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Craftsman EZ3 917.270642 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.270642 Owner's Manual

16.0 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
.0 HP
ELECTRIC
;TART
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
1
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.270642
o Safety
Assembly
o Operation
o Maintenance
o 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 pro, 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 pro, Mon- Sat ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordering ....... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is main- tained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual,...
  • Page 3 • Turn off blades when not mowing. o Do not try to stabilize the machine by - Stop engine before removinggrass putting your foot on the ground. catcher or uncloggingchute° o Do not use grass catcher on steep o Mow only in daylight or good artificial slopes.
  • Page 4 Never make adjustments or repairs with o 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, Check brake operation frequently.

  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    Sears Authorized Service Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience...
  • Page 6 PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZIE (t) Large Flat Washer (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 1 © (1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher (1) Hex Bolt 5/16-t8 x 1-1/4 (I) Locknut 516-18 (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Knob (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge...
  • Page 7 PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SiZE (2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Parts Bag contents not shown full size Parts packet separately in carton • u ,J_..... ,.Ju ........

  • 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: Service And Adjustments

    CHECK TIRE PRESSURE HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR The tires on your tractor were overinflated CHECK BATTERY at the factory for shipping purposes. o Lift seat pan to raised postion and open Correct tire pressure is important for best battery box door, cutting performance.
  • Page 10 _/ CHECKLIS T TO CONVERT TO BAGGING DISCHARGING PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in CHECKLIST: a safe place. Your mower is now ready for _" All assembly instructions have been discharging or installation of optional completed.
  • 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 OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS OVER TEMP "_ ENGINE ON LIGHT Xl-@ 0 FUEL UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT...
  • Page 12 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 13 The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damagerAlways wear safety glasses or eye shields while operatingyour tractor or performing any adjustmentsor repairs. We recommenda wide vision safety mask over the spectacles,or standard safety glasses NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to TO USE YOUR...
  • Page 14 hot months. For healthier and better TO TRANSPORT looking lawns, mow often and after When pushing or towing your tractor, be moderate growth. sure to disengage transmission by placing o For best cutting performance, grass freewheel control in freewheeling position. over 6 inches in height should be Freewheel control is located at the rear mowed twice.

  • Page 15: Storage

    • Forcold Weather operation you should NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and change oil for easier starting (See "OIL cold starting procedures below. VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte- o Insert key into ignition and turn key nance section of this manual). clockwise to "START"...
  • Page 16 ° Your tractor is now purged and ready for ,_kURGE TRANSMISSION normal operation. CAUTION: Never engage or disen- MOWING TIPS gage freewheel lever while the engine is running. o Tire chains cannot be used when the To ensure proper operation and perfor- mower housing is attached to tractor.
  • Page 17 MULCHING MOWING TIPS ° Certain types of grass and grass condi- tions may require that an area be IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mulched a second time to completely mower housing free of built-up grass and hide the clippings. When doing a sec- trash.
  • Page 18 ENGINE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FtLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES le,, Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence ..Interlock Systems Check for Loose 'F'_steners Sharpen!Repia'ce'"M'ower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level C!ean Battery and Ten'nin,_ls/R,echarge Chec k Transaxle Cooling ....
  • Page 19 TRACTOR TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Always observe safety rules when per- blade, but if you do, be sure the blade is forming any maintenance. balanced. BRAKE OPERATION Care should be taken to keep the blade if tractor requires more than six (6) feet balanced.
  • Page 20 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils o Rinse the battery with plain water and (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in dry. cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will ° Clean terminals and battery cable ends result in increased oil consumption when with wire brush until bright. used above 32°E Check your engine oil °...
  • Page 21 ENGINE COOLING FINS AIR FILTER Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine Your engine will not run propedy using a cooling fins to prevent engine damage dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner from overheating. after every 25 hours of operation or every o Remove screws from blower housing season_ Service paper cartridge every 100 and lift housing and dipstick tube...
  • Page 22 o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. o 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- 3LEANING tor are covered to keep water out.
  • Page 23 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING o 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- , If links are not equal in length, adjust UCT SPECIFICATIONS").
  • Page 24 o Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves o Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and and inside all belt guides. idler pulleys. o Install mower in reverse order of ° Pull belt away from mowen removal instructions. BELTINSTALLATION o Install new belt in reverse order of removal Idler...
  • Page 25 TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not The motion control lever has been preset adjustable on your tractor. If damage has at the factory and adjustment should not occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or be necessary.
  • Page 26 ° Connect BLACK grounding cable to TO A'FFACH JUMPER CABLES - negative (-) terminal with remaining o Connect each end of the RED cable to bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat- nut. Tighten securely. tery, taking care not to short against o Close battery box door.
  • Page 27 TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- o Check that holes "A" in governor con_ SEMBLY trol lever and hole in governor plate line- o Raise hood. up. If holes "A" are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable o Unsnap headlight wire connector.
  • Page 28 _,CCELERATION TEST Idle Speed Throttle , Move throttle control lever from slow to Screw Lever fast position, if engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out (counter- clockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly.
  • Page 29 Drain the fuel tank, OTHER o Start the engine and let it run until the • Do not store gasoline from one season fuel lines and carburetor are empty. to another_ o Never use engine or carburetor cleaner ° Replace your gasoline can if it starts to products in the fuel tank or permanent rust°...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE ± ..=l ,,n,,,,,, Will not start - Out of fuel. ° Fill fuel tank° See "TO START ENGINE" in o Engine not"CHOKED" prop- edy. Operation section, o Wait several minutes before o Engine flooded. attempting to starL •...
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power (cont'd) Faulty spark plug. • Clean and regap or change spark plugo o Dirty fuel filter. Replace fuel filter° • Stale or dirty fuel. ° Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline. o Water in fuelo o Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and...
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTDNG CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION o Clean underside of mower hous- Poor grass discharge o Buildup of grass, leaves and (cont'd) trash under mower. ing. = Mower drive belt worn° ° Replace mower drive bell • Blades improperlyinstalledo o Reinstall blades sharp edge down.
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 SCHEMATIC 01926 ..(WH#t 56442) "Ill °Eo olllo BATTERY t AM_ER FUSEa0AMP ! _k STARTER WHFfE I"0",. SOLE.O_O CLUTCH / BRAKE A_}- (PEDALUP) _._ _._.. SEAT SWITCH (NOTOCCUPtED) I-LiNII--I-{JN WitITE I..I ..BLACK I BLACK ..
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144925 Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP Bolt Hex Hd 1/4_20uncx 3/4 74760412 Washer9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga STD551025 STD551125 WasherLockHvy Helical1/4 Nut FinHex 1/4-20 Unc STD541025 Case Battery 156417 Switch,InterlockPush-In 153664 WasherLock 1/4 STD551125...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION 160392 Chassis Assembly 140356 Drawbar 17490612 Screw, Thd. Roll 3/8-16 x 3/4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash t61917X013 Dash STD533710 Bott, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 155927 Panel, Dash, L H, 145660...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27064.2 GROUND DRIVE...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140607 Transmission, Asm. 154778 Keeper, Belt Engine Hydro 142431 Screw Spring, Return, Brake 142432 144698 Pulley, Transmission 134683 Guide, Be{t, Mower Drive RH 154792 Rod, Shift 141417 Strap, Torque, Lh 76020416 Pin, Cotter 1t8 x I 19132012...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 STEERING ASSEMBLY _-°,...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 139768 SteeringWheel 154427 Axle Assembly STMP DroppedSTL 156483 Spindle Assembly,L.H.. 157473 Spindle Assembly, R.H, 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1_5/8x 16 Gauge 192720 t 6 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 12000029 Ring, Klip 3366R...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 ENGINE "===_ .-" t'r,;_.- ..,,, ,, OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 162157 Control Throt/Ch Lh ScrewHex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8T 17720410 Engine(See Breakdown) B&S Model 28UT07-1174-E1 137352 MufflerExhaustB&S Lt Gasket t 313 Id TinPlated 272293 13280324 Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt X 3" 13200300 ElbowStd 90 Degree3/6-18 Npt WasherLockExt Tooth3/8 STD551237...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Seat 3350 BIk/blkCraftsman 140122 121246X BracketPnt Mounting Switch 140551 121248X BracketPnt PivotSeat (btk) Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16uncX 1 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20xf-1/2 STD5237t0 72050412 Washer 13/32X 3/4 X t0 Ga 19131610...
  • Page 45 133644 Decal, Customer Maintenance 149518 Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng Decal, Fender Sd. Wht 163203 Decal, Deck Mower EZ 163205 1632o4 Decal, Fender,Craftsman 138311 Decal, Lift Handle Pad Footrest LH STLT 156439 Decal, Fender Danger 154515 Pad Footrest RH STLT 146046...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 LIFT ASSEMBLY 161718...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger 159471 ShaftAsm. Uft 105767X Pin Groove 12000002 E Ring #5133-62 19211621 Washer 21!32 x 1 x21 Ga. 120183X Beadng Nylong 125631X Grip Hand{e Ftuted 122365X Button Plunger Read 139865...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 MOWER DECK _106 >21...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164961 Mower Housing STD541410 Locknut STD533107 Bolt 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake Front 133943 Washer, Hardened 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 155046 Arm, Idler STD624008...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL HUMBER 917.270642 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0500...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0500 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Locknut,Hex 5/16_24UNJC 142986 Housing, Lower 150776 Brake Rotor/Stator K it 142987 Assembly, Upper Housing 142958 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060 142932 Seal, Lip 142884 DifferentialAssembly 142928...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - f,,/iODF--L NUMBER 917.270642 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 '_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1026...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 138 196 987 95 117 6,._4A" 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT e34A_ 1111 127< "_ REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGeNE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-_=1 634A 868 868A 171 _ 358 GASKET SET Nl=ll=l 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27064.2 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 1019 LABEL KIlT i ....EMJSSiONSl 11036 LABEL KIT- [t058 OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 496412 Cylinder Assembly 281346 Bushing, Throttle Shaft 399265 Beadng, Cylinder 498030 Valve, Neadle 391086 * Seal, Oil 94098 ** Screw, Throttle 494238 Base, Engine 495800...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 810068 Screw, Set 213998 Link, Counterweight 496280 Housing, Blower 399891 Counterweight Assembly 94786 Screw, Hex, Head, 298909 Pin, Counterweight Blower Housing Mounting 94593 Screw, Counterweight 225020...
  • Page 59 < ,,< r.f) ,< L,,'_ I-.,...
  • Page 60 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1=800..366=.PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilto - 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)