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Craftsman EZ3 917.271064 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.271064 Owner's Manual

15.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAH'I
15.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271064
EZ
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
This product has a low emission engine whl¢h operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en-
glne, read end 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, Mon - 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, Mon - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable ofamputating hands a nd 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 ere a major factor related to loss-of- instructions in the manual and on the control and tipover accidents,...
  • Page 4 IlL CHILDREN Never run a machineinsidea closed Tragicaccidentscan occur if the operator area. is not alert to the presenceof children. Keep nuts and bolts, especiallyblade Chiidranare often attracted to the attachmentbolts,tightand keep machineand the mowingactivity, Never equipmentin good condition. assume that childrenwin remain where Never tamper with safety devices.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so CAUTION: Tow only the attachment 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: Safety Rules

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS We have competent,well-trainedtechni- cians and the propertoolsto serviceor GASOLINE 1,25 GALLONS repairthis tractor. CAPACITY UNLEADED Please read and retainthis manual. The ANDTYPE: REGULAR instructions will enable you to assemble and maintainyourtractorproperly. OILTYPE SAE10W30(above 3 2°F) Alwaysobservethe "SAFETY RULES". API-SF-SJ): SAE5W-30(below 32°F REPAIR AGREEMENT...
  • Page 7 Steering Steering Wheel Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt washer 3/8 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 Steering Steedng _ (5_I 6 L'l°C8knut Extension Shaft Boot Wheel Adapter Steering Seat (_Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 _) Shoulder olt 5/16-18 Gauge _(1)

  • 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: Operation

    TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location function of controls) Terminal 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise Batter attachment lift lever to its highest Door position. Termin_ 2. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. 3. Place freewheel control in freewheel- ing position to disengage transmis- INSTALL SEAT sion (See "TO TRANSPORT"...
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn how to operateyour (If previously removed) tractor,checkto see thatthe brake is 1. Raise and hold deflectorshield in properlyadjusted. See "TO ADJUST updght position. BRAKE"in the Service and Adjustments 2. Place front of mulcherplate over front sectionof this manual.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear OR your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. A ,= BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNtNG OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractorto familiarize yourselfwith the locationsof various controlsand adjustments. Save this manualfor future reference. Light Switch Ignition Switch Attachment Clutch lift Ammeter Lever Plunger Throttle/Choke Attachment Control...
  • 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 • For best cutting performance, grass AttachmentClutch Lever Attachernnt over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut Position Position relatively high; the second to desired height. "_ TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS Position Gauge wheels are propedy adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height in operating position.
  • Page 15 NOTE: Toprotect hood from damage ADD GASOLINE when transporting yourtractoron a truck • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular or a trailer,be sure hood is closedand unleaded gasoline with a minimum of securedto tractor. Use an appropriate 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline meansof tying hoodto tractor(rope, cord, will increase carbon and lead oxide etc.).
  • Page 16 PURGETRANSMISSlON NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. ,_CAUTION: Never engage or disen- 6. Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START' position and gage freewheel lever while the engine is running. release key as soon as engine starts. To ensure proper operation and perfor.
  • Page 17 Your tractor is now purged and now ready MULCHING MOWINGTIPS for normal operation. IMPORTANT: For best performance, MOWlNGTIPS keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean after each use. • Mower should be properly leveled for • The special mulching blade will recut best mowing performance.

  • Page 18: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE CheCk Brake Operatio_ CheckTire PreSsure Check Operator Pre_ence and T InterlOCk Systems Ik / R C_'kk. L oos_ F._,, V" I SherpervReqlace Mower Diodes T Lubri(:atk_ Chaut C;le_k Bstter)' Level CleanBettmyendTerm_ais Cr._k tra._x_ Cocking Adjust B4ade _t(s) Tension...
  • Page 19 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 TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID BATTERY The transaxle was sealed at the factory Yourtractorhas a batterychargingsystem whichis sufficient for normaluse. How- and fluid maintenance is not required fc the life of the transaxle. Should the ever, periodicchargingof the batterywith transaxle ever leak or require servicing, an automotive charger will extend its life.
  • Page 21 8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for 6. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in checking level. Insert dipstick into the clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube.
  • Page 22 CLEANING 5. Fill c rankcase with new oU (See "TO CHANGE ENGINE Oil- in this section of this manual). For approximate of all foreign matter. i Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, i capacity see =PRODUCT SPECIFICA- Keep finished surfaces and wheels TIONS"...
  • Page 23 _CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: I. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. 2. Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. 3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. 4. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. 5.
  • Page 24 SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT • To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F" from trunnion on both front links. • Raise mower to its highest position, Tighten nut "E" on both front links an • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, equal number of turns.
  • Page 25 BELT INSTALLATION 2. Remove belt from stationary idler and 4. Install new belt clutching idler. in reverseorder of 3. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. removal. Carefully remove belt upwards from 5, Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves transmission input pulley and over and insideall belt guides.
  • Page 26 2. Move the motion control lever 114 to Washers 1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to Retaining _ Ring\ /\ ff" ll creep. 3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely. Axle {( ,'_ "t_ 4. Start engine and test. 5. If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.
  • Page 27 REPLACING BA'R'ERY TO REPLACE FUSE tc_rmCAUTIQN: .,Do notshort b altery Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located inals oy allowing a wrencn or any behind the dash. other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- remove metal bracelets, wdstwatch SEMBLY...
  • Page 28 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR ACCELERATION TEST - The carburetorhas been preset at the factory 6. Move throttle control lever fromslow to and adjustmentshould not be necessary. fast position.If engine hesitates or dies, However, minor adjustmentmay be required tum idle fuel adjustingneedle out to compensate for differencesin fuel, (counterclockwise)1/8 fum.
  • Page 29 Also, experiance indicates that alcohol Immediately 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 more.

  • Page 30: Service And Adjustments

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel, 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See =TOSTART ENGINE" Engine not "CHOKED" in Operationsection. properly. 3. Wait several minutesbefore Engine flooded, attempting to start. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Lossofpower 3. Build-upof grass, leaves 3. Clean undersideof mower (continued) and trash under mower. housing. 4. Dirtyair filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter. 5. Low oil level/dirtyoil. 5. Check oil level/changeoil. 6. Faultyspark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORREC_ON 1. Place throttle control in 1. Engine speed too slow. Poor grass dieH_harge "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 NUMBER 917.271064 SCHEMATIC IGNITION SWITCH NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CIRCUIT '_IAKE" I it ii I CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS M,p_._.A1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CUP8 RUN/I-IGHT B÷AI A2_. NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR RELAY START B ÷ S + A1 B_.AI NONE NONE...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 114-20 unc x 3/4 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge 161343 Switch, |ntedock N OpeN Oton 166182 Harness, Light Socket (includes 4152J) 4152J Bulb, Light 4799J...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 11""_-...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Cttassis Stamping 16_061 Drav.Oar 17660612 Screw 3/_16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3_-16 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 145660 Clip "rinnerman G dl_eP/L 172107X010 Pane_, Dash, R.H.
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPllON DESCRIPllON ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro Hydro Gr 314-0510 134683 Keeper Belt Engine 165866 Rod Sldlt Fender Adjust 169183 Strap Torque Lh Hydro S'rD561210 PInCotter 1/8xl 19132012 Washer...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271064 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEy PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL 168_10 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H, 62_6H Beating, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000(_9...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR "" MODEL NUMBER 917.271964 ENGINE • • , ,'_• . •• >105...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 17(T048 Conbol, ThrOttlelChoke 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 114-20 x 51 ..Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model NO. CV15-41598 159420 Muffler 12-041-o3 Gasket Kobler 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy STD551237 Washer 169837 Shield BrrvObr Guard...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR-- M ODEL NUMBER 917.271064 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121248X Bushing, Snap 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 72050412 Bo_t, carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 71110616 Bolt 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88 19131610 Washer 13/32x I x 10Gange 121250X Spdng 145006...
  • Page 45 Decal, Customer Mainterlance 138311 Deual, Lift Handle 166887 Decal, Deck EZ3 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT 156439 D6cal, Fender Danger 169210 De_al By Pass LT Hydro 146046 Decal, V-Bait Drive Schematic...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271064 LIFT ASSEMBLY %_,_ 161_71_ 2_-_...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271064 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Uft Lever Inner Wire Assembly 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift 105767X Pin, Groove 12000(X_ E-Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I x 21 Gauge 120183X Eeadng, Nylon 125631X Gdp, Handle, Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger, Red 139665 Link, Uft, LH.
  • Page 48 TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.271064 MOWER D ECK...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271064 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 149846 Knob Custom Ova/ STIT'_33107 Bolt 144959 V-Belt 135017 Bracket ASSembly,Sway Bar, STD541437 Nut LOCk Hex w/Ins. 3/8.16 Uric Frofit 136420 Mulcher Cover 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 50 120- € • r- ",4 107 "43...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271064 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170_5t Main Hour, 170408 Rotor, Brake 170_ Si(_ Housing, Assern_ 142883 Brake Puck 170353 Center Sss_on, As6embly 142881 Puck Rate 170354 Swashplate, Trunin_ Machined 142887 Brake Actuating Pin...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER 917.271064 KOHLER E NGINE - MODEL N UMBER CVIS, T YPE NUMBER 41598 CRANKSHAFT EXHAUSTJ...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271064 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15, TYPE NUMBER 41598 ENGINECONllROLS AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION I_EY PART OESCMPllON PART Unkage.Choke DESCRIPTION 12-079-07-S 12-237-01-S Cfflmp,Caole Screw, LockedSocket 25-34'_-03-S Knob. air cteaner cover M.86640_0-S M6 x 1.0 x 20 (2) 12-096-24-S Cover, air cleaner Screw, Hex Range...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15,TYPE NUMBER 41598 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBE R917.271064 KOHLER E NGINE - MODEL N UMBER C V15, TYPE NUMBER 41598 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, he)(. Flange M6x1.0 (2) 12-_51-01-5 Ufter, Valve (2) X-22-11 -S Washer, Lock 12-755-60-S...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15, TYPE NUMBER 41598 IGNITION I ELECTRICAL OIL PAN / LUBRICATION • CRANKCASE STARTING SYSTEM...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15, TYPE NUMBER 41598 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seal,Crankshaft 12086-14-S Screw, Hex Range 12-032-03-S M1O x 1.5 x 46 12-522-18-S Block,Cylinder 12-468-03-S W_mller, Rain 3/8 tUtrap, se Short Block) 24-162-03-S...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL greater than 15*), never across the time. Make tums gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 60 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! 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 sMAn_tr_, dey orn,ght (1-800-469-4663) www,sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...