Craftsman EZ3 917.273113, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...3 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equip ment For answers to your questions about thisproduct Call 1 800 659 5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am 5 pro Mort Sat Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...

Page 2: ...service 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 stan...

Page 3: ...edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced tractron could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep dopes CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are o an attracted to the machine and the mowing actiVdy Never assume that chi...

Page 4: ...nd tum 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 holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overtum the machine Tall 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 s...

Page 5: ...aintain your tractor properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT 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 sections of this owne...

Page 6: ...LL SIZE 1 Shoulder 5 16 18 I m m 1 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Gauge 1 Knob i 2 Screws 1oxs 8 q l k 2 Weld Nuts 1_ Washers 10 2 Washers J_ 3 16 x 3 4 x 16 Gauge _ 3 Retainer Springs Double Loop 4 Retainer Springs f _ Single Loop 6 ...

Page 7: ...o Cassette Steering Wheel Mulcher Plate Parts Bag Manual f 4 Adjusting Bar jo 4 Wheels 4 Retainer Springs 4 Clevis Pins 4 Washers 3 8 x 3 4 14 4 Locknut 3 8 16 4 Shoulder Bot Steodng Wheel Insert 4 2 Keys Steermg _eeve Slope Sheet Extension i 2 Front Unk Assemblies f_ 2 Latch Hook Assembfies 7 ...

Page 8: ...nt wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward Slide the steering sleeve over the steer ing shaft Align tabs and press steering sleeve extension into bottom of steering wheel Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal left to right and slide onto steering wheel adapter Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt lock washer and large flat washer previously remov...

Page 9: ...PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 5 of this manual CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your trac tor check to see that the brake is properly adjusted Sea TOADJUST BRAKE in the Service and Adjustmentssection of this manual ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mower Be sure they are proper ly adjusted to...

Page 10: ...tachment lift control Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck pins If necessary rock and raise front of mower to align dock pins with the holes in suspension arms Retain With double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown Connect anti sway bar to chassis brack et under left footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring Tum height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack fro...

Page 11: ... Nut Hook Points Lock Washer Latch Weld Nut Nut Latch L ock Washer v CHECKLIST Please review the fogowing checldist All assembly instructions have been completed No remaining loose parts in carton f Battery is properly prepared and charged Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps f Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight ened securely All tires are propedy inflated For ship ping purposes the tires were ovednflat e...

Page 12: ...T SLOW WARNING ENG NEO ENG NEOFE O LPRE ORE UGHTSON OVI _O_P FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED 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 FREE WHEEL Automatic Mod_ o_ 12 ...

Page 13: ...hments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE CONTROL Used to control engine speed CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine CHOKE CONTROL Used when starting a cold engine HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Used to adjust the mower cutting height GEARSHIFT LEVER Selects the speed and direction of the tractor RANGESHIFT LEVER A...

Page 14: ... OFF position and remove key Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized USa 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 cedain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine run ning hot engine exhaust gases may cause browning of grass To eliminate this poss...

Page 15: ...ck TO OPERATE MOWER Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment dutch engaged will shut off the engine Select desired height of cut Lower mower with attachment lift con troL Start mower blades by engaging attach mant dutch control TO STOP MOWER BLADES disen Attachment Clutch Switch Pull g...

Page 16: ...hol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leeds to separation and formation of acids dudng storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emp tied 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 se...

Page 17: ...attached to tractor Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the dght of the tractor This will result in a more even distribu tion of clippings and mor...

Page 18: ...and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early aftemoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun 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 Certain typ...

Page 19: ...must maintain r__ _I _ _ _L _ _ _ Front tractor as instructed in this manual Some _ _ _ _ Wheal adjustments will need to be made periedi Front Whee _l _ _ _ Doaring cally to properly maintain your tractor Beadng Ze_erk All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season eSteadn _ I _ I _e Engine Once a year you should replace the Sector...

Page 20: ...ve hex bolt lock washer and fiat washer securing blade Install new or resharpened blade with treated Trailing Edge Up IMPORTANT Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat Mandrel Assembly Center Hole Blade 5 8 Bolt or Pin BATTERY Yourtractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use trailing edge up towards deck as shown However periodic charging of the battery IMPORTANT To ensure proper as...

Page 21: ...rt ing the engine and after each eight 8 hours of operation Tighten oil fill cap dip stick 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 SG or SH Be sure tractor is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove oil fill cap dipsti...

Page 22: ...Cartridge Foam Pre cleaner Cartridge Plate Rubber Seal NOTE Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air as this will damage the cartddge Remove nut and cartddge plate Reinstall the pre cleaner cleaned and oiled over the paper cartddge Check rubber seal for damage and proper position around stud Replace if necessary Reassemble air cleaner cartridge plate and nut Reinstall air cleaner cov...

Page 23: ...ntact with plug TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER Place attachment clutch in DISEN GAGED position Tum height adjustment knob to lowest setting Lower mower to its lowest position Remove retainer spring holding anti swaybar to chassis bracket and disen gage anti swaybar from bracket Remove retainer spdngs from suspen sion arms at deck and disengage arms from deck Raise attachment lift to its highest posi tion...

Page 24: ...to adjust beth front links equally so mower will stay level side to side To obtain the best cutting results the mower housing should be adjusted so the front is approximately 1 8 to 1 2 lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position Check adjustment on dght side of tractor Measure distance F directly in front of and behind the mandrel at bettom edge of mower housing as shown Before ...

Page 25: ... arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely Be sure springis securely hooked to pri mary idler arm and bolt in mower hous ing MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION Install belt in both idlers Make sure belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown Install new belt onto electric clutch pul ley Roll belt into upper groove of left hand mandrel pulley Carefully check belt routing making sure belt...

Page 26: ...O ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH The electric clutch should provide years of service The clutch has a built in brake that stops the pulley within 5 seconds Eventually the intemal brake will wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage or to not stop as required Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center depart ment Make sure attachment clutch and igni tion switches are i...

Page 27: ...NT Check brake adjustment Clutching Idler Clutching Rat Idler Engine Pulley Above Belt Belt V idler TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN MENT If steedng wheel crossbars are not hori zontal left to dght when wheels are posi tioned straightforward remove steedng wheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE IN ADJUSTMENT Front wheel toe in is required for prop...

Page 28: ... rACH JUMPER CABLES Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each bat tery taking care not to short against chassis Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE o terminal of fully charged battery Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND away from fuel tank and battery TO REMOVE CABLES REVERSE ORDER BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the ...

Page 29: ...engine manufac turer s service outlet TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec essary Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable If adjust ment is necessary proceed as follows With engine not running move throttle control lever to fast position Check that speed control lever is against stop screw If it is ...

Page 30: ... and shift motion control lever in neutral N position The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted I_ With throttle control lever in slow position engine should idle at 1200 RPM If engine idles too slow or fast tum idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained Idle fuel needle settina With throttle control lever in slow position tum idle fuel adjusting needle in...

Page 31: ...l 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 lin...

Page 32: ...r Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and carbure tor refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel fil ter Check all wiring See To Adjust Carburetor in Service and Adjustments section Contact an authorized ser vice center Clean replace air filter Replace spark plug Recharge or replace battery Replace fuel filter Drain fuel tank and refillwith fresh gasoline Check all wiring See rio Adjust Carb...

Page 33: ...es and trash under mower Bent blade mandrel Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass leaves and trash around mandrels Set in Higher Cut posi tion 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 with fresh gasoline Drain fuel tank a...

Page 34: ...n fuse Bad battery cell s Poor cable connections Faulty regulator if so equipped Faulty altemator Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine Remove obstruction Replace mower drive belt Replace idler pulley Replace blade mandrel Place throttle control in FAST position Shift to slower speed Allow grass to dry before mowing Level mower deck Check tires for ...

Page 35: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273113 SCHEMATIC 35 ...

Page 36: ...ELECTRICAL TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273113 22 11 I 36 ...

Page 37: ...x 1 4 20 21 161785 Harness Light 22 4152J Bulb Light 24 4014J Cable Battery 25 146686 Cable Battery 26 108824X Fuse 27 73510400 Nut KepsHex 1 4 20 Unc 28 157899 Cable Ground 29 160784 Switch Plunger 30 163968 Switch Ign 33 140403 Key Ignition 40 164069 Harness Ign 41 17720408 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 42 131563 Cover Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 45 122822X Ammete_ 50 154963 Switch PTO 52 141940 Protectio_...

Page 38: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273113 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES _7 147 _ 68 31 38 ...

Page 39: ...SupportRear 130 17521312 35 19111116 Washer 11 32x 11 16 x16Ga 137 74780716 36 74780512 Bolt Fin Hex 5 16 18 x 3 4 138 163975 37 163981X558 FenderY rGTPNTWO SHCup 139 161330 558 140 163806 39 136961 Bracket AxleFront 141 163805 40 156111 Bracket SupportA de Engine 142 161897 42 72140608 Bolt Carriage 3 8 16 x I 144 161900 43 136939 Bracket SpnsnFront Lh 147 162967 44 136940 Bracket SpnsnFront Rh 1...

Page 40: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273113 GROUNDDRIVE 28 7 39 37 36 5O 15 47 69 27 4O ...

Page 41: ...122253X 23 106932X Knob 60 122268X 24 136925 Support PuckBrake 61 137524 25 136923 Puck BrakeTop 62 STD551143 26 137552 Spdng Return 63 74760720 27 17490528 Screw HexWshThd 64 154752 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 65 67609 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 66 140_96 29 137213 Brake Rod 67 19131312 30 19131616 Washer 13 32xl x16Ga 68 5142H 34 124236X Cap Plunger 69 136327 35 137648 Rod ParkingBroke 117 73900600 DESC...

Page 42: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273113 STEERING ASSEMBLY 22 34 42 19 27 6 16 42 ...

Page 43: ...a Ring Klip T5304 75 Cap Spindle Bolt Fin Hex 5 8 11 x 2 3 4 Spacer BeadngAxleFront Nut Lock Range 5 8 11 Unc Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Washer LockHvy Hlcl Spr 3 8 Nut Lock Center3 8 24 UNF Shalt Asm Steering Rod Asm Tie Bali J BallVgt Inc Key No 36 40 Dragllnk BagJointSolidVgt SupportAsm SteeringVgt Boot Steedng Adapter Wheel Steadng Bushing Strg BIk Screw Bolt Fin He 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 Cap Wheel...

Page 44: ...ENGINE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273113 78 2 39 _j74 38 29 I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I 44 ...

Page 45: ...dler Keaper Asm BeltEngine Bushing ClutchElectric Pulley EngineVGT ElectClutch Tank Fuel Rear 3 50 YVGt 96 Pad Spacer Pad Spacer Cap Asm FuelW Gauge Plug Oil Drain Order FromEngine Manufantumr ControlThrottle Screw SLTD Hex HD W PIn Washer ControlChoke WasherExt Tooth3 8 Nut Keps 3 8 24 UNF Bushing Stem Tank Fuel Fuel Ltne SparkAttester Kit NutLock Hex w Ins 3 8 16 Clamp Hose BoltFinHex 3 8 16 x 1...

Page 46: ...ulder 5 16 18x 62 17 123976X Clip Push In Hinged 18 19171912 Nut Cmwnlock 3 8 16 Unc Spdng Seat Cpmn 19 120068X Bolt 5 16 18Uncx3 4w Sen _ 20 124238X Pan Seat 21 153236 Bracket MountingSwitch 22 STD541431 Bush_g Snap DESCRIPTION Bolt Carriage 1 4 20 X 1 1 2 Spacer Split Spdng Cprsn Nut Lock 1 4 Lge Rg Gr 5 Washer 17 32 x 1 3 16 x 12 Ga Knob Seat 1 2 13 Unc Cap SpringSeat Bolt Shoulder 5 16 18 Nut ...

Page 47: ...TION Decal V BeltDdve Schematic Decal BlowerHousing Decal V BeltSchematic Decal Insert Strg Decal Battery Decal Mower EZ3 Reflector Tamight Decal Handle Lft HeightAdjust Lilt Handle Pad Footrest Manual OwneCs Eng Manual Owners Span WHEELS TIRES 3 7 4 10 5 9 8 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 59192 Cap Valve Tim 2 65139 Stem Valve 3 106228X427 RimAssembly Front 11 106277X427 RimAseambly Rear 4 8134H Tu...

Page 48: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273113 LIFT ASSEMBLY 4O 43 38 22 12 23 35 17 70 2 34 29 20 19 7 32 31 098_ 1 I i 3 lS 18 16 48 ...

Page 49: ... _t 19 STD551 _7 Washer 13 32 x 13 16 x 16 Ga 20 s328J Bo_t Adjust SpringAssist 21 STD523710 Bolt RnHex 3 8 16xl 22 127218 Link Front 23 STD624008 Retainer Spring 24 73350800 NUt Jam Hex 1 2 13 Uric 25 130171 Trunnion 26 73800800 Nut LockW Wsh 1 2 13Unc 29 150233 Trunnion InfinHeight 30 110807X Nut Special 31 19131016 Washer 13FJ2xS Sx16Ga 32 137150 Spdng CompressionInf Hgt 33 76020308 Pin Cotter ...

Page 50: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273113 MOWER DECK 46 I 46 44 i i i i a I i i i _102 46 21 116 22 18 so ...

Page 51: ...41 Pin Head Rivet 19 132827 Bolt Hax Head Shoulder 72 19131616 Washer 13 32 1 16 Ga 5 16 18 101 145579 Cover Mulching 20 145055 Baffle Vo texMower 46 102 71161010 Screw 21 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5 16 18 UNC 103 STD551110 Washer Lock 10 22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 104 19061216 Washer 23 131267 Bracket Deflector 105 160793 LatchAsm Bagger 24 105304X Cap Sleeve 106 20_9J Nut Weld 25 149287 Spring To...

Page 52: ...TRANSAXLE TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273113 7 23 Iio 6 2 7 74 70 73 72 52 ...

Page 53: ...GdpcoCentedockNut 3 8 24 72 139120 InputShaft 23 6262H Shift Fork R H 73 4201R LowSpeed Pinion 24 7393R Oil Seal 74 12000008 E Ring 25 992R1 Sintered IronBearing 75 1153R Reverse IdlerGear 26 139111 Shift Fork Shaft 77 6803J NeadleBearing 27 4986R Shift Fork L H 79 1167R Sealing Washer 28 122254X Shift Shaft High Low Range 80 73360700 Nut He Jam 7 16 20 29 6269H Oil Seal 81 6270H Oil Seal 30 5855H...

Page 54: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273113 KOHLERENGINE MODEL NUMBERCV22S TYPENUMBER67544 CYLINDER HEAD VALVE BREATHER i 4 I 3m XI I__r 6_ S 1 _ s i 0 0 8 54 ...

Page 55: ... 01 Cap valve spring 4 15 24 402 05 25 12 755 03 Kit retainer 4 16 12 153 01 26 24 318 11 Head assembly 1 cylinder 17 24 126 19 27 24 755 76 Kit valve cover breather 18 12 123 04 Indi 16 17 28 19 M 0545016 28 25 313 _ Grommet rubber 20 12 153 02 29 24 755 57 Kit breathereaparator 21 24 038 04 includes28 30 33 30 M 0545016 Screw hex flange M5xO 8x16 2 22 24 755 46 31 24 445 02 Strop breather 23 12 ...

Page 56: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273113 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV22S TYPE NUMBER 67544 IGNrrlON I ELECTRICALJ t 2 e 3 1 _4 BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I t _ 4 AIR INTAKE j 14 3 56 ...

Page 57: ...3 M 0545010 Screw hey_flangeM5x0 8xl0 16 12 132 06 Spark Plug 2 2 17 M 0548025 Screw hex cap M5x0 8x25 2 NOT ILLUSTRATED 18 48 1 54 _ Clip cable 24 063 36 Baffle blower houair_ 19 X 25 63 Washer plain 1 4 M 0545010 Screw hey flangeM5xO 8xl0 2 20 24 584 11 Module ignition 2 N A Cover control 21 M 0561025 Screw threadfomling M5x0 8x25 4 24 086 06 Screw phillipshal 11 16x3 4 2 22 M 0448010 Screw hey ...

Page 58: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273113 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV22S TYPE NUMBER 67544 STARTINGSYSTEM OiL PAN LUamCATION i ENGINE CONTROLS _f _ _1 _ f _3 12 58 ...

Page 59: ...ature 8 12 380 01 9 52 448 02 10 12 144 02 11 24 153 08 12 X 75 32 DESCRIPTION 13 24 136 01 14 52 050 02 Screw hex flange M6x1 0x25 15 52 032 08 Lever governor 16 24 086 17 Nut hex flange M6xl 0 17 24 086 16 Spdng linkage Bushing linkageretaining Linkage throttle Bush xj throttlelinkage Nut hex lockM5x0 8 Swing throttle Bracket control Screw he flange M6x1 0x16 4 Clamp cable 2 Screw hex flange M5x...

Page 60: ...TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 273113 KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV22S TYPE NUMBER 67544 1 EXHAUST I 1 FUEL SYSTEM 1 9 9 8 g T t2 11 _i I 14 6O ...

Page 61: ... 03 9 X 426 9 10 24 086 12 11 24 393 04 12 24 100 01 13 25 3 53 03 14 24 050 02 NOT ILLUSTRATED 24 757 18 24 757 19 24 757 20 24 757 22 Kit carburetorw gaskets Includes2 4 Gasket carburetor Cad umtor assembly For infor maflanonly not available separately Indudes 24 757 15 24 053 25 24 757 19 24 757 20 24 757 22 Stud M6x1 0x95 2 Nut hex flange M6xl 0 2 Clip cable Une fuel 10 5 8 2 Clamp hose 6 Scre...

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Page 64: ...eparaci6n 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 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existingAgreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 mmlmm mmmmm When requesting service or ordering pads always provide the following information Product ...