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Craftsman EZ3 917.270921 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.270921 Owner's Manual

19.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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CRAFTS[MAN
+
19.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270921
•
Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety Rules
and Instructionsbefore operat-
ing this equipment.
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, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman
website:wvjw.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety Rules about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 and Instructionsbefore operat- ing this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:wvjw.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Limited Two-Year Warranty

    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.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is can result in severe injury or death. All capable of amputating hands and feet slopes require extra caution. If you cannot and throwing objects. Failure to observe back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on the following safety instructions could it, do not mow it.
  • Page 4 Never tamper with safety devices. • Before and when backing, look behind Check their proper operation regularl_ and down for small children. Keep machine free of grass, leaves, o • Never carry children. They may fall off other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel and be seriously injured or interfere spillage.

  • Page 5: Product Specifications

    TORQUE: working order by the operator. In the state of California the above is CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase required by law (Section 4442 of the of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been California Public Resoumas Code). Other designed, engineered and manufactured states may have similar laws.
  • Page 6 Steering Wheel Extension Steedng Shaft Steering Sleeve teering Wheel Adapter (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 _(1) Washer Seat 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Video Cassette Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys...
  • 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 proper tightness.
  • Page 8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: You may now roll or drive you CHECK BATTERY tractor off the skid. Follow the appropria instruction below to remove the tractor • Lift hood to raised position, from the skid. • if this battery is put into sewice after TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (Se month and year indicated on label...
  • Page 9 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE • Slowly move the motion control lever forward and slowly drive tractor off (If previously removed) skid. • Raise and hold deflector shield in • Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking upright position. brake and place motion control lever •...
  • Page 10 e/CHECKLIST WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUF TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAA'I-fENTION BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO •/ Engine oil is at proper level. ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, BEST PERFORMANCE SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY...
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Leam and understand their meaning. BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON OIL PRESSURE ® FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READTHIS OWNER'SMANUALAND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING YOURTRACTOR Comparethe illustrationswith your tractorto familiarizeyourselfwith the locationsof vadouscontrolsand adjustments.Savethis manualfor future reference. Switch Attachment Ignition Clutch Lever Switch Ammeter ---.. ""- "'" Lever Choke Contro Plunger Throttle Lift Lever Clutch/ Brake Pedal Height Adjustment Indicator Free Wheel Control g Brake Lever...
  • Page 13 The operationof 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 These heights are approximate and may • Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. vary depending upon soil conditions, • TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen- height of grass and types of grass being mowed. gage attachment clutch control. A:k CAUTION: Do not operate the mower •...

  • Page 15: Towing Carts And Other Attachments

    ADDGASOLINE • Pull freewheel control out and down into the slot and release so it is held in • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular the disengaged position. unleaded gasoline with a minimum of • Do not push or tow tractor at more 87 octane.
  • Page 16 • Insert key into ignition and tum key • The attachments can be used dudng clockwise to =START" position and the engine warm-up period after the release key as soon as engine starts. transmission has been warmed Do not run starter continuously for and may require the choke control be more than fifteen seconds per minute.
  • Page 17 • Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/ brake pedal. • Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly...

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVtCE ";ERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Op_rmor Preser,x_ Interlock Systems Check forLooseFeatenem Shamen/Repl,,ceMowerBlad_ _l_, 4 Lubdcatlon Chert RO Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Adjust Blade Estt(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension...
  • Page 19 TRACTOR • Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). Always observe safety rules when IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat performing any maintenance. BRAKE OPERATION treated. Mandrel Assembly Trailing Edge Up if tractor requires more than six (6) feet Blade Center stopping distance at high speed in...

  • Page 20: Clean Air Screen

    NOTE: The original equipment battery on SAE "_SCOTTY GRADES your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not necessary. TIEMPERATURE R N<GEANT_CIpATEO I_1_ TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils...

  • Page 21: Clean Air Intake/Cooling Areas

    overheating. Cleanwith a wire brushor tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. compressed air to remove dirt and Do not use pressu_zed air to clean or stubbom dried gum fibers. dry cartridge. INTAKE/COOLING CLEAN Cover Knob AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the Wing Ca_ndge...
  • Page 22 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and of all foreign matter. carburetor are covered to keep water ol Keep finished surfaces and wheels lean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. Water in engine can result in a short- free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
  • Page 23 TO LEVEl.. MOWER HOUSING • Before making any necessary adjust- ments, check that both front links are Adjust 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- •...
  • Page 24 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE With Parking Brake "Engaged" DRIVE BELT =A m The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL- • Remove mower from tractor (See "TO Jam Nut REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 25 TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT The motion control lever has been preset If steering wheel crossbars are not at the factory and adjustment should not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are be necessary. positioned straight forward, remove...
  • Page 26 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK REPLACING BATTERY BATTERY CAUTION: Do not short battery terminals by allowing a wrench or any CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries other object to contact both terminals at generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, the same time. Before connecting batter flame and smoking materials away from remove metal bracelets, wristwatch batteries.
  • Page 27 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL • Remove air cleaner cover, filter and ASSEMBLY cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (see =AIR FILTER" in the • Raise hood. Customer Responsibilities section of • Unsnap headlight wire connector. this manual). • Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at •...
  • Page 28 then turn out (counterclockwise) 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns. FINAL S E'I-rlNG - • Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with Idle Mixture engine running and shift/motion Screw control lever in neutral (N) position. • With throttle control lever in slow Throttle position, hold throttle lever against idle Lever...
  • Page 29 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 30: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start • OUt of fuel. • Fill fuel tank. • See %'0 START ENGINE" • Engine not "CHOKED" properly, in Operation section. • Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. •...
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Clean underside of mower Loss of power • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. (Contlnued) housing. • Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil. • Check oil level/change oil.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor grass • Engine speed too slow. • Place throttle control in discharge =FAST" position. • Travel speed too fast. • Shift to slower speed. • Wet grass. • Allow grass to dry before mowing. •...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 SCHEMATIC BATTERY FUSE _)AMMETER L ..CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) IGNITION SWITCH • (OPTIONAL) SPARK • B_*CK IGNITION ', ..-F_E_L_ U.IT 12 PLUGS ON m.u_ "EWI_CYL ENGINES) HEADLIGHTs OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 ELECTRICAL •...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 10 145211 Bolt, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 11 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 16 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In 21 166182...

  • Page 36: Chassis And Enclosures

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 169061 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bt,roperHood/Dash 168337X013 Dash 10 STD533710 Bolt, Cardage 3/8-16 x 1 11 155927 Panel, Dash, LH 12 145660 Clip Tlnnerman GrifleP/L 13 169117X010 Panel, Dash, RH 144983X558...

  • Page 38: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 GROUND DRIVE 16 _) 30 / __...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Washer ..Transaxle (See Braakdown) 65 STD551143 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro Hydro Gr314-0510 154778 165866 RodShiftFer',derAd_ust 134683 Guide Bett RH EP_:jino 10 S'1"D561210 PinCotter 1/8xlCAD 169183 Strap Torque Lh Washer 13/32 x 1.1/4 x 12 Ga.
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917270921 STEERINGASSEMBLY ..

  • Page 41: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 SteeringWheel 154427 Front Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H F_eadng,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 12000029 Ring, Klip 3366R...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 ENGINE I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 ENGtNE PART DESCRIPTION ControlThrot Paddle 32 22 162152 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T ..Engine (See Breakdown) Bdggs Model No. 461707-O145-E3 Muffler Exhaust 149723 Exhaust Asm. Left 144069 144068 Exhaust Asm. Right 138129 ClampTube Double Engine Bolt 5/16 - 19 UNC X 3/4 W/Seres...

  • Page 44: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2709621 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 3450 Blk/olk Cra_sman 12t248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyt 50 td 140551 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 15 1343O0 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 19131610...

  • Page 45: Wheels And Tires

    156439 Decal Fender Danger Sears 13 146046 163205 Decal Fend Auto Sears Goid 14 163259 Decal Dash Panel Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 15 160396 Decal Mower Ddve Schematic 171696 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 19 138047 171697 Decal, Battenj Diehard Sears...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 LIFTASSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 ERing 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga. 120183X BeadngNylong 125631X GripHandle Fluted 122365X ButtonPlunger Read 11 139865 Link Asm Lift L.H.

  • Page 48: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 MOWERDECK 119" ,,,_"130 131 ! .117 " _t116...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2709621 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 MowerHousing 59 141043 Guard, Tuv Idler (94) STD533107 Bolt 149846 KnobCustom Oval 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 144959 V-BOlt Front STD841437 Locknut,Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 UNC 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" 101 136420 Cover Mulching42"...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 I_EYP/_fl" I_-YPART NO. NO. DESCRIFIX)N NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing,Assembly 59 170408 Rotor, Brake 170352 SideHouaing, Assembly 142883 Brake Puck 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142881 Puck Plate 170354 Swashplate,TrunionMaohined 62 142887...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 865A 240 _ 306A 307_L 527 '_ 121 CARBURETOR KIT 432_ 392_104_, 102_/ 334 | 859_ 433_ 386_ 233 f lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 161 _ TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 358 GASKET 177_ 51A_ 634 _ 163_...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Shaft-Throftle 498583 Cylinder Assembly 693485 Kit-Idle Speed 399265 Bushing/Seal Kit 807923 • Gasket-Carburetor Body 391086 "/r Seal-Oil 693509 • Pin-FloatHinge 493304 Sump-Engine 693506 •...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270921 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 94930 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 797A 693167 Nut(Starter Terminal) 497596 Motor-Starter 394860 Cap-Drive 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 497607 Cap-End 497608 Brush Set 691427 Housing-Starter 230674...

  • Page 59: 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 _" 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 60 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 Anytime, or night (1-soo4.46.) 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 &...

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