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Craftsman EZ3 917.272050 Owner's Manual

16 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Owner's Manual
16 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No
917.272050
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
SearsCraftsmanHelp Line
5 am- 5 pm,Men- Sat
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,
II 60179
Visit our Craftsmanwebsite:www.sears.conVcraftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual 16 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Model No 917.272050 • 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.

  • 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, lubdceted 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: Thiscutting machineis capable of amputatinghandsand feet and throwingobjects.Failureto observethe following safety instructions could resultin seriousinjuryor death. I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand,and follow all Slopesare a majorfactor relatedto loss-of- instructions in the manualand on the control and tipover accidents, which can machinebefore starting.
  • Page 4 III.CHILDREN • Never run a machineinsidea close, Tragic a ccidents canoccur i ftheoperator area. isnot alert to the presenceof children. • Keep nuts and bolts, especiallyblac Childrenare oftenattractedto the attachmentbolts,tightand keep machineand the mowingactivity. Never equipmentin good condition. assumethat childrenwill remain where •...
  • Page 5 • Usestow speed. Choose a low gear so CAUTION.' Towonlythe attachments thatyou willnot have to stop or shift that are recommendedby and comply while on the slope. with specifications of the manufacturer of • Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope, tf yourtractor.Use commonsense when tires lose traction,disengagethe towing.Operate onlyat the lowest blades and proceed stowlystraight...
  • Page 6 Should you experienceany pmblereyou PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS cannot easily remedy,please contacta Sears or otherqualifiedservice center, 1.25 GALLONS 3ASOLINE We have competent,well-trainedtechni- CAPAC_Y UNLEADED cians and the propertoolsto serviceor REGULAR ANDTYPE: repairthis tractor. Please read and retainthis manual. The ,ILTYPE SAE 10W30 (ABOVE instructions will enable you to assemble 32°F) and maintainyourtractorproperly.
  • Page 7 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel I nsert (1) Large Flat Washer _i_(1) Hex Bolt (1) Hex Bolt (1) Lock washer 3/8 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 3/8-16 x 1 (1) Locknut 5/16-18 S_tx_ee rn;gn Steering Boot _ Shaft Steedng Wheel Adapter Seat (11 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 Gauge _(1)

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Your n ew tractorhas been assembledat the factory with exceptionof those parts left unassembledfor shippingpurposes.To ensure safe and properoperationof your tractorall parts and hardwareyou assemblemust be tightenedsecurely.Use the correcttoolsas necessary to insure propertightness.Review the videocassette before you begin. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socketwrenchset will make assembly easier.

  • Page 9: Operation

    NOTE: Youmay now rollor driveyour Label tractoroffthe skid. Followthe appropriate instruction below to removethe tractor from the skid. TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Batte_ Door Operation section for location and function of controls) 1. Press lift lever plungerand raise attachmentlift leverto its highest position.
  • Page 10 INSTALL MULCHER PLATE CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS (if previously removed) See the figuresthat ere shownfor t. Raise and hold deflector shield in replacingmotionand mower blade drive upright position. belts in the Service and Adjustments 2. Place front of mulchar plate over front sectionofthis manual.
  • Page 11 These symbols may appear onyour t ractor o rinliterature supplied w ith the product. Learn and understandtheir meaning. BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENG,NEON ENG,NEOPP O,LFRESSORE L,G_TSGN O%_P 1' FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT LOCKED ÷3I _r_'l R N H L...
  • Page 12 KNOWYOURTRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractorto familiarize yourselfwith the locationsof variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manualfor futurereference. Switch Attachment IgnitionSwitch Clutch Ammeter ..Plunger Throttle/Choke Attachment Control LiftLever Clutch/Brake Height Pedal Adjustment...
  • 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 repaim. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 14 • The average l awn should becutto ,_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower approximately 2-1/2inches d uring the without either the entire grass catcher, on cool s eason a ndtoover 3 inches mowers so equipped, or the deflector during hotmonths. Forhealthier and shield in place.
  • Page 15 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER WARNING: Experience indicatesthat ATTACHMENTS alcoholblendedfuels (called gasoholor usingethanol or methanol)can attract Tow only the attachments that are moisture which leads to separationand recommended by and comply with formation of acids duringstorage. 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 MOWINGTIPS...

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _'_/S,_,_/_, _e_/_"_ _,_'/,.,_j_ _.,,_e*'/ CheCk Tire PreSsure Check Operato¢ Presence and InlerfoCk Syst_.s Check for LOOSe Fastenem SharperdRel:4ace Mower Blades ' V r, Lubrication Charl Check Battery Levld I V/e Clean Batte_ and Terminals Ct_k Treneax_ C ooling I IL! Adju=l Blade Belt(s) Tetmfon AdjLtSl Motion Drive B_t(&) Tension...

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    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 • Keep battery and terminalsclean. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL • Keep battery boltstight. Determine temperature range expected • Keep small vent holesopen. before oil change. All oil must meet API • Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour. service classification SF-SJ. NOTE: The originalequipmentbattery on •...
  • Page 20 Every 100 hours o foperation (more often SPARK PLUGS under e xtremelydusty,dirty conditions), Replace spark plugs at the beginning of removethe blower housingand other each mowingseasonor after every 100 coolingshrouds.Clean the coolingfins hoursof operation,whicheveroccursfirst. and externalsurfacesas necessary. Spark plug type and gap settingare Make sure the coolingshroudsare shownin "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"...
  • Page 21 tive type wax. CLEANING We do not recommend using a garden Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc, hose to clean your tractor unless the i of all foreign matter. electrical system, muffler, air filter and Keep finished surfaces and wheels carburetor are covered to keep water out.
  • Page 22 TOLEVEL M OWER HOUSING Measure distance "D" directly in front and Adjust themower while tractor i sparked behind the mandrel at bottom edge of onlevel g round o rdriveway, Make sure mower housing as shown. tiresareproperly 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 rl'O REMOVE MOWER"...
  • Page 24 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NOTE: To seal tire puncturesand prevent flat tires due to slow leaks,tire sealant NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT may be purchasedfrom yourlocal parts The trsnsaxle should be in neutral when dealer.Tire sealant also preventstire dry the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock rot and corrosion.
  • Page 25 Positive Terminal Negative Terminal Keps_ Nut _::_. Bolt (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 gdll. Battery 3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in Negative Terminal Positive Terminal...
  • Page 26 ENGINE 2. Startengineand allowtowarmfor five minutes. M ake adjus_'_ltswithengine Maintenance,repair, o r replacement of the running and shift/motion control l everin emission contr_devices and systems, w hich neutral ( N) position, are being doneat the customers expense, 3. Idlesceed settina_ - Withthrottlecontrol may be perfom'_d by anynon*read engine leverin slow potion, engine shouldidle repairestablishment or individual.
  • Page 27 Immediatelyprepareyour tractorfor hose, or tank during storage. Also, storageat the end of the season or if the experiance indicates that alcohol tractorwill not be used for 30 days or blended fuels (called gasohol or using more. ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture Which leads to separation and formation CAUTION: Neverstore the tractor of acids during storage.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. See "TO STARTENGIN Engine not "CHOKED" in Operationsection. properly. 3. Wait several minutes Engine flooded. beforeattempting to eta1 Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug. Dirtyair filter.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORREC_ON 1. Cuttingtoo much grass/too Lossofpower 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/ fast. reduce speed. 2. Throttlein "CHOKE" 2. Adjust throttle control. position. 3. Clean underside of mower 3. Build-upof grass, leaves and trash under mower. housing.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction. riot 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 917.272050 SCHEMATIC BATTERY SOLENOID AMMETER STARTER CLUTCH / BRAKE • r,_E (PEDAL UP) ..L ..FUEL ..(CLUTCH OFF) ..HI _ __(OP_ONAL) _.R _._ _ 85 86 I ..SEAT SWITCH (IF SO EQUIPPED (NOT OCCUPIED) Kxc_...
  • Page 32 TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 33 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 ELECTRICAL KEY PART DESCRIPTION 1634_ Baltery 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4.20unc x 3/4 156417 Case Battery 161343 Switch, Interlock 166182 Harness Ash1Ught W/4152J 4152J Bdib Light #1156 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red 175158...
  • Page 34 TRACTOR ° - MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 CHASSIS ANDENCLOSURES...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 CHASSIS ANDENCLOSURES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 169830 Chassis 169061 Drawbar 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 155272 Bumper Itood/Dash 168337X013 Dash STD533710 Bo_t.Cardage 3/6.16x3/4 155927 Panel, Dash. LH. 145660 Clip "nnnerman G dlle P/L 172107X010 Pan_, Dash, R.H. 144983X558 Hood Assembly 126938X...
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 GROUND DRIVE °.o-° _-66...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 GROUND DRIVE • KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION .."l;ransaxle ( Bee Breakdown) 140186 PuUey, Engine PeedeeS206-545C 71170764 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5 "146682 Spdng, Return, Brake $10551143 wasfler 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof 1200(X_8...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 STEERING ASSEMBLY • • •. :_-: --z-:-_o: ;° • •...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART DESCRIP_ON 139768 Steedng Wheel 154427 A_deASsemriy STMP Dropped STL 16_40 Sginote Assembly, LH. 16_639 Sgindte Assembly, R.H. 6266H 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 Gange...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17(_48 Control, Throttle 137040 Une, Fuel 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread 148315 Plug Drain Oil Easy Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 124028X Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line ..Engine, (See Breakdown) 17670412 Screw, Hex Washer Head,...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 140123 Seat 121248X Bushing Snap B_kNyl 50 Id 14(To51 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20xl-1/2 71110616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-!6unc 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga...
  • Page 42 133644 Decal, Customer Maintenance 165800X428 PadFootrestLHSTLT 177368 Decal, HP Engine 165799X428 PadFootrestRH STLT 172"331 Decal, Mower Srs 177347 Owner'sManual,English 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 177348 Owner'sManual,Spaalsh 156439 Decal, Fender Danger WHEELS &TIRES KEY PART DESCRIPTION 59192 Cap Value Tim 6,ti 65139...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 LIFT ASSEMBLY KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spdng W/ STD(_4006 Retainer Spltng 173288 Unk Front Runger 159471 Shalt Asrn, Lilt 7"3350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 1(_767X Pin Groove 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc 12O0OOO2 73800800 Nut LOCkwANsh 1/2-13 Unc...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 MOWER DECK...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 MOWER DECK PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 149846 Knob Custom Oval STD533107 Bolt 144959 V-Belt 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, STD541437 Front 136420 Mulcher Cover 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 71081010 Screw STD624006 RetaJnerSpdng...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C...
  • Page 47 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 772147 Transaxte Cover 790079 Brake Lever 780066A NeedleBeadng5/8" 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 770128 Transaxte Case 42A 792085A Screw 1/4- 20 x 2 1/4" 776395 Countershaft 792075...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 !CYLINDER READ, VALVE AND BREATHER J...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV46O,TYPE NUMBER 26509 CRANKCASE CYLINDER HEADNALVE/BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 25-351-01-S 12-032-03-S Seal, crankshaft Lifter, valve (2) Block, cylinder .12-755-94-S Kit, cylinder head (Includes 3-17, Gaskets 12 (Use Shod Block 12 522 50) 041 01-S (Qty, 2),12 041 02- 12-445-02-S Strap, lifting...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES l 11..I G AIR INTAKE .J...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER C V460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 12-086-14-S Screw, hex, flange M10x1,Sx46 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" M5x0.6xl0 (4) 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 24-468-10-5...
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 ;TARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS J 4" OIL PAN / LUBRICATION...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Linkage, choke M-839076-S Screw, hex. flange 12-079-11-S Clamp, cable M8x1.25x70 (2) 12-237-01-S Screw, hex. flange 25-096-04-S Stadar assembly (Includes 3- 24-086-43-S M-664020-S Screw, lobed socket...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 9 17.272050 KOHLER E NGINE-MODEL NUMBER C V460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 EXHAUSTJ CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM I...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272050 KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV460, TYPE NUMBER 26509 • FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIP_ON DESCRIPTION M-641060-S Nut, hex• flange M6xl.0 (2) 12-014-57-S Crankshaft (Includes 2) X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" 25-139-27-S Plug, cup M-629116-S Stud M6xl.0x116 12-853-115-S...
  • Page 59 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 ° MAX. greater than 15"), never across the face. Make rums 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 _ A.yti_,dev o , night (1-800-469..4663) www.sears.©om To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...