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Craftsman EZ3 917.271053 Owner's Manual

15.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
15.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271053
EZ
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair
Parts
This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en-
glne, 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 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 about this product, Call: Read and follow all Safety 1-800-659-5917 Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment. 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is 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 workmanship.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cuttingmachineis capable of amputatinghands and feet and throwingobjects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructions could resultin serious injury or death. I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- instructions in the manual and on the control and tipover accidents, which can machine before stading.
  • Page 4 lit.CHILDREN • Never run a machine inside a closed Tragic a ccidents can occur if the operator area. is not alert to the presence of children. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade Children are often attracted to the attachment bolts, tight and keep machine and the mowing activity.
  • Page 5 • Useslow speed. Choose a lowgear s o _I, CAUTION: Tow only the attachments thatyouwill n ot have to stop or shift that are recommended by and comply while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer of • Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If your tractor.
  • Page 6 Should you experience any problem you PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS cannot easily remedy, please contact a Sears or other qualifyed service center. 3ASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS We have competent, well-trained 3APACITY UNLEADED technicians and the proper tools to a, N D TYPE: REGULAR service or repair this tractor.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large Flat Washer Lock _(1) (1) Hex Bolt washer 3/8 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 5/16-18 Steering Steering Extension Shaft (1) Locknut Boot Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (_Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 _) Shoulder olt 5/16-18 Gauge...

  • 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) 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise Battery attachment lift lever to its highest Door position. 2. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. 3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position, INSTALL SEAT 4.

  • Page 10: Service And Adjustments

    INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS (If previously removed) Bee the figures that are shown for 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in replacing motion and mower blade drive upright position. belts in the Service and Adjustments 2.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractoror in literaturesuppliedwith the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW BA'FrERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKEC MOWER LIFT LOCKED...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractorto familiarizeyourselfwiththe locationsof variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manualfor future reference. Light Switch Attachment Ignition Switch Clutch Lift Ammeter Plunger Throttle/Choke Attachment Control Lift Lever C{utch/Brake Height Pedal...
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severs 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 • The average lawn should be cut to _CAUTION: Do not operate the mower approximately 2-1/2 inches during the without either the entire grass catcher, on cool season and to over 3 inches mowers so equipped, or the deflector during hot months. For healthier and shield in place.
  • Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A(_ WARNING: Experience indicates that ATTACHMENTS alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract Tow only the attachments that are moisture which leads to separation and recommended by and comply with formation of acids during storage. Acidic specifications of the manufacturer of your gas can damage the fuel system of an tractor.
  • Page 16 COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below) 6. When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depend- MULCHING...
  • Page 17 AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE CheCk Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and Check for Loose Fasteners I_;' Interlock Systems Sharpen/ReplaCe Mower 8redes 0TI Lubrication Chart CheCk Battery Level Clean Batlery and Terminals CheCk Transa.xle COOling Adjusl Blade Bell(a) Tension tills Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension CheCk Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 18 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 flat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.
  • Page 19 • Keep battery and terminals clean. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL • Keep battery bolts tight. Determine temperature range expected • Keep small vent holes open, before oil change. All oil must meet API • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. service classification SF-SJ.
  • Page 20 SPARK PLUGS Every 100 hours of operation (more often _nder extremely dusty, dirty conditions), Replace spark plugs at the beginning _emove the blower housing and other each mowing season or after avery 10 cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins hours of operation, whichever occurs fi and external surfaces as necessary, Spark ptug type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT...
  • Page 21 free of all _]asoline, oil, etc. eep finished surfaces and wheels Protect painted surfaces with automo- Clam___ Clamp tive type wax. We do not recommend using a garden Fuel Filter/_ hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and CLEANING carburetor are covered to keep water out.
  • Page 22 TO LEVEL M OWER H OUSING Measure distance "D" directly in front an Adjust the mower while tractor is parked behind the mandrel at bottom edge of on level ground or driveway. Make sure mower housing as shown. tires are praperly inflated (See "PROD- •...
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE With Parking Brake "Engaged" BELT The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. BELT REMOVAL - Nut "A" 1. Remove mower from tractor (See _'1"O REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 24 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prew NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant The transaxle should be in neutral when may be purchased from your local part dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire d the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock rot and corrosion.
  • Page 25 Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB 1. Raise hood. 2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in Negative Terminal Positive Terminal the backside of the grill.
  • Page 26 2. Start engine and allow to warm for five ENGINE minutes. Make adjustments with engir Maintenance, rep_r, or replacement of the running and shift/molion control lever i emission control devices end systems, which neutral (N) position. are being done at the customers expense, 3.

  • Page 27: Storage

    hose, or tank dudng storage. Also, immediately prepare your tractor for expedance indicates that alcohol storage at the end of the season or if the blended fuels (called gasohol or using tractor will not be used for 30 days or ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture more.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start 1, Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. 2. Engine not "CHOKED" 2. See "1"O START ENGINE" properly. in Operation section. 3. Wait several minutes 3. Engine flooded. before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CHART TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ 1. Cuttingtoo much grass/too Loss of power fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position, 3. Clean underside of mower 3. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower bladea will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. not rotate mechanism, 2, Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. 3, Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271053 SCHEMATIC ;llllJJ; BATTERY SOLENOID FUSE STARTER AMMETER w._Te (OPTIONAL) CLM+C. _ SRA.E ", (PEDAL UP) i ..L___, , _ ,,_, FUEL LINE FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID (IF SO E_IPPED) SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAY #1 Ja7 i...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271053 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271053 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-2Ounc x 3/4 156417 Case Baltery 161343 Switch, IntedOck 166182 Hamess Asm Ught W/4152j 4152J Bulb Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11 • red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wirered 175158...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NU MBER 917.271053 CHASSIS ANDENCLOSURES 11_/ k_ f._...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271053 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 169061 Drav/oar 1706_612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hood/[3ash 168337X013 Dastl STD5S3710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 155927 Panel, Dash, L.H. 145660 CIIpllnnermanGiiIleP/L 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H. 144983X558 Assembly 126938X...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271053 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 9 17.271053 GROUND D RIVE PART PART DBSCRIP_ON DESCRIPTION ..Transaxle (See Breakdown) BTD651143 Washer Peedess 206-545C 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool "146682 Spring, Return, Brake Prcof 12_o66X Pulley, Transaxle 134683 Guide, Mower Ddve Belt, R.H. 12000_28 Ring, Retainer 19132012...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271053 STEERING ASSEMBLY _.63...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271053 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 Steedng Wheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Drodped STL 169840 Spindle Assembly, L.H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 6266H Beadng, 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...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271053 ENGINE _\33 _'_" OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170548 Control, Throffie 148315 Drain Oil Easy 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, _Phreaci Cuffing 1/4-20 x 5/8 124028X Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line ..Engine, (See Breakdown) 17670412 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd., Kohler ModelCV15-41598...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271053 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPI"/ON 140123 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id 140551 Bracket Phi Pivot Seat (blk _ 72(_0412 Bolt RdJld Sht Nk 114-20xl -I]2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 5/8-16unc 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 19131610...
  • Page 42 149516 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT Decal, HP Engine 166887 Decal, Deck Mower EZ 165799X428 Pad Footn_st RH STLT 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman • - 177561 Owner's Manual, English ' lO _._ Decal,Fender Danger 177562 Owner's Manual Spanish WHEELS & TIRES...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.271053 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 1(]5767X Pin Groove 12_300(]02 E Ring#5133-62 19211621 Washar 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Beadng Nylong 125631X Gdp Handle Ruted 1223_5X Button Plunger Read 139865...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 9 17.271053 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271053 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" STD541437 $1_533107 Bdlt 136420 Mulcher Cover 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 71081010 Screw Front 19061216 Washer 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck STD651110 Washer, Lock STD62400_...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271053 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271053 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 206-545C REF PART REF PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 790079 Brake Lever 772147 Transaxle Cover 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1 /4" 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 792085AScrew 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" 770128 Transexle Case Looknut 5 / 16 - 24...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271053 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41598 AIR INTAKE BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES _..-4 ENGINE CONTROLS C,."ANNS.AFT SXHAUSTJ ___S...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271053 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41598 FUEL SYSTEM (_11 '_=-9 _--1S CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER 25__...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271053 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41598 OIL PAN I LUBRICATION IGNITION I ELECTRICAL €_-,--4 STARTING SYSTEM CRANKCASE 23 22 (_--1...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271053 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41598 AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION ENGINE CONTROLS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-079-07-S Linkage, Choke 12-237-01-S Clamp, Cable 25-341-03-S Knob, air cleaner cover M-0664020-S Screw, Locked Socket 12-096-24-S Cover, air c_eaner M6 x f.B x 2B (2) 12-083-12-S Precleaner, element...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271053 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41598 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, hex. Flange M6xl.0 (2) 12-351-01-S Lifter, Valve (2) X-22-11-S Washer, Lock 12.755-60-S Kit, Cylinder Head M-629116-S Stud (NRP) (2) 12.411-01-S...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271053 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41598 CRANKCASE IGNITION / ELECTRICAL PART pART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-032-03-S Seal, Crankshaft 12-086-14-S Screw, Hex Flange M1Ox 1.5 x46 12-522-18-S Block, Cylinder (Use Short Block) 12-468-03-S Washer, Plain 3/8 24-162-03-S Screen, Grass 12-445-02-S...
  • Page 55 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make rums gradu- idly to prevent Upping or loss of control. Exercise extreme Operate caution when changing direction your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not on slopes.
  • Page 56 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, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...