Craftsman EZ3 917.272021 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

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16.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

46" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTQ_t

Model No:

917.2-72021

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• Safety

• Assembly

•Operation

• Maintenance

----*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 pm, Mon- Sat

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

Tum-_offblades when not mowing.

Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

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 requir_ eXtra caution. If you Cannot

back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

•Mow up and down slopes, not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overtum 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.

•Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

w_ights 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.

_Avoidstarting or stoppidg on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight o'0Wnthe

slope.

DO NOT:

•Do not tum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

•Do 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_o3'R_worr--Wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occurif the operator

is notalert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowingactivity.Never

assume that childrenwill remain where

you last saw them.

•Keep children outof the mowingarea

and underthe watchfulcare of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and tum machine off ifchildren

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

comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

Use extra care in handlinggasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

Use only an approvedcontainer.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

withthe engine running.Allow en-

gine to cool before refueling.Do not

smoke.

Never refuelthe machine indoors.

Never storethe machine or fuel

container insidewhere there isan

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 debds build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

stodng.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you

stdke an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

Never make adjustmentsor repairswith

the_qgine_running.

Grass catcher componentsare subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

whichcouldexpose moving partsor

allow objectsto be thrown. Frequently

check componentsand replace with

- manufacturer'srecommended parts,

when necessary.

•Be sure th6arOa 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 look down and

behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children. They may fail off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off ifchildren

enter the area.

•Before and when-backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•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.

•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 overtum 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.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

•Do not tum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, tum slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

•lLLookfor this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TION!!! BECOME AWAREI!! YOUR SAFE-

IS INVOLVED. _=.

ACAUTION: In orderto preveal,acciden-

tal starling when setting up, transporting,

adjustingormaking repairs always discon-

nect spark plugwire and place wire where

itcannot contactspark plug.

,AWARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of Califomia to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE

CAPACITY

ANDTYPE.'-

OILTYPE

API-SF/SG/SH):

3.5 GALLONS

UNLEADED

REGULAR

SAE 10W-30

(above32°1)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°1)

DIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.5 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

(GAP: .040")

GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0- 4.5

(MPH): REVERSE: 0- 2.0

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING

SYSTEM: 15AMPS @ 3600 RPM

BA'I-I'ERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: UlR

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 possibledependability

and performance.

Shouldyou experience any problemyou

cannoteasily remedy,please contactyour

nearest Sears AuthorizedService Center.

We have competent, well-trainedtechni-

cians and the propertoolsto serviceor

repairthis tractor.

Please read and retain thismanual. The

---instructionswill enable you to assemble

and maintainyour tractor properly.Always

observethe "SAFETY RULES=_

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

kASears Maintenance Agreement is avail-,

able onthis product.Contact your nearest

Sears storefor details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES

• 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.

,AWARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an intemal 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 Califomia 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).

Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1) Knob (

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

(2) Washers

3/16 x3/4 x 16 Gauge

(2) Weld

Nuts #10

(2) Screws #10 x5/8

(2) Lock

Washers #10

(4) Retainer Springs (single loop) (3) Retainer Spdngs (double loop)

Parts packed separately in carton

Seat

Video

Cassette

•Mulcher

Plate

Manual I

Parts Bag Steering

Wheel

(2) Shoulder

- Bolts

(2) Gauge Wheels

(2) Washers 3/8x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

Q(2) Center lock Nuts

Parts Bag. contents not shown full size

Hook (2) Keys

Assemblies

(2) rontUnk Assemblies

'Slope Sheet

Steedng

wheel

Insert

Steering Sleeve

',.i"

Stsedng Sleeve

Extension _:

You_newtractor has been assembledat thefactory with exceptionof those partsleft

unassembledfor shippingpurposes.Toensure safeand proper operationofyour tractor

all parts and hardware you assemble mustbe tightened securely.Use the correcttools

as necessary to insure propertightness. Review the video cassette before you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

" A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 3/4" wrench

(2) 1/2" wrench

(1) Utility knife

(1) Pliers

(1) 314" Socket w/

drive rachet

(1) Phillips Screw-

driver

(1) Tire pressure gauge

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

_Wheel Insert

--..-----Lock Nut

_j..__ Large Flat

_. Washer

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 steering wheel).

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, along lines on

all four comers of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

•Remove mower and package materials.

• Check for anyadditional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

•Remove Iocknut and large flat washer

from steedng shaft.

"" •Position front whee_'0f the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

•Slide the steering sleeve o-V'erthe steer-

ing shaft.

•Align tabs and press steedng sleeve

extension into bottom of steering wheel.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to dght) and slide

onto adapter.

•Secure steedng wheel to steedng shaft

with Iocknut and large flat washer previ-

ously removetl. Tighten securely.

• Snap steedng wheel insert into center

of st,61_ng wheel.

• Remove protectivematedals from trac-

tor hood and grill.

Steering

Wheel Adapter

Tabs _Steering

Sleeve

IExtension

I " - ,,.,_,. -- t_ I':l I

Steering------'-"TK,, ;1___-2;.-' . :,',

s,eev /','! ,:

\ "_._, -..,, /\

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

• Press liftlever plunger and raise attach-

ment liftlever to its highest position.

•-Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in freewheeling

position to disengage transmission (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

• Lift hoodto raisedposition.

• If-IW=sbatteryis putinto serviceafter

month andyear indicatedon label (label

locatedbetweenterminals)chargebat-

teryfor minimumof one hourat 6-10

amps.(See "BATTERY"in Maintenance

section ofthis manualfor charging

instructions).

.,'_ $==,=B •

oo $

"" Label

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

•Remove cardboard packing on seat

pan.

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

•Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and

-.-siton seat.

•Slide seat untiPa comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted

Ix)sition.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

SeC_urely. _,. Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

Adjustment Knob

Flat Washer

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were ovednflated

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 BRAKE SYSTEM

After you leam how to operate your trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See =TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be sure tractor is on level surface and

mower suspension arms are raised with

attachment liftcontrol. Engage parking

brake.

•Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway

bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to

left side of mower deck.

•Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-

ing in all mower pulley grooves. Install

belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

• Install one front link in top hole of the

right hand front mower bracket and right

hand front suspension bracket. Retain

with two single loop retainer springs as

shown.

•Install second front link in left hand front

suspension bracket only and retain with

single loop retainer spnng as shown.

•Tum height adjustment knob counter-

clockwise until itstops.

•Lower mower linkage with attachment

lift control.

•Place the left hand suspension arm on

outward pointing deck pin. If necessary,

rock and raise front of mower to align

deck pin with the hole in suspension

arm. Retain with double loop retainer

spdng with loops down as shown.

•Slide left side of mower back and install

the unattached front link in top hole of

the left hand front mower bracket.

Retain with single loop retainer spring

as shown.

•Place the righthand suspensionarm on

outward pointing deck pin. if necess.,ary,

rockand raise front of mower toauign

deck pin with the hole in suspension

arm. Retain with double loop retainer

spring with loops down as shown.

•Gonnect anti-sway bar to chassis brack-

et under leftfootrestand retainwith

double loop retainerspring.

•Tum heightadjustment knobclockwise

t_remove slack from mower suspen-

sion.

•Raise mower to highest position.

•Assemble gauge wheels (See "TO

ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS =in the

Operation section of this manual).

Double Loop

Chassis Retainer Spring

Bracket (Outward pointing

Shoulder deck pins)

Boat ÷ --- --_ .-- --

Gauge

Wheel

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be

properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER PosmoN OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion, mower drive, and mower blade

drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Vedfy that the

belts are routed correctly.

Front

sus_ suspen_on

Arms Brackets

Front Mower Electric

Bracket Clutch

Front

3/8 Washer

3/8-16

Center

Locknut

Use Pliers For

Retainer Springs

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

Anti-Sway

Bar

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate

using screw, washer, lock washer, and

.... weld nut as shown. _:-

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch

hook byinserting weld nut from'the top

with hook pointing down. Tighten hard-

ware securely.

•Raise and hold deflector shield in 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

mo__-

Single Loop

Retainer Springs

Discharge Guard

Idler

Pulley

ACAUTION: 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

Washer

Neld Screw

Nut

Mulcher

Plate

Deflector

Shield

Hook Points

Latch

Hook

Nut

Lock

Washer

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

,/ Engine oil is at proper level.

,/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/ Become familiar with all controls -their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,/ Be sure brake system is insafe operat-

ing condition.

,/ It is important to purge the transmis-

sion before operating your tractor for

the first time. Follow proper starting

and transmission purging instructions

(See "TO START ENGINE" and

=PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-

eration section of this manual).

Latch

Hooks

I/CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

V' All assembly instructionshave been

completed.

v' No remaining loose parts in carton.

v' Battery is properlyprepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hourat 6 amps).

v' Seat is adjusted ocmfortably and

tightened securely.

v' All tires are properlyinflated.(For

shippingpurposes, the tireswere

overinflatedat the factory).

i," Be sure mower deck is propedyleveled

... side-t_side/front-to-re_r for best

cutting results.(Tires mustbe properly

inflatedfor leveling).

v' Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properlyaround pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

v' Check wiring.See that all connections

are stillsecure and wires are properly

clamped.

v' Before drivingtractor,be sure free-

wheel control is in driveposition.

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