Craftsman EZ3 917.271064 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualICRAFTSMAH'I15.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No.917.271064EZ• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Mainte

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE(If previously removed)1. Raise and holddeflectorshieldinupdght position.2. Place front of mulcherplateover frontof mowerdeck ope

These symbols may appear ORyour tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.A ,=BATTERY CAUTION ORWARNtNGENG

KNOWYOURTRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR TRACTORComparethe illustrationswithyour tractorto familiarize yours

LHOWTO USEYOURTRACTORTO SET PARKING BRAKEYour tractor is equipped with an operatorpresence sensing switch. When engineis running, any attempt by the o

• For best cutting performance, grassover 6 inches in height should bemowed twice. Make the first cutrelatively high; the second to desiredheight.TO A

NOTE:Toprotecthoodfrom damagewhentransportingyourtractoron a truckor a trailer,be sure hoodis closedandsecuredto tractor. Use an appropriatemeansof ty

NOTE: Before starting, read the warmand cold starting procedures below.6. Insert key into ignition and turn keyclockwise to "START' position

Your tractor is now purged and now readyfor normal operation.MOWlNGTIPS• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See "TOLEVE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICECheCk Brake Operatio_CheckTire PreSsure t#' _1Check Operator Pre_ence andT InterlO

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

Warranty... 2Safety Rules ... 3ProductSpecifications...

BATTERYYourtractorhas a batterychargingsystemwhichis sufficientfor normaluse. How-ever, periodicchargingof the batterywithan automotivechargerwill ext

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick forchecking level. Insert dipstick into thetube and rest the oil fill cap on thetube. Do not thread the cap onto

5. Fillcrankcasewithnew oU (See "TOCHANGE ENGINE Oil- in this sectionof this manual). For approximatecapacity see =PRODUCT SPECIFICA-TIONS"

_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:I. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.2. Place motion control lever in neut

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT• Raise mower to its highest position,• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,measure height from bottom edge ofmower to groun

BELTINSTALLATION-4. Installnewbeltin reverseorder ofremoval.5, Make sure belt is in all pulleygroovesand insideall beltguides.6, Installmower inrevers

2. Move the motion control lever 114 to1/2 inch in the direction it is trying tocreep.3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.4. Start engine and test.5.

REPLACINGBA'R'ERYtc_rmCAUTIQN:.,Donotshortbalteryinals oy allowing a wrencn or anyother object to contact both terminals atthe same time. Be

TO ADJUST CARBURETORThe carburetorhas been preset at the factoryand adjustmentshould not be necessary.However, minor adjustmentmay be requiredto compe

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

IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet andthrowing,objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result i

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWill not start 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.Hard to startEnginewlll notturn overEngine clicks butwill not startLoss of powerCAUSEOut

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEMLossofpower(continued)CAUSE3. Build-upof grass, leavesand trash under mower.4. Dirtyairfilter.5. Low oil level/dirtyoil.6.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSEPROBLEMPoor grassdieH_hargeHeadlight(s) notworking(if so equipped)1. Enginespeed tooslow.2. Travel speed too fast.=3. Wet gr

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.271064SCHEMATICIGNITION SWITCHCIRCUIT '_IAKE" I it _=_ ii IOFF M,p_._.A1 NONERUN/I-IGHT B÷AI A2_.RUN B_.AI NONESTART

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ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONI 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp2 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 114-20 unc x 3/48 156

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES208 11""_- _54741

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 169830 Cttassis Stamping2 16_061 Drav.Oar3 17660612 Screw 3/_16

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064GROUND DRIVE3638

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064GROUND DRIVEKEYNO.1810!415161921222425262728293O3_34353637383940414247484950515253555657596162636465PART KEY PARTNO

IlL CHILDRENTragicaccidentscan occur if the operatoris notalert to the presenceof children.Chiidranare often attracted to themachineand the mowingacti

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064STEERING ASSEMBLY_414740

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271064STEERING ASSEMBLYKEy PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 139768 Steering Wheel2 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL3 168_10 Sp

ENGINETRACTOR "" MODEL NUMBER 917.27196414• • , ,'_• . •• i _>10542

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONI 17(T048 Conbol, ThrOttlelChoke2 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 114-20

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.271064SEATASSEMBLYKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 140123 Seat 13 121248X Bushing, Snap2 140551 Brack

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064162OKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 156811 Decal, Oper. Instr. 14 160396 Decal, V-B

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271064LIFTASSEMBLYI // /6520 15 %_,_ 161_71_ 2_-_46

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271064LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159460 Uft Lever Inner Wire Assembly2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift3 105767X

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.271064MOWERDECK34119118\1611913_10_9_2748

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271064MOWERDECKKEYNO.123456891011131415161819202122232425262728293O313_33343536374O44454648495051525354555659PARTNO.165892

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear sothat you will not have to stop or shiftwhile on the slope.• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. Iftires lose

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271064HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTIONt 170_5t Main Ho

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.271064KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCVIS,TYPENUMBER415981-8CRANKSHAFT IEXHAUSTJO-,@/5_-4/652

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271064KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15,TYPE NUMBER 41598AIR INTAKE/FILTRATIONENGINECONllROLSDecal, air cleanerI_EY PARTKE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15,TYPE NUMBER 41598FUEL SYSTEM I7/11CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I54

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.271064KOHLERENGINE- MODELNUMBERCV15,TYPENUMBER41598FUEL SYSTEMCYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCR

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15, TYPE NUMBER 41598IGNITION I ELECTRICAL IOIL PAN / LUBRICATION J_10• 14CRANKCASE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271064KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15, TYPE NUMBER 41598IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIP

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLI_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 1,25 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDANDTYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE10W30(above32°F)API-SF-SJ): SAE5W-30(below32°FOILCAPACITY: W/FI

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Steering Steering WheelWheel Insertwasher 3/8W 3/8-16 x 1Steedng _ _ (5_I6L'l°C8knutBoot/ J/Wheel Adapter_ Steering(1) Large Flat Washer(1) Hex B

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

BatterDoorTermin_TerminalINSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob,1. Remove adjustment knob and flatwasher secudng seat to cardboardpa