Craftsman EZ3 917.270813 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual£RRFfSMR#19.5HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAW TRACTORModel No.917.2708t3• Safety• Assembly° OperationoMaintenance

Weld NutFrom The ToLockWasherWeld NutHookPointsDownLatchHookLatchWasherMulcher ,_,jScrewPlate_cki WasherasherNutDeflectoShieldLatch HooksTO CONVERT TO

Thesesymbolsmay appearonyourtractoror in literaturesuppliedwith the product,Learnand understandtheir meaning,MBATTERYENGINE ONFUELCAUTION OR REVERSE S

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

Theoperationof anytractorcan resultin foreignobjectsthrownintotheeyes,whichcan resultin severeeyedamage. Alwayswear'safetyglassesor eye shieldswh

• Turn knobclockwise( f"-,I ) to raisecutting height.., Turn knob counterclockwise ()_'_) tolower cutting height.The cutting height range is

, Do not pushor towtractorat morethanfive (5) MPHNOTE: To protect hood from damagewhen transporting your tractor on a truckor a trailer, be sure hood

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F andbelow). When engine starts, slowly pushchoke control in until the enginebegins to run smoothly, Continue topush the c

TRAcoREN1 - Chr_nge mete often when eperal{ng _Jnde_"a heavy load o_"In high ambient temper_l=._res2 - Service more o_en when operating tn d

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules whenperforming any maintenance..BRAKE OPERATIONif tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high

BATTERY'four tractor has a battery chargingsystem which is sufficient for normal use,However, periodic charging of the batterywith an automotive

Warranty...2Safety Rules...2ProductSpecifications...

ENGINE COOLING FINSRemove any dust, dirt or oil from enginecooling fins to prevent engine damagefrom overheating_ Air guide covers mustbe removed.. Re

IN-LINE FUEL FILTERThe fuel filter should be replaced onceeach season. If fuel filter becomesclogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-tor, replacemen

TO INSTALL MOWER, Raise attachment lift lever to itshighest position.• Slide mower under tractor withdischarge guard to right side of tractor°• Lower

MandrelPulleyIdlerPulleysMandreldleyBELT INSTALLATION -• Install new belt in reverse order ofremoval.. Make sure belt is in all pulley groovesand insi

Gearshift LevelNeutral Lock GateAdj ent BoltTO ADJUST STEERING WHEELALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbars are nothorizontal (left to right) when wheels

• Lift hoodto raisedposition.• Removeterminalguard,• DisconnectBLACKbatterycablethenREDbaiter.,/cableand carefullyremovebatteryfromtractor,,• Installn

. With engine not running, move chokecontrol (located on dash panel) to fullchoke position• Loosen knob and remove coverassembly from air cleaner.• Ch

Immediately prepare your tractor forstorage at the end of the season or if thetractor will not be used for 30 days ormore..CAUTION: Never store the tr

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART[...PROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will not turn)verEngine clicks but willnot startCAUSE• Out of fuel.• Engine no

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine clicks but witl - Loose or damaged • Check all wiring,not start (Cont'd) wiring• Faulty solen

, Slowdown beforeturning.• Never leavea runningmachineunattended.Alwaysturn off blades,setparkingbrake,stop engine, andremove keys before dismounting•

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSEPROBLEMMower blades will notrotatePoor grass discharge. Obstruction in clutchmechanism,,• Worn/damaged mowerdrive bell, Froz

SCHEMATICTRACTOR -- MODEL N UMBER 9I 7.270813BATTERY/7AMMETER(OPTIONAL)----( )G LIGNITIONSWITCHoFUSE... {... tIEI IL__-= JCLUTCH ! BRAKE(PEDAL UP)BL

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27081331IJII14_ 261tttIf!291232

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEl.° NUMBER 917.270813KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONt 1634652 747604128 7603J10 14521111 15010912 14576916 153664t9 STD55t12520 7

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270813CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES29285B 1239371434

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270813CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO+ Nee DESCRIPTIONI 1668192 1403563 170606124 STD5510255 1552729 1619t7X013t0 STD5337

TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917,270813GROUND DRIVE5722 262736

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9t7.270813GROUND DRIVEKEY PARTNOo NO.t ...2 1466823 123666X4 120000285 I21520X6 170605128 165866!0 STD56t2101t 105701X13 74

STEERINGT RACTOI_ "" MODEL NUMBER 917.270B131+ ... ,_... .,82,. +-_ttl\\'\'\\15///,r29,/4O38

STEERINGTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,270813KEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 t564834 t574735 6266H6 121748X7 I92720168 120000299 3366R10 156

, Neverrun a machineinsidea closedarea.• Keep nuts and bolts, especiallybladeattachmentbolts,tight and keepequipmentin good condition°• Nevertamperwit

ENGINETRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.2708133I392147832 34/2913I0OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT23/814Spark ArresterReSpl4O

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270813KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTIONt 162153 ControtThrotPaddle36002 I77204t0 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1t4-20x5183 Engine B&am

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270813SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNOo NOwt 1401232 1405513 STD5237104 191316105 1450066 STD5414377 124181X6 170606169 19131614!0

DECALSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2708139t5...i i i /,50513KEY PARTNO. NO.I 1564392 1608763 1632004 1632025 1632076 1336447 1632599 163204t0 160879tl

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270813LIST ASSEMBLY28 2725 2423513493O3\26619I113152O44

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.270813LIST ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 t59460 WireAsm lnnertSprg WfplungerLT2 159471 Handleasm Lift LH3 I05767X Pi

MOWER DECKTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2708137617\34,3332t06_ 102 103 105t 02/_!;29182122232425262746

MOWER DECKTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270813KEY PARTNO. NO,I 1649612 STD5331073 1380174 1384405 8TD6240086 1308328 8508579 STD55113710 14029611 134149

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270813PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545C1B4/365O52612g157MODEL and SERIALNUMBERS HERE48

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270813PEERLESS TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 206-545CREF PART REF PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO.1 7721472 780086A3 7701284 7763

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 3°5 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDAND TYPE: REGULAROIL TYPE SAE 30(ABOVE 32°F'API-SFISG/SH): SAE 5W-30(BELOW 32°F)OIL CA

TRACTOR -- MODEL N UMBER 917.270813BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777, TYPE NUMBER 1034-A11719(_)7_to5525S2A_81" REQUIRESSPECIALTOO

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270813BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777, TYPE NUMBER 1034-A1109t ,_127(5127A_S27 _24060!467tj94735788_>t

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270813BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777, TYPE NUMBER 1034-A 12232472952652

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270813BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777, TYPE NUMBER 1034-A1°,,, ¢88353

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,270813BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777, TYPE NUMBER 1034-AtKEY PART KEY PARTNee NO_ DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DES

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270813BRIGGS & STRATTO N ENGINE.MODEL NUMBER 350777, TYPE NUMBER 1034-A1KEY PART KEY PARTNO, NOo DESCRIPTION NO, NO, D

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR

Parts Bag contents shown full size, ,ill i 1,,, = = i,,i,(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1/ _ (1) Lockwasher 3f8Locknut 5/16-18(1) Hex Bolt(1) Large Fiat Washer

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-44ViY-HOME _M(I-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domici

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts leftunassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper oper

.._+,;+:::_, ._" ._ 7_ _.Labeli iINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.• Remove cardboard packing on seatpan.• Place seat on s