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Craftsman EZ3 917.270912 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.270912 Owner's Manual

19.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN
19.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917,270912
• 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 this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 601.79
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Call: Read and follow all 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 601.79 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears will replace the battery at no charge. War- ranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply.
  • Page 3 can result in severe injury or death. All IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is slopes require extra caution. If you cannot capable of amputating hands and feet back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on and throwing objects. Failure to observe it, do not mow it.
  • Page 4 • Never tamper with safety devices. • Before and when backing, look behind Check their proper operation regularly. and down for small children. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, • Never carry children. They may fall off other debris build-up.
  • Page 5 (Section 4442 of the =ONGRATULATIONS on your purchase Califomia Public Resources Code). Other of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been states may have similar laws. Federal designed, engineered and manufactured laws apply on federal lands. A spark...
  • Page 6 Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt Steering 3/8-16 x 1 Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Steering Extension Steering Wheet Steedng Shaft Adapter Boot Seat (1) Washer (1) Shoulder 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Bolt 5/16-18 _(1)

  • Page 7: Maintenance

    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 8 TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location function of controls) 7• • o," Label • Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position• • Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
  • Page 9 I# CHECKLIST ACAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield Before you operate and enjoy your new when attaching mulcher plate and allow it tractor, we wish to assure that you receive to rest on plate while in operation. the best performance and satisfaction from this quality product.
  • Page 10 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ® OVER TEMP PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL...

  • Page 11: Knowyour Tractor

    KNOWYOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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. Attachment Light Clutch Lever Ignition Switch Ammeter Switch...
  • Page 12 The operation o! 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.
  • Page 13 TO OPERATE MOWER TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by The position of the attachment lift lever the operator to leave the seat with the determines the cutting height. engine running and the attachment...
  • Page 14 TO TRANSPORT ADDGASOLINE • Raise attachment lift to highest position • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular with attachment lift control. unleaded gasoline with a minimum of • When pushing or towing your tractor, 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide be sure gearshift lever is in neutral...
  • Page 15 TO START ENGINE COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F AND BELOW) When starting the engine for the first time • When engine starts, slowly push choke or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will control in until the engine begins to run take extra cranking time to move fuel from smoothly.
  • Page 16 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See "TO keep mower housing free of built-up grass LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the and trash. Clean after each use. Servk:e and Adjustments section of this...

  • Page 17: General Recommendations

    FILL IN DATES /_/r_/. _/_. _"_c_-_'_ AsYouCOMPL_r_ ./'_. _/._-_ __._._ %.._ _._'S._-_J .Eeu ,. B .V,CB O*TES Chec...,, o.o.ion Check "nre PreSsure Check Operator presence and InterlOCk Systems Check 1or Loose Faster_rs LubriCation Chart Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades CheckBatteryLevel Clean Battery and Terminala i Check Transaxle Cooling AdJUStBlade Belt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(e) Tension...
  • Page 18 TRACTOR • Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as Always observe safety rules when shown. performing any maintenance. IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, BRAKE OPERATION center hole isn blade must align with star If tractor requires more than six (6) feet on mandrel...

  • Page 19: Clean Air Screen

    NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils BA'r'rERY (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting Your tractor has a battery charging system cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils which is sufficient for normal use. How- will result in increased oil consumption ever, periodic charging of the battery with when used above 32°F.
  • Page 20 FINS IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such I=N_ilINI¢ _UULIN_i as kerosene, are not to be used to clean Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine the cartridge. They may cause deteriora- cooling fins to prevent engine damage tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.
  • Page 21 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. electdcal system, muffler, air filter and of all foreign matter. carburetor are covered to keep water out. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free Water in engine can result in a shortened of all gasoline, oil, etc.
  • Page 22 TO LEVELMOWERHOUSING • Before making any necessary adjust- Adjust ments, check that both front links are the mower while tractor is parked equal in length. Both links should be on level ground or driveway. Make sure approximately 10-3/8". tires are properly inflated (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT BELT INSTALLATION Park the tractor on level surface. Engage • Install new belt in reverse order of parking brake. For assistance, there is a removal. belt installation guide decal on bottom • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves side of left footrest.
  • Page 24 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK Gearshift Lever Neutral Lock Gate BATTERY _CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. Adjustment If your battery is too weak to start the Bolt engine, it should be recharged.
  • Page 25 TO REPLACE FUSE REPLACING BATTERY Replace with 15 amp automotive-type ACAUTION: Do not short battery plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located terminals by allowing a wrench or any behind the dash. other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL remove metal bracelets,...

  • Page 26: Preliminary Setting

    FINAL SETTING • Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor • Start engine and allow to warm for five choke (see "AIR FILTER" in the minutes. Make final adjustments with Maintenance section of this manual). engine running and shift/motion control...
  • Page 27 Immediately prepare your tractor for Also, experience 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 28: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM • Fill fuel tank. Will not start • Out of fuel. • See TO START ENGINE" • Engine not "CHOKED" properly. Operation section. • Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. • Bad spark plug. •...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine clicks but • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring. will not start • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Check/replace solenoid or (cont'd) starter. • Set in "Higher Cut" position/ Loss of power •...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Poor cut- uneven • Clean around mandrels to • Clogged mower deck vent open vent holes. (cont'd) holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels. • Remove obstruction. Mower blades will • Obstruction in clutch not rotate mechanism.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE AMMETER [OPTIONAL) L ..CLUTCH / BRAKE [PEDAL UP) IGNITION SWtTCB (OPTIONAL) CH&RGING SYS_r EM OUTPUT VOLTS AC M_N @ 3_)0 RPM 3/¢_p DC Q 3600 RPM (CHARGING SYSTEM D!SCCNPi_.CTE D) FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID ALTERNATOR...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912 ELECTRICAL ..;=- ..¢#...
  • Page 33 Fuse 27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 28 145491 CabteGround 121305X Switch Seat 163968 Switch [gn 140403 Key Molded Craftsman 170217 Harness Ign 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2 131563 CoverTarminal 145673 Solenoid 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6Amp...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...

  • Page 35: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES I_Y P_R'T NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis Assembly 169061 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bamper Hood/Dash 168337)(013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 11 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 12 145660 Clip Tinnerman Gdlle PiL 13 169117)(010 Panel, Dash, R.H.
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912 GROUND DRIVE...

  • Page 37: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912 GROUND DRIVE {<3EY PART KL=Y PART DESCRIPTION DtESGRIPTION ..T ransaxte (See Breakdown) 62 8883R Cover, Pedal Peerless 206-545C 140186 Pulley, Engine 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 64 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 Washer 123666X Pulley, Transaxla...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912 STEERING...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917,270912 STEERING K_-Y PART NO. NO. DESCRIP'nON 139768 Steedng Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6,?.66H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/6 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912 ENGINE 27 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912 ENGINE PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 162152 Control, Throt Paddle 32 22 17720410 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine, B&S, (Sea Breakdown) No. 461707-0145-E3 ..149723 Muffler Exhaust 144069 Exhaust Asm. Left 14406o8 Exhaust Asm. Right 138129 Clamp Tube Double Engine 150176...

  • Page 42: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912 SEAT ASSEMBLY ,!jJ7 .-.--- 16 KL=YPART IQ_f PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 3350 BIk/blkCraftsman 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyt 50 |d 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 14 72050412 BoltRdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 15 134300...

  • Page 43: Wheels And Tires

    Pad Footrest LH STLT 163259 Decal, Panel Dash B&S 165800X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 171808 Decal, Rplcmnt 165799X428 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman Gold 173529 Owner's Manual, English Owner's Manual, Spanish 11 156368 Decal, Fender STLT Oper InstE/S 173530 KEY PAR_ WHEELS...

  • Page 44: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912 LIFT ASSEMBLY 13 _-_...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912 LIFT ASSEMBLY I_'Y PAR1" NO. NO. DESORIPTIOH 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000002 E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21132 x 1 x 21 Gauge 120183X Bearing, Nylon 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 11 139865...

  • Page 46: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912 MOWER DECK >21 / 23...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912 MOWER DECK K]EY PART I(L='YPART NO. NO. DESCRIP11ON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 56 165723 Spacer, Retainer STD533107 Bolt 141043 Guard, TUV Idler 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 149846 KnobCustom Oval Front 144959 V-Belt 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - MODEL NU M BER 917.270912 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C MODEL andSERIAL [N_RS...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. Dowel Pin 772147 Transaxle Cover 786026 Flat Washer 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792076A .312 ID x .059W 770128 Transaxle Case 776395 Countershaft 41A 790079 Brake Lever...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 t3_ _ 634 ÷ 552A 404 o 11019 LABEL KIT I 11050 OWNER'S MANUAL 1132 * ._oumsS_C,_L_OO,S INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 861 PUMP REPAIR KIT 3_2 _ 432_ 306_-- 859_ 433_'_ 121 CARBURETOR KIT 432_ 392_ 104_ 102@ 258 Y "k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INbT"RUC'RON MANUAL.
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912 BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 358 GASKET 51A_ 634 _ 30 =oG...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912 BRIGGS& STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL N UMBER461707,TYPE NUMBER0145-E3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 94930 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 797A 693187 Nut (Starter Terminal) 497596 Motor-Starter 394860 Cap-Drive 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 497607 Cap-End 497606 Brush Set 691427 Housing-Starter 230674 Nut (Flywheel) 693511 Spacer 394891...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.270912 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRtPT|ON 797A 693167 Nut (Starter Terminal) 94930 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 497596 Motor-Starter 394860 Cap-Drive 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 497607 Cap-End 497608 Brush Set 691427 Housing-Starter 230674...

  • Page 55: Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING -_. ., CUT GUIDE TFI_. s Operate 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.
  • Page 56 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home,.. no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME _r_ _ar n_t (1-800.469-4663) www.sears.com To bringin products such asvacuums, lawn equipment and elecl_3nics for repair, callfor the location of your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center 1-800-488-1222 _v_B _o_j_ www.sears.com...

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