Craftsman EZ3 917.271064 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

ICRAFTSMAH'I

15.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.271064

• Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

This product has a low emission engine whl¢h operates

differently from previously built engines. Before you start the en-

glne, read end understand this Owner's Manual.

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment,

For answers toyour questions

aboutthisproduct,Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am -5 pm, Mon -Sat

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

Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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

Safety Rules.........................................3

ProductSpecifications.......................... 6

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

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

Maintenance.......................................18

Maintenance Schedule ...................... 18

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

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

Troubleshooting ................................. 30

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

Parts Ordedng ..................... Back Cover

LIMITEDTWOYEAR WARRANTYON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS

Fortwo(2) yearsfrom thedateof purchase,ifthisCraftsmanRidingEquipmentis

maintained,lubricated and tunedup accordingto the instructionsinthe owners

manual,Searswillrepairor replace,free ofcharge,anypartsfound to be defectivein

matedalor workmanship.Warrantyserviceisavailablefree ofchargebytakingyour

Craftsmanridingequipmentto yournearestSearsServiceCenter. In-homewarranty

serviceisavailablebuta tripchargewillapply.Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhilethis

productisin theUnitedStates.

ThtsWarrantydoesnot cover:

• Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse, suchas blades,spark

plugs,air cleaners,beltsand oilfilters.

•Tire replacementor repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects,suchas nails,

thorns,stumps,or glass.

•Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnot limitedto, damage

caused bytowingobjectsbeyondthecapabilityofthe ddingequipment,impacting

objectsthatbendtheframeor crankshaft,or overspeedingtheengine.

•Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatornegligence,includingbut not limitedto,

electricaland mechanicaldamage causedby improperstorage,failure to usethe

propergradeand amountofengineoil, failure to keepthe deckclearof flammable

debris,or the failure to maintaintheequipmentaccordingto theinstructions

containedin the owner'smanual.

•Engine(fuel system)cleaningor repairscaused byfuel determinedto be contami-

nated oroxidized(stale).In general,fuel shouldbe used withinthirty(30) daysof its

purchasedate.

•Ridingequipmentusedfor commercialor rentalpurposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

equipmedt proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines

the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty

service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your

nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge

will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE IN-

HOME WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-8004-MY-HOME

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights

which may vary from state to state.

Seam, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet and

throwing,objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in

serious injury or death.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all

instructions 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 abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

•Be aware of the mower discharge

direction 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 tuming.

•Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and

remove keys before dismounting.

•Turn off blades 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

unloading the machine into a trailer or

truck.

•Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a

large percentage of riding mower-

related injuries. These operators

should evaluate their ability to operate

the riding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and others from

serious injury.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes ere a major factor related to loss-of-

control and tipover accidents, which can

result in severe in ury or death. All slopes

require extra caution. Ifyou cannot back up

the slope or ifyou 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 turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, tum slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

•Do not mow near drep-offs, ditches, or

embankments. The mower could

suddenly tum 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 not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

IlL CHILDREN

Tragicaccidentscanoccurifthe operator

isnotalert to thepresenceofchildren.

Chiidranareoften attracted to the

machineand the mowingactivity, Never

assumethat childrenwin remainwhere

you lastsaw them.

•Keepchildrenout ofthe mowingarea

and underthe watchfulcare ofanother

responsibleadult.

•Be alertandturn machineoffif children

enterthe area.

•Beforeand when backing,lookbehind

and downfor smallchildren.

•Nevercarrychildren. They mayfall off

and be seriouslyinjuredor interfere

withsafe machineoperation.

•Never allowchildrentooperatethe

machine.

•Use extra care when approachingblind

comers,shrubs,trees,or otherobjects

thatmay obscurevision.

IV. SERVICE

•Use extracare in handlinggasoline

and otherfuels. They are flammable

and vaporsare explosive.

- Use onlyan approvedcontainer.

-Never removegascap or addfuel

withthe enginerunning,Allow

enginetocoolbeforerefueling.Do

notsmoke.

- Never refuelthe machineindoors.

- Never storethemachineor fuel

containerinsidewhere there is an

openflame,suchas a waterheater.

Never run a machineinsidea closed

area.

Keep nutsand bolts,especiallyblade

attachmentbolts,tightand keep

equipmentin good condition.

Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.

Check theirproperoperationregularly.

Keep machinefree ofgrass,leaves,or

otherdebdsbuild-up.Clean oilor fuel

spillage.Allowmachineto coolbefore

storing.

Stopand inspectthe equipmentifyou

stdkean object. Repair,ifnecessary,

beforerestarting.

Never make adjustmentsor repairs

withthe engine running.

Grasscatchercomponentsare subject

towear, damage,and deterioration,

whichcouldexposemovingpartsor

allowobjectsto bethrown. Frequently

checkcomponentsand replacewith

manufacturer'srecommendedparts,

when necessary.

Mowerbladesare sharpand can cut.

Wrap the blade(s)or weargloves,and

useextracautionwhenservicingthem.

Checkbrake operationfrequently.

Adjustand serviceas required.

•Be sure the area is clear of other •Be alert and turn machine off if children

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

•Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children. They may fall 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.

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 aslope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

•Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

,_Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!H BECOMEALERT!I! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: In order to prevent

.accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill

in neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

CAUTION: Tow onlythe attachment

that are recommended by and comply

with specifications of the manufacturer c

your tractor. Use common sense when

towing. Operate only at the lowest

possible speed when on a slope. Too

heavy of a load, while on a slope, is

dangerous, Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose centre

of your tractor.

,&_WARNING: Engine exhaust, some ol

its constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other repro-

ductive harm.

_WARNING: Battery posts, terminals

and related accessories contain lead an

lead compounds, chemicals known to th

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive han'n

Wash hands after handling.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 1,25 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

ANDTYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE10W30(above32°F)

API-SF-SJ): SAE5W-30(below32°F

OILCAPACITY: W/FILTER:4.0PINTS

W/OFILTER:3.5 PINTS

SPARKPLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC

GAP:.040")

VALVE

CLEARANCE: NOT ADJUSTABLE

GROUND FORWARD:5.5

SPEED(MPH): REVERSE: 2.4

TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING

SYSTEM: 15AMPS @3600 RPM

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASESIZE:U1R

BLADEBOLT 27-35 FT.LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS onyourpurchase

ofa newtractor. Ithasbeen designed,

engineeredand manufacturedto give

you the bestpossibledependabilityand

performance,

Shouldyou experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact a

Sears or other qualified servicecenter.

We havecompetent,well-trainedtechni-

cians andthe propertoolsto serviceor

repairthistractor.

Pleaseread and retainthismanual. The

instructionswillenableyou to assemble

and maintainyourtractorproperly.

Alwaysobservethe "SAFETY RULES".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Repair Agreement is available 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.

_LWARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an intemal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved 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 service

center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

Steering Steering Wheel

Wheel Insert

washer 3/8

W3/8-16 x 1

Steedng _ _ (5_I6L'l°C8knut

Boot / J/

Wheel Adapter

_Steering

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) Hex Bolt

5/16-18 x 1-1/4

Steering

Extension

Shaft

Seat

(_Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12

Gauge

_(1) Knob

_) Shoulder

olt 5/16-18

Slope Sheet

For Future Use

Keys

(2) Keys Video Cassette

Your new 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

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wrench (1) Pliers

(2) 1/2" wrench (1) Utility knife

(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

position (seated behind the steering

wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts

and parts cartons from carton.

2. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of carton, and lay

panels flat.

3. Check for any additional loose parts

or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVINGTRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

1. Slide extension shaft onto lower

steering shaft. Align mounting holes

in extension and lower shafts and

install 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut.

Tighten securely.

2. Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to

secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

3. Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

4, Remove steering wheel adapter from

steering wheel and slide adapter onto

steering shaft extension.

5. Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

_Insert

Hex Bolt

,_3/8 LockWasher

_----_Large Flat

_Washer

6. Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hsx bolt and tighten

securely.

7. Snap steering wheel insert into center"

of steering wheel.

8. Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR

CHECK BA'I'rERY

I. Liftseat pan to raisedpositionand

openbatteryboxdoor.

NOTE: Ifthisbatteryisputintoservice

aftermonthand year indicatedon label

(label locatedbetweenterminals)charge

batteryfor minimumofone hourat 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY"in Maintenance

sectionofthis manual for charging

instructions).

Batter

Door

Termin_

Terminal

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob,

1. Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer secudng seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor.

2. Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

3. Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

4. Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

5. Lower seat into operating position

and sit on seat.

6. Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

7. Get off seat without moving its

adjusted position.

8. Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

A/[ustment, _Flat Washer

Knob

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropd-

ate instruction below to remove the

tractor from the skid.

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment liftlever to its highest

position.

2. Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

3. Place freewheel control in freewheel-

ing position to disengage transmis-

sion (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the

Operation section of this manual).

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

5. Remove banding holding deflector

shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

WARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all insfructions in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be

sure the area in front of tractor isclear of

other people and objects.

1. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

3. Place freewheel control in "transmis-

sion engaged" position.

4. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake.

5. Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

6. Press liftlever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

7. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

8. Release parking brake.

9. Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off

skid.

10.Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place motion control lever

in neutral position.

11.Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(If previously removed)

1. Raise and holddeflectorshieldin

updghtposition.

2. Placefront of mulcherplateover front

of mowerdeckopeningand slideinto

place,as shown.

3. Hookfront latchintoholeon front of

mower deck.

4. Hook roar latchintoholeon backof

mowerdeck.

_CAUTION: Do notremovedeflector

shieldfrom mower.Raise and holdshield

when attachingmulcher plate and allowit

to restonplate whilein operation.

Mufchsr

Plate

Shield

Latch

Hooks

TO CONVERTTO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simplyremovemulcherplate and store in

a safe place.Yourmowerisnow readyfor

dischargingor installationof optional

grasscatcheraccessory.

NOTE: Itisnotnecessarytochange

blades. The mulcherbladesare de-

signedfor dischargingand baggingalso.

CHECKTIRE PRESSURE

The tireson yourtractorwereovednflated

at thefactory for shippingpurposes.

Correcttirepressure_simportantfor best

cuttingperformance.

•Reducetire pressureto PSI shownin

"PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS"section

ofthis manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be propedy 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

replacingmotion and mower blade drive

belts in the Service and Ad ustments

section of ths manual. Verfy that the

belts are routed correctly. 10

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

Afteryoulearnhowto operateyour

tractor,checktosee thatthebrakeis

properlyadjusted. See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE"inthe Serviceand Adjustments

sectionofthismanual.

V'CHECKLIST

Beforeyou operateand enjoyyournew

tractor,we wishto assure thatyoureceive

the bestperformanceand satisfaction

from thisQualityProduct.

Please reviewthe following checklist:

,/All assemblyinstructionshave been

completed.

,/No remainingloosepartsin carton.

,/Battery is properlypreparedand

charged. (MinimumIhourat 6 amps).

,/Seat isadjustedcomfortablyand

tightenedsecurely.

,/,All tiresarepropodyinflated. (For

shippingpurposes,the tireswere

ovednflatedat thefactory).

,/Be sure mowerdeckispropedyleveled

side-to-side/front-to-rearfor bestcutting

results. (Tiresmustbe propedyinflated

for leveling).

.,(Check mowerand ddve belts. Besure

theyare routedproperlyaroundpulleys

and insideall belt keepers.

,/Check widng. See thatall connections

are stillsecureand wiresare propedy

clamped.

,/Before ddvingtractor,be surefree-

wheelcontrolis inddve position.

While learninghowtouseyourtractor,

pay extraattentiontothe following

importantitems:

,/ Engineoilisat properlevel.

,it Fueltankisfilled withfresh, clean,

regularunleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar withall controls - their

locationand function. Operatethem

beforeyoustarttheengine.

,/Be sure brakesystemisinsafe

operatingcondition.

,/It isimportanttopurgethetransmission

beforeoperatingyourtractorfor thefirst

time. Followproperstartingand

transmissionpurginginstructions(See

"TO START ENGINE"and=PURGE

TRANSMISSION"intheOperation

sectionofthismanual).

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