Craftsman EZ3 917.270721 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

£11AFTSMAII°

17,0 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270721

,, Safety

=Assembly

,, Operation

,, Maintenance

,, Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and followall

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating thisequip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Warranty ..................................................... 2

Safety Rules ................................................ 2

Product Specifications ............................ 5

Assembly .................................................. 8

Operation ................................................. 12

Maintenance Schedule ......................... 19

Maintenance ........................................... 19

Service and Adjustments ......................... 23

Storage .................................................. 29

Troubleshooting .................................... 31

Repair Parts ............................................. 34

Paris 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,

Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

° Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

,Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails,

thorns, stumps, or glass.

° Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or acci-

dent or the failure to maintain lhe equipment according to the instructions contained in

the owner's manual.

•Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

/.1MITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equip-

ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the bat-

tery will not hold a charge, Sears wilt replace the battery at no charge° In-home warranty

service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from

the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the

date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip-

ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will still be avail-

able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply). This

warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This Warranty gives you

specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to

state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co,, D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, 1L 60179

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

° Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine°

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

*Never carry passengers

*Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ty necessary. Always took down and

behind before and while backing.

o Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone.. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

o Slow down before turning..

. Never leave a running machine unat-

tended Always turn off blades, set park-

ing brake, slop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting

o Turn off bladeswhennotmowing.

o Stopenginebeforeremovinggrass

catcheror uncloggingchute.

• Mowonlyin daylightorgoodartificial

Hght.

o Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

° Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

o Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you feet uneasy on

it, do not mow iL

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etco

° Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

,, Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

o Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

•Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine°

,, Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

°Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

oDo not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or

embankments° The mower could sud-

denly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

°Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

°Do nottry to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the pre_sence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

o Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be aled and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

° Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine..

° Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fue!

with the engine running. Allow en-

gine to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

•Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

° Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

° Never tamper with safety devices+

Check their proper operation regularly.

-Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

°Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

° Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine running.

° Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp and can cut°

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them

Check brake operation frequently°

Adjust and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary_ Always took down and

behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fal! off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

sate machine operation,

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

° Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

° Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children,

° Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not

across.

° Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

° Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps, Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

o Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that yoLJ will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

° Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires Jose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

oDo not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

_Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TtONIII BECOME AWAREfll YOUR SAFE-

TY iS INVOLVED.

,_CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always discon-

nect spark plug wire and place wire where

it cannot contact spark plug.

,_kWARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

G/_SOLiNE 1.25 GALLONS .....

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE 3O

API-SFiSG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 3°0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

GAP: .030 °')

iVALVE INTAKE: _003"-,005"

CLEARANCE: EXHAUST; ,005"-,,007"

GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0-5.5

(MPH): REVERSE: O- 2.4

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

,CHARGING 3 AMPS BATTERY

ISYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/FIR: 25

MIN CCA:190

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

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 any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly. Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able on this product, Contact your nearest

Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor,

° Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

,_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush..covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code), Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands° A spark

arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual),

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Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) He× Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4

(1) Lockwasher 3/8

(1) Hex Bolt

3f8-16 x 1

(1) Locknut 5/t6-18

ii inl

(1) Knob O

(1)Wash er

! 7!32 × 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

(1) Shouide_

_'J Boil 5116-18

(2) WeldNuts _110

(2) Washers

3116x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

(2) Look

Washers #10

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(2) Hex Bolts tt4-20 x 314

(2) Washers

9132 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge

(2) He×

(2) Lock Nu_,s

Washers 1/4 1/4,_20

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Parts packed separa_.ely in carton

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Seat

Manual

(2) Shoulder

Bolts

Mulcher

Plate

Video

Cassette

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Parts Bag

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Steering

Boot

Steering

Wheel

(2) Center _

lock Nuts

(2) Washers 3/8

x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

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Slope Sheet

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

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(2) Keys

Steering Wheel

Adapter

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....-.....-.,. Wheel

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Assembtys ©

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Steering

Extension

Shaft

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts teft

unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor

atl parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools

as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin,

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set wellmake assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wrench

(2) 7/t 6" wrenches

(2) 1/2" wrench

(1) 3/4" wrench

(1) Utility knife

(1)Pliers

(1) 3/4" Socket w!

drive rachet

(1) Phillips Screw-

driver

(1) Tire pressure

gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steedng whee0.

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

.Cut, from top to bottom, arong lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

°Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

° Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft. Afign mounting holes in exten-

sion and lower shafts and install 5/16

hex bolt and tocknuL Tighten securely,

IMPORTANT: Tighten boit and nut secure-

ly to 18-22 ft. lbs. torque,

• Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

° Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

° Slide steering whee_ adapter onto steer-

ing shaft extension.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

o Assemble large fiat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

• Snap steering wheel insert Into center

of steering wheel.

• Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

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, ""_', i.,3/8 Hex Bolt

_._ 3/8 Lockwasher

_'_ Lar e Fat

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.-_:::_._c-F'--:'_:., Washe r

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Steering ........ _ ' Steering

Wheel _Boot

Extension

Shaft _'_-_._ _ 5!16Hex

_"-,-_ Bolt

51t6 Loc knut-...,.__//

Lower Steering _' ",'_.... ,,

sha. ,; j

I",¢#I{

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

°Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to its highest position,

,, Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal

oPlace freewheel control in freewheeling

position to disengage transmission (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

° Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor_

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOH

CONNECT BATTERY

,_I_CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time Before connecting battery, re-

move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,

rings, etc_ Positive terminal must be con-

nected first to prevent sparking from acci-

dental grounding.

• Remove cardboard packing from seat

pan and lift seat pan to raised position.

. Open battery box door arid remove pro-

tective plastic

,, Remove terminal protective caps and

discard.

•If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated en label (iabel

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one tlour at 6-10

amp&

•First connect RED battery cable to posi-

tive (+) terminal with hex bok, fiat wash-

er, lock washer and hex nut as shown°

Tighten securely.

o Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining hex

bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex

nut. Tighten securely

,, Close battery box door Open battery

box door for:

•inspection for secure connections

(to tighten hardware).

°Inspection for corrosion

°Testing battery

° Jumping (if required),

•Periodic charging,

Positive Discard Terminal

(Red) Cabte Proctective Caps

Lock Washer

Flal Washer

Hex Bott

Negative

(Black)

Cable

Seat

Batten

Door

IN_ tALL _EAt

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt, Tighten shoulder boll

securely,

• Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely, Do not tighten.

° Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

° Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

Seat

= _ Flat Washer

Adjustment Knob

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

,, Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page

5 of this manual

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion and mower blade drive belts in

the Sewice and Adjustments sectoin of

this manual, Verify that the belts are routed

correctly

Afteryou learnhowto operateyourtrac-

tor,checktosee thatthe brakeis properly

adjusted See"TOADJUSTBRAKE"in

theServiceandAdjustmentssectionof

thismanual.

INSTALLMULCHER PLATE

•Install two latch hooks to mulcher prate

using screw, washer, lock washer, and

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch

hook by inserting we_d nut from the top

with hook pointing down.

• Tighten hardware securely.

•Raise and hold deflector shield }n up-

right position.

• Place front of mulcher plate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

•Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

•Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

._CAUTION. Do not remove discharge

guard from mower, Raise and hold guard

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are designed

for discharging and bagging also.

Weld Nut From

The Top

Lock

Weid Washer

Nut.

Latch'_,

Washer

Mulcher

Plate

Deflector

Shield

Latch

Hook

Weld Nut

Lock Washer

Washer

Screw

Latch

Hooks

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