Craftsman EZ3 917.270912 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRRFTSMflN"19.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.270912• Safety• Assembly• Operation• M

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Leam and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWA

KNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to _amiliarize you

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into theeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safetyglasses or ey

TO ADJUST MOWERcuTr|NGHEIGHTThe position of the attachment lift leverdetermines the cutting height.• Grasp lift lever.• Press plunger with thumb and m

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

TO START ENGINEWhen starting the engine for the first timeor if the engine has run out of fuel, it willtake extra cranking time to move fuel fromthe t

MOWINGIIPS• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See 'TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section o

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,,_',_@"J._.,_./_._/_ ._'"_'_,._.Ch_ckOperJtorPrnsenceandT tmdo_Sy_m_ V'R c_o_io,;.o+._:,,_,-, IV&

Always observe safety rules whenpeflorming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high speed in

BATTERYYour tractor has a battery charging systemwhich is sufficient for normal use, How-ever, pedodic charging of the battery withan automotive charg

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

ENGINE COOLING RNSRemove any dust, dirt or oil from enginecooling fins to prevent engine damagefrom overheating. Air guide covers mustbe removed. Remo

CLEANING• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of ell foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc.• Protect p

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or ddveway. Make suretires are propody inflated (See =PROD-UCT SPECIFICA

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

Gearshift Lever NeutralLock Gate/ AdjustmentTO ADJUST STEERING WHEELALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbars are nothorizontal (left to right) when wheels

REPLACING BATTERY_CAUTION: Do not short batteryterminals by allowing a wrench or anyother object to contact both terminals atthe same time. Before con

• Remove air cleaner cover, filter andcadddge plate to expose carburetorchoke (see "AIR FILTER" in theMaintenance section of this manual).•

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 CHARTPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will not tumoverEngine clicks butwill not startCAUSE CORRECTION• Out of fuel.• Engine no

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine clicks but • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring.will not start • Faulty solenoid or start

• Never leave a running machineunattended. Always tum off blades, setparking brake, stop engine, and removekeys before dismounting.• Turn off blades w

Poor cut - uneven(cont'd)TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE• Clogged mower deck ventMower blades will •not rotatePoor grass dis- •chargeHeadlight

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917_70912- llllll BA'FrERYIGNITION:_-, .._,=@ : ,C_--- ... ,SOLENOID(PEDAL UP)SEAT SWITCH(NOT OCCUPIED)WNIT

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912ELECTRICALI412522I IJ iI ! iJ! i/ L//II//32

ELECTRICALTRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRFIION1 163465 Battery 12 VOLT 28 AMP2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4.20unc x 3/48 7603J Case

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES28122O8 112087434

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESI_'Y PAFITNO. NO. DESCRIPT'K_1 1696302 16O0613 170606125 1552729 168337X01310 S'

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER917.270912GROUNDDRIVEilJi65272116$662627

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917#.70912GROUND DRIVEKEY PART I<]EYPARTNO. NO. _ NO. NO. DESCRB3TION1 ... Trensaxle (See Breakdown) 62 8883RPeedess 20

STEERINGTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912q.-. •" II/172I4743IIf38

STEERINGTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912I_*Y PARTNO. NO. DES_1 1397682 1544273 1698404 1698395 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3366R10 15983211 _

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially bladeattachment bolts, tight and keepequipment in good condition.• Never tamper with safety devices.Check their prop

ENGINETRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.2709123929\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester40

ENGINETRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912IQEYPARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1621522 177204103 ...4 1497235 1440696 144O687 1381298 15017610 14555211 $11To5

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912SEATASSEMBLYKEY PART _ PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTIONSeat 3350 BIkJblkCraftsman 13 121248XBracket Pnt Pi

DECALSTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.2709127215713KEY PARTNO. NO.I 1564392 1653923 1716964 1716975 1632076 1336447 1632596 1718089 16320411 156368OESCRIPT

TRACTOR - MODEL NUM BER 917.270912LIFT ASSEMBLY513613191332 _ 1913 ----_ 313222O156t 8! i'i I'I I'.I j42Od.A

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912LIFT ASSEMBLYI_'Y PARTNO. NO. D_CRIPll(_1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assem_y2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift3 1057

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912MOWERDECK6834\21612122/23242627

TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270912MOWER DECKPART _ PAre"NO. NO. DESCRIPYllON NO. NO.1 165892 MowerDeckAssembly,42" 56 1657232 STD533107 Bolt

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545CII1148

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545CKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 772147 Transaxte Cover 39 78602

PRODUCT SPEClRCATIONS3ASOLINE 3.5 GALLONSCAPACITY U NLEAD ED_,NDTYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30OIL CAPACITY:SPARK PLU

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER461707,TYPENUMBER0145-E3IOA _ 9 383. GASKET SET4611321125_634552A5524040I 1019

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912BRIGGS & STRA'R'ON ENGINE-MODELNUMBER461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3861 PUMP REPAIR KIT885__ 3O430,5_"

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912BRIGGS& STRA'I'FONENGINE-MODELNUMBER461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3513783 10901y 8035448011797A802797 @358

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESC

TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270912BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DE

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION_r _SIGHTINGONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLIOperate your Tractor up and down the face

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

ISteering WheelStasdngWheel Insert(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4_ Steedng Wheel_ , AdapterO1(1} large Flat WasherI1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Lockwasher 3/8S

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

÷°-"._.;,* o- ...o, LabelINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.• Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher securing seat to card

_CAUTION: Do not remove deflectorshield from mower. Raise and hold shieldwhen attaching mulcher plate and allow itto rest on plate while in operation.