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Craftsman EZ3 917.270840 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.270840 Owner's Manual

20.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
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20.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270840
• 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 Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179

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  • Page 1 CAUTION: For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Read and follow all 1-800-659-5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman...
  • Page 2 30 days from the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip- ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service...
  • Page 3 • Do nottry to stabilize the machine by • Turn off blades when not mowing. putting your foot on the ground. • Stop engine before removing grass • Do not use grass catcher on steep catcher or unclogging chute. slopes. •...
  • Page 4 • Never make adjustments or repairs with • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. the engine running. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and • Grass catcher components are subject use extra caution when servicing them: to wear, damage, and deterioration, •...
  • Page 5 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase arrester for the muffler is available through of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been your nearest Sears Authorized Service designed, engineered and manufactured...
  • Page 6 Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 © (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Lockwasher 3/8 (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Locknut 5/16o18 (1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16°18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (2) Lock...
  • Page 7 Parts packed separately in carton Steering Seat Boot Video Cassette Mulcher Plate Steedng Wheel Manual Parts Bag Paris Bag contents not shown full size 2) Center- (2) Shoulder Bolts lock Nuts (2) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge Steering Wheel Adapter (2) Keys Steering Extension...
  • Page 8 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 INSTALL SEAT HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR Adjust seat before tightening adjustment CHECK BATTERY knob. • Lift hood to raised position. • Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. • If this battery is put into service after • Place seat on seat pan and assemble month and year indicated on label (label shoulder bolt.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE Hook Points Weld Nut From Down • Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate The Top using screw, washer, lock washer, and Lock weld nut as shown. Weld Washer NOTE: Pre-assemb! e weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.
  • Page 11 CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS MOWER DECK After you leam how to operate your trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly The gauge wheels are designed to keep adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the mower deck in proper position when the Service and Adjustments section of operating mower.
  • Page 12 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 LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED...
  • Page 13 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR 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 Position Attachment Ignition Clutch Lever...
  • Page 14 The operationof anytractor 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 repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over slSectacles, or stan- dard safety glasses.
  • Page 15 • If slowing is necessary, move throttle • Turn knob clockwise (C,) to raise cutting control lever to slower position. height. • If stopping is absolutely necessary, push • Turn knob counterclockwise (_) to clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi- lower cutting height.
  • Page 16 • Be sure freewheel control is in the BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE transmission engaged position. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL • Sit on seat in operating position, • The engine in your tractor has been depress clutch/brake pedal and set shipped, from the factory, already filled parking brake.
  • Page 17 AUTOMATIC I RANSMISSION WARM-UP NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels. The air is • Before driving the unit in cold weather, being removed from hydraulic drive sys- the transmission should be warmed tem. as follows: •...
  • Page 18 • Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. • Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet Wet grass tends to form clumps grass will plug mower and leave unde- interferes with the mulching action. The sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry best time to mow you[ lawn is the early before mowing.
  • Page 19 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ,___ _ _o_. / '_ FILL,. DATES AS YOU COMPLET CheokBrake erot= i Check Tire Pgessure I Check Operator Presence Intedcck Systems IS" Check for Loose Fasteners : Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals...
  • Page 20 TRACTOR IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in blade must align with star Always observe safety rules when per- on mandrel assembly. forming any maintenance. • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and BRAKE OPERATION flat washer in exact order as shown. If tractor requires more than six (6) feet •...
  • Page 21 ENGINE • Keep battery and terminals clean. • Keep battery bolts tight. LUBRICATION • Keep small vent holes open. Only use high quality detergent oil rated • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. with API service classification SF, SG or TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS...
  • Page 22 ENGINE COOLING FINS FILTER Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine Your engine will not run properly using a cooling fins to prevent engine damage dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner from overheating. Air guide covers must after every 25 hours of operation or every be removed.
  • Page 23 • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. • Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the elec- Filter trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure- CLEANING tor are covered to keep water out.
  • Page 24 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING ments, check that both front links are equal in length. Both links should be Adjust the mower while tractor is parked approximately 10-3/8". on level ground or driveway. Make sure • If links are not equal in length, adjust tiros are propedy inflated (See =PROD- one link to same length as other link.
  • Page 25 • Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves BELT INSTALLATION and inside all belt guides. • Install new belt in reverse order of • Install mower in reverse order of removal. removal instructions. Idler Mandrel Pulleys Pulley Mandrel Pulley TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE...
  • Page 26 wheel and reassemble per instruuuu_=s in TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER the Assembly section of this manual. The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not be necessary.
  • Page 27 TOATTACH JUMPERCABLES- remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten • Connect each end of the RED cable to securely. the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat- • Close terminal access doors. tery, taking care not to short against • Close hood. chassis.
  • Page 28 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- SEMBLY • Raise hood. Unsnap headlight wire connector. Stand =nfront of tractor. Grasp hood at Quarter Circle sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor. • To replace, reverse above procedures. Hood • Headlight ", ' Wire...
  • Page 29 engine-governed high speed needs - While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw, turn idle mixture adjusting, contact your nearest authorized screw in(clockwise) until engine begins service center/department, which has to die and then turn out (counterclock- proper equipment and experience to make wise) until engine runs rough.
  • Page 30 • Drain the fuel tank. OTHER • Start the engine and let it run until the • Do not store gasoline from one season fuel lines and carburetor are empty. to another. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner • Replace your gasoline can if it starts to products in the fuel tank or permanent...
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM • Fill fuel tank. Will not start • Out of fuel. • See "TO START ENGINE" in • Engine not "CHOKED" prop- Operation section. edy. • Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. •...
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM • Clean underside of mower hous- • Build-up of grass, leaves and Loss of power (coot'd) trash under mower. ing. • Clean/replace air tilter. • Dirty air filter. • Check oil level/change oil. • Low oil level/dirty oil. •...
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE • Level mower deck. Poor grass discharge • Mower deck not level. • Check tires for proper air pres- (cont'd) • Low/uneven tire air pressure. sure. • Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten Worn, bent or loose blade. blade bolt.
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 Cable, Ground 121305X Switch, Seat 140301 Switch, Ignition4 Position 124211X Nut, Ignition 141226 Cover, IgnitionSwitch 109310X Key, Molded,Craftsman 166145 Harness, Ignition 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1/4:.20 UNC x 1/2 131563 Cover, Terminal 168327 Solenoid 73640400 Nut Keps BIk Hex 1/4-20 UNC...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR"" MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 39_3...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 165583 Chassis 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw,'rrld.,Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type "Fr 163976 Dash STD533710 Bolt,Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 163455 Panel, Dash, LH 163456 Panel, D._sh, RH 161023X558 Hood Assembly 162026 Plate BatterySTY'I"...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 GROUND DRIVE 104 "...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) 121199X Spacer, Split Hydro Gr 319-0650 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 143995 Pulley, Transsxle STD581075 E-Ring 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 123583X Key, Square...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 STEERING ASSEMBLY .._÷...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 FrontAxle Assembly 156483 Spindle Assembly,L.H. 157473 SpindleAssembly,R.H. 6266H Beadng. Rare, 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 917.270840 ENGINE • 27 • __ 13 _10" _'_'_ .--':;"4-. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162152 ControlThrot Paddle 32 22 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T Engine(See Breakdown)BriggsModel No. 461707-0146-E1 ..149723 Muffler Exhaust 144069 ExhaustAsro.Left 144068 ExhaustAsro.Right 138129 Clamp Tube Double Engine 150176 Bolt5/16 - 18 UNC X 3/4 W/Sems 145552 Heat Shield Lt STD551125...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 3450 BIkJblk Craftsman 121246X BracketPnt Mounting Switch 140551 BracketPnt PivotSeat (blk) 121248X BushingSnap Btk Ny150 Id 74760616 BoltFin Hex 3/8-16una X 1 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20xl-1/2...
  • Page 45 Decal Fender Danger Sears 166927 Decal Dash Panel 163205 Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold 160396 Decal Mower Ddve Schematic 163200 Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 138047 Decal, BatteryDiehard Sears 163202 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 166887 Deca( Deck Mower EZ3 273503 DecaIHPEngine...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 LIFT ASSEMBLY //// :/ , • 8/ 13---o...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 LiftLever InnerWire Asm. 2 " 159471 ShaltAsm. Lift 3 - 105767X Pin Groove 4 _ 12000002 E Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x t x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 MOWER DECK >21 113 111 114' 115 '...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164961 Mower Housing 141043 Guard, Tuv Idler (94) STD533107 Bolt 162113 KnobCustom Oval V-Belt 138017 BracketAssembly, S wayBar, 144200 Front 142427 Rod, Clutch, Primary,with Nibs 138440 BracketAssembly,Sway Bar 131870 Spring,Return STD624008...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 _IYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 142930 Housing,Lower 142884 DifferentialAssembly 142931 Assembly,Upper Housing 150829 Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x .13 142932 Seal, Lip 142991 Seal .75 x 1.25 x .250...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 552A 10A _p= lO _P' 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 615A_ 2SS_ 11019 LABEL Kn" I ! 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 1132 llr REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS 15 _ TO INSTALLSEEREPAIR INSTRUCTION...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 122 _"_ _ 202 _- 50'-_ " 212 '-_ 306 _ i':'_ 267 ' 203_ 307 L 531t s4_ "" • 240 ,_T 861 PUMP REPAIR KIT 306A 392 _' 432 _', 386 I_...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR ' - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 1051 _, 358 GASKET SET 634 _ ,o._Z> ° <h 177© 51A_ 569 _ 1U_:_...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 498583 CylinderAssembly 693483 BodyAssembly-Upper 399265 Bushing/Seal Kit 690718 Screw (ThrottleValve) 91086 '/r Seal-Oil 693485 Shaft-Throttle 493304 Sump-Engine 807923 Kit-Idle Speed 214517 Head-Cylinder#1 693509 •...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1 PART PART - DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 261961 Bushing-Guide(Exhaust) 693491 a_- Spdng-Pump Diaphragm 231218 Bushing-Guide(Intake) 223882 Washer (GovernorCrank) 393456 Wire-Alternator 94674 Screw (Air Cleaner Base) 495901 Plata-Cover 94823 Screw (Air Cleaner Cover) 393815...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840 SCHEMATIC BATTERY RED. FUSE_AMP. AMMETER (OPTIONAL) L------ ..CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL IGNITION (NOT OCCUPIED) SWITCH SEAT SW1TCH i ..BLACK 8JJ,CK mL_CK (CLUTCH OFF) GROUNDING CONNECTOR SPARK (OPTIONAL) IGNITION UNiT (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL ENGINES) ORANGE NOTE...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not Hi AUk greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- Ii O ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 60 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1.800-366-7278) Para ordenar plezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274)

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