Craftsman EZ3 917.273021 Manuel utilisateur

Owner's Manual

CRnFTSM#i '

20.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

46" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

GARDEN TI CTOR

Model No.

917.273021

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and followall o-

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answersto your questions

aboutthis product,Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am- 5 pm, Mort- Sat

-Seam, 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 ................................................. 31

Troubleshooting .................................... 32

Repair Parts ......................................... 36

Parts Ordedng ....................... 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 matedal or

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:.

•Expendable items which become wom 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,

thoms, stumps, or glass.

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

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

the owner's manual.

•Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

tery will not hold a charge, Sears will 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 you=;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 dghts, and you may also have other dghts whic h may vary from state to

state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 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__re 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 look down and

behind before and while backing.

•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.

°Slow down before turning.

•Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set park-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or uncloggingchute.

•Mow only in daylightor 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 require 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 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.

•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 tum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, tum 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 not mow on wet grass. Reduced

tracti._l could cause sliding.

•Do nottry to stabilize the machine by

puttingyour foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidentscan occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity.Never

assume that childrenwill remain where

you last sew them.

•Keep children out ofthe mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsibleadult.

•Be alert and tum machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down forsmall 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 fuel

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 ofgrass, 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 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 rum 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.

•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 nottum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

,ALook for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TIONJ!J BECOME AWAREJ!! YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

• ,CALrFIQN: 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.

_,WARNING: 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 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

ANDTYPE: REGULAR

OIL TYPE SAE 10W-30

(API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4,2 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.7 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

(GAP: .040")

GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 5.8

(MPH): REVERSE: 2.1

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING

SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

BA'FIERY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

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 m"aifitainyour 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 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 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).

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(1) Shoulder Bolt

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 x12 Gauge

(1) Knob

(21Screwsi_

#10 x5/8

• I k(21Weld Nuts ,_ (2) Lock

#1_ Washers#10

(2) Washers L_

3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge _

(3) Retainer Springs

(Double Loop)

(_(4) Retainer Springs

(Single Loop)

Partspacketseparatelyincarton PartsBagcontentsnotshownfullsize

Seat i

Video

Cassette

Steering Wheel Mulcher

Manual

(2) Shoulder

Bolts

(2) Keys

(_) (2) Washers 3/8

x7/8 x 14Ga.

o®

(2) Centerlock

Nuts (2) Gauge

Wheels

1Assemblies

_(2) FrontUnkAssemblies

Plate

Parts Bag

Steering

Wheel Insert

Slope Sheet

Steering

Sleeve

Steering Sleeve

Extension

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledatthefactorywithexceptionofthosepartsleft

unassembledforshippingpurposes.Toensuresafeandproperoperationofyourtractor

allpadsandhardwareyouassemblemustbetightenedsecurely.Usethecorrecttools

asnecessarytoinsurepropertightness.Reviewthevideocassettebeforeyoubegin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

. ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set willmake assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listedbelow.

(I) 9/16" wrench (I) 3/4" Socket w/

(I) 1/2" wrench drive rechet

(1)Pliers (1) PhillipsScrew-

(1) Utility knife 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 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 any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large

flat washer from steering shaft.

•Position front wheels of the tractor so

they:are pointing straight forward.

•Slide the steering sleeve over the steer-

in_ shaft.

•Align tabs and press steering sleeve

extension into bottom of steering wheel.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto steering wheel adapter.

•Secure steering wheel to steering shaft

with hex bolt, lock washer and large fiat

washer previously removed. Tighten

securely.

•Snap steeringwheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

•Remeve protective materials from trac-

toil'toedand grill.

I! 1 Wheel Insert

_._Hex Bolt

LockWasher

_Large Flat

Washer

Steering

Steering Wheel

Wheel Adapter

Steering _ Tabs

Sleeve I

Extension

Shaft

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in sl_ tbet may puncture tires

where tractdt ill to roll off skid.

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.

•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

CHECKBATTERY

•Lift hood to raised position.

•If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging

-instructions).

..- 4" •

." /_mO• ."

.° •

,o'-.... _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

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

secdrely.-

Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

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, chock to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See =TOADJUST 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 lift control. 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.

Adlu=_antKnob

Rat Washer

IMPORTANT:Checkbeltfor propermut-

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 spring as

shown.

iTum height adjustment knob counter-

clockwise until it stops.

Lower mower linkage with attachment

lift control.

•Place the left hand suspension arm on

inward 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

spring 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 dght hand suspension arm on

inward 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

spring with loops down as shown.

Shoulder

Bolt

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

Chassis (Inward pointing

Bracket deck pins)

• Connect anti-sway bar to chassis brack-

et under left footrest and retain with

double loop retainer spring.

•Turn height adjustment knob clockwise

to 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).

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cuttingresults, mower should be

_r_PWedyleveled. See "TO LEVEL

ER HOUSING in the Service and

Adjustments section ofthis manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALLBELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion, mower ddve, and mower blade

drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify that the

belts are muted correctly.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

•Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate

using screw, washer, lock washer, and

weld nut as shown.

Suspension

Arms Suspension

Front Mower

Gauge

Wheel

3/8 Washer 3/8-16

Center

Locknut

Use Pliersfor

Retainer Springs

Double Loop

Retainer Sp.ring

Anti-Sway

Bar Idler

Pulley DischargeGuard

Retainer Spdngs

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