Craftsman EZ3 917.270812 Specifications

Owr_er's Manual(RAFTSMRNo19.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.270812° Safety• Assembly° Operation• Mainte

TO CONVERTTO BAGGINGORDISCHARGINGSimplyremove mulcher plate and store ina safe place. Your mower is now ready fordischarging or installation of option

Thesesymbolsmayappearon yourtractoror inliteraturesuppliedwiththe product.Learnand understand their meaning.BATTERY _ CAUTION ORWARNINGENGINE ON ENGIN

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into theeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glass-es or

TO AI_'JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHTThe cL]tting height is controlled by turningthe height adjustment knob in desireddirection.• Turn knob clockwise

TO TRANSPORT• Raise attachn_ent lift to highest positionwith attachment lift control.• When pushing or towing your tractor, besure gearshift lever is

TO START ENGINE ;When starting the engine!for the first timeor if the engine has run out of fuel, it willtake extra cranking time to move fuel fromthe

MOWING TIPS• Tire chains cannot be used v_hen themower housing is attached t6 tractor.• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. S

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _'_'__ ._o_ _ _°_'/AS*OUCOMPLETEREOOLA°SERV,CE "ionCheck Operator Presence andT Inte

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high

Warranty ... :... 2Safety Rules ... :... 2Product Specifications ...

• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.• Keep small vent holes open.• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.NOTE: The original eq

• Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it inclean, absorbent cloth and squeeze toremove excess oil.• If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner.• Reinst

_,CAUTION: Beforeperforminganyserviceor adjustments:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) po

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make suretires are properly inflated (See "PROD-UCT SP

BELTINSTALLATION-• Installnewbeltin reverseorderofremoval.• Makesurebeltis inall pulleygroovesand insideall beltguides.• Installmowerin reverseorderof

Gearshift Lever NeutralLock Gate,;_ AdjustmentBoltTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-MENTIf steering wheel crossbars are not hori-zontal (left to right) w

REPLACING BATTERY,&,CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-nals by allowing a wrench or any otherobject to contact both terminals at thesame time. Be

• Removeair cleaner cover, filter and car-tridge plate to expose carburetor choke(see "AIR FILTER" in the Maintenancesection of this manual)

Immediatelyprepareyourtractorfor stor-age at the endof theseasonor if-thetrac-tor_willnotbe usedfor 30 daysor more._,CAUTION: Neverstorethetractorwith

TROUBLESHOOTINGiPROBLEMWill not startCHARTCAUSE• Outoffuel. _Hard to start• Engine not"CHOKED"properly.• Engine flooded.• Bad spark plug.Eng

Turnoffbladeswhennot mowing.Stopenginebeforeremovinggrasscatcheror uncloggingchute.Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificiallight.Donotoperatethe machinewhi

TROUBLESHOOTII _G CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE• Loose or damaged wiring.• Faulty solenoid or starter.• Cutting too muchgrass/too fast.• Throttle in "CHOKE&

tROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEMPoor cut - uneven(cont'd)Mower blades willnot rotatePoor grass dis-chargeI.I-Headlight(s) notworking (if soequipped)Battery

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SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODI L NUMBER 917.270812BATI'ERYREDAMME'RER{OPTIONAL)W_TEG LIY AFUSE 30 AMP.L ... -[CLUTCH / BRAKE(PEDAL UP)REDSTAR

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 91:1.270812iI_ IiiIi34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2708"_2KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery 12 VOLT 28 AMP2 74760412 BoltHex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/48 760

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270812CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2858 12Z143114438_ 395323 54551436

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270812CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1668192 1403563 174906124 STD5510255 1552729 161917X01310 STD533

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270812GROUND DRIVE3438

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270812GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 63 140186Peerless 206-

• Never make adjustments or repairs with "the engine running.• Grass catcher components are subjectto wear, damage, and deterioration,which could

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270812STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270812313932 34/x_ .I J_ I .1 a29\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester35 442

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270812KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1621522 177204103 ... o4 1497235 1440696 1440687 1381298 15017610 14555211 STD55112512 STD5

TRACTOR . . MODEL NUMBER 917.270812SEAT ASSEMBLY8it[6 •Ii2112KEYNO.!23456789101112PARTNO.14012314O551S'rD62371019131610145OO6STD541437124181X1749

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270812DECALS816 411151355KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1564392 1653923 1632004 1632025 1632076 1336447 1632598 1671809 16320411 156368

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270812LIFT ASSEMBLY546194913303k 126652072046

TRACTOR _-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270812LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Lftt Lever Inner Wire Assembiy2 159471 ShaftAssembly,Lift3 105767X

TRACTOR - - MO_)EL NUMBER 917.270812MOWER DECK71 81$171184\21

MOWER DECKKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1649612 STD5331073 1380174 1384405 STD6240086 1308328 8508579 STD55113710 14029611 13414912 12989513 13764514 12877415 1104

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS3.5 GALLONSUNLEADEDREGULARGASOLINECAPACITYAND TYPE''OIL TYPE SAE 30 (above 32°F)API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)OI

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2701B12PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C3SA1574787O 6AI5O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270812PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545CREF PART REF PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 772147 Traneaxle Cover 41A 79

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270812BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1615 q__]24 634A_552A615 q_552220 _ A2303260141

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270812BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E11358 GASKET SET Ils61PUMP REPAIR KI111121 CARB

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270812BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1653783615A/801802209A 2093O754

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270812BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E557210A10311424493053 _228815A131019 LABEL KITI

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270812BRIGGS & STR,_TTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270812BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DES

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONI "SIGHTING _"GUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLLn(O!Operate your Tractor

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1(1) Lockwasher3/8(1) Hex Bolt5/16-18x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut5/16-18(1) Shoulde

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hoursa day,7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOM Es"(1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domi

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE(2) Screws#10x5/8(2) Weld Nuts _ I#10(2) LockWashers # t 0(2) Washers3/16 x 314x "_6GaugeParts packet separatel

Yournewtractorhas beenassembledat thefactorywithexceptionof thosepartsleftunassembledfor shippingpurposes.Toensuresafeandproperoperationof yourtractor

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCONNECT BATTERY• Lift hood to raised position.• If this battery is put into service aftermonth and year indicated on label (