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Craftsman EZ3 917.273030 Owner's Manual

20.0 hp electric start, 46" mower, 6 speed garden tractor
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Owner's Manual
hi"
20.0
P
ELECTRIC START
46" MOWER
6 SPEED
GARDEN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.273030
= Safety
, Assembly
, Operation
o 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 Line
5 am- 5 pm, Mon- Sat
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,°lL 60179

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  • Page 1 For answers to your questions about this product, Call: Read and follow all 1-800=659=5917 Safety Rules and Instructions Sears Craftsman Help Line before operating this equip- 5 am- 5 pm, Mon- Sat ment. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,°lL 60179...
  • Page 2 Charge, Sears will replace the batter_ 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...
  • Page 3 • "rum off blades when not mowing. o Do nottry to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. , Stop engine before removing grass o Do not use gra_s catcher on steep catcher or unclogging chute. slopes. •...
  • Page 4 Never make adjustments or repairs with • Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and the engine running. use extra caution when servicing them. Grass catcher components are subject = Checkbrake operation frequently. to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving_paffs or Adjust and service as required.
  • Page 5 BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS. 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...
  • Page 6 Parts Bag contents shown fdll size (1) Knob (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge _,,,,,,,,,J,J,,_,,,,, ,J . ,J JJl,,_,,,_,, ,,, r 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (2) Washers (2) Lock (2) Weld Nuts #10 Washers (3) Retainer Springs (double loop) _4) Hetainer Springs (single loop)
  • Page 7 ........Parts packed separately in carton Mulcher Plate Seat Video Cassette • Steering Wheel Manual Parts Bag © (2) Shoulder (2) Washers 3/8x 7/8 x 14 Gauge Bolts (2) Gauge Wheels Q'(2) Center lock Nuts Parts Bag contents not shown full size (2) Front Link Assemblies _(2) Latch Hook...
  • Page 8 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 tQ insure proper tightness.
  • Page 9 CHECKTIRE PRESSURE HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR The tires on your tractor were overinflated CHECK BATTERY at the factory for Shipping purposes. o Lift hood to raised position. Correct tire pressure is.. i mportant for best o If this battery is put into service a_er cutting pefformarice.
  • Page 10 CHECK FOR PROPER POSITSON OF Connect anti-sway bar to chassis brack- et under left footrest and retain with ALL BELTS double loop retainer spring. See the figures that are shown for replac- o Turn height adjustment knob clockwise ing motion, mower drive, and mower blade to remove slack from mower suspen- sion°...
  • Page 11 CHECKLIST iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE: o Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate Please review the follQWingchecklist: using screw, washer, lock washer, and #' All assembly instruc_ior_s have been weld nut as shown. completed. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch ,,! No remaining loose parts In carton. ,/Battery is properly p_epared and hook by inserting weld nut from the top...
  • Page 12 These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. ÷ FAST BATTERY CAUTION OR SLOW REVERSE FORWARD WARNING OVER TEMP ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON LIGHT UNLOCKED MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BI_KE FUEL...
  • Page 13 KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ.THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrationswith your tractorto familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Ignition l_tSwitch Ammeter Switch PosiUon Attachment Switch Throttle Control Lift'Lever Plunger...
  • Page 14 eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses The operation-of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recomrnend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or stan- dard safety glasses.
  • Page 15 - The average lawn should be cut to ,_kCAUTION: Do not'operate the mower approximately2-1/2 inches during the without either the entire grass catcher, on cool season and to over 3 inch_es during mowers so equipped, or the discharge hot months. For healthier and better guard in place.
  • Page 16 TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ,_kCAUTnON: Fill to bottom of gas tank ATTACHMENTS filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any Tow only the attachments that are recom- spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use mendedby and comply with specifications gasoline r_ear an open flame.
  • Page 17 COLD WEATHERSTARTING(50 o Do not' mow grass When it is wet. Wet ° F AND grass'will plug mower and leave unde- BELOW) sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry o Wh6n engine starts, slowly push choke control in until the engine begins to run before mowing.
  • Page 18 • Certain types of grass and grass condi- Max t/3 tions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a sec- ond cut, mow across or perpendicular the first cut path. _ °...
  • Page 19 i ,i =. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FiLL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brr_ke, Oper,at!an Check "rim Pressure ..Check Operator Presence and Interlock Systems v" R "_e_ Loose Fastener's ..lb=#' _4'7 Sh_'peniRep_ce Mower Blades _/', Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals/Recharge Check Trensaxle Cooling...
  • Page 20 TRACTOR ° Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque). Always observe safety rules when per- IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8.heat forming any maintenance. treated. BRAKE OPERATION TrailingEdge Mandrel Assembly tf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest Up_..
  • Page 21 TO CLEAN BA't-I'ERY AND TERMINALS Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter- tractor is not used for 50 hours in one minals can cause the battery to "leak" power.
  • Page 22 gMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean the cartridge. They may cause deteriora- tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry Engine cartridge: Cooling ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine oil filter every season or every Other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.
  • Page 23 o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all g_soline, oil, etc. o Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax. . Cl__lamp We do not recommendusing a garden _'-_--" _"_Fuel Filter hose to clean your tractor unless the elec- trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure- CL_EANING tor are covered to keep water out.
  • Page 24 TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure distance =F" directly in front of. Adjust the mower while tractor is parked and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of on level ground or driveway. Make sure mower housing as shown.
  • Page 25 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT o Be sut_ spring is securely hooked to pri- mary idler arm and bolt in mower hous- MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL ing. o Park tractor on a level surface. Engage MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION parking brake. °...
  • Page 26 TO REPLAC_ MOWER BLADE DRIVE o Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they rotate freely. BELT o Be sure spring is hookedin secondary Park the tractor on level surface. Engage idler arm and sway-bar bracket. parking brake. = install new belt in lower groove of left , Remove mower drive belt (See "TO hand mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and...
  • Page 27 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALiGN- MENT If steering wheel crossbars are not hori- t"A" zontal (left tb right) when wheels are posi- OperatJng==_ tioned straight forward, remove steedng _,,arn wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual. FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT Front wheel toe-in is requ{red for proper...
  • Page 28 TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS ° Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, FRONT WHEEL away from fuel tank and battery..; o Block up axle securely. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE o Remove axle cover, retaining ring and ORDER - washers to allow wheel removal.
  • Page 29 Check that swivel is against side of TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB • Raise hood. quarter circle. If it is not, loosen cable ° Pul! bulb holder out of the hole in the clamp screw and pull cable back until backside of the gdll. swivel is against quarter circle.
  • Page 30 In general, turning the mixture screw in High speed stop is factory adjusted, (clockwise) decreases the'supply of fuel to not adjust - damage may result. the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture. llVlPORTANT: Never tamper with the Turning the mixture screw out (counter- engine governor, which is factory set for clockwise) increases the supply of fuel to proper engine speed.
  • Page 31 Also, experience ithat alcohol Immediately prepare your tractor for stor- blended fuels (called gasohol or using age at the end of the season or if the trac- ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture tor will not be used for 30 days or more. which leads to separation and formation of _kCAUTION: Never store the tractor with...
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECT!Q,N _jPROBLEM ill ii,,i, NII'HHHH,,I Fill fuel tank. , Out of fuel. Will not start See %O START ENGINE" in = Engine not"CHOKED" Operation section. properly. = Wait several minutes before =_; E ngine flooded. attemPting to start. Bad spark plug.
  • Page 33 ROUBLESHOOTiNG CHART if_l, i,,,i, J i,Jl,l.,, CORRECTION _ROBLEM iCAUSE H,,,,,,,,,i ii H,l,, ii,liH ° Set in "Higher Cut" posi- loss of power = Cutting too much tion/reduce speed. grass/too fast. Throttle in "CHOKE" posi- ° Adjust throttle control. tion. ° Clean underside of mower Build_up of grass, leaves housing°...
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION CAUSE Obstruction in clutch mech- Mower blades will o Remove obstruction. anism. not rotate = Worn/damaged mower = Replace mower drive belt. drive belt. • Frozen idler pulley. . Replace idler pulley. • Frozen blade ma,ndrel. ° Replace blade mandrel. llll =l= IH=ll=lllll °...
  • Page 35 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273030 3HEIVIATIC +lllJll RFJ} BLAC_ BATTERY FUSE30 AMP, AMMETER (OPTIONAL) IGNITION SWITCH NOTE r_,== YOUR TRACTOR IS {[I 87 ill EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT HEADLIGHTS CONNECTED TO THE RELAY BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR G F C OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.
  • Page 36 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273030 ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 37 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273030 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION 144926 Battery 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4 7603,.I Tray, Battery 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7°5 Zinc 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4' 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4 73350400...
  • Page 38 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273030 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
  • Page 39 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273030 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO:' Bracket,ChassisFront 150253 Rail,Frame RH 152728 140506 Dmwbar,Gt STD54143! Nut,Crown!ock5/16-18 Unc 73800700 Nut,LockHex 7/16 Unc 155914 BracketAsm°,SuspChassis Lh 163976 BracketAsm_,Fender DashYTGT2 Cyt 137113 ScrewThdroL 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 157882 Dash,Lower,Vgt O ne Piece 17490620...
  • Page 40 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273030 GROUND DRIVE _l_°...
  • Page 41 TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.273030 IOUND DRWE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Spring, D rive Ground 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 149412 Washer 25/32 x i-1/4 x 16 Ga. 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle !21749X Nytiner 17490508 Screw Thdro15/16-18 x 3/4 150035 Screw, Fin° #10-24 x 1 STD54!437 Nut, Crownlock 3J8-16 74321016...
  • Page 42 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273(}30 STEERING ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 43 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273030 STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 159944 Wheel, Steedng 137094 Axle Asmo,Front 6555M Fitting,Grease 161849 Spindle Asm,LH 161848 Spindle Asm., RH 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x t6 Ga.. 121746X 12000029 Ring, Klip #T5304-75 121232X Cap, Spindle Bolt, Rn Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4...
  • Page 44 TRACTOR - JMODEL NUMBER 917.273Q30 ENGINE 25 --...,,_ i SPARK ARRESTER KIT J...
  • Page 45 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273030 ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION Engine (See Breakdown) B&S Model No. 407777.-0122-E1 Muffler Side 1-1/8" 96 t61062 13200300 Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT 151396 MuHler Asm Guard 121361X Pulley V-tdler 150828 Keeper AsmoBelt Engine 105432X Bushing 140923...
  • Page 46 TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273(}30 SEAT ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 140124 Seat _ 14 72050412 Boll Cantage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2 140551 Spacer,Split Bracket,PivotSeat 121249X Spring, C prsn 140675 Strap,Fender 123740X Nut,Lock 1/4 Lge Rg Gr. 5 127018X Bolt,Shoulder 5/t6-18 x .62 123976X Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16x 12 145006...
  • Page 47 :"CALS PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 163257 146047 Decal,V-Belt DriveSchematic Decal, DashPanel 164085 Decal,Dash 160397 Decal,V-Bait Schematic 163916 Decal,Hood,,Craftsman, RH 164065 Decal,InsertStrg 163917 Decal, Hood, Craltsman,LH 138047 Decal, Battery 149516 163203 Decal, Mower E7_3 Decal,Battery DNGPJPSN ENG Asm 106202X Reflector,Taillight 133644...
  • Page 48 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273030 LiFT ASSEMBLY 35 17 42 43...
  • Page 49 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273030 LIFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION RodAsm. Lever 121006X 159187 Shaft Asm,, LiftVgt LeverAsm. Lift Rh 159189 E-RingTruarc #5133_87 120000_ Washer 29t32 x 1-1/4 x t6 Gao 19292016 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 74780624 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted 122365X Button, Plunger...
  • Page 50 TRACTOR - - MODEL HUMBER 917.273030 MOWER DECK >30 " 103102 lo6-_ ,...1...
  • Page 51 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273030 MOWERDECK KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 164210 DeckWeldment 156086 Keeper, Belt, Idler 144917 3 138457 BracketAsm, Sway Bar Pulley, ldier, Ddven 5 STD624008 Retainer Spdng 137273 Spring, Secondary 44/46/50 Vent 6 130832 17490620 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Screw, ThdroJl 3/8-16 x 1-t/4 Tytt Bar)
  • Page 52 TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.273030 TRANSAXLE...
  • Page 53 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273030 rRANSAXLE ¢EY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 4197R Axle Shaft 81t9M NeedleBearing 12000034 Retaining Ring 4220R Thrust Bearing Race Final DriveGear 4209R 4199R 3rd Reduction Pinion,Low Differential G ear 4213R 4216R 4th Reduction Gear Differential Pinion 4442R 4215R 3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer...
  • Page 54 TRACTOR - - MODEL HUMBER 917.273030 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-[=1 823 f 11_!_: 5_'2= 87 ® S1A_ REQUIRES;SPECIAL TOOLS To,,,s,,,.s_ RE,A', _e _SEL_-_"_SSSO"II I_0"OW, en's "_UA, I INSTRUGTION MANUAL...
  • Page 55 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273030 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-E1 616_ 615A _ o _2A 13 615 _) 634 €:> 87_) 27"7...
  • Page 56 TRACTOR - - MODEL HUMBER 917.273030 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-E1 1005 163 _ •...
  • Page 57 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273030 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-E1 ......... ,_:_ 635 _ 334, _d82...
  • Page 58 TRACTOR -.. MODEL NUMBER 917.273030 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-E1 116B Q t027 1035 a33_' .._ 358 GASKET S_ _977 CARBURI_'TOR QASKET,,,,S,,_ 1o2_ lSO_ 355_ 116 _) 116#, _;' 633 @ e121 CARBURETOR KIT 116B (_1 51 _ 1170 116C_...
  • Page 59 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273030 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION _, O-Ring, Solenoid Retainer 499584 CylinderAssembly 690987 0. O-Ring, Fuel Transfer Tube 499585 Bushing, Cylinder 116A 690988 °: Seat, O-Ring (Oil Pump Cover) 690926 * Seal,Oil 116B...
  • Page 60 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273030 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGiNE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691035 Filter; Fuel 690960 Screw, Hex 690956 Element, Breather 499602 Dipstick/Tube Assembly 690957 Retainer, Element 691234 Terminal, Ignition Cable 691003 Screw, Hex 691011 Adapter, Air 691024...
  • Page 63 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, "-" NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE. 15 o MAX. Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15 ), never across the face.
  • Page 64 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 prn, 7 days a week 1=8()0-366=PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4=REPAIR (1-800-473-7274)

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