Craftsman EZ3 917.273031 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN

20.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

46" MOWER

6 SPEED

GARDEN TRAC

Model No.

917.273031

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•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 Une

5 am. 5pm,Mort- Sat

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

Warranty ,,,,,..,,.,,,,,o,.,,,,,.o, ........... ._oo.,oo....2

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

-_embly .............................. 8

OpereUon, .._-_...:.:::.:.._............................. 12

Maintenance Schedule ......................... lg

M_ntanance.........................................19

ServiceandAdjustments......................23

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

Troubleshooting....................................32

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

PartsOrdering.......................BackCover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, ifthis 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 wom during normal usa, such as blades, spark

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

• Tire replacement or repaircaused 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 BA]-I'ERY

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 isavailable at no charge for 30 days from

the date of pumhasa. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the

date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman ridingequip-

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 b/ade.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people

befef_ mowing. Stop machine it anyone

enters the area.

•Nevercarrypassengers.

•Do notmowinreverseunlessabsolute-

lynecessary.Alwayslookdownand

behindbeforeandwhilebacking.

•Beaware ofthemowerdischargedirec-

tionanddonotpointitat anyone.Do

notoperatethe mowerwithouteither

theentiregrasscatcherortheguardin

place.

•Slowdownbefore turning.

•Neverleavea runningmachineunat-

tended.Alwaysturnoffblades,setpark-

ingbroke,stopengine,andremove

keysbeforedismounting.

• 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.

o-Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

•Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or track.

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.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

gross 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-

datioos for wheel weights or counter-

we_hts 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.

•Avo'KLstartingor stopping on a slope, if

flms lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

•Do nottum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, it possible.

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

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly tum over if a wheel is over the

edge of acliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

•Do g_ mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do nottrytostabilizethe machine by

pottingyourfootc_ntheground.

•Do notusegrasscatcheronsteep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragicaccidentscan occurif theoperator

isnotalertto'thepresenceofchildren.

Childrenare oftenattreotedtothe

machineandthemowingactivity.Never

assumethatchildrenwillremainwhere

you lest sew them.

•Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingarea

and underthewatchfulcare ofanother

responsibleadult.

•Be alertandturnmachine offif children

enterthearea.

•Beforeandwhenbacking,lookbehind

and downforsmallchiktren.

•Nevercarrychildren.They mayfalloff

and beseriouslyinjuredorinterferewith

safe machineoperation.

•Neverallowchildrentooperatethe

machine.

•Useextracarewhenapproachingblind

comers,shrubs,trees, orotherobjects

thatmayobscurevision.

SERVICE

•Useextracarein handlinggasolineand

otherfuels.They areflammableand

vaporsareexplosive.

Useonlyan approvedcontainer.

Never removegascapor addfuel

with theenginerunning.Allowen-

ginetocoolbeforerefueling.Do not

smoke.

Never refuelthemachineindoors.

Neverstorethe machineorfuel

container insidewherethereisan

openflame,suchas a waterheater.

•Nevermn a machineinsidea closed

area.

i sep nutsand bolts,especiallyblade

attachmentbolts,tightand keepequip

mentin goodcondition.

Never tamperwithsafetydevices.

Checktheirproperoperationreguledy.

Keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,or

otherdebdsbuild-up.Cleanoilor fuel

spillage.Allowmachinetocoolbefore

storing.

•Stop andinspectthe equipmentifyou

strike an object.Repair,if necessary,

beforerestarting.

• Nevermakea<_ustmentsorrepairswith

theenginerunning.

• Grasscatchercomponentsaresubject

towear,damage,anddeterioration,

whichcould exposemoving portsor

allowobjectstobe thrown.Frequently

checkcomponentsandreplacewith

" manu|acturer'srecommendedpods,

whennecessary.

•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.

• Be sure the area is clear ol 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 camj 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.

•Be aied and turn machine off if chgdren

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-

TIONfl!'BECOME AWARE!I! YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

•,CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, tranepo_ng,

adjusting or making repairs always discon-

nect spark plug wire and place wire where

if 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.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Avoidstarting or stepping on a slope; If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

•Do nottum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if posslbla.

_WARNING: The engineexhaustfrom

this productcontainschemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocausecancer,

birthdefects,orotherreproductiveharm.

PRODUCT SPECIRGATIONS

GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

_ID TYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE 30

_.PI-SFiSG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 3.5 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3,0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

GAP: .030")

VALVE INTAKE:.004"-.006"

;LEARENCE: EXHAUST..004"-.006"

GROUND SPEED LO: HI:

(MPH): 0.7 1.7

1.4 3.3

2.3 5.4

REVERSE: 0.9 2.1

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING

SYSTEM: 16AMPS @36(30 RPM

SATrERY: AMP/FIR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of aCraftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Sbeu.ld_y_ouexperience any problem you

cannot-easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authodzed 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

ol06erve the =SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

ASearsMaintenanceAgreementisavail-

able onthis product.Contactyournearest

Sears storefordetails.

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.

_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 isequipped 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).

PartsBagcontentsshownfullsize

(I) Knob ©

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/15 x 12 Gauge

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

(2)washers

3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

(2) Weld

Nuts #10 @

(2)_re_ #10 x 5/8

(2) Lock

Washers #10

(4) Retelner Spdngs (single loop) (3) Retainer Spdngs (double loop)

Partspackedseparatelyincarton

Manual

Seat

Video

Cassette

Pads Bag

Mulcher

I Plata

Steering

Wheel

(2) Shoulder

Bolts

(2) Gauge Wheels

(2) Washers 3/8x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

Q(2) Canter lockNuts

Parts Bag contents notshown fullsize

_==_ (2) LatchHook (2) Keys

Assemblies

(2) FrontLink Assemblies

"-J Slage Sheet

Steering _''

Wheel

Insert _rlt_ Sleeve

SteeringSleeve

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledatthefactorywithexceptionofthosepartsleft

unassembledforshippingpurposes.Toensuresafeandproperoperationofyourtractor

allportsandhardwareyouassemblemustbetightenedsecurely.Usethecorrecttools

asnecessarytoinsurepropertightness.Reviewthevideocassettebefore you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

"Asocketwrenchset willmake assembly

easier.Standardwrenchsizesyouneed

are listedbelow.

(1) 9/16"wrench (1) 3/4"Socketw/

(1) 1/2"wrench ddve ratchet

(1) Pliers (1) PhillipsScrew-

(1) Utilityknife driver

(1) Tirepressuregauge

When dghtor lefthandismentionedin

thismanual, itmeans,fmmyourpointof

view,when youare inthe operatingposi-

tion (seatedbehindthesteedngwheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•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.

• Remove mower and package matedals.

Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

A'I-rACH STEERING WHEEL

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large

fiat washer from steedng shaft.

•Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

• Slid'e-_hesteedng sleeve over the steer-

ing shaft.

•Align tabs and press steedhg sleeve

extension intobottom of steedeg wheel.

•Position steedng wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto steedng wheel adapter.

•Secure steering wheel to steedng shaft

with hex bolt, lock washer and large fiat

washer previously removed. Tighten

securely, o

•Snap steedng wheel insert into canter

of steedng wheel.

•Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and gdlL

_--_ tssdng

Wheel Insert

_[.._ Hex Bolt

_._ LockWasher

LargeRat

Washer

Steedng

Steedng Wheel

Wheel Adapter

Extension ,_.___-_-__..

Shaft -'r-_,,,..._' _,. ,

Stssdng ,' I,' ]dl

,I IL_. I/I

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location end

function of controls)

•Press liftlever plunger and raise attach-

ment liftlever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion.

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

HOWTOSETUPYOURTRACTOR

CHECKBATTERY

• Lifthoodto raised po6ition.

•Ifthis battery is put intoservice after

month and 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

instrucUons).

...-=-., .__.

..- ,- 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 comfodable 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

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

Adjustment Knob

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were ovednflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cuffing performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on

page 5 of this manual.

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.

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be sure tractor ison level surface and

mower suspension arms are raised with

attachment liftcontrol. 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 rightside of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-

ing in all mower pulley grooves. Install

belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

•install one front link in top hole of the

right hand front mower bracket and right

hand front suspension bracket. Retain

with two single loop retainer spdngs as

shown.

•Install second front link in left hand

front suspension bracket only and

retain with single loop retainer spdng as

shown.

•Turn height adjustment knob counter-

clockwise until it stops.

•Lower mower linkage with attachment

liftcontrol.

•Place the left hand suspension arm on

inward pointing deck pin. If necessary,

rock and raise front of mower to align

deck pin with the hole in suspension

arm. Retain with double loop retainer

spdng with loops down as shown.

•Slide left side of mower back and install

the unattached front link in top hole of

the left hand front mower bracket.

Retain with single loop retainer spdng

as shown.

•Place the dght hand suspension arm on

inward pointing deck pin. If necessary,

rock and raise front otmower to align

deck pin with the hole in suspension

arm. Retain with double loop retainer

spring with loops down as shown.

• Connectanti-swaybartochassisbrack-

etunder left footrest and retain with

doubleloop _r spring.

•Turn height adjustment knob clockwise

to remove slack from mower suspen-

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 cutti_j results, mower should be

properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

ShouMer

Ba_

Chassis

Bracket

DoubleLoop

RetainerSpring

(Inward po_r,.g

deck

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. Vedfythatthe

belts are muted correctly.

Suspension

Arms Front

Brackets

Gauge

Wheel

3/8 Washer 3/8-16

Center

Locknut

IUse Pliersfor

DoubleLoop

RetainerSpdng

Retainer Springs

Idler

Pulley Discharge Guard

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