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Craftsman EZ3 917.271133 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.271133 Owner's Manual

16.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
16.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271133
EZ 3
• 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 end understand this Owner's Manual.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety
Rules and Instructionsbefore
operating this equipment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman
Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mort - Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179
Visit our Craftsmanwebsite: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 Instructionsbefore operating this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am - 5 pm, Mort - Sat Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 Visit our Craftsmanwebsite:www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operation ..........Maintenance Schedule ...... 16 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTYON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase,if this CraftsmanRidingEquipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repairor replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defectivein matedal or workmanship.Warranty serviceis available free of chargeby takingyour...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in 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...
  • Page 4 CHILDREN III. • Never run a machine inside a closed Tragicaccidentscan occur if the operator area. is not alert to the presenceof children. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade Childrenare often attractedto the attachment bolts, tight and keep machine and the mowing activity. Never equipment in good condition.
  • Page 5 • Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so _,L CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that you willnot have to stop or shift that are recommended by and comply white on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer of • Avoid startingor stoppingon a slope. If your tractor.
  • Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIRCATIONS Shouldyou experienceany problem you cannoteasily remedy,please contacta GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS Sears or otherqualifiedservice center. CAPACITY UNLEADED We have competent,well-trainedtechni- _NDTYPE: REGULAR cians and the propertoolsto serviceor repairthis tractor. OILTYPE SAE 10W30 (ABOVE Please read and retainthis manual. The 32°F) instructions will enable you to assemble API-SF-SJ):...
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Insert (1) Large FlatWasher (1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt washer 3/8 (1) Lock 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 Steedng Steering Extension Shaft Boot _/" Steering Wheel Adapter Seat (_Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 (_) Shoulder olt 5/16-18 Gauge...
  • Page 8 Your n ew tractor has been assembledat the factory with exceptionof those parts left unassembledfor shippingpurposes. To ensure safe and properoperationof your tractorall parts and hardwareyou assemble mustbe tightenedsecurelY. Use the correcttools as necessaryto insurepropertightness. 6. Assemblelarge flat washer,3/8 lock TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 9 TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Label OperaUon section for location and controls) function 1. Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest Battery Door position. 2. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal. 3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

  • Page 10: Service And Adjustments

    INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS (If previously removed) 1. Raise and hold deflectorshield in See the figuresthat are shownfor replacingmotion and mower blade drive uprightposition. belts in the Service and Adjustments 2. Place frontof mulcher plate over front sectionof this manual.
  • Page 11 These symbolsmay appear on your tractoror in literaturesuppliedwith the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF LIGHT MOWER HEtGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT FUEL CHOKE LOCKED...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR 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. Attachment Ignition Switch Light Switch Clutch Lever Lift Amme_r...
  • 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 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 discharge during hot months. For healthier and guard in place.

  • Page 15: Storage

    TOWING CARTS AND OTHER Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage ATTACHMENTS Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner Tow only the attachments that are products in the fuel tank or permanent recommended by and comply with damage may occur.
  • Page 16 • The attachments can also be used MULCHING MOWING TIPS during the engine warm-up period. IMPORTANT: For best performance, NOTE: tfat a highaltitude(above 3000 feet) keep mower housing free of built-up or in cold temperatures (below32 F) the grass and trash. Clean after each use. carburetorfuel mixture may need to be •...
  • Page 17 MA,NTE.A.CESC.EOULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE Check Sake Opera,on C_ckTire P r_s,_re Check Operato_ Pre_ence and Inte_ioCk SyslelX'_ j ku_ Clea_ Battery atxI Terminals CheckTransax_e Cooling Adjust BkJde Belt(s) Tension 114/s Adjust Me,on DriVe Belt(s) Tension Ci_c_ Engbno Oil L evm C_ange e,,_r_ Oil II_t 2_ Clean Air F_ter...
  • 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 fiat washer in exact order as If tractor requires more than six (6) feet shown.

  • Page 19: Product Specifications

    BATTERY Change the oil after every 50 hours of Your tractor has a battery charging system operation or at least once a year If the which is sufficient for normal use. How- tractor is not used for 60 hours in one ever, periodic charging of the battery with year.
  • Page 20 CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS 3. Apply e thincoatingof new engine oil to the rubbergasket on replacement To insure propercooling,make sure the oil filter. grass screen,coolingfins, and other 4. Installreplacementoilfilteron filter externalsurfacesof the engine are kept adapter.Tum oil filter clockwiseuntil clean at all times. rubber gasket contactsthe filter Every 100 hours of operation(more often adapter, then tightenfilter an addi-...
  • Page 21 CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden • Clean engine, battery, seat, f inish, e tc. hose to clean your tractor unless the ofall electrical system, muffler, air filter and foreign matter. • Keep finishedsurfacesand wheels free carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened of all gasoline,oil, etc.
  • Page 22 TOLEVEL M OWER H OUSING • If linksare not equal in length,adjust Adjust themower while tractor is parked one linkto same length as otherlink. • To lowerfront of mower loosennut =E" onlevel g round o rdriveway. Make sure tires arepropedy inflated ( See "PROD- on bothfront linksan equal numberof UCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 23 TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE With Parking Brake BELT "Engaged" The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. Nut =A" BELT REMOVAL - 1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 24 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NOTE: To seal tire puncturesand prevent NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchasedfrom yourlocal parts The transaxle should be in neutral when dealer.Tire sealant also preventstire dry the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock rot and corrosion, gate) position.

  • Page 25: Assembly

    Positive Terminal NegativeTerminal Bolt 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 ENGINE 2. Startengine and allow to warm for itve minutes. Make adjustments with engine Maintenance, repair, o r replacement of the runningand shifl/moitoncontrol lever in emission control devicesandsystems, w hich neutral (N) pos'#_on, are beingdoneat thecuatomem expense, 3. Idle soeed setting_ - Wifh threltle control may be pe_nued byany non-mad engine lever in slow position,engine shouldidle repairestablishment or individual.
  • Page 27 Also, expedance indicates that alcoh Immediatelyprepareyour tractorfor storageat the end of the season or if the blended fuels (called gasohol or usir tractorwill not be used for 30 days or ethanol or methanol) can attract mois which leads to separation and formal more.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 1, Out of fuel. 2. See"TO START ENGINE" 2. Engine not "CHOKED" in Operationsection. properly. 3. Wait several minutes 3. Engine flooded. beforeattempting to start. 4. Replace spark plug. 4.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Set in "HigherCut"position/ fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" 2. Adjustthrottlecontrol. position. 3. Build-up of grass, leaves Clean underside of mower and trash under mower. housing.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mowerbladeawill !1, Obstruction inclutch 1. Remove obstruction, not rotate mechanism. 2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt, ddve belt, 3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley. 4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel, 1.
  • Page 31 TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER 917.271133 SCHEMATIC IGNITION SWITCH NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" -_" CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS M+G+A1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CUPS RUN4.1GHT B+A1 A2+L NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR START B+ S + A1 B+AI NONE NONE RELAY...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271133 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271133 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 163465 BatteP/ 74760412 Bolt, Hex 114-20 x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 161343 Switch Intedock 166182 Hamess, Ught Sod(at (w/4152J) 4152J IJght Bulb 4799J Cable, Battery 146147 Cable, Battery 175158 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 4207J...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271133 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271133 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 16g630 Chassis 169061 Dmwber 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Hoo_Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16xl 155927 Panel, Dash, LH 145660 Cltp 13nnerman Gillie P/L 172108 Panel, Dash, RH t 44983X558 Hood Assembly 126938X...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271133 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - oMODEL NUMBER 917.271133 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 8883R Cover, Pedal ..Transaxle (See Breakdown ) Peedess 206-545C 140186 Pulley, Engine 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16.20 x 4 Grade 5 146682 Spdng, Return, Brake S'10551143 Washer 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 12000028 Ring, Retainer 154778...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBI::H 917.211133 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271133 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 SteedngWheel 154427 Front Axle Assembly 169840 Spindle h.ssembly, L,H. 169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H. _66H Bearing, 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 1200(_(_9 Ring, Kiip 3366R...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271133 ENGINE _101 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271133 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIP'nON 170548 Conb'ol "_rot/oiloke 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 ..Engine (See Breskdown) Kohler Model No. CV461-26504 174667 Muffler 12-041-03 Gasket 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 13200300 Elbow, Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt STD551231 Washer 169837...
  • Page 42 SEAT ASSEMBLY TRACTOi_ -. MODEL NUMBER 917.271133 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 3450 81k/blk Craftsman 121248X Buehl Snap BIk Ny150 Id 141To51 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 72C60412 BOll tRnOghd Sht Nk t/4-20xi- 71110616 Bolt Fir= Hex 3/8-16ullc X 1...
  • Page 43 156439 Decal Fender Danger Sears 163263 Decal Dash Panel Decel Fend Auto Sears Gold 160396 Decel Mower Ddve Schema_ 163_07 Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 138047 Decal, Battery Diehard Sears Decel Hood Lh Crsftsman 166887 Decel Dec_ Mower EZ3 171699 168920...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR -o MODEL NUMBER 917.271133 LIFT ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271133 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm. 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 1G5767X Pin Groove 120000(_ EPJng 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Beadng Nylon 125631X GdpHandle Rutod 122365X Button Plunger Red 139865 Link Uft L.H.
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271133 MOWER DECK 23 24...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271133 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Housing 74760616 Bolt Rn Hex 3/8-I 6 Uric x I s'rD533107 Bolt 132274 Bracket Asm Nnseroller LH 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway S't_541437 Lockout, Hex W/Wsh 3/6-16 UNC Bar, Front 19171416 Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271133 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9 17.271133 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL N UMBER 206-545C REF PART REF PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION ,772147 Transaxle Cover 7g0079 Brake Lever 780086A Needle Beadng 5/8" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 770128 TransaxleCase 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4"...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271133 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271133 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 CYLINDER HEAD/VALVF.JBREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (2) 12-032-03-S Seal, crankshaft 12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (Includes Block, cylinder 3-17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S (Use Short Block 12 522 50) (Qty.
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9 17.271133 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 IGNmONIELECTRICAL BLOWER ROUSING AND BAFFLES AIR INTAKE...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER 917.271133 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange MlOx1.5x46 M5xO.8xlO (6) 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 24-468-10-S Washer, plain 1/4"...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER 917.271133 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461,TYPE NUMBER 26504 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM I _,*'_" '4--., • _)IL PAN I LUBRICATION e--,,_l q,,,...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271133 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange 12-079-11-S Linkage, choke Clamp, cable M8x1.25x70 (2) 12-237-O1-S Screw, hex. flange 25-098-07-S Starter assembly (Includes 24-086-43-S Screw, lobed socket 3-8)
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271133 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461,TYPE NUMBER 26504 EXHAUST] CRANKSHAFT I FUEL SYSTEM I '-@ _.,J'...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271133 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV461, TYPE NUMBER 26504 FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRIPTION M-641060-S 12-014-57-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) Nut, hex flange M6xl.0 (2) X-22-11-S Washer, look 1/4" 25-139-27-S Plug, cup M-629116_S Stud M6x1,0x116 (2) EXHAUST 12-853-68-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket...

  • Page 59: Operation

    SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING "_ greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction perate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not 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 s. Anyt_r_, _ 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 &...