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Craftsman EZ3 917.271015 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.271015 Owner's Manual

15.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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£RI:IFTSMRH °
15.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271015
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment.
For answers
to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment. 5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. In-home warranty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from the date of purchase.

  • Page 3: Operation

    DO NOT: • Tum off blades when not mowing. • Do not turn on slopes unless neces° • Stop engine before removing grass san/, and then, turn slowly and catcher or unclogging chute. gradually downhill, if possible. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial •...
  • Page 4 • Never make adjustments or repairs • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment boIts, tight and keep with the engine running. • Grass catcher components are subject equipment in good condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose...

  • Page 5: Product Specifications

    CASE SIZE: U1R REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS. TORQUE: CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible depend- ability and performance. Should...
  • Page 6 Steering Wheel (1) Hax Bolt Steering 3/8-16 x 1 Wheel Insert ( ) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Steering Extension Steering Wheel Adapter Steering Shaft Boot Seat ( 1) Washer (1) Shoulder @ 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Bolt 5/16-18...
  • Page 7 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...
  • Page 8 TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Label Operation section for location function of controls) • Press lift lever plunger and raise Terminal Batter attachment lift lever to its highest Door position. • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place gearshift lever in neutral position.

  • Page 9: Check Tire Pressure

    CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION INSTALL MULCHER PLATE OF ALL BELTS (If previously removed) • Raise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive upright position. belts in the Service and Adjustments •...
  • Page 10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the produ Learn and understand their meaning. BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG,HEO. ENG,NEOPF O.LPRESSURE L,GHTSON OV_MP FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIF"3 LOCKED N H L ATTACHMENT...
  • Page 11 KNOWYOUR TRACTOR 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. Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Ammeter Throttle Control Attachment...
  • Page 12 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safe! glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing an_ adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 13 to roll slightly as you restart movement. • The average lawn should be cut to • To restart movement, slowly release approximately 2ol/2 inches during parking brake and clutch/brake pedal. cool season and to over 3 inches • Make all turns slowly. during hot months.

  • Page 14: To Start Engine

    _UUU_ULIN_ • Insert key into ignition and tum key clockwise to "START" position • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of release key as soon as engine stad 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline Do not run starter continuously for will increase carbon and lead oxide more than fifteen...

  • Page 15: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the IMPORTANT: For best performance, mower housing is attached to tractor. keep mower housing free of built-up • Mower should be properly leveled grass and trash. Clean after each use. best mowing performance.

  • Page 16: Lubrication Chart

    Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 11_7 : I_ Lubdcation Chart Check Batten] Level Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxk5 Cooling Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension 11_5 Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level ! I_ Clean Air Filter...
  • Page 17 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem- bly, center hole in blade must align with Always observe safety rules when star on mandrel assembly. performing any maintenance. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and BRAKE OPERATION flat washer in exact order as shown. ff tractor requires more than six (6) feet •...
  • Page 18 BATTERY NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting Your tractor has a battery charging cold weather, these multi-viscosity oi system which is sufficient for normal use. will result in increased oil consumpti, However, periodic charging of the battery when used above 32°F.

  • Page 19: Clean Air Screen

    CLEAN AIR SCREEN MUFFLER Air screen must be kept free of dirt and Inspect and replace corroded muffler chaff to prevent engine damage from and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and damage.
  • Page 20 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the of all foreign matter. electrical system, muffler, air filter and i Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. Keep finished surfaces and wheels carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in a short- free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
  • Page 21 • Before making any necessary adjust- TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING ments, check that both front links are Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure equal in length. Both links should be tires are properly inflated (See =PROD- approximately 10-3/8".
  • Page 22 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE ° Road test tractor for proper stopping DRIVE BELT distance as stated above. Readjust The mower blade drive belt may be necessary. If stopping distance is still replaced without tools. Park the tractor greater than six (6) feet in highest on level surface.
  • Page 23 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER • Replace washers and snap retaining NEUTRALADJUSTMENT ring securely in axle groove. • Replace axle cover. The transaxle should be in neutral when NOTE: To seal tire punctures and the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire gate) position.

  • Page 24: Interlocks And Relays

    PositiveTerminal Negative Terminal Keps_ _-_. Bolt Negative (Black) Positive (Red) Cable Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. Battery • Replace bulb in holder and push bull holder securely back into the hole in Negative Terminal...
  • Page 25 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR Maintenance, repair, or replacement the emission control devices and The carburetor has been preset at the systems, which are being done at the factory and adjustment should not be customers expense, may be performed necessary. However, minor adjustment by any non-road engine repair establish- may be required to compensate...
  • Page 26 • Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle Idle Speed control lever in slow position, turn idle Adjusting fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise) Screw "__ until engine begins to die and then turn out (countemlockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn needle to a point midway between those two positions.
  • Page 27 ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture Immediately prepare your tractor for which leads to separation and formation storage at the end of the season or if the of acids during storage. Acidic gas can tractor will not be used for 30 days or more.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start • Fill fuel tank, Out of fuel. Engine not "CHOKED" • See"TO START ENGINE" properly, in Operation section. • Engine flooded. • Wait several minutes before attempting to start. • Bad spark plug. •...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM • Weak or dead battery. • Recharge or replace battery. Engine clicks but will not start • Clean battery terminals. Corroded battery terminals. Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring. • Faulty solenoid or starter. •...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poorcut-uneven!• Worn, _ntorlooseblade. • Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. • Mower deck not level. • Level mower deck. • Clean underside of mower • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. housing. • Bent blade mandrel. •...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 SCHEMATIC "° lilflf " BATrERY SOLENOID AMMETER FUSE STARTE' •._ ..._ :_', .-......_FUEL, _rrP _._ uNE _etuE ( ,_t_T,O. I " .--- _.., " (CL""b"rc"'H'(_b_;" I , _ ', I ' [ 5WITL;H I r_E._, , _1_ I"...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 ELECTRICAL ---- ..
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 16 161343 Switch, Interlock 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152j 22 41523 Bulb Light#1156 24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 26 166180...

  • Page 34: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES •...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 169(361 Dra'Hoa r 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 BumperHood/Dash 168337X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 11 155927 Panel. Dash. L.H. 12 145660 Clip Tinnerman Gdlle P/L 13 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.
  • Page 36 TRACTOR"" MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 GROUND DRWE...

  • Page 37: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 Peedess 8883R Cover, Pedal 206-545C 140186 Pulley, Engine 146682 Spdng, Retum, Brake 64 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 123666X PuUey,Trartsaxle 65 STD551143...

  • Page 38: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 STEERING ASSEMBLY I.._ .._---1...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 SteeringWheel 154427 Axle AssemblySTMP Dropped STL 169_40 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-114 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Kllp 3366R...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 ENGINE "_,o1 \ I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162156 Control,Throttle 17720410 Screw, Hax Head, Thread Curling 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, (See Breakdown) ..Koh_erModeICV15-41567 159420 Muffler Gasket 13 12-041-.03 14 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 15 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90", 3/8-18 NPT 16 STD551231 Washer...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271015 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Seat 3350 BIk/blkCraftsman 13 121248X 140122 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 Bracket Pet Pivot Seat (blk) 14 72050412 140551 Spacer Split28 X 96 Zinc Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 15 134300 71110616...

  • Page 43: Wheels And Tires

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 DECALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 156368 13 163261 Decal, Oper. Instr. Decal, Dash Panel 168354 14 160396 Decal, Replacement Decal, V-Belt Schematic 163200 Decal, Hood, R.H. 149516 Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng 163202 Decal, Hood, L.H. 163207 Decal, Fender Sd.

  • Page 44: Mower Deck

    MOWERDECK TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 3 24...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODE L NUMBER 917.271015 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Guard, TUV Idler 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 141043 Bolt 149846 Knob Custom Oval STD533107 V-Belt 138017 Brecket Assembly,Sway Bar, 144959 Front 92 STD541437 165460 MulcherCover Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 101 136,420 s'rD624008 Screw...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 PEERLESSTRANSAXLE- - MODELNUMBER206-545C €1_--27 706A...

  • Page 47: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 159471 Shalt Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X SearingNylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 11 139865...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART 780197 Flanged Bushing .75t DESCRIPTION 790075 Brake Disk 790007 Brake Pad Plate 772147 Transaxle Cover 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2) 750086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 786026 Dowel Pin 770128 Transaxle Case...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567 BLOWER HOUSING BAFFLES AIR INTAKE 6--0 ENGINE CONTROLS CRANKSHAFT EXHAUST §--+ _j)_4...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 KOHLERENGINE-MODEL NUMBERCV15S,TYPE NUMBER41567 FUEL SYSTEM 31 / CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567 OIL PAN / LUBRICATION IGNITION I ELECTR!CAL lS-- t, l.-_"_f '-_,,-_ I"_ _1-" _7_.Z "-J 1--21 CRANKCASE STARTING SYSTEM I...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODE L NUMBER 917.271015 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567 AIR INTAKE 12-063-05 Baffle, intake Side M-0645016 Screw, Hex Flange PART M6 x 1.0 x 16 (2) DESCRIPTION 12-063-08 Baffle, Cylinder Head 12-063-01 Baffle, Cylinder 12-743-05 Kit, Air Cleaner(includes NOT ILLUSTRATED 12-113-64...

  • Page 53: Fuel System

    TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567 12-757-03 Kit, Carburetor Repair FUEL SYSTEM 12-518-05 Lead, Solenoid, Black, 5", PART 14 Gauge, Uninsulatad DESCRIPTION Push-OnTabs 12-853-56 Kit, Carburetor (Includes Lead, Ground, Green, 5", 41-518-34 thru 6) 18 Gauge Insulated Grip 12-041-02 Gasket, Air Cleaner 12-053-56...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271015 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567 12-20_-01 Body, Oil Pump Relief Va}ve 12-050-O1 Filter, Oil IGNITION / ELECTRICAL X-75-10 Plug, Square Head, Solid 3/8 12-393-01 Oil Pump Assembly PART 12-032-04 O-Ring, Oil PumpCover Cover, Oil Pump DESCRIPTION 12-096-02 M-0545016...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 56 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME 'M (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need:...

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