Craftsman EZ3 917.272121 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

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18.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

i" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAW "rRACTO

Model No.

917.272121

° Safety

o Assembly

Operation

Maintenance

oRepair Parts

CAUTION: For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions 1,.800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

before operating this equip- s am- 5pro,Mort-Sat

ment.

Sears, 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 ................................................. 30

Troubleshooting .................................... 31

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

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.

° 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.

• 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.

•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 unclogging chute.

o 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 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.

o Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles_

• Use slow speed. Choose a tow gear so

that you wilt 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.

° 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.

o Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

°Donot turn or_ s!opes 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 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 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.

• 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

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 coo! 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 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.

o 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.

o 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 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.

o Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

° Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

_,Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions, It means CAU-

TlON!!f BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

_CAUTION: In orderto preventacciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjustingor making repairs alwaysdiscon-

nect spark plug wireand place wirewhere

it cannotcontactspark plug.

°Mow up and down slopes (!5 ° 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 wilt not have to stop or shift

while on the sloper

° Avoid starting or stopping on a slope, if

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

°Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

,_WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

_ND TYPE: REGULAR

OIL TYPE SAE 10W-30

API-SFiSGiSH): (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: 0 -4,5

(MPH): REVERSE: 0- 2°0

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING

SYSTEM: 15AMPS@ 3600 RPM

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30

MINoCCA: 280

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT LBSo

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 maintain your 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 rule&

• 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 taws. 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

('I) Shoulder Bolt

5/16-18

(I) Washer

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

((1) Knob

, ,, ,,r, ,,r_ '''u''_''

(2) Washers

3/t6 x 3/4 x

(2) screws .-.. (2) Lock

#10 x 5/8 ,_ 1Washers

[_ I #10

(3) Retainer Springs

(Double Loop)

,,,,r= II I'

Parts packet separately in carton

Seat

Steermg Wheel

Video

Cassette

Mulcher

Plate

i t

I I

t I

I I

h t

Manual Parts Bag

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

(2) Shoulder (2) Washers 3/8

Bolts _,) x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

(2) Centerlock @

Nuts

(2) Gauge Wheels

Steering

Wheel Insert

Slope Sheet Steering

Sleeve

_ok Assemblies

Steering

Sleeve Extension

_(_) Front Link Assemblies _

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left

unassembted 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) 3/4" wrench

(2) 1/2" wrench

(1) Utility knife

(1)Pliers

(I) 3/4" Socket w!

drive rachet

(1) Phillips Screw-

driver

(t) 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

oRemove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners 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 Iocknut 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-

ing 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 adapter.

° Secure steering wheel to steering shaft

with Iocknut and large flat washer previ-

ously remove& Tighten securely.

°Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

° Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor isto roll off skid.

,Steering

Steering

Wheel Adapter

Steering

Sleeve

/ Extension

Steer ng _ ,._ -. .......

Shaft _[ _5_? .--_Z-.. ,,,

Steenna _t:Z3; _._ ,, / '_

Sleeve kL"_J_ ' ,,',-, , _" /_;

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

o Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to its highest position.

oRelease parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

°Place freewheel control in freewheeling

position to disengage transmission (See

'q'O TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual).

° Roll tractor forward off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECTBATTERY

° Lift hoodto raisedposition°

° If this batteryis put into service after

monthand 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).

:! 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

securely.

Seat Pan

Seat

Adjustment Knob

Flat Washer

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.

o Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on pag_

5 of this manual.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor

check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See '%0 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 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.

o Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor,

IMPORTANT: Checkbelt for proper rout-

ing in all mowerpulleygrooves. Install

belt into electricclutch pulleygroove.

o Installonefront link in top holeofthe

righthand front mowerbracketand right

handfront suspensionbracket. Retain

withtwo single loopretainer springsas

shown,

• Installsecondfront link in left handfront

suspensionbracketonly and retainwith

single loopretainerspring as shown.

° Turn heightadjustmentknobcounter°

clockwise untilit stops.

• Lowermowerlinkagewith attachment

lift control.

• Placethe left handsuspensionarm on

outwardpointingdeck pin_ Ifnecessary,

rockand raisefront of mowerto align

deck pin with the holein suspension

arm. Retainwith doubleloop retainer

springwith loops down asshown.

• Slide leftside of mowerback and install

theunattachedfront link in top holeof

theleft hand frontmower bracket.

Retainwith single loop retainerspring

asshown.

o Placethe right handsuspension arm on

outwardpointing deckpin. if necessary,

rockand raisefront of mowerto align

deck pin with the holein suspension

arm. Retainwith double loopretainer

springwith loops down asshown.

° Connect anti-swaybar to chassisbrack-

et under leftfootrest and retainwith

double loop retainerspring_

o Turnheight adjustmentknobclockwise

to removeslack frommowersuspen-

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 cutting results, mower should be

properly leveled. See 'q-O 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, mower drive, and mower blade

drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify that the

belts are routed correctly.

Doubfe Loop

Chassis Retainer Spring

Bracket (Outward pointing

Shoulder deck pins)

Bolt

Front

Suspension Suspension

Arms Brackets

Front Mower

Bracket

3/8 3/8-16

Center

Locknut

Use Pliers For

Retainer Springs

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

Anti-Sway

Bar

Idler

Pulley

Single Loop

Retainer Springs

Discharge Guard

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