Craftsman EZ3 917.271014 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRAFTS[MAN+15.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWER6 SPEED TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTORModel No.917.271014• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Mainte

CHECKTIRE PRESSUREThe tires onyourtractorwereoverinflatedat the factoryfor shippingpurposes.Cor-recttire pressureis importantfor bestcut-ting performa

•F CHECKLISTBefore you operate and enjoy your newtractor, we wish to assure that you receivethe best performance and satisfactionfrom this Quality Pro

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

KNOWYOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize

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

• The average lawn should be cut to ap-proximately 2-1/2 inches during the coolseason and to over 3 inches during hotmonths. For healthier and better

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'rrACH.MENTSTowonlythe atiachmentsthat are recommendedbyandcom_ w_ spec_a_nsofthemanofac-tutor of your_'actor.Use co

MOWING'rIPS• Mower shouldbe properlyleveledfor bestmowing performance.See "TO LEVELMOWER HOUSING" intheServiceandAdjustments sectionof

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESFILL IN DATES /___k-_O/_n_o'_y./_'_'F_/_@JAS YOU COMPLETE ,_,_ R.__ R.j_ .j_j_ _% _cj_REGULAR SERVICE J___ _ S

TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per-formingany maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high

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

TO CLEAN BATIERY AND TERMINALSCorrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-minals can cause the battery to "leak"power.• Open battery box door.

AIR FILTERYour engine will not run properly using adirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleanerafter every 25 hours of operation or everyseason. Servi

_CAUTION: Before.performing any service or adjustments:Depress ciutch/braKe peaai Tullyana set parking crake.Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) posi

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

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

Lever/ Neutral Lock/ "_" GateAdj BoltTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS• Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring andwashers to a

Seat PanBatteryDoorHex BoltPositive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) CableTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in theb

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles andthe seats in carburetor may result ifneedle is turned in too tight.NOTE: The carburetor on this engine islow emiss

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._L,CAUTION: Never store

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSEWill not start • Out of fuelHard to startEngine will notturnoverEngine clicks but willnot startLoss of power• Engine

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM_ of Dower (cont'd)Excessive vibrationEngine continues torun when operatorleaves seat with attachment clutchengagedPo

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMPoor grass discharg_(cont'd)Headlight(s) notworking (if soequipped),,,. ,.Battery will notchargeCAUSE CORRECTION• Bui

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SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014REDBATTERY SOLENOIDI- iFUSE ',_ STARTERCLUTCH/ BRAKE wHl_ _ a_CK(PEDALUP)•I II IWHI_FUELL ... IAT

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014II24 41II,!###34

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014KEY PARTNO, NO.t 1634652 747604128 15641716 16134319 STD5511252O 733504O021 16618222 4152J24 4799J25 1461

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2858 1236

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1655832 1403563 174906124 191312165 1552729 161917)(01310 STD533

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014GROUND DRIVE57,6280 ,o 113 ". P"85 3 " 51 156/ - "1"_ A 30 6 / g3711625I26 2738

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION23456810111314181921222425262728293O32343536373

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, orother debris build-up. Clean oil or fuelspillage. Allow machine to cool beforestoring.• Stop and inspect the e

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014STEERING ASSEMBLY"--11--(13-39' • ... _... J ;_ 141,"----_ 42444O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2710142 8029\OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ISpark ArresterI _ _ "_ _e _I p_ _, _;, _ I2342

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1621562 1772041034 15942013 12-041-0314 1328032815 1320030016 STD55123123 15988O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014SEATASSEMBLYPARTNO. NO.1 1401232 1405513 STD5237104 191316105 145OO66 STD5414377 124151X8 174906169 1913_61410 1559

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2710146 3412131020KEYNO.1324568910PARTNO.15636816320O1683541632021632611336441668871632O4156439KEY PARTDESCRIPTION

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014LIFT ASSEMBLY7526./ /',/ t'i i! J201520,16

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 159460 WireAsm InneriSprgw/PlungerLT2 159471 ShaftAsm. Lift3 105767X PinG

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2710147617365116 113 111 11_1184\6211613----10_9_"2122292827z_

MOWERDECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1649612 STD5331073 1380174 1384405 STD6240086 1308328 8508579 STD55113710 14029611 134149

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOUNE 1.25GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDANDTYPE: REGULAR)ILTYPE SAE IOW-30API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)OIL CAPACI

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014_EERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C35A/15787O 6A183114713342936 1574542ANUMBERS HERE5O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545CREF PART REF PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 772147 Transa

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567AIR INTAKE I_ 56--a11 -- ___--10--gCRANKSHAFT IBLOWER HOUSI

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567AIRINTAKEKEY PARTNO, NO.1 t2-743_52 25-341-023 12-_36-244 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567FUEL SYSTEM j1o6CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I25

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567FUELSYS'I_MCYI..INDERHEAD,VALVEAND BREATHERKEY RNRT t(

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567IGNITION I ELECTRICAL]9--'Q--2OIL PAN / LUBRICATION IC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271014KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567IGNmON/ a.ECrRICALKEY P/_trNO. NO.1 12-086-342 12-4684_3 24

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONI "-SIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL/_ Operate your Tractor up and d

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

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOME SM (1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domici

Parts packed separately in cartonSeatMulcherPlateF-7VideoCassetteSteeringBootmManualSlope Sheetii "IIIIIIIIParts BagSteeringWheelParts Bag conten

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

HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTORCHECK BA'I-I'ERY• Lift seat pan to raised position andopen battery box door.• If this battery is put into service aft