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Craftsman EZ3 917.270923 Owner's Manual

19.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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19.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270923
. Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
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This product has a low emiss!.on en.gine which operates
d_fferently from previously
budt engmesl Before you start the en-
gine, read and understand
this Owner's Manual,
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructions before
operating this equipment
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsman
website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 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 SLOPE OPERATION IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet Slopes are a major factor related to loss- and throwing objects. Failure to observe of-control and tipover accidents, which the following safety instructions could can result in severe injury or death. All result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 4 • Never run a machine inside a closed • Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another area. responsible adult. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade • Be alert and turn machine off if children attachment bolts, tight and keep enter the area.
  • Page 5 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 Resources Code). Other designed, engineered and manufactured states may have similar laws.
  • Page 6 Steering Extension Steering Sleeve Shaft Steering Wheel Wheel Adapter (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 Wheel Insert (1) Lock washer (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Large Flat Washer I1__1[t_1[1_1_1_1 Locknut 5/16-18 Seat (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Knob Video Cassette...
  • 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 tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate CHECK BATTERY instruction below to remove the tractor Lift hood to raised position. from the skid. If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label TO ROLLTRACTOR...
  • Page 9 • Slowly move the motion control lever INSTALL MULCHER PLATE forward and slowly drive tractor off skid. (If previously removed) • Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking • Raise and hold deflector shield in brake and place motion control lever in upright position.
  • Page 10 WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR I/CHECKLIST TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ,I Engine oil is at proper level. ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST ,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION regular...
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATTERY CAUTION REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PF_ESSURE LIGHTS OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING 8RAKE UNLOCKED...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOUR 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 Attachment Ignition Clutch Lever Switch Ammeter...
  • 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 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. _cage attachment clutch control. AUTION: Do not operate the mower...
  • Page 15 • Pull freewheel control out and down ADD GASOLINE 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 than 87 octane.
  • Page 16 NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START" position and feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) release key as soon as engine starts. the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance.
  • Page 17 • Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this procedure with the motion control...
  • Page 18 F,,L,N OATES REGULAR SERVICE Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners 1##7 Sha pen Rep,oce Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Adjust Blade Be_t(s) Tension Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oii Level...
  • Page 19 TRACTOR • Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer flat washer in exact order as shown. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs, BRAKE OPERATION torque). Mandrel Assembly Trailing Edge Up If tractor requires more than six (6) feet Blade Center stopping distance...
  • Page 20 NOTE: The original equipment battery on SAE Vi_tT_ GRADES your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte lOO* not necessary. TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils Corrosion and dirt on the battery and...
  • Page 21 CLEAN AIR SCREEN IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from the cartridge. They may cause deteriora overheating. Clean with a wire brush or t/on of the cartridge.
  • Page 22 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the • Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. electrical system, muffler, air filter and of all foreign matter. carburetor are covered to keep water out. • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free Water in engine can result in a shortene_...
  • 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 Nut "A" 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 ALIGN- LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT MENT 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 BA'n'ERY BA'n'ERY _iLCAUTION: Do not short battery _!_ CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries terminals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at generate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from the same time.
  • 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 • With engine off turn idle mixture screw Idle Speed in (clockwise) closing it finger tight and then turn out (counterclockwise) 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns. FINAL SETTING - Idle Mixture • Start engine and allow to warm for five Screw minutes.
  • Page 29 ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the which leads to separation and formation tractor will not be used for 30 days or of acids during storage. Acidic gas can more, damage the fuel system of an engine CAUTION:...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start • Out of fuel. • Fill fuel tank. • See "TO 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 Loss of power • Build-up of grass, leaves • Clean underside of mower (Continued) and trash under mower. 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 917.270923 SCHEMATIC BATTERY _C A_C > FUSE STARTER (OPTIONAL) BL&CK :o I AMMETER CLUTCH/BRAKE (PEDAL UP) WHITE SEAT SWITCH + _, N2j o c u_P,+Ep_ SWITCH IGNITION BL_K BLACK BLAC K BLACK ATT'MENTCLU=TCH G-RO6NdlNG- BLACK (CLUTCH OFF) _ONi_E_T'O'R •...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270923 ELECTRICAL ..22 ..
  • Page 35 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270923 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603J Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4 153664 Switch tntedock Push-In 166182 Hamess, Light Socket (w/4152J) 4152J...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270923 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES .;'€ .€...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270923 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 169061 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood!Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 155927 Panel, Dash, LH 145660 C|ip Tinnerman Grille P/L 169117X010 Panel, Dash, RH 144983X558...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.270923 GROUND DRIVE .. 53...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.270923 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro 134683 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical Guide Belt RH Engine 74490544 Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 GR.5 169183 Strap Torque Lh 19132012 STD541431 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins.
  • Page 40 TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.270923 STEERING ASSEMBLY ..-t ~ _ ..
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270923 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steering Wheel 154427 Front Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 62661-1 Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748 X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270923 ENGINE _'10 12 ' OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270923 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162152 Control Throt Paddle 32 22 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T ..Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs Model No. 42E707-2631 -E3 149723 Muffler Exhaust 144069 Exhaust Asm. Left 144068 Exhaust Asm. Right 138129 Clamp Tube Double Engine 150176...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270923 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 3450 BIk/blk Craftsman 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id 140551 72050412 Bo_t Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20×1-1/2 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1...
  • Page 45 Decal Fender Danger Sears Decal V-belt Dr Sch Tractor E 163205 Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold 163259 Decal Dash Panel 171696 Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 160396 Decal Mower Drive Schematic 171697 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 138047 Decal, Battery Diehard Sears...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270923 LIFT ASSEMBLY _-:_...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270923 LIFTASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Bearing Nylong 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865...

  • Page 48: Mower Deck Parts List

    TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270923 MOWER DECK i. _ 147 142 121 ,...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,270923 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Housing 141043 Guard, Tuv Idler (94) STD533107 Bolt 149846 Knob Custom Oval 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 144959 V-Belt Front S-fD541437 Locknut, Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 UNC 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270923 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270923 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Rotor, Brake 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 170408 Brake Puck 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 142883 Puck Plate 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142881 170354 Swashplate, Trunion 142887...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270923 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E3 523 I 449 _' 524 _ 520_ 991. 552A 359, 3375_A 552_ 3,3, 3,,3 _ Y_3_ ,0,o 1095 VALVE _' _ _ GASKET SET 45_4_0 A 3_ _ 51A% 11019"ASEL K,rI...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NU M BER 917.270923 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E3 3o7L 365_ 54==" _51A 861 FUEL PUMP KIT 394A 334 | 188_' 1119_ 122211138 1136 _"_ 1137 ,_ _2 _ "1 _os_ 212 _ 276_ INSTRUCTION MANUAL,...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270923 _GGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E3 1051 310_ 7.;3 934_ 7_,_ 1006_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 524o 883_ 691_...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270923 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E3 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 807923 Idle Speed Kit 498583 Cylinder Assembly 399265 Bushing 693509 • Gasket-Carburetor Body 39t086 Seal-Oil 693506 • Pin-Float Hinge 692078 • Valve- Float Needle 493304 Engine Sump...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270923 ,GGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E3 _EY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Gear-Pinion 690960 Screw (Blower Housing) 693059 Harness-Wiring 690414 Shield-Cylinder 695050 Nut (Starter Terminal) 306A 690435 Shield-Cylinder 94010 Nut (Starter Terminal) 94930 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 797A 693167...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION "_ ..ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, "" NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not 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 Anytime, day or night (1-800-469-4663) www, sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, cal! for...

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