Craftsman EZ3 917.271011 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRAFTSHAN15.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAX_LLAWN TRACTGd Mod._el_No,__.917.271011• Safety• Assembly• Operationt Ma

CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on yourtractor were overinflatedat the factory for shipping purposes.Correct tire pressure is important for bestcutting p

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TOMOWERDECKThe gauge wheels are designed to keepthe mower-deck in proper position whenoperating mower. Be sure they are proper-l

These-symbolsmay appear on yourtractor or in literature suppliedwith the product.Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES, BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTOR :Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiar

The operation of anytractor can result in foreign objectsthrown into theeyes, which can resultin severe eye damage.Alwayswear safetyglassesor eye shie

mately 2-1/2 inches duringthe cool season -and to over 3 inches during hot months.For healthierand better lookinglawns, mowoftenand after moderate gro

_WAIFINING: Experience indicates thatalcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or usingethanolor methanol)can attractmoisturewhichleads to separation and

MULCHING MOWING TIPSIMPORTANT: Fix best perlonTmnce,keepmower housingfree of built-upgrass andtrash. Clean @er each use.• The speclalmulching blade wi

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE ICE DATES!iCheck Brake Operation V' tl/Check Tire Pressure V'Check Operator Presence

TRACTORAlways observe safety ruleswhen per-forming any maintenance.BRAK-EOPERATIONIf tractor requires more thansix (6) feetstopping distance at high s

aintenance ... 18Service and Adjustments ... 22Storage ...

• Keep battery and terminals clean.• Keep battery bolts tight.• Keep small vent holes open.• Rechargeat 6-10 amperes for I hour.TO CLEAN BATIERY AND T

conditions.O Remove knob and Cover.• Remove wing nut and air cleaner frombase_TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.• Wash it i

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

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

BELTINSTALLATION-• Install new belt in reverse order ofremoval.• Makesure belt is in all pulley groovesIdler Pulleyand inside all belt guides.Install

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS• Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring andwashers to allow wheel removal (rearwheel contains a square

KepsNut Hex BoltPositive (Red) (Black)Cable CableTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in thebackside of the grill.

lowed by the cap. Do not attempt to removethe limiter cap. The limiter cap cannot beremoved without breaking the adjusting nee-dle. _ ...• Be sure y

ImmedLa_tely.prepareyour tractor forstor-age atthe end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more.,_CAUTION: Never store th

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWill not-start--CAUSEHard to startEngine will not tumoverEngine dicks but willnot startLoss of power• Out of fuel.• Engine

• Turnoff blades when not mowing.• Stop engine before removinggrasscatcher or uncloggingchute.- Mow only in daylight or good artificiallight.• Do not

PROBLEMLoss-ofpower(cont'd)TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE• Faulty spark plug.• Dirty fuel filter.• Stale or dirty fuel.• Water in fuel.Excessive vibr

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEPoor grass discharge • Buildup of grass, leaves and(cont'd) trash under mower.Headlight(s) notworking (if soequ

32

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271011(BATTERYi (OPTIONAL)"G It IGNITI_=y;_lo_ ISWITCHFUSE 30 AMP.CLUTCH 1 BRAKE, (SEAT SWITCH(NOTOCCUPIED)

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271011t34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271011KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1634652 747604128 15641716 16134319 STD5511252O 7335O40O21 14743022 4152J24 4799J25 14614

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271011CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES14316O37743 /35853281257541436

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271011CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1603922 1403563 174906124 191312165 1552729 161917X01310 STD5337

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271011GROUND DRIVE51552 66235363472701164815027 151.513753i262738

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271011GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 --- Transaxle(See Breakdown) 52 STD541431Dana, Model Number

before restarting.Never make adjustmentsor repairswiththe engine running.Grass catcher componentsaresubjectto wear, damage, and deterioration,which co

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271011STEERING ASSEMBLY. ,-... _... ",:_,l_41I •40

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271011STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27101114i3329\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester38ss S S_ S-_ s_ S I'_'-- "" -" "'

ENGINETRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271011KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1621562 1772041034 13735014 1328032815 1320030016 STD55123123 15988029 13718031 109202X32 156

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271011SEAT ASSEMBLY\i58IiI;i• IiI!!IiS21KEYNO.123456789101112_PARTNO.140123140551STD52371019131610145006STD541437124181X1

DECALSTRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.27101196132O14812521KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 156368 Decal, Oper. Instr. 13 1632073 163200 Decal,

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271011LIFT ASSEMBLY7113132\4126619133213-------_i31 _ 1932132O152046

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271011LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/Plunger LT2 159471 ShaftAsm. _.ift3 105767X

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271011MOWER DECK71684 361829\,1171162748

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271011MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 144393 Mower Housing 56 122052X2 STD533107 Bolt 58 1400863 1

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 1.25 GALLONSCAPAP__TY UNLEADEDAND TYi_E: - REGULAROILTYPE(API-SF/SG/SH):SAE 10W-30(above 32°F)SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)OIL

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271011DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 4360-12220212224253127 32333653544243*4448124748967705O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271011DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 4360-122KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.DESCRIPTION123451609552274J1344

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271011KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567AIR INTAKE J_2@-,__56 o8rag _-1BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271011KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLSKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPT

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271011KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567FUEL SYSTEM I4/7/2 I 2s/CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271011KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567FUEL SYSTEMKEY PARTNO. NO.1 12-853-562 12-041-023 12-053-564

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271011KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567IGNrr_DN I E!._ECTRICAL CRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DE

57

58

ZZ o0i//I/-II:EIt)59

Parts Bag contents shown full size(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1(1) Lockwasher 3/8(1) Locknut 5/16-18(1) Knob

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

Partspacked separately in cartonSeatMulcherPlateVideoCassetteSteeringBoot.. _----.-..-wManual, IParts BagParts Bag contents not shown full sizeSteedng

Yournew tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of .those parts leftuna_Seml:ded for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper ope

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCHECK BATTERY• Lift seat pan to raised position and openbattety box door.• If this battery is put into service aftermonth an