Craftsman EZ3 917.272960 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

JCRRFTSMRN'J

20.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

46" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

GARDEN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.272960

EZ3

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

This product has € low emission engine which Operates

differently from prey ous y built engines. Before you start the

engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am -5 pro, Mon- Set

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

Visitour Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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

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

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

Assembly .............................................. 7

Operation ............................................ 12

Maintenance Schedule...................... 19

Maintenance .......................................19

Serviceand Adjustments....................23

Storage ...............................................31

Troubleshooting .................................92

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

Parts Ordering .....................Back Cover

LIMITEDTWO YEAR WARRANTYON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENTPARTS

For two(2) years from the date of purchase, ifthis Craftsman Riding Equipment is

maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's

manual, Sears willrepair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in

material or workmanship. Warranty serviceis available free of charge by taking your

Craftsman ddingequipmentto your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty

service is available but atrip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this

product is in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

•Expendable items whichbecome worn during normal use, such as blades, spark

plugs, air cleaners, belts and oilfilters,

•Tire replacementor repair causedby punctures from outside objects, such as nails,

thorns, stumps,or glass.

• Repairs necessarybecause of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage

caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the dding equipment,impacting

objects that bend the frame or crankshaft,or over speedingthe engine.

•Repairs necessarybecause of operator negligence, including but not limited to,

electricaland mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the

proper grade and amount of engineoil,failure to keep the deck clear of flammable

debris, or the failure to maintainthe equipment according to the instructions con-

tained in the owner's manual.

•Engine (fuel system)cleaningor repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami-

nated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel shouldbe used within thirty (30) days of its

purchase date.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAYWARRANTY ON BATTERY

Forninety (90) daysfromdate ofpurchase,ifany batteryincludedwiththisriding

equipmentprovesdefectivein materialor workmanshipand ourtestingdeterminesthe

batterywillnot holda charge,Sears willreplacethe batteryat nocharge.Warranty

serviceis availablefree ofchargeby takingyourCraftsmanddingequipmenttoyour

nearestSears ServiceCenter. In-homewarrantyserviceisavailablebut atripcharge

willapply.Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhilethis productis inthe UnitedStates.

To locatethe nearestsears servicecenteror to schedulein-homewarrantyservice,

simplycontactsears at 1-800-4-my-home

ThisWarrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,and youmay alsohave otherrightswhich

mayvaryfrom statetostate.

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

IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachineis

capableof amputatinghands and feet

andthrowingobjects.Failureto observe

the following safetyinstructionscould

resultinseriousinjuryor death.

GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand,and follow all

instructionsin the manualand on the

machinebeforestarting.

•Only allowresponsibleadults,who are

familiar withthe instructions,tooperate

the machine.

•Clearthearea ofobjectssuchas recks,

toys,wire,etc., whichcouldbe picked

up and thrownby theblade.

•Besurethe areaisclear ofother

peoplebeforemowing.Stop machineif

anyoneentersthe area.

•Never carrypassengers.

•Do not mowin reverseunlessabsolute-

lynecessary.Alwayslookdownand

behindbeforeand while backing.

• "Be awareofthe mowerdischarge

directionand de notpointit at anyone.

Do not operatethemowerwithout

eithertheentiregrasscatcherorthe

guardin place.

•Slowdownbeforeturning.

•Never leave a runningmachine

unattended.Alwaysturnoffblades,set

parkingbrake,stop engine,and remove

keys beforedismounting.

•Turnoffbladeswhen not mowing.

•Stop enginebefore removinggrass

catcheror uncloggingchute.

•Mow onlyindaylightor goodartificial

light.

•Do not operate the machinewhile

underthe influenceof alcoholor drugs.

•Watchfor trafficwhenoperatingnearor

crossingroadways.

•Use extracarewhen loadingor

unloadingthe machineintoa traileror

truck.

•Data indicatesthatoperators,age 60

yearsand above,are involvedin a

largepercentage of ridingmower-

relatedinjuries.These operatorsshould

evaluatetheirabilityto operatethe

ridingmowersafelyenoughto protect

themselvesand othersfrom serious

injury.

SLOPEOPERATION

Slopesarea majorfactorrelatedto loss-

of-controland tipoveraccidents,which

can resultinsevereinjuryor death.All

slopesrequireextracaution.Ifyoucannot

backupthe slopeor ifyoufeel uneasyon

it,do notmowit.

DO:

•Mow upand downslopes,notacross.

•Removeobstaclessuchas rocks,tree

limbs,etc.

•Watchfor holes,ruts,or bumps.Uneven

terraincouldoverturnthemachine.Tall

grasscan hideobstacles.

•Useslowspeed.Choosea lowgear so

thatyouwillnothavetostopor shift

whileon the slope.

•Followthe manufacturer'srecommen-

dationsfor wheelweightsor counter-

weightsto improvestability.

•Useextracarewithgrasscatchersor

otherattachments.These canchange

the stabilityofthemachine.

•Keepall movementon the slopesslow

and gradual.Do not makesudden

changesin speed or direction.

•Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope.If

tireslose traction,disengagethe blades

and proceedslowlystraightdownthe

slope.

DONOT:

• Do notturn on slopesunlessneces-

sary, and then,turnslowlyand gradual-

lydownhill,ifpossible.

•Do notmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.The mowercould

suddenlyturnoverifa wheelis overthe

edgeofa cliffor ditch,or ifan edge

caves in.

•Do not mowon wet grass.Reduced

tractioncouldcause sliding.

•Donottrytostabilizethemachineby

puttingyourfoot on the ground.

•Do notusegrasscatcheron steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragicaccidentscan occuriftheoperator

isnotalerttothepresenceofchildren.

Childrenareoften attractedtothe

machineand the mowingactivity.Never

assumethat childrenwillremainwhere

youlastsaw them.

•Keepchildrenout ofthe mowingarea

and underthe watchfulcare ofanother

responsibleadult.

•Be alertandtum machineoffifchildren

enterthe area.

• Beforeandwhenbacking,lookbehind

anddownforsmall children.

• Nevercarrychildren.They may fall off

and be seriouslyinjuredor interfere

withsafe machine operation.

•Never allowchildrentooperatethe

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

corners,shrubs,trees, or otherobjects

thatmay obsGurevision.

SERVICE

•Use extracare in handlinggasoline

and otherfuels. They are flammable

and vaporsare explosive.

Use onlyan approvedcontainer.

- Never removegascap or add fuel

with theengine running.Allow

enginetocoolbeforerefueling.Do

notsmoke.

- Never refuelthe machineindoors.

- Never storethe machineor fuel

container inside where there is an

openflame, suchas awaterheater.

•Never runa machineinsidea closed

area,

•Keep nutsand bolts,especiallyblade

attachmentbolts,tightand keep

equipmentin good condition.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.

Checktheirproperoperationregulady.

•Keep machinefree of grass,leaves,or

otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanoil or fue_

spillage.Allowmachineto coolbefore

storing.

•Stopand inspect the equipment if you

strikean object.Repair,ifnecessary,

beforerestarting.

•Never make adjustments or repairs

withthe engine running.

•Grasscatchercomponentsare subject

to wear, damage,and deterioration,

whichcouldexposemovingpartsor

allowobjectsto bethrown.Frequently

checkcomponentsand replace with

manufacturer's recommendedparts,

when necessary.

•Mowerblades are sharpand cancut.

Wraptheblade(s) or wear gloves,and

use extra cautionwhenservicing

them.

• Check brake operationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceas required.

•Be sure the area is clear of other

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 chiktren. 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.

• Be alert and turn 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,

• Removeobstaclessuchas rocks,tree

limbs,etc.

•Watchforholes,ruts,or bumps.

Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe

machine.TailgrasScan hideobsta-

cles.

•Use slowspeed.Choosea lowgear

sothatyouwillnothaveto stopor shift

whileonthe slope.

•Avoidstartingor stoppingonaslope.If

tireslosetraction,disengagethe

bladesand proceedslowlystraight

downthe slope.

•It machinestopswhilegoinguphill,

disengageblades,shiftintoreverse

and backdownslowly.

•Do notturn on slopesunlessneces-

saw, and then,turnslowlyand

graduallydownhill,if possible.

_lLLook for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!H BECOMEAWARE!!! YOUR

,_FETY 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

P_CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

A_I,CAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specifications of the manufacturer of

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 control of

Y_Uwrtractor.

ARNING: 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

AND TYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE 10W30

_PI-SF/SG/SH): (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

OILCAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5PINTS

WiO FILTER: 4.0PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION

.3AP: .030") RC12YC

GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 5.8

(MPH): REVERSE: 2.1

TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI

PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 15AMPS @ 3600RPM

SYSTEM:

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

CASE SIZE:U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of anew 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 authorized service center/

department, We have competent, 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 propedy, Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

ARepair 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 rrtanual.

_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal 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 arraster 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 authorized service

center/department (See REPAIR PARTS

section of this manual).

Steedng

Wheel Insert

Steering Wheel

Seat

(1) Washer

(_) 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

i_(1) Knob

Mower

(4) Retainer Springs (single loop) (3) Retainer Springs (double loop)

Gauge Wheels

(2) Shoulder x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

Bolts

Q (2) Center-

lockNuts

VideoCeeee_e

Keys

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

Yournewtractorhas beenassembledat thefactorywithexceptionofthosepartsleft

unassembledfor shippingpurposes.To ensuresafe and properoperationof your

tractorallpartsand hardwareyouassemblemustbe tightenedsecurely.Use the

correcttoolsas necessaryto insurepropertightness.Reviewthe videocassettebefore

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socketwrenchsetwillmake assembly

easier. Standardwrenchsizesyou need

are listedbelow.

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

(1) 1/2"wrench (1) Utilityknife

(1) 3/4"socketwith

driveratchet

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When rightor lefthandismentionedin

thismanual,itmeans,fromyourpointof

view,when youare inthe operating

position(seatedbehindthe steering

wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton,

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

•Remove mower and packing materi-

als.

•Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove,

BEFOREREMOVINGTRACTOR

OFFSKID

ATTACHSTEERINGWHEEL

• Removehexbolt,lockwasherand

largeflatwasherfromsteeringshaft.

• Positionfrontwheelsofthetractorso

they are pointingstraightforward.

•Slidethesteedngsleeveover the

steeringshaft,

•Positionsteeringwheelso crossbars

are horizontal(leftto dght)and slide

ontosteeringwheel adapter,

•Secure steeringwheelto steering

shaftwithhexbolt,lockwasherand

largeflat washerpreviouslyremoved.

Tightensecurely.

•Snap steeringwheel insertintocenter

of steeringwheel.

• Removeprotectivematedalsfrom

tractorhoodand gdlL

IMPORTANT:Checkfor and removeany

staplesin skidthatmay puncturetires

wheretractoristo rolloffskid.

_Steering

_Wheel Insert

_F_-- Hex I_:_t

Lock Washer

_arge Flat

Washer

Steering

Wheel f _// Steering

_Wheel

, Adapter

Steering I

Shaft

Steering-

Sleeve

\ \

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

•Lifthoodto raisedposition.

•Ifthis battery isputinto serviceafter

monthand year indicatedon label

(label locatedbetween terminals)

chargebatteryfor minimumofone

hourat 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in

Maintenance sectionof thismanual

for charginginstructions).

INSTALL SEAT

Adjustseat beforetighteningadjustment

knob.

•Removeadjustmentknoband flat

washersecuringseatto cardboard

packingand set aside for assemblyof

seatto tractor.

• Pivot seat upwardand remove from

the cardboardpacking.Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

• Place seaton seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

SeCUrely.

• Assemble adjustment knob andflat

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 seatwithoutmoving its adjusted

position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

SeatPan

Shoulder

Bctt

Adjustment Knob

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor offthe skid. Follow the appropriate

instructionbelow toremove the tractor from

the skid.

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in freewheel-

ing position to disengage transmission

(See TO TRANSPORT" in the Opera-

tion section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

(See Operation section for location

and function of controls)

WARNING: Before starting read,

understand and follow all instruct ons in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area.

Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear

of other people and objects.

•Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

• Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank

with gasoline.

•Place freewheel control in "transmis-

sion engaged" position.

•Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the

parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

•Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

•Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

•Release parking brake.

•Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off

skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

•Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE

BELT

Be sure tractoris on level surface and

mower suspensionarmsare raisedwith

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.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper

routing in all mower pulley grooves.

Install belt into electric clutch pulley

groove.

•Installone front linkin top holeofthe

R.H. front mowerbracketand R.H.

front suspensionbracket. Retainwith

twosingleloop retainerspringsas

shown.

•Installsecondfront linkin L.H. front

suspensionbracketonlyand retain

withsingleloop retainerspringas

shown,

•Tum heightadjustmentknobcounter-

clockwiseuntilitstops.

•Lowermowerlinkagewithattachment

liftcontrol.

•Placethe L.H. suspensionarm on

inwardpointingdeckpin. If necessary,

rockand raise front ofmowertoalign

deckpinwiththe holein suspension

arm. Retainwithdoubleloopretainer

springwith loopsdownas shown.

•Slideleftsideof mowerbackand

installthe unattachedfront linkin top

holeoftheL.H. front mowerbracket.

Retainwith singleloop retainerspring

as shown.

•Placethe R.H. suspensionarm on

inwardpointingdeck pin. If necessary,

rockand raisefrontof mowertoalign

deckpinwiththe holein suspension

arm. Retainwith doubleloopretainer

springwithloopsdownas shown.

•Connectanti-swaybar to chassis

bracketunderleftfootrest and retain

with doubleloop retainerspring.

•Tum height adjustment knob clock-

wise to remove slack from mower

suspension.

•Raise mower to highest position.

•Assemble gauge wheels (See "TO

ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS" in the

Operation section of this manual).

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were ovedn-

flated at the factory for shipping pur-

poses. Correct tire pressure is important

for best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be

propedy leveled. See _1"OLEVEL

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

replacing motion, mower drive, and

mower blade ddve belts in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your

tractor, check to see that the brake is

propedy adjusted. See '_1"OADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

ShoulderBolt

Chassis

Bracket

Double Loop Retaier

Spring (Inward

pointing deck pins)

Suspension

Arms t

Front Mower

Bracket

3/8

3/8-16 Center Locknut

Use Pliersfor

RetainerSprings

y)/ Loop

_/// Down

Bar Idler

Pulley

Single Loop

Retaier Spring

Discharge Guard

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