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Craftsman EZ3 917.270610 Owner's Manual

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8E/AR8
®
MODEL NUMBER 917.270610
OWNER'S MANUAL
° Assembly
o Operation
Customer Responsibilities
o Service and Adjustments
o Repair Parts
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
CAUTION:
Read and follow
all safety
rules and instructions
before
operating
this equipment.

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  • Page 1 Customer Responsibilities o Service and Adjustments o Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions...
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHIN E IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT 1N SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. III. CHILDREN GENERAL OPERATION •...
  • Page 3 ON CRAFTSMAN RmDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment's maintained, 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...
  • Page 4 ,,, ,,, ,,,,,, ..TABLE OF CONTENTS ..... ,, ,u, nnU,' 11 ' = ' SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..... ; ..21-26 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 17-20 STORAGE ........_ ......27 WARRANTY ..............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ATTACH ,11111 u ,i,,111,,,11,1,,, i,r,, These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 6 ..,,11 ..OF HARDWARE Parts packed separately in carton Mulcher Seat Plate © (1) Lockwashe_ (1) La[ge Flat Washer Steering Wheel Locknut 5/16-18 Video Cassette x 1-1/4@(t) (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Steering Boot Manual Pa_s Bag ,,11 Parts bag contents not shown full size (1) Knob Steering...
  • Page 7 i,, ,,,,,,11,1 .., i, ,, ,i ..ASSEMBLY ....i,,i Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembied for shipping purposes.. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.
  • Page 8 , ..i,iiii ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR SEAT CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch...
  • Page 9 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE DOWN (See Figs. 5 and 6) WELD NUT FROM THE TOP InstalI two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assembte weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down..
  • Page 10 , ,i,1,,,111,,, i,,,,,i i,iii i, ,,i,i1,, i,,11.,_1,,,.,_,1111,11,11, ASSEMBLY ,/CHECKLIS PRESSURE CHECK TIRE The tires on you r tractor were ovednf!ated at the factory for BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW shipping purposes_ Correct tire pressure is important for TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE bgst cutting performance.
  • Page 11 i , u,,,,n,,,,ll ....... ,.., ,,, u,,,,,,,i ,i ,q OPERATION ,hi, lu,u, i,,,i _ ..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...
  • Page 12 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourseff with the locations of various controis and adj ustments Save this manual for future reference° IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH...
  • Page 13 OPERATION ,,,i, ,,,,i,,,i, ......i ,,,i, i,iii, ..... 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 the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 TO OPERATE ON HILLS TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- CAUTION: DO not drive up or d0wn ing switch_ Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine_ do not drive across any slope.

  • Page 15: Carburetor

    OPERATUON COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50'* F and below) ADD GASOLINE When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded control in the choke position until the engine runs gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane_ (Use of leaded roughly, then move throttle control to fast position This gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits may require an engine warm-up period from several...
  • Page 16 = ..... I_I,rI,,r=HU,U,I , ,=, OPERATIO MULCHING MOWING TIPS For best results, adjust the mowercutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP blades (See Fig° 11 ). For extremely heavy mulching, MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly°...
  • Page 17 i,=l,,U nn ,,n ..ii ..,..u,,,,. OUSTOME ESPONSIB L qrBES ...... ,lu ... ' ......AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVlCE ... J__4__SERV!CEDATES Check Brake Operation 6# 4 ... Check Tire Pressure Check for Loose Fasteners Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart ,C heck Battery LeveVRecharge Clean Battery and Terminals...
  • Page 18 TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- tuat damage to mower and engine. BRAKE OPERATION • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel.
  • Page 19 , i,nll ..u,,.,,=,l ..... CUSTOMER RESPONSDBR i,nn, ,UUl in,u V-BELTS _ FILL Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of CAPIDIPSTICK operation and replace if necessary The belts are not adjustable., Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TRANSAXLE COOLING Keep transaxte free from build-up of dirt and chaff which...
  • Page 20 ,....CUSTOM ILITIES i,,u i ...... i,,,_ _,,, , ,rr CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16) IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17) Air' screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent The fuel filter should be replaced once each season, If fuel engine damage from overheating.
  • Page 21 ,, i,,,,,,,11,1,,, ,i ,,i ..i,,i iiiiiiii, , 111 i ii ....... ,, i,,,,i SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ....... i_1 ,,11..i,i..,..... ,..i ,,i,,,,,,111_,,i,,11 ..,,i,,,,,,,,, ,..° Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: •...

  • Page 22: Side-To-Side

    FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22) IMPORTANT; DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. Adjust the mower while tractor isparked on level ground or THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT driveway_ Make sure tires are properly inflated (See NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS "PROD UCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 23 • , ......iir1,111 u ....rrll ,, I' ,,,r....• SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i n u,,,i..lU, ,,,11,,, TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT W|TH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" (See Fig. 23) The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tool& Park the tractor on level surface.
  • Page 24 TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD- TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS JUSTMENT (See Figs. 26 and 27) (See Fig. 28) The transaxle should be in neutrat when the gear shift lever • Block up axle securety_ i_ in the neutrat (N) (fock gate) position. The adjustment is Remove axte cover, retaining dng and washerstoalloW preset at the factory;...
  • Page 25 ......=,.,.,, $ERVUCE AN ADJUSTMENTS n= = ....... i ,,,,.. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run charged battery.. poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

  • Page 26: Throttle Control Cable

    iii ..,111 ..iiiii iiii SERVSCE AND ADJUSTMENTS 'II'IMI I" '11'1 ' ENGINE PRELIMINARY SETTING - Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carbu- TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE retor when making carbu[etor adjustments_ (See Fig. 31) Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see above)_ The throttle control has been preset at the factory and FINAL SETTING -...

  • Page 27: Storage

    ..ll.l.l-..U,Ul ..n...i.r. . u... STORAGE i.i..i ..ir.llll ..i..i.., i . .i.u.i r...._..._ immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of ENGINE the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or mo re.
  • Page 28 , ii U l ..JJiuJuJ illUU_ ..=FRO LESHOOTING POINTS CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Will not start Out of fuel Fill fuel lank Engine not "CHOKED" properly Sea"TO START ENGINE' in Operation section Engine flooded Wait severaI minutes before attemptir_g to start Bad spark plug Replace sped<...
  • Page 29 , u ,, , i i,,,u,l,u¸ , iii ..TROUBLESHOOTmNG POmNTS n,l,, PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION u,u .., ,,, Ul,,,i Check wiring, switches and connections tf not Faulty operator-safety presence control system Engine continues to run corrected, contact an authorized service center/ when operator leaves seat department with attachment...
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 SCHEMATIC +111 o BATTERY oqr+i I ..FUSE 30 AMP. STARTER [---_---++ BLACK ', O+_ WHITE SOLENOID L ..CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH SEAT SWITCH ../__)G !-,, "3 "_l' _o:i.'...
  • Page 32 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 ELECTRICAL •...
  • Page 33 Switch Ign 4 Pos 124211X Nut Ignition 141226 Cover Sw Key BIk 1 25 Text SLT 1093t0X Key lgn Molded Craftsman 156442 Harness Ign Man Cl Am Hm 97 71110408 Bolt Blk. Fin Hex 1/4_20 Unc x 1/2 131563 Cover Terminal Red...
  • Page 34 REPAHRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES ..,j...
  • Page 35 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 159530 Chassis Assembly 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 STD551025 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash Saddle 155924X015 155138 Clip Retainer Slide-On 147633X010 Dash STD533710...
  • Page 36 REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 DRIVE...
  • Page 37 RE!PAreR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 4470J Transaxle (See Breakdown) Spacer Split 395 x 59 Bzp Dana Model 4360-113 154777 Keeper Belt Idler 146682 19131312 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x !2 Ga 123666X 127783 Pulley Transaxie !8/20"...
  • Page 38 "MODEL NUIIi181_R917"270610...
  • Page 39 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 Front Axle Assembly 156483 Spindle Assembly, LH. t57473 Spindle Assembly, RH. 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-t/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 3350 BIk/blk Craftsman 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 14O122 121248X 140551 Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) Boft Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2...
  • Page 41 Decal, Maint Customer Sears Dom Decal, Mower EZ3 Mulching Sears 150297 Decal, Panel Side 138311 Decal, Lift Handle 145246 146709 Decal, Fender Craftsman Gold Pad, Footrest Rbr Sq Generic 95 145247 149516 Decal, Btry Dngr/Psn Eng Fastner Pop In Footrest 156439 162029...
  • Page 42 REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL tXILIMBER 917.270610 ENGINE OPTIONAL F_QUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2706'I 0 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 150600 Control TH/Ch LH IV 180.20.22" t7720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine (See Breakdown) B&S Model 28 U707-1174-E1 137352 Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt 272293 Gasket ! 3!3 Id Tin Plated 13280324 Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt X 3"...
  • Page 44 REPAHRPARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 LIFT 161718...
  • Page 45 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 LIFT PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/ Plunger 159471 Shaft Asmo Lift RH t05767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I x 21 Ga. 1201_3X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 46 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 MOWER ""_ 106_ 21 22...
  • Page 47 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 MOWER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 144393 155066 Mower Housing Roller Assembly, Cam Follower STD533107 Bolt 131340 Bolt, Shoulder #t0-24 Grade 5 138017 STD541410 Locknut Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 139888 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC STD624008...
  • Page 48 REPAURPARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-113 i869...
  • Page 49 REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 D_,N!k TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-113 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NOo NO. DESCRIPTION 160939 Housing, Upper !20472X Spacer, .633 X 87 X .755 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X 734 105928X Sprocket, 9T i34400 Ball, Detent !10084X...
  • Page 50 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 _614 "_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL, SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 1034 1026...
  • Page 51 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-Et 106 987 95 117 634A 1033 VALVE OVERHAUL 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL ....111 I 127 _ _123 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 52 REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 ullll ii, uuul,,,,,ll ' ,Ut 634A 868 868A _523 '"+-+_ ...._ _524 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 305_ _188 1006...
  • Page 53 REPARR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 729A...
  • Page 54 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR ..- MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 94098 ** Screw, Throttle 496412 Cylinder Assembly 495800 Screw, Idle Speed 399265 Bearing, Cylinder 104 231789 ** Pin, Float Hinge...

  • Page 55: Replacement

    RE!PAnRPARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270610 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 810068 Screw, Set 729A 225170 Retainer, Wire 496280 Housing, Bfower 262932 Gear, Timing 94786 Screw, Hex.
  • Page 56 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 58 i i, illl SERVmCE NOTES...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING IIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15° MAX. greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.

  • Page 60: Transaxle

    ® OWNER'S 15.5 HP IC MANUAL ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number_ 917.270610 The model number for your tractor' will be found on the model plate iocated under the seat.

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