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Craftsman EZ3 917.271642 Owner's Manual

16.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
16.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271642
£Z 3
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
For answers to yourquestions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.comJcraffsman

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.comJcraffsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordering ..... Back Cover LIMITED TWOYEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- instructions in the manual and on the control and tipover accidents, which can...
  • Page 4 IlL CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator • Never run a machine inside a closed is not alert to the presence of children. area. Children are often attracted to the • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade machine and the mowing activity. Never attachment bolts, tight and keep assume that children will remain where equipment in good condition.
  • Page 5 _i, CAUTION: Tow only the attachments • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift that are recommended by and comply while on the slope. with specificationsof the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when •...

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS and maintain your tractor properly. CAPACITY UNLEADED Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". ANDTYPE: REGULAR REPAIR AGREEMENT OILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32"F A Repair Agreement is available on this API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 product.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steedng Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer I_(1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt washer 3/8 1) Lock 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut Steering 5/16-18 EhXtaeftn s1°n Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (_Washer C_17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge 1) Knob Keys...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 9 NOTE: You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. Terminal Batten/ Door TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) 1.
  • Page 10 INSTALL M ULCHER PLATE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operate your (If previously removed) tractor, check to see that the brake is 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST upright position. BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments 2.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BA]_ERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS OVER TEMP LIGHT i I'.,I FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Light Switch Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lever Ammeter...
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses, HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR •...
  • Page 14 • The average lawn should be cut to IMPORTANT: The motion control lever approximately 2-1/2 inches during the does not return to neutral (N) position cool season and to over 3 inches when the clutch/brake pedal is de- dudng hot months. For healthier and pressed.
  • Page 15 BEFORE STARTINGTHE ENGINE _I, CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or The engine in your tractor has been use gasoline near an open flame. shipped, from the factory, already filled TO START ENGINE with summer weight oil.
  • Page 16 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP NOTE: Duringthis procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air Before driving the unit in cold weather, is being removed from hydraulic ddve the transmission should be warmed up as system. follows: 5. Move motion control lever to neutral 1.
  • Page 17 MOWlNGTIPS MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT: For best performance, best mowing performance. See "TO keep mower housing free of built-up LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the grass and trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of •...
  • Page 18 LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warrantyon thistractor does not @Spindle_ @ Spindle cover items that have been subjected to Zerk i'_: Zerk operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this @FrontWheel ,-.

  • Page 19: Operation

    TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. 4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer BRAKE OPERATION and fiat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 20 ENGINE • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. LUBRICATION • Keep small vent holes open. Only use high quality detergent oil rated • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. with API service classification SF-SJ, NOTE: The original equipment battery on Select the oil'sSAE viscositygrade yourtractoris maintenance free.
  • Page 21 NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace Oil Drain Valve pre-cleaner. 6. Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge. Closed _Drain Tube 7. Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s). i ,on TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE 1. Remove cartddge nut. 2. Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from entering carburetor.
  • Page 22 • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. Clamp_Clamp We do not recommend using a garden Fuel Filter hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and CLEANING carburetor are covered to keep water out. Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
  • Page 23 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link. Ad ust the mower while tractor is parked • To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on eve ground or driveway. Make sure on both front links an equal number of tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- turns.
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE With Parking Brake BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. Jam Nut BELT REMOVAL - Nut"A" 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 25 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractor. If damage The motion control lever has been preset has occurred to affect the front wheel toe- at the factory and adjustment should not in or camber, contact a Sears or other be necessary.
  • Page 26 TO ATrACH JUMPER CABLES - 1. Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis. Battery 2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.
  • Page 27 ENGINE TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Maintenance, repair, or replacement of NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is the emission control devices and sys- low emission. It is equipped with an idle tems, which are being done at the fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap, customers expense, may be performed which allows some adjustment within the by any non-road engine repair establish-...
  • Page 28 ACCELERATIONTEST - Idle Speed 4. Move throttle control fever from slow to S__.. /Thro_le fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continueto adjust, if neces- sary, until engine accelerates smoothly.
  • Page 29 Immediately prepare your tractor for Also, experiance indicates that alcohol storage at the end of the season or if the blended fuels (called gasohol or using tractor will not be used for 30 days or ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture more.

  • Page 30: Service And Adjustments

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Wiltnotstart Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation secfion. properly. 3. Wait several minutes before Engine flooded. attempting to start. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. 5.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 3. Clean underside of mower Loss of power 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. housing. (continued) 4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil. 6.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Place throttle control in 1. Engine speed too slow. Poor grass discharge "FAST" position. 2. Travel speed too fast. 2. Shift to slower speed. 3. Wet grass. _3. Allow grass to dry before mowing. 4.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR.. MODEL N UMBER 917.271642 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE AMMETER STARTER (OPTIONAL) eLAC_ " (PEDAL ... BEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) ENT CLUTCH _ - • YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUtPPEO WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BA'i-rERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 144925 Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 153664 Switch, Interlock Push-In 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799,} Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red 146147 Cable Batte_ 6 Ga w/l 6 wire red 175158...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES _° 2011...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 174619 Chassis 176554 Drav, O a_ 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 314 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Cash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 155927 Panel, Dasi_, LH. 145660 Clip Tinnemla nGrille P/L 172107X010...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..TransmLssion (See Breakdown) 154778 Keeper, Be6 Engine Hydro Guide, Belt, Mower Drive RH Hydro Gear Mede1322-0510 134683 165866 Rod, Shift 169183 Strap, Torque, Lh S]1To61210 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 1 169182...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 STEERINGASSEMBLY .. :---_-:°.-...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 STEERINGASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steedng Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 189839 Spindle Assembly, R,H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27132 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 ENGINE I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 17_545 ControlThrot/Ch 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4.20x5/8 T ..Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Model 310707-0136-E1 137352 Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt 165291 Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Platad 148456 Tube Drain oil easy STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 169837...
  • Page 44 SEAT A SSEMBLY TRACTOR -- MODEL N UMBER 917.27t642 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140122 Seat 3350 SIk/bik Craftsman 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 14(_51 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 72_._0412 Suit Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 7111[;616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1...
  • Page 45 177253 Decal Hood Side LT1000 138311 Decal, Lift Handle 172331 Decal, Deck 165800)(428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 178528 Owner's Manual, English 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic 178529...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 LIFTASSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767)( Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring#5133-62 19211621 Washer 21132 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Beadng Nylong 125631X GdpHandleFluted 122365X Bufton Plunger Read 139865 Link Asm Lift LH.
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 MOWERDECK ./\_V " . i _, / "° • _os , / i _ 'i_°_ ,o,_='- !a_, 50 ; .. _' 21 22 15_--I_ _ )_ " , __ _1::_ ,, _:_l_,, 31 i / 9_20...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 MOWERDECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake _107 Bolt 133.943 Washer, Hardened 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 155046 Arm, Idler 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 165723 Spacer, Retainer $3_)624008...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 HYDROTRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 322-0510...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 HYDROTRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER 322-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Maio Housing, Assembly 142883 Brake Puck 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142882 Puck Plate 170353 Center Section, Assembly 170409 Brake Actuating Pin 170354 Swashplata,Trunion Machined 170410 HFHCSll4-2OX2WIPatch, 169898...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9t7.271642 BRIGGS& BTRATTONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER0136-E1 TO INSTALL SEEREPAIR 3 Ir REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS I_STRUCTmNMANUAL I 101SLA.ELKITI 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I to,,;...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 BRIGGS & STRATTONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER310707,TYPE NUMBER0136-E1 141A 13o_j 95 • 987 I_w N_8_ LOC4_r,_S 186 _ THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE-A-MATIC AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT IO4_ 12,0 2,e _ ,8,@ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 634A _.._ 634 _._ 1t7_...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER310707,TYPE NUMBER0136-E1 287 _...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0136-E1 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690156 Cylinder Assembly 231855 O Valve-Float Needle 399265 Bushing/Seal Kit 690577 O Seat-Inlet 291675 • Seal*oil 690464 Valve-Choke (hanuat Choke) 494238 Bump`Engine 108A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matic 690188 Head-Cylinder...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271642 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODELNUMBER 310707,TYPE NUMBER 0136-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690323 Screw (Starter Motor) 691239 Pin-Counterweight 497608 Brush Set 691096 Screw Counterweight) 692127 Screw (Mounting Bracket) 693713 Gear-Pnon For Steel Ring 495859 Armature-Magneto Gear Only) 94731 Screw (Magneto...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL GUIDE 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. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not...
  • Page 60 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-80O-4-MY-HOME sM_ytimo, day o,.ight (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in productssuch as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronicsfor repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 _ime, _ay o r night...