26504 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE AND BREATHER I 9 tl 18 19 _RANKCASEJ 1D 18 48 ...

Page 49: ...r reed 24 12 402 02 S Reed breather 1 12 032 03 S Seal crankshaft 2 Block cylinder Use Short Block 12 522 50 3 12 445 02 S Strap lifting 4 M 839025 S Screw hex flange MEx1 25x25 5 12 380 17 S Dowel locating 4 6 f2 755 49 S Kit camshaft _lncludes 7 8 7 12 089 31 S Spring actuating 8 12 422 08 S Shim camshaft A R blue 12 422 09 S Shim camshaft A R red 12 422 10 S Shim camshaft A R yellow 12 422 11 S...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272052 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV461 TYPE NUMBER 26504 IGNITIONIELECTRICAL I AIR INTAKE J BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESJ 50 ...

Page 51: ...8 gauge fully insulated push on tab and uninsulated socket terminals BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES 1 12 281 01 S Duct air 2 25 341 03 S Knob air cleaner cover 3 12 096 24 S Cover air cleaner 4 12 083 12 SPrecleaner element 5 12 100 08 S Wing Nut 6 12 083 10 S Kit air cleaner element tncludes 5 7 8 7 12 743 12 S Filter element Includes 5 8 8 12 032 11 SSeal 1 7 16 9 12 094 07 S Base air cleaner includes 1...

Page 52: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272052 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV461 TYPE NUMBER 26504 STARTING SYSTEM 1 I 0 t 3_ 6 8 m_ ENGINE CONTROLS I 17 s L 9_s _ _ 11 2 OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I 52 ...

Page 53: ...25 462 09 SValve oil pressure relief 12 52 050 02 S Filter oil 13 X 75 10 S Plug sq hd sdl_d3 8 14 12 393 01 S Pump oil 15 12 153 06 S O Ring oil pump cover 16 12 096 34 S Cover oil pump 17 M 545016 S Screw bex flange M5x0 8x16 3 18 12 032 03 S Seal oil RT O end 19 24 086 16 S Screw bex flange M8xl 25x45 11 20 24 O86 17 S Screw hex flange M8xl 25x45 21 12 199 56 SAssembly Pan oil Incl 11 14 17 1 1...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 272052 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV461 TYPE NUMBER 26504 CRANKSHAFT J EXHAUST_ J ml FUELSYSTEM I 54 ...

Page 55: ...25 237 14 SClamp hose 2 10 25 353 10 S Line fuel 9 11 25 050 03 S Filter fuel in line 12 47 154 01 S Clip cabte 1 12 014 57 SCrankshaft Includes 2 2 25 139 27 S Plug cup EXHAUST KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 25 072 O4 S Stud M8x1 25x33 2 2 12 041 03 SGasket exhaust man fod 3 12 126 11 S Bracket muffler 4 12 445 06 S Strap lifting 5 M 645025 S Screw hex flange M6xl 0x25 2 12 522 50 Short Block 12 75...

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Page 59: ... GUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL Operate your Tractor up and down the face of elopes 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 m ...

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