Craftsman EZ3 917.270830 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual£RI:IFTSMI:IN20.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.270830• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Main

TOCONVERTTO BAGGINGORDISCHARGINGSimplyremovemulcherplateandstoreina safeplace.Yourmoweris nowreadyfordischargingor installationof optionalgrasscatcher

CHECKTIREPRESSUREThe tiresonyourtractorwere overinflatedat thefactoryfor shipping purposes.Correct tire pressure is important for bestcutting performa

Thesesymbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.I-- ;IBA'I-FERY CAUTION ORW

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREADTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself

iThe 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

TU ADJUSTMOWERCUTI'INGHEIGHTThecuttingheightis controlledby turningthe heightadjustmentknobindesireddirection.• Turn knob clockwise ((_) to raise

cap tight, wait for a few seconds,remove and read oil level, if necessary,add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick isreached. Do not overfill.•

MOWING TIPS• Tire chains cannot be used when themower housing is attached to tractor.• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. Se

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCEINDATES SCHEDULE _"_,.,_/_,xo _. _, ._=_/o_ '_FILLCheCk Brake Operation II/ I_Check Tire Pressure i II_C

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

• Saturateit in engineoil. Wrapit inclean,absorbentclothandsqueezetoremoveexcessoil.• If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner.• Reinstall pre-cl

ACAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

TO LEVELMOWERHOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make suretires are properly inflated (See =PROD-UCT SPECIFICA

BELTINSTALLATION -• Install new belt in reverse order ofremoval.MandrelPulley,• Make sure belt is in all pulley groovesand inside all belt guides.• In

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVERADJUSTMENTThe transaxle should be in neutral whenthe gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lockgate) position. The adjustment

"Positi_tive" (-)REPLACING BATTERYINTERLOCKS AND RELAYSLoose or damaged wiring may cause yourtractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre-ven

below before loosening cable. If adjust-ment is necessary, proceed as follows:• With engine not running, move chokecontrol (located on dash panel) to

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-age at the end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more.,ACAUTION: Never store

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWill not startCAUSE• Out of fuel.• Engine not =CHOKED" •propedy.• Engine flooded. •• Bad spark plug. •• Dirty air fil

• Turn off blades when not mowing.• Stop engine before removing grasscatcher or unclogging chute.• Mow only in daylight or good artificiallight.• Do n

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE• Loose or damaged wiring.• Faulty solenoid or starter.• Dirty fuel filter.• Stale or dirty fuel.PROBLEMEngine clicks butwil

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE CORRECTIONgrass, leaves, and trasharound mandrels.• Remove obstruction.PROBLEMPoor cut - uneven(cont'd)Mower blades wi

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SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830RED1REDAMMETER(OPTIONAL)W_TEGIGNITIONSWITCHIGNITION SWITCHBATTERYBLACKFUSE 30 AMP.L ... JCLUTCH I BRAK

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830/_÷--- Ii4__L19 _-19 ,258" 1222LLPi262928iii34

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 163465 Battery 12 VOLT 28 AMP2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/48 7603J C

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES58281214 114116,2 /"337438_ 393753SS1436

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1655832 1403563 174906124 STD5510255 1552729 ;'161917X01310

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830GROUND DRIVE572539..._!_1 "1 7270116.6642_39 " 42_7 _37150• 4815138

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 62 8883R C

• Nevermakeadjustmentsor repairswiththe enginerunning.• Gras_catchercomponentsare subjectto wear, damage, and deterioration,which could expose moving

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270830STEERING ASSEMBLY, ... :--"---- I_41I444O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 : 192720168 120000299

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830392 ,. 27 33825_'_ 26 173329Spark Arrester42

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830KEY PARTNO. NO.1. 1621522" 177204103 ...4 1497235 1440696 1440687 1381298 15017610 14555211 STD551125

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,270830SEAT ASSEMBLYKEYNO,123456789101112PARTNO.140123140551STD52371019131610145006STD541437124181X17490616191316141559251

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2708306 3 47 71985511113KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 156439 Decal, Fender Danger Sears 15 1603963

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830LIFT ASSEMBLY28 27525 242349i7303, ;// .8 l,I ,I i5_0 ,_ _.._ _,.,,__o46

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 159460 LiftLever Inner Wire Assembly2 159471 ShaftAssembly,Lift3 105767X

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830MOWER DECK101>21I o2_103 105\113 111212221161813---10...-._9_2829,18!15!_112119"_.._ 117262748

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 164961 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 56 122052X2 STD533107

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 3.5GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDAND TYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE 30 (above 32°F)API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)OIL CAPACITY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C157II83111504713792935!57345O

... TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545CREF PART REF PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 772147 Transaxle Cover 4

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E147 I 441 _1125 _ 449452

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.270830BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0i45-E1304305425 '435 '_11036 LABEL KIT-EMI

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1697 _'101 513783I1051 _,y 803544_80179735

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. D

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. D

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270830BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. D

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION_r _ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLol_0I_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face o

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE(1) Large Rat WasherO(1) Hex _)t3/8-16 x 1(1) Lockwasher3/8(1) Hax Bolt5/16-18x 1-1/4@(1) Locknut5/16-18(1) Shoulder

For the repair or replacement parts you needdelivered directly to your homeCall 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week1-800-366-PART(1-800-366-7278)Para ordenar p

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZEfJ,(2)WeldNuts#10(2) Screws _ (2) Lock_ #10 x 5/8 W_hem #10i 0 ,(2) Washers _ /_' 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 GaugeParts pa

Yournew tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left.unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper oper

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 (