Craftsman EZ3 917.270611 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

15.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTO

Model No.

917.270611

oSafety

®Assembly

,, Operation

, Maintenance

, Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rulesand Instructions

beforeoperatingthisequip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help: Line

5 am -5 pro, Mon- Sat

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

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

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

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

Operation .............................................. 11

Maintenance Schedule ......................... 17

Maintenance ......................................... 17

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

Service and Adjustments.: .................... 21

Storage ...................................... ........... 27

Troubleshooting .................................... 28

Repair Parts ......................................... 32

Parts 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.

o 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 the equipment according to the instructions contained in

the owner's manual.

o 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 riding equip-

ment proves defective in material 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 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, 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 sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

o Never carrypassengers.

°Do not mow in reverse unlessabsolute-

ly necessary.Always lookdown and

behindbeforeand while backing.

oBe aware ofthe mower discharge direc-

tionand do not point it at anyone. Do

not operatethe mower withouteither

the entiregrass catcherorthe guard in

place.

• Slow downbefore turning.

°Never leave a runningmachine unat-

tended. Always turnoffblades, set park-

ingbrake, stopengine, and remove

keys beforedismounting.

o Turn off blades when not mowing.

oStop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

o Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

o Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

oWatch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

oUse extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are amajor 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.

o 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 notturn 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 arcliff 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 presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activ!ty. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

oKeep 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.

° 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 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 adjustmentsor repairswith

the enginerunning.

Grass catchercomponentsare subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

whichcouldexpose movingpartsor

allowobjectsto be thrown. Frequently

checkcomponentsand replace with

manufacturer'srecommendedparts,

when necessary.

Mowerblades are sharpand can cut.

Wrap the blade(s)or wear gloves,and

use extracautionwhen servicingthem.

Check brake operationfrequently.

Adjustand service as required.

•Be surethe area isclear of other people

before mowing.Stop machine if anyone

entersthe area.

° Never carry passengers.

°Do notmow in reverseunlessabsolute-

lynecessary.AlwaysIobk downand

behindbefore and whilebacking.

°Never carrychildren.They mayfall off

and be seriouslyinjuredorinterferewith

safe machineoperation.

• Keepchildrenout ofthe mowingarea

and underthe watchfulcare of another

responsibleadult.

° Be alert and turn machineoffif children

enterthe area.

° Before and when backing, lookbehind

and downfor small children.

_Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TION!t! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

,_,CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal startingwhen settingup, transporting,

adjustingor makingrepairs alwaysdiscon-

nect sparkplugwire and place wirewhere

it cannotcontactspark plug.

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

across.

°Remove obstaclessuch as rocks,tree

limbs, etc.

,, Watch for holes, ruts,orbumps. Uneven

terrain couldoverturnthe machine. Taft

grass can hideobstac/es.

° Use slowspeed. Choose a lowgear so

that you willnot haveto stop orshift

while onthe slope.

°Avoidstartingorstoppingon a slope. If

tireslosetraction,disengage the blades

and proceedslowlystraight down the

slope.

oDo notturnon slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowlyand gradually

downhill,if possible.

,_WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product containschemicals known to

the State of Californiato cause cancer,

birth defects,or otherreproductiveharm.

PRODUCT SPECIFiCATiONS

GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

OIL TYPE SAE 30 (above 32°F)

(API-SF/SG!SH): SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RJ19LM

(GAP: .030") STD361458

VALVE INTAKE: .005"-.007"

CLEARANCE: EXHAUST: .009"-o011"

GROUND SPEED

(MPH): FORWARD:

1sT 1.0

2ND 1.3

3RD 2.1

4TM 3.1

5TM 4.0

6TM 5.1

REVERSE: 1_6

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PS!

REAR: 10PSI

CHARGING 3AMPS BATTERY

SYSTEM: 5AMPS HEADLIGHTS

AMPiHR: 25

MIN. CCA: 190

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 giveyouthe best possibledependability

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

ASears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITBES

', Read and observe the safety rules.

oFollow 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).

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SiZE

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x I

(1) Lockwasher

3/8

(1) Hex Bolt

5/16-18x 1-1t4 _(1) Locknut

5/16-18

(1) Shoulder Bolt

5/16-18

(1) Washer

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

(1) Knob

(2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4

(2) Washers

/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge

(2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20

(2) Lock Washers 1/4

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(2) Weld Nuts

#10

(2) Screws

#10 x 5/8 (2) Lock

Washers #10

3/16 (2)!4Wash6r_aug _

Parts packet separately in carton

Seat

Video

Cassette

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

(2) Latch Hook

Assemblies

Steering Wheel

Adapter

Slope Sheet

Steering

Wheel Insert

(2) Keys

ISteering =

Extension

Shaft

Yournew 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. Review the video cassette before you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

Asocketwrenchset willmakeassembly

easier.Standardwrenchsizesyouneed

are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wrench

(2) 1/2" wrench

(1) Pliers

(1) Utility knife

(2) 7/16" wrenches

(1) Phillips Screw-

driver

(1) Tire pressure

gauge

When rightorleft hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, fromyour point of

view,when you are inthe operatingposi-

tion(seated behind the steeringwheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

o 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.

o Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

oAssemblelargeflat washer,3/8 lock

washer,3/8 hex boltand tighten securely.

oSnap steeringwheel insertintocenter

of steeringwheel.

° Remove protectivematerialsfrom trac-

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and removeany

staples in skid that may puncturetires

where tractoristo rolloffskid.

Insert

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

°Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft. Align mounting holes in exten-

sion and lower shafts and install 5/16

hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT" Tighten bolt 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 frontwheels of the tractor so

they are pointingstraightforward.

oSlidesteering wheel adapter ontosteer-

ingshaft extension.

°Positionsteering wheel so crossbars

are horizontal(left to right)and slide

inside bootand onto adapter.

,.<:. -/

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

° Press liftlever plunger and raise attach-

ment liftlever to itshighestposition.

°Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brakepedal.

° Place gearshiftlever in neutral(N) posi-

tion.

°Rolltractorforward offskid.

° Remove bandingholdingdischarge

guard up against tractor.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY

,_CAUTION: Do not short batter,] termi-

nals by allowingawrench or any other

objectto contactboth terminalsat the

same time. Before connectingbattery, re-

move metal bracelets, wristwatchbands,

rings,etc. Positiveterminal mustbe con-

nectedfirst to prevent sparking from acci-

dentalgrounding.

oRemove cardboard packingfrom seat

pan and liftseat pan to raisedposition.

, Open battery box doorand remove pro-

tectiveplastic.

°Remove terminal protectivecaps and

discard.

•if thisbattery isput intoservice after

monthand year indicatedon label(label

locatedbetweenterminals)charge bat-

teryfor minimumof one hourat 6-10

arnps.

°Firstconnect RED batterycable to posi-

tive (+) terminal withhex bolt,flat wash-

er, lockwasher and hex nutas shown.

Tightensecurely.

°Connect BLACK groundingcable to

negative(-) terminal with remaininghex

bolt,flat washer, lockwasher and hex

nut.Tighten securely.

°Close battery box door. Open battery

box door for:

°Inspection for secure connections

(totighten hardware).

°Inspection for corrosion.

°Testing battery.

°Jumping (if required).

° Periodic charging.

Positive Discard Terminal

(Red) Cable Proctective Caps

Lock Washer

Flat Washer

Hex Bolt

Negative

(Black)

Cable

Seat

Battery

Door

INSTALL SEAT

Adjustseat before tighteningadjustment

knob.

° Remove cardboardpackingonseat pan.

° Place seat on seat pan andassemble

shoulder bolt.Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

o Assemble adjustmentknoband flat

washer loosely.Do nottighten.

oLowerseat intooperatingpositionand

siton seat.

oSlide seat untila comfortableposition is

reachedwhichallowsyou to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

°Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

,Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

SeatPan

Shoulder \

Adjustment Knob

Seat

Flat Washer

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

,Install twolatch hooksto mutcher plate

usingscrew, washer, lockwasher,and

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nutto latch

hookby insertingweld nutfromthe top

withhook pointingdown.

-Tighten hardwaresecurely.

°Raise and holddeflectorshieldin up-

right position.

° Place front of mulcherplate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

°Hook frontlatchinto hole on front of

mowerdeck.

°Hook rear latch into hole on back of

ower deck.

CAUTION. Do not removedischarge

guard from mower.Raise and holdguard

when attachingmulcherplate and allowit

to reston plate while in operation.

Weld Nut From Hook Points

The Top Down

Lock

Weld Washer

Nut

Latch Latch

Hook Hook

Weld Nut

LockWasher

Washer Washer

Mulcher ',_,..,.Screw

Plate

Deflector

Shield

,_ Latch

Hooks

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simplyremove mulcherplate and storein

asafe place. Yourmoweris now readyfor

dischargingorinstallationof optional

grasscatcheraccessory.

NOTE: It isnot necessaryto change

blades.The mulcherblades are designed

for dischargingand bagging also.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires onyourtractor were overinflated

at the factory for shippingpurposes.

Correcttire pressureis importantfor best

cuttingperformance.

,, Reduce tire pressureto PSI shownin

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on

page 5 of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cuttingresults,mower housing

shouldbe properlyleveled. See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service andAdjustmentssectionofthis

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 Service and Adjustments sectoin of

this manual. Verify that the belts are rout-

ed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

Afteryou learn how to operate your trac-

tor,checkto see that the brake is properly

adjusted.See "TO ADJUST BRAKE"in

the Service and Adjustmentssection of

thismanual.

/CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

/ All assembly instructions have been

completed.

/ No remaining loose parts in carton.

/ Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

#" Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

/ All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

side-to-side/front-to-rear for best

cutting results. (Tires must be properly

inflated for leveling).

/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

# Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOMVING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

/ Engine oil is at proper level.

/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

4 Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

/ Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

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