Craftsman EZ3 917.270631 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

16=0

ELECTRmC START

42" OWE

6 SPE5 TRANSAXLE

LAWN

Model No.

917.270631

o Safety

o Assembly

Operation

o Maintenance

o 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, Mort - Sat

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

Warranty ....,............................................ 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 owneCs manual,

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

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

o 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 accF

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-

rnent 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 0nly 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

oRead, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

oOnly allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

oClear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc, which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

oBe sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area°

o Never carry passengers.

o 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

o Stop 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.

o 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 feel uneasy on

it, do not mow it

DO:

°Mow up and down slopes, not across

o Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps, Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine._ Tall

grass can hide obstacle&

,Use slow speed° Choose a low gear so

that you well 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_

o 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:

oDo nottum 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.

oDo not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

oDo not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

oDo not use grass catcher on steep

slope&

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 activity° Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them°

° Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

o Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

o Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

o Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation°

o Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

o 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°

o Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

o Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

o Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-u F 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 engine running.

Grass catchercomponents are subject

to wear, damage,anddeterioration,

whichcould exposemovingparts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replacewith

manufacture£srecommendedparts,

whennecessary.

Mowerblades are sharpand can cut.

Wrapthe blade(s)or wear gloves,and

use extracautionwhenservicingthem.

Checkbrake operationfrequently.

Adjust andservice asrequired.

,, Besure the area is clearof other people

before mowing.Stopmachineif anyone

enters the area.

o Nevercarrypassengers.

o Do notmow in reverseunless absolutely

necessary.Always look downand

behindbeforeand while backing.

,, Nevercarrychildren.They may faltoff

andbe seriously injured orinterferewith

safemachineoperation.

o Keepchildrenout ofthe mowingarea

and underthe watchfulcare of another

responsibleadult.

o Be alertand turn machineoff if children

enterthe area_

• Beforeand whenbacking, lookbehind

and down for small children.

_Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

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

TY IS INVOLVED.

,_kCALJTION: in order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always discon..

nect spark ptug wire and place wire where

it cannot contact spark plug.

• 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 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.

oDo not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

_WARNING: The engine exhaust frorn

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

OIL TYPE SAE 30 (above 32°F)

(API-SF/SGiSH): SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

_L CAPACITY: 3,0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

(GAP: ,030")

GROUND SPEED

(MPH): FORWARD:

1ST I °0

2ND 1,3

3RD 2ol

4TM 3.!

5TM 4,0

6TM 5,1

!.6

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 12 PSI

CHARGING

SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25

M1N.CCA: t90

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT

TORQUE: 27-35 FT, LBS.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able on this product° Contact your nearest

Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

o Read and observe the safety rules.

o 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 near-

est Sears Authorized Service Center (See

REPAIR PARTS section of this manual),

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 com-

petent, well-trained technicians 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".

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SRZE

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

__ (1) Lockwasher

3/8

(1) Hex Bolt

5/I6-18x 1-1/4 _ (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) Hex Nuts 1/4-20

(2) Washers _ (2) Lock Washers 1/4

9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SiZE

(2) Screws (2) Lock

#10 x 5/8 Washers #10

(2) Weld Nuts

#10 (2) Washers

3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

Parts packet separately in carton

Seat

Mulcher

Plate

Video

Cassette

,f %,,

Steermg Wheel

Steering

Boot

Parts Bag

[',

Manual

....................... ........... . .:: ...,

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

(2) Latch Hook

Assemblies

Steering Wheel

Adapter

Slope Sheet

Steering

Wheel Insert

(2) Keys

Steering =

Extension

Shaft

Yournewtractorhas beenassembledatthe factory with exception ofthose partsleft

unassembledfor shippingpurposes.Toensuresafeand properoperationof yourtractor

all partsand hardwareyou assemblemustbe tightened securely_Usethe correcttools

as necessaryto insureproper tightness.Review thevideo cassettebeforeyou begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier: Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wrench

(2) 1/2" wrench

(1) Pliers

(i) Utility knife

(2) 7/16" wrenches

(t) 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 steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

o Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

o Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

= Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove°

• Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

• Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel_

= Remove protective m,_terials 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.

insert

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKUD .....

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 locknuL Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure r

ly to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.

° Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

o Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

° Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer-

ing shaft extension.

o Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

Lower SteerJng..._..._ 'A ": ...... -,

t # ""

Shaft /,_) ;, ',

I. I z tt

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKiD (See

Operation section for Jocation and

function of controls)

oPress lift lever plunger and raise attach-

rnent lift lever to its highest position.

oRelease parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal,

oPlace gearshift lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion.

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

°Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor,

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY

,_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.

o Remove cardboard packing from seat

pan and lift seat pan to raised position°

o Open battery box door and remove pro-

tective plastic.

o Remove terminal protective caps and

discard.

o 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.

° First connect RED battery cable to posF

tive (+) terminal with hex bolt, flat 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.

o Close battery box door° Open battery

box door for:

° Inspection for secure connections

(to tighten hardware).

o Inspection for corrosion.

o Testing battery.

° Jumping (if required).

- Periodic charging.

Positive Discard Terminal

(Red) Cable Proctective Caps

Lock Washer

Flat Washer

Hex Bolt

Negative

(Black)

Seat

Battery

Door

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

o Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

o Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

o Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

o Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

o Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

o Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely°

Seat Pan

Shoulder 1

Adjustment Knob

Seat

""_. Flat Washer

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

o 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 by inserting weld nut from the top

with hook pointing down.

• Tighten hardware securely.

° Raise and hold deflector shield in up-

right position.

° Place front of mutcher 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.

,_IkCAUTION: 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°

Weld Nut From

The Top

Lock

Weld Washer'

Nut.

Latch'\_

Hook Points

Down

Latch

Hook

Washer

Mulcher

Plate

Deflector

Shield

Weld Nut

Lock Washer

Washer

Latch

Hooks

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place. "four 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.

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 levele& 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 Service and Adjustments sectoin of

this manual Verify that the belts are rout-

ed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn 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.

/ CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST'.

J" 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 belt& 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 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.

v" Besure brake system is in safe

operating condition .....

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