Craftsman EZ3 917.270912 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRAFTSMAN19.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917,270912• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintena

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION ORWARNINGENGINE

KNOWYOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yo

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

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTINGHEIGHTThe position of the attachment lift leverdetermines the cutting height.• Grasp lift lever.• Press plunger with thumb and

TOTRANSPORT• Raiseattachment lift to highest positionwith attachment lift control.• When pushing or towing your tractor,be sure gearshift lever is in

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

MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See "TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in theServk:e and Adjustments section

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

BA'r'rERYYour tractor has a battery charging systemwhich is sufficient for normal use. How-ever, periodic charging of the battery withan aut

Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 3Product Specifications ...

I=N_ilINI¢ _UULIN_i FINSRemove any dust, dirt or oil from enginecooling fins to prevent engine damagefrom overheating. Air guide covers mustbe removed

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

TOLEVELMOWERHOUSINGAdjustthe mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make suretires are properly inflated (See "PROD-UCT SPECIF

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

Gearshift Lever NeutralLock GateAdjustment/ ;.. i BoltTO ADJUST STEERING WHEELALIGNMENTIf steering wheel crossbars are nothorizontal (left to right) w

REPLACING BATTERYACAUTION: 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 andcartridge 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.#ACAUTION: Never store the t

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will not turnoverEngine clicks butwill not start• Out of fuel.• Engine n

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

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine iscapable of amputating hands and feetand throwing objects. Failure to observethe following safety instructions couldr

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEPoor cut- uneven(cont'd)Mower blades willnot rotatePoor grass dis-chargeHeadlight(s) notworking (if soequipped)

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912BATTERYAMMETER[OPTIONAL)AltIGNITIONSWtTCBREOFUSEL ... JCLUTCH / BRAKE[PEDAL UP)(OPTIONAL)IIFUEL SHUT-O

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ELECTRICALTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912K]EY PARrNO. NO. DESCRIFnON1 163465 Battery 12 VOLT 28 AMP2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd t/4-20unc x 3/48 7603J Cas

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES28125354S520660743 /320834

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESI_Y P_R'TNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1698302 1690613 170606125 1552729 168337)(01310 STD53371011 1

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912GROUND DRIVE11636

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912GROUNDDRIVE{<3EY PART KL=Y PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DtESGRIPTION1 ... Transaxte(See Breakdown) 62 8883

STEERINGTRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912f f _l_41I62 444O 292S/# /4067474338

STEERINGTRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917,270912K_-Y PARTNO. NO. DESCRIP'nON1 1397682 1544273 1698404 1698395 6,?.66H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3366R

• Before and when backing, look behindand down for small children.• Never carry children. They may fall offand be seriously injured or interferewith s

ENGINETRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.27091231392_ 27 7 3_25 1_ 13i/2933OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ISpark Arrester40

ENGINETRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1621522 177204103 ...4 1497235 1440696 14406o87 1381298 15017610 14555211 STD551125

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912SEATASSEMBLYII.-.--- 16_1517 125IQ_f PARTNO, NO.1 1401232 1405513 711106164 191316105 1450065 STD5414377 124181X8 170

DECALSTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2709124 8 7713KL='yPARTNO. NO.1 1564392 1653923 1716964 1716975 1632076 1336447 1632598 1718089 16320411 156368

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912LIFT ASSEMBLY75131319 I131913 _-_ 31322201568,/ /'./ /'./ /'/ /44

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912LIFT ASSEMBLYI_'Y PAR1"NO. NO. DESORIPTIOH1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly2 159471 Shaft Assembly, L

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912MOWER DECK68>21\216121\.2829/ 2324262746

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912MOWER DECKK]EY PART I(L='YPARTNO. NO. DESCRIP11ON NO. NO.1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly,42" 56 1657232 STD53

TRACTOR - MODEL NU M BER 917.270912PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545CII0 _ 71B29157IMODELandSERIAL[N_RS H7g3448

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

_Look for this symbol to point outimportant safety precautions. It meansCAUTION!!! BECOMEAWARE!!I YOUR_FETY IS INVOLVED.CAUTION: In order to prevent a

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3t3_ _ 634 ÷552A552404 o45113211019 LABEL KIT I11

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3861 PUMP REPAIR KIT3_2_ 432_ 306_--859_ 433_&ap

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912BRIGGS & STRATI'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3783y 8035445138018O2797358 GASKET SET17716

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER461707,TYPENUMBER0145-E3KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTING -_. ., CUTGUIDE TFI_.sONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLIOperate your Tractor u

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Steering WheelSteeringWheel Insert(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4@(1) Locknut 5/16-18_ Steering Wheet' L I , AdapterO(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1(1) Large

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• • ft"'%. "%o," LabelINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob•• Remove adjustment knob and fiatwasher securing s

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