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Craftsman EZ3 917.272052 Owner's Manual

16 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.272052
EZ 3
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
This product has a low emission engine which operates
mL-._Jm differently 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/craftsman

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  • Page 1 For answers to your questions aboutthisproduct,Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and instructions before Sears Craftsman Help Line operating this equipment 5 am - 5 pm, Mort - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubdcated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    IMISORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwingobjects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructions couldresult 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 machine before etading.
  • Page 4 III. CHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic accidents can occur if the operator area. is not alert to the presence of children. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade Children are often attracted to the attachment bolts, tight and keep machine and the mowing activity.
  • Page 5 • LJse slow speed. Choose a low gear so CALITION: Tow only the attachments that you will not have to stop or shift that are recommended by and comply while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If your tractor.
  • Page 6 Should you experience any problem you PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS cannot easily remedy, please contact a Sears or other qualified service center. GASDLINE 1.25 GALLONS We have competent, well-trained techni- CAPACITY UNLEADED cians and the proper tools to service or AND TYPE: REGULAR repair this tractor.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock washer 3/8 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 1) Locknut 5/16-18 St>terni;gn Steering Boot Shaft Steedng Wheel Adapter Seat (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _(1) Knob...

  • Page 8: Install Steering Wheel

    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 :orrect tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

  • Page 9: Install Seat

    NOTE: You may now roll or drive your Label tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid. Terminal TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Batter Door Operation section for location and function of controls) t.
  • Page 10 CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION INSTALL MULCHER PLATE OF ALL BELTS (If previously removed) 1. R_ise and hold deflector shield in See the figures that are shownfor replacingmotion and mower blade drive upright position. 2. Place front of mulcher plate over front belts in the Service and Adjustments sectionof this manual.
  • Page 11 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 OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED...
  • 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 Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch Ammeter Lever...
  • 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.
  • Page 14 _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower , The average lawn should be cut to without either the entire grass catcher, on approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. during hot months•...
  • Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER _WARNING: Experience indicates that ATTACHMENTS alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or TO_N only the attachments that are using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your formation of acids during storage.

  • Page 16: Cold Weather Starting

    COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and below) 6. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up pedod from several seconds to several minutes, depend- MULCHING...

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation _11_ Check Tice Pressure Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems CheCk for Loose Fasteners lily Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades T Lu_._,o.ch_t Check Batte_ Lev_ R CleSrt Ba"elY a nd T et f ryJtals Check Transaxle Co_lng Adjust B _apeBelt(s)Tension Adjust Motion Drive B_t(S) Tert_lon...
  • Page 18 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 flat washer in exact order as ff tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 19 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. Determine temperature range expected • .Keep small vent holes open. before oil change. All oil must meet API • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. service classification SF-SJ.
  • Page 20 SPARK PLUGS Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), Replace spark plugs at the beginning of remove the blower housing and other each mowing season or after every 100 cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins hours of operation, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 21 CLEANING tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. hose to clean your tractor unless the • of all foreign matter. electrical system, muffler, air filter and • Keep finished surfaces and wheels carburetor are covered to keep water out.
  • Page 22 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Measure distance "D" directly in front and Adjust the mower whi_e tractor is parked behind the mandrel at bottom edge of on level ground or driveway. Make sure mower housing as shown. tires are properly inflated (Bee "PROD- •...
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO Jam Nut REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 24 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT may be purchased from your local parts The tTansaxle should be in neutral when dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock rot and corrosion.
  • Page 25 Positive Terminal Negative Terminal 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 Negative Terminal Positive Terminal the backside of the grill.
  • Page 26 ENGINE 1. Be sure you have a clean air filterand the throttle control cable is adjusted properly vlaintenance, repair, or replacement of (see above). he emission control devices and sys- 2. Start engine and allow to warm for five ems, which are being done at the minutes.
  • Page 27 experiance indicates that alcohol lm'rnediately prepare your tractor for blended fuels (called gasohol or using storage at the end of the season or if the ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tractor will not be used for 30 days or which leads to separation and formation more.

  • Page 28: Rroubleshooting Chart

    rROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Nill not start t. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes 3. Engine flooded. before attempting to start. 4.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cuttingtoo much grass/too 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. 3. Clean underside of mower 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower, housing.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mow;_rbladeswill 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction, not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel. 1.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272052 SCHEMATIC ;[llLll; - BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE STARTER AMMETER CLUTCH / BRAKE miTE = •tm,_r E (PEDAL UP) ..E,_CK (OPTIONAL) , ......_i _LIL;NE i IGNITION SWITCH ..(CLUTCH OFF) ..L Y_ _IlL-_- _ _ _I _,_-8_ FUEL SHUT'OFF SEAT SWITCH...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272052 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272052 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 161343 Switch, Interlock 16618_ Harness Asm Light W/4152J 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 175158...

  • Page 34: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272052 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272052 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 169061 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash $31_o33710 Bolt, Cardage 3/8-16 x 3/4 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 145660 C_ip"i3nnerman Gdlle P/L 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H, 144983X558...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272052 GROUND DRIVE...

  • Page 37: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272052 GROUND DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle(See Breakdown) 140186 Pulley, Engine Peedess 206-545C 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 146682 Spdng, Retum, Brake STD551143 Washer 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof 12000028 Ring, Retainer...

  • Page 38: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,272052 STEERING ASSEMBLY r_"?,...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,272052 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Bteedng Whedi 154427 Axle Assemi_y STMp Dropped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH. 169839 Splndle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x %1/4 x 16 Gauge...

  • Page 40: Optional Equipment

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272052 ENGINE _105 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170548 Control, Throttle 137040 Une, Fuel 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/6 124028X Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line ..

  • Page 41: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272052 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121248X Bushlng Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id 146551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Beat (blk) 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20xl-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 19131610...

  • Page 42: Wheels And Tires

    177368 Decal, HP Engine 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 172331 Decal, Mower Srs 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 1632O4 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 178207 Owner's Manual, English 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 178208 Owner's Manual, Spanish WHEELS & TIRES KEY PART DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 43: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.272052 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Sp_ing W/ STD_24008 Retainer Spring Plunger 173_88 Link Front 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 73350600 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 105767X Pin Groove 130171 Trunnion BIk 2_nc 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 73800600...

  • Page 44: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272052 MOWER DECK ,148 21 22...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.272052 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 149846 Knob Custom Oval STD533107 Bolt 144959 V-Belt 138017 Bracket Asseml_y,Sway Bar, STD541437 Front 136420 Mulcher Cover 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 71081010 Screw STD_24006...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272052 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - -MODEL HUMBER 917.272052 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE -- MODEL N UMBER 206-545C PART RBF PART DF-SCRIPIlON DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxle Cover 790079 Brake Lever 780086A Needle Beadng 5/8" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 770128 Transaxle Case 792(_5A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 776395 Countershaft 792075...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272052 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER _RANKCASEJ...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272052 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461,TYPE NUMBER 26504 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-032-03-S Seal, crankshaft 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 12-755-94-SKit, cylinder head (Includes Block, cylinder (Use Short 3-17, Gaskets Block 12 522 50) 12 041 01-S (Qty.
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272052 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 IGNITIONIELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESJ AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272052 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION IGNITION/ELECTRICAL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-281-01-S Duct, air 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange 25-341-03-S Knob, air cleaner cover M10x1.5x46 12-096-24-S Cover, air cleaner 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 12-083.12-SPrecleaner, element 24-162-03-S Screen, grass...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272052 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS 9_s/_/_ 3_ @ OIL PAN I LUBRICATION...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272052 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 25504 ENGINE CONTROLS ST_,RTING SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-079-11-S Linkage, choke M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange MSxl.25x70 (2') 12-237.01-S Clamp, cable 25-098-07-SStarter assembly (Includes 3- 24-086-43-S Screw, hex. flange M-664020-S Screw, lobed socket 12-755-54-S Kit, ddve end M6xl.Ox20 (2)
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.272052 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461,TYPE NUMBER 26504 EXHAUST_.J CRANKSHAFT FUELSYSTEM...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272052 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-014-57-SCrankshaft (Includes 2) M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) 25-139-27-S Plug, cup X-22-11-S Washer, loCk 1/4" M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 (2) EXHAUST 12-853-68-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 5,6,7 qty I)

  • Page 59: For Safe Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE 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.
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