Craftsman EZ3 917.271024 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual£RAFTSMAN+15.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No917.271024E_Z• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance•

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OFALL BELTSSee the figures that are shown for replac-ing motion and mower blade drive beltsin the Service and Adjustments se

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

KNOW YOUR 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

Thecutting height range is approxi-mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are mea-sured from the ground to the blade tipwith the engine not running. The

• Raise attachment lift to highest positionwith attachment lift control.• Pull freewheel control out and downinto the slot and release so it is held i

• Insert key into ignition and turn keyclockwise to "START" position and re-lease key as soon as engine starts. Donot run starter continuous

MOWING TIPS• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See 'q'OLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Ser-vice and Adjustments

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESBE 0 .eSERV,OE ...DATESiChockBr.oO.,ationCheck Tire PressureCheck Operator Presence andT Interlock SystemsR Check for Loo

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

Warranty ... 2Safely 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

• Use gauge on oil fillcap/dipstick forchecking level. Insert dipstick into thetube and rest the oilfill cap on the tube.Do not thread the cap onto th

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuelline with arrow pointing towards carbu-retor.'_ ._,,re there are no fuel line leaks and... ,_s are p

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

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

NO=rE:If additionalclearance is neededto get to adjustment bolt, move mowerdeck height to the lowest position.After above adjustment is made, if thetr

Positiw Terminal Negative TerminalTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in thebackside of the grill.• Replace bulb

• With engine not running, move throttlecontrol lever from slow to choke posi-tion. Slowly move lever from choke tofast position.• Check to see if hol

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._I, CAUTION: Never stor

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWill not startCAUSE CORRECTIONHard to startEngine will not turnover• Out of fuel.• Engine not"CHOKED"properly.•

• Neverleavea runningmachineunat-tended.Alwaysturn offblades,setparkingbrake,stop engine, and re-move keys before dismounting.• Turn off blades when n

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEM CAUSEEngine clicks butwill not startLoss of powerExcessive vibrationEngine continuesto run when operator leaves seat witha

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE_oor cut - unevenMower blades willnot rotatePoor grassdischargeHeadlight(s) notworking (if soequipped)Battery willno

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSEPROBLEMLoss of driveEngine "backfires"when turningengine "OFP• Freewheel control in "dis-engaged" p

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271024RED lllm -BATrERY SOLENOIDIcrx..oFUSE iWHITE_)AMMETERCLUTCH / BRAKEwHrrE (PEDAL UP)/7/IGNITIONswFrcHIGNmON

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2710241/ "_i II III4121 22IIIII7O2634

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271024KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1634652 747604128 15641716 16134319 STD55112520 7335040021 16618222 4152J24

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271024CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES2858 12141436

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271024CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1655832 1403563 174906124 191312165 1552729 161917X01310 STD5337

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271024GROUND DRIVE95F307729_14622522 93• 74 75 _" 26 1I27845538

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271024GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.DESCRIPTION123810141618192122242526272829303234353637383940

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially bladeattachment bolts, tight and keep equip-ment in good condition.• Never tamper with safety devices.Check their pr

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271024STEERING ASSEMBLY_41,"-"----42i37----.__V_I62 44476561 6743/ /I i I I 84O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271024STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1564834 1574735 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 3

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271024403329OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1Spark Arrester442

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271024KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1621562 1772041034 15942014 1328032815 1320030016 STD55123723 15988029 13718031 109202X32 15

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271024SEAT ASSEMBLYII2221KEYNO.1234567891011PART KEY PARTNO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION140123 Seat 12 121246X Bracke

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2710242216 3513 11016201112KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1568112 t 397693 1632004 1632025 1684606 1336448 1668879 16320410 15643

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271024LIFT ASSEMBLY71354632191332191320201546

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271024LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 LiftLever InnerWire Assembly2 159471 Shaft Assembly,Lift3 105767X P

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2710244558176834,. 333151194\21\2161821 22_23 242829,1162748

MOWERDECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271024KEY PARTNO. NO.I 1649612 STD5331073 1380174 13844O5 STD6240086 1308328 8508579 STD55113710 14029611 134149

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS3ASOLINE 1.25 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDAND TYPE: REGULAROIL TYPE SAE IOW30API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)SAE 5W30(below 32°F)OIL CAPA

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271024HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-065058139411828599119232691453355O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271024HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650KEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 142930 Housi

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271024KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567AIR INTAKE I--46--e11 -- _=_--10--9CRANKSHAFT IBLOWER HOUSING

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271024KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV15S,TYPENUMBERPS-41567AIR INTAKEENGINE CONTROLSKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 12-743-05 Kit,

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271024KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567FUEL SYSTEM I4/7/3331 /3024 - •23--_-28CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE A

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271024KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERKEY PART KEY PART

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271024KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41567GNITION / ELECTRICAL ]--$16 -- /_ O--7OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONSIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSI:_T AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH,_':_

IPARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZEJ II I I(1) Large Flat Washer0(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1(1) Lockwasher3/8(1) Shoulder Bolt5/16-18©(1) Knob(1) Washer17/

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 reparaci6n a domici

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE!£(2) Weld Nuts _'#10 17=,I7 (2) Screws _ (2) Lockj__ #10 x 5/8 Washers #10Parts packet separately in carton,1-

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledat thefactorywithexceptionof thosepartsleftunassembledfor shippingpurposes.To ensuresafe and properoperationof your trac

INSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.• Remove cardboard packing on seatpan.• Place seat on seat pan and assembleshoulder bolt. Tig