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Craftsman EZ3 917.271140 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.271140 Owner's Manual

16.5 hp electric start 42" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
rRAFTZMANo
16.5 HP
ELECTRIC
START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271140
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repair Parts
This product
has a low emission
engine which operates
differently
from
previously
built engines.
Before
you start the
engine,
read and understand
this Owner's
Manual.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety Rules
and Instructions before operat-
ing 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 Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety Rules about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 and Instructions before operat- ing this equipment. Sears Craftsman Help Line 5 am- 5 pm, Mort- 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. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply.
  • 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: Customer Responsibilities

    CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase In the state of California the above is of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been required by law (Section 4442 of the designed, engineered and manufactured...
  • Page 6 Steering Wheel Steering Extension Steering Shaft Steering Sleeve Wheel © Adapter (1) Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 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 Keys Slope Sheet (2) Keys...
  • 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: Install Seat

    HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR NOTE: You may now roll or drive you CHECK BATTERY tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor • Lift seat pan to raised position from the skid. open battery box door.
  • Page 9 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (If previously removed) The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. • Raise and hold deflector shield Correct tire pressure is important for best upright position. cutting performance. • Place front of mulcher plate over front of •...
  • Page 10 WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR _ CHECKLIST TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST ,I Engine oil is at proper level. J' Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY...
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. I- ;I BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHT FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT...
  • 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. Attachment Ignition Clutch Lever Switch Ammeter Lever...
  • Page 13 The operation of any tractor 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 • 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, cool season and to over 3 inches mowers so equipped, or the deflector during hot months. For healthier shield place.

  • Page 15: Towing Carts And Other Attachments

    ADDGASOLINE NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular or a trailer, be sure hood is closed unleaded gasoline with a minimum secured to tractor. Use an appropriate 87 octane.
  • Page 16 PURGE TRANSMISSION • Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to "START" position CAUTION: Never engage or disen- release key as soon as engine starts. gage freewheel lever while the engine is running. Do not run starter continuously for more To ensure proper operation and perfor- than fifteen seconds per minute.

  • Page 17: Mowing Tips

    MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Mower should be properly leveled for IMPORTANT: For best performance, best mowing performance, See "TO keep mower housing free of built-up grass LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the and trash. Clean after each use. Service and Adjustments section of this •...

  • Page 18: Lubrication Chart

    F'LL'" BATES A SYOOCOMP'ETE REGULAR SERVICE _'O_" _'_'_ _'_'_ _'_'_" _'_'_ _'_"_ £O_ C E DATES Check Brake Operation _V f Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence Interlock Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Lubrication Chart Sharpen/Replace Check Battery Level Mower Blades _s 4 Clean...
  • Page 19 TRACTOR • Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). Always observe safety rules when IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat performing any maintenance. treated. BRAKE OPERATION Trailing Edge Up Mandrel Assembly If tractor requires more than six (6) feet Blade Center stopping distance at high speed in...
  • Page 20 NOTE: The original equipment battery your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte not necessary. Change the oil after every 50 hours of TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS operation or at least once a year if the tractor...

  • Page 21: Clean Air Screen

    CLEAN AIR SCREEN MUFFLER Air screen must be kept free of dirt and Inspect and replace corroded muffler chaff to prevent engine damage from spark arrester (if equipped) as it could overheating. Clean with a wire brush or create a fire hazard and/or damage. compressed air to remove dirt and SPARK...
  • Page 22 • 1,CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. •...
  • Page 23 • When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" • Raise mower to its highest position. against trunnion on both front links. • At the midpoint of both sides of mower, •...
  • Page 24 Mandrel TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Pulley Idler Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest. • Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual. •...
  • Page 25 • Move motion control lever to the neutral NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant (N) (lock gate) position. may be purchased from your local parts • Tighten adjustment bolt securely. NOTE: If additional clearance is needed...
  • Page 26 Positive Terminal Negative Terminal _. Keps Nut (Red) Cable Cable TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. • Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.
  • Page 27 TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL • Idle speed setting - With throttle control CABLE lever in slow position, engine should idle at 1750 RPM. If engine idles too The throttle control has been preset at the slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting factory and adjustment should not be screw...
  • Page 28 ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture Immediately prepare your tractor which leads to separation and formation storage at the end of the season or if the of acids during storage. Acidic gas can tractor will not be used for 30 days or damage the fuel system of an engine...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Out of fuel. • Fill fuel tank. Will not start • See 'q'o START ENGINE" • Engine not "CHOKED" in Operation section. properly. • Wait several minutes before • Engine flooded. attempting to start. •...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Clean underside of mower Loss of power • Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower. (Continued) housing. • Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter. • Low oil level/dirty oil. • Check oil level/change oil.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOO_NG CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION • Place throttle control in • Engine speed too slow. Poor grass "FAST" position. discharge • Travel speed too fast. • Shift to slower speed. • Wet grass. • Allow grass to dry before mowing. •...
  • Page 32 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 SCHEMATIC RE D AMMETER (OPTIONAL) WHITE CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) I ,:- I--: FUEL ATT,MENT-CLUTCH LINE FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) BLACK OPERATOR PRESENCE RELAy BLACK SPARK • IGNITION PLUG UNIT 2 PLUGS ON TW N CYL.
  • Page 34 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 35 TRACTO R - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 163465 Battery 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 161343 Switch Intedock 166182 Harness, Light Socket (w/4152J) 4152J Light Bulb 4799J Cable, Battery 146147 Cable, Battery 166180 Fuse 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc 4207J...
  • Page 36 'TRACTOR °" MODEL NUI_,B_ u,, .*" "- cHAsSiS AND E_cL.OSkIl_ES...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 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 Clip Tinnerman Gdfle P/L 172108 Panel, Dash, RH 144983X558...

  • Page 38: Ground Drive

    TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 GROUND DRIVE 3_._¢...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 GROUND DRIVE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Or. 5 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 71170764 Washer Hydro Gr314-0510 STD551143 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 134683 Guide Belt RH Engine 10040400...

  • Page 40: Steering Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 STEERING ASSEMBLY 37"--_It I 51_54...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION Steerir',g Wheel 139768 Front Axle Assembly 154427 SpindLeAssembly, L.H. 169840 Spindle Assembly, R.H. 169839 Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened 6266H Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge 121748X Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge 19272016 Ring, Klip 12000029...

  • Page 42: Optional Equipment

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION Control Throt I Ch 162152 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T 17720410 ..Engine(See Breakdown) KohlerModel No. CV16s-43520 Muffler 159420 Gasket 12-O41-03 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2 13280328 Elbow, Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt 132003O0 Washer STD551231...

  • Page 44: Seat Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 3450 Bik/blk Craftsman 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1...

  • Page 45: Wheels And Tires

    Decal V-belt Dr Sch Tractor E 156439 Decal Fender Danger Sears 146046 Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold 163263 Decal Dash Panel 163205 Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 160396 Decal Mower Drive Schematic 171698 Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 138047 171699 Decal, Battery Diehard Sears...

  • Page 46: Lift Assembly

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 LIFT ASSEMBLY 25 24...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIPTION 159460 LiftLever Inner Wire Asm. 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift 105767X Pin Groove 12(X)0002 E Ring 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga. 120183X Beadng Nylon 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 122365X Button Plunger Red 139865...

  • Page 48: Mower Deck

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 MOWER DECK _'_,'/ _"_ "_F'Z_P" t> "t __3+ _%,/'+/ .3 ,. 1---_ _>t,+o + 103 102 t +147 14 90 91 _i _ < 19//...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 165892 BracketAsm Nossroller LH Mower Housing 132274 STD533107 Bolt STD541437 Locknut,Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar,Front 19171416 Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga. RollerNose 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42"...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 HYDROGEARTRANSAXLE- - MODELNUMBER314-0510...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - " MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 170407 Brake Yoke 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 170408 Rotor, Brake 170353 Center Section, Assembly 142883 Brake Puck 170354 Swashplate, Trunion 142881...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271140 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I "_ 20--_ CRANKCASE J...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 CYLINDER HEADNALV_BREATHER CRANKCASE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-032-03 Seal, crankshaft 25-351-01 Lifter, valve (2) 12-755-81 Kit, cylinder head (Includes Block, cylinder (Use Short Block 12 522 18) 3-17) 12-445-02 Strap, lifting...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES AIR INTAKE t0_, IQ=_/...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES IGNITION/ELECTRICAL KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-086-14 Screw, hex. flange MIOx1.5x46 M-0545010 Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8xl0 12-468-03 Washer, plain 3/8 24-162-03 Screen, grass 24-468-10 Washer, plain 1/4 M-063£O16...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 i STARTING SYSTEM I ENGINECONTROLS I " ® °!! OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I --13 --16 --111...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 ENGINE CONTROLS STARTING SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-079-07 Linkage, choke M-0839070 Screw, hex. flange 12-237-01 Clamp, cable M8x1.25x70 M-0664020 Screw, lobed socket 25-098-05 Starter assembly (includes M6xl.0x20 3-8) 12-755-54...
  • Page 58 TRACTOR - - MODEL N UMBER 917.271140 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM...

  • Page 59: Fuel System

    TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION M-0641060 Nut, hex. flange M6xl.O 12-014-37 Crankshaft (Includes X-22-11 Washer, star 1/4 12-139-01 Plug, cup M-0629116 Stud M6xl.Ox116 12-853-95 Kit, carburetor w/gasket (Includes 6,7,8 qty 1...
  • Page 63 SUGGESTED r3u,,.,,..n .jtr_,,, ,,,,._ :SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL GUIDE TH_8 Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not H _U_ greater than 150), never across the face. Make turns gradu- J ally to prevent tipping or loss of control.
  • Page 64 Get it fixed, at your homeor 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 sM Anytime, dayor 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 &...

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