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Craftsman EZ3 917.273031 Owner's Manual

20.0 hp electric start 46" mower 6 speed garden tractor
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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN
20.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
46" MOWER
6 SPEED
GARDEN TRAC
Model No.
917.273031
• 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 Une
5 am. 5 pm,Mort- Sat
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179

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  • Page 1 For answers to your questions CAUTION: about this product, Call: Read and follow all 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Une before operating this equip- 5 am. 5 pm,Mort- Sat ment. Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...
  • Page 2 PartsOrdering.......Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is main- tained, lubricated 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 • Do nottry tostabilizethe machine by • Turn off blades when not mowing. pottingyourfootc_n the ground. • Stop engine before removing grass • Do not usegrasscatcher on steep catcher or unclogging chute. slopes. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
  • Page 4 • Never make a<_ustments orrepairs with • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. theengine r unning. gloves, Wrap the blade(s) or wear • Grass c atcher components aresubject use extra caution when servicing them. towear, damage, anddeterioration, • Check brake operation frequently. which Adjust and service as required.
  • Page 5 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 dependability and performance. Sbeu.ld_ y_ou experience any problem you cannot-easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authodzed Service Center.
  • Page 6 Parts B ag contents shown f ullsize (I) Knob © (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/15 x 12 Gauge (2)washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (2)_re_ #10 x 5/8 (2) Lock (2) Weld Nuts #10 Washers #10 (3) Retainer Spdngs (double loop) (4) Retelner Spdngs (single loop)
  • Page 7 Parts p acked separately incarton Plata Mulcher Seat Video Cassette Steering Wheel Manual Pads Bag © (2) Shoulder (2) Washers 3/8x 7/8 x 14 Gauge Bolts (2) Gauge Wheels Q(2) Canter lock Nuts Parts Bag contents notshown full size (2) Front Link Assemblies _==_ (2) Latch Hook (2) Keys...
  • Page 8 Your n ew tractor hasbeen assembled atthefactory w ith exception ofthose parts left unassembled forshipping purposes. Toensure s afe andproper operation ofyour t ractor allports andhardware youassemble must b etightened securely. Use thecorrect tools asnecessary toinsure p roper tightness. Review t hevideo cassette before you begin.
  • Page 9 HOWTOSETUPYOUR TRACTOR CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK B ATTERY The tires on your tractor were ovednflated • Lifthood at the factory for shipping purposes. to raised po6ition. Correct tire pressure is important for best • If this battery is put into service after cuffing performance.
  • Page 10 • Connect anti-sway bartochassis b rack- CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS under left footrest and retain with doubleloop _r spring. See the figures that are shown for replac- • Turn height adjustment knob clockwise ing motion, mower drive, and mower blade to remove slack from mower suspen- drive belts in the Service and Adjustments sion.
  • Page 11 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE *I CHECKLIST • Install two latch hooks to mulr.her plate Please review the following using ecmw, washer, lock washer, and ,/ All assembly instructions have been wold nut as shown. completed. NOTE: Pre-sssambie weld nut to latch / No remaining loose parts in carton.
  • Page 12 These s ymbols may appear onyour t ractor o r in literature suppliedwith the product. Learnand understand theirmeaning. A, = BA1TERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP "11 _ UGHT FUEL CHOKE...
  • Page 13 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Comparethe illustrations with yourtractorto familiarizeyourseff w ith the locationsof vadouscontrolsand adjustments. S ave thismanualfor futurereference. Ignition Ammeter Switch Position Attachment ThrottleControl Lift Lever Plunger Clutch/Brake Pedal Attachment LiftLever Choke...
  • Page 14 eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or I The operation ofanytractor canresult i nforeign o bjects t hrown i nto the repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or stan- I dard safety glasses.
  • Page 15 • The average lawn should b ecutto _,CAUTION: Do not operate the mower approximately 2-1/2inches d udng t he without either the entire grass catcher, on cool s eason a ndtoover 3 inches d uring hotmonths. For h ealthier and better mowers so equipped, or the discharge guard in place.
  • Page 16 TOWING CARTS ANDOTHER ,_CAtrrlON: nil to bottom of gas tank ATTACHMENTS filler neck. Do not overfill. W'c)e off any Tow only the attachments that are recom- spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use mandedbyand complywithspecifications gasoline near an open flame. ofthe manufacturer of yourtractor.Use TO START ENGINE commonsense when towing.Tooheavy of...
  • Page 17 • Do not mowgrasswhen it is wet. Wet COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° FAND BELOW) grasswillplug mowerand leave unde- elrable clumps,Allowgrass to dry • When engine starts, slowly push choke control in un_l the engine begins to run beforemowing. smoothly. Continue to push the choke •...
  • Page 18 • Certain t ypee o fgrass and grees c ond'P tions may require t hatanarea be mulched asecond t ime tocompletely hide thec{ipping_ When doing a sec- ond cut, m ow across o rperpendicular thefirst c utpath. • Change your cutting pattem from week to week.
  • Page 19 FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Z__f___S E_VIC ATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tim Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems R Check f orLoose Fastenara Shaq>ecVReplsce Mower Blades Id#'4 Lubrication Chart I_ / Check Battery Level R C_anBattery a nd Terminals Check Transaxla Cooi'_g Adjust Elsde...
  • Page 20 TRACTOR • Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lho. to[orque-ue). Always o bee_ve safety r ules w hen per- IMPORT/ANT: Blade belt is Grade 8 heat forming any maintenance. treated. BRAKE OPERATION TrailingEdge MandrelAssembly If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest Blade Center Hole...
  • Page 21 TOCLEAN BA'n'ERY AND TERMINALS tractoris not usedfor 50 hoursin one Corrnsion anddirtonthebattery a nd ter- year. minals c ancause thebattery t o Checkthe crankcaseoil levelbeforestart- "leak" ingthe engine and after each eight(8) power. • Remove terminal guard. hoursof operation."13ghten oil fillcap/dip •...
  • Page 22 NOTE:Operating theengine w itha ENGINE OIL RLTER blocked g rass s creen, dirty orplugged Replace the en_.ns oil filter every season cooling f ins,and/or cooling s hrouds re- or every other oll change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year. moved will cause engine damage due to MUFFLER overbearing.
  • Page 23 _CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Tum ignition key "OFF" and remove key. • Make sure the blades and all moving pads have completely stopped. •...
  • Page 24 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING • To lowerfrontof mower housing,loosen nut "G" on beth front linksan equal Adjust the mower while tractor is parked numberof turns. on level ground or driveway. Make sure • When distance"F"is 1/8" to 1/2" lower tires are properly inflated (See =PROD- at front than rear,tighten nut"H"against UCT SPECIFICATIONS').
  • Page 25 - Be sure springis securelyhookedto pri- TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT maryidlerarm and boll in mower hous- MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL ing. • Park tractor on a level surface. Engage MOWER DRIVE BELTINSTALLATION parking brake. • Installbelt in bothidlers. Make sure belt •...
  • Page 26 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE see thatthey rotatefreely. BELT Be sure springis hookedin secondary Park the tractoron level surface. Engage i Checksecondan/idlerarm and id/erto idlerarm and sway-herbracket. parkingbrake. Installnew belt in lowergrooveof left Remove mower drivebelt (See '*TO handmandrelpulley,idlerpulley,and REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELl" in center mandrelpulleyas shown.
  • Page 27 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN- MENT Nut "A" If steedng wheel crossbars are not hod- zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi- Jam Nut Operating'--_ tioned straight forward, remove steedng wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Front wheel toe-in is required for proper...
  • Page 28 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS • Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, FRONT WHEEL away from fuel tank and battery. • Blockup axle securely. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE • Remove axlecover, retainingringand ORDER - weshemto allowwheel removal.
  • Page 29 TOREPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB Hood • Raise h ood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the Headlight backaide of the grill. Wire • Replace bulb inholder and push bulb Connector holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.
  • Page 30 TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL PRELIMINARY SETTING The choke controlhas been presetat the • Be sure you have a clean air filter, and the throttle control cable and choke are factoryand adjustment shouldnotbe nec- essary. Checkadjuslmantas described adjusted properly (see above). belowbeforelooseningcable.
  • Page 31 Immediately prepare y our t ractor f or stor- Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using age at the end of the season or if the trac- tor will not be used for 30 days or more. ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of ,A CAUTION: Never store the tractor with...
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION WUlootstart * Out of fuel. i • Fill fuel tank. • Engine not "CHOKED" I ° See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. properly. • Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. •...
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOO_NG CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Lees M power • Cuffing too much , Set in "Higher Cut" posi- graes/too fast. tion/raduce speed. • Throttle in "CHOKE" posi- • Adjust throttle control. tion. • Clean underside of mower • Build-up of grass, leaves housing.
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will • Obstruction in clutch mech- • Remove obetruction. not rotate anism. • Worn/damaged mower i • Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. • Frozen idler pulley. • Replace idler pulley. • Frozen blade mandrel. •...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 SCHEMATIC - ;llllll BAI3"ERY =SOLENOID AMMETER ;c---i i ,L---IO_ b-------_ : 0_ ELECTRIC CLUTCH f IGNITIO_ SWITCH • .."_ J (NOT OCCUPIED) _..R£LAY 01 ..OPERATOR PRESENCE IGN _TION PLUGS GAP SPARK '- ..
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEl. NUMBER 917.273031 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144926 BattePJ 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Batterj 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Z_c 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut push Nylon 1/4" 153664 Switch Interlock push-In STD551125 Wasiler, Lock 1/4 73350400...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 150253 Rail, Frame RH 152728 . Bracket, Chassis Front 140506 Drawbar, Gt STD541431 Nut, Crownlod( 5/16-18 Unc 73800700 Nut, L(_kRex 7/16Unc 155914 Bracket Asm,, Susp Chass_ Lh 163975 DashYTGT2Cyt 137113...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 9858M1 Key.Woodruff 149412 Spdng, Drive Ground 7563R Washer, Thrust, A_e 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. Ny,ner 17490508 ScrewThdrolS/16-18x3/4 150035 STD541437 Nut.Crownloc_ 3/8-16 74321016 Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 5304.1...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273031 STEERING ASSEMBLY /"...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944X428 Wheel, Steedng 137094 Axle Asm., Fro_ 6855M F_ng, Grease 161849 Spindle Asm, LH 161848 Spk_dle Asm., RH 6266H Bearing, RaoeThrust Harden 121748X !fresher 25/32x1-5/Sx16Ga. 12000029 Ring, Kllp #T5304-75 121232X Cap, Spindle 74781044 Bott, Fin Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4...

  • Page 44: Engine Parts View

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 ENGINE 21_20 -_27 I SPARK ARRESTER...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION ..Eng_e (See Bceaadown) B&S Model NO.4O77"/7-0122-E1 161062 Muffler,Side 1-1/8 ° g6 13200300 Elbow STD 90 Dngrea 3/8 - 18 NPT 151396 Muffler Asm Guard 121361X Pulley V-Idler 150828 Keapef Asm. Belt Engine 1(To432X Bushing 140923...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY- P_ART PART DESCRIPTION DESCR|PT|ON 140124 Seat 72050412 Boit, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 14_51 Bracket, Pivot Seat 121249X Spacer, Sp_ 140675 Strap, Fsnder 123740X Spdng, Cpmn 127018X Bolt, Shoutder 5/16-18 x .62 123976)( Nut, LoCk 1/4 Lge Fig Gr.
  • Page 47 163257 Decal, Dash Panel Decal,V-BeltDriveSchemaic 16O397 164085 Decal.Dash Decal,V-BeJt S chematic 164065 163916 Decal,Hood,Craftsman,RH Decal,Im,ert S_g 138O47 163917 Decal, Hood,Craftsman,LH 1632O3 149516 Decal,BatteryDNGR/PSN BecaL Mower EZ3 ENG Asm 106202X Reflector, T a,h_l_ 133644 Decsl,Maintenance 138311 Becal, HanoieUt HelghtAdjust Decal Fender...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 LIFT ASSEMBLY 35 17...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 159187 Shefl Asm., Lift Vgt 159189 Lever Asm., Ufl Rh 120000_Z E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 1929_O16 Washer 29i32x1-1/4x16Ga. 74780624 Bo_FInHex 3i8-16x1.1/2 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted 122365)( Button, Plunger 122364X Plunger, Button 2876H...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 MOWER D ECK 116 117...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 164210 DeckWeldment 38 156086 Keeper,Bett,idler 3 138457 Braeflet A sm., Sway Bar 39 144917 Pulley,ldldr, Odven 5 STD624008 RetainerSp_ 137273 Sprig, Secondary44/46/50 Vent 6 130832 Azm,Suspsnsion, R ear(Sway 41 17490620 •...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 TRANSAXLE 65"...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 TRANSAXLE PART PARr DESCmP13ON DESCRIPTION 4197R Axle Shaft 8119M Neeole Beadng 12000034 Retaining Ring 423OR Th.,ust Bearf_g Race 4199R Final Drive Gear 4209R 3rd Reduc_on PlalO_l,Low 4216R DifferentJid Gear 4213R 461 Reduc_on Gear 4215R Differential P_lon 4442R 3rd Reductk_ P_on...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-E1 "k REQU1RI_$PECIALTOOLS 190 q_) TO INSTALL. GEE REPAIR IN_I'RUGTION MANUAL.
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-E1 1022...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-E1 119 | 351 I...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-E1 _482...
  • Page 58 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-E1 116B Q 101115 116D r_il_ 918 0 368 OASKET SET 3_ 0 102_ 150_ _r/'O ,e.g77 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 116_:b 116A_ 633 O 51A _1_.._ _aS_ m(O) e121 CARBURETOR KIT...
  • Page 59 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-E1 PART PART DESCRIFqlON DESCRIPTION 499584 CytindeCAssemt)ly 690987 ¢- O-Ring, Solenoid R_ 499585 Bushbg, Cyfinder 116A 690988 0- O-Ring, FuelTmnsferTube 690926 • Seal, Oil- 116B 690589 •...
  • Page 60 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-E1 PARr PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPllON 691035 Rlter, Fuel 690960 Sc;ew,Hex 69C956 Element,Breather 499602 Dip_ick/Tube Assembly _ 256 690957 Retainer, E tament 691234 Terminal,ignition CalVe 69100_ Screw,Hex 691011 Adapter, A ir 691024...
  • Page 63 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL GUIDE TH _ greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exerclss extreme j,i_ Operate your Tractor up end down the face of slopes (not caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 64 Fortherepair or mplasement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Peru ordenar plezae con entrega a domlcllio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-50o-473-7274) Para pedlr eerviclo de reperecl6n e...