Craftsman EZ3 917.271141 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual£RRFTSMAN°16.5 HPELECTRIC START42" MOWERAUTOMATICLAWN TRACTORModel No.917.271141, Safety• Assembly° Operation• Maintenance° Re

Thesesymbolsmay appearon yourtractoror in literaturesuppliedwiththe product.Learnand understandtheir meaning,BATTERYENGINE ON4_FUEL,1;FORWARDLIGHTS ON

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

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safetyglasses or ey

• The average lawn should be cut toapproximately 2-1/2 inches during tilecool season and to over 3 inchesduring hot months, For hea!tMer andbetter loo

NOTE: Toprotecthoodfromdamagewhentransportingyourtractoron a truckor a trailer,be surehood isclosedandsecuredto tractor. Usean appropriatemeansof tyin

• Insert key into ignition and turn keyclockwise to "START" position andrelease key as soon as engine starts.Do not run starter continuously

MOWING TIPSo Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See "TOLEVEL. MOWER HOUSING" in theService and Adjustments section

MAINTENANCE o_5< o_>/._xo_:f__o_jO,_,,-Check Brake Operation if _ _--.Che_k Tire Pressure Q_" _ ...5h_¢."Op'e..e_Pittanceae

TRACTORAlwaysobservesafetyrules whenperformingany ma}ntenance.BRAKE OPERATION[f tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high speed

NOTE: The original equipment battery onyour tractor is maintenance free. Do notattempt to open or remove caps or covers.Adding or checking level of el

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

CLEAN AIR SCREENAir screen must be kept free of dirt andchaff to prevent engine damage fromoverheating, Clean with a wire brush orcompressed air to re

,_ CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjuslments:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.o Place motion control lever in neut

SIDE-TO-SIDEADJUSTMENT* Raisemowerto its highestposition_, Atthe midpointof bothsides of mower,measureheightfrom bottomedge ofmowerto ground. Distance

MandrelPulley Idter_andret%-...--:-<jTO ADJUST BRAKEYour tractor is equipped with an adjust-able brake system which is mounted onthe side of the tr

. Move motion control lever to the neutral(N) (lock gate) position, Tighten ad)ustment bolt securely,NOTE: If additional clearance is neededto get to

Positive Terminal Negative Termh_at _._ Keps NutBatteryPositive Terminal\Negative TerminalREPLACING BATTERYdI_]ICAUTION: Do not short batteryterminals

TOADJUSTTHROTTLECONTROLCABLEThethrottlecontrolhasbeenpresetat thefactoryand adjustmentshould notbenecessary.Checkadjustmentas de-scribedbelowbeforeloo

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

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEnginewill notturn overEngine clicks butwitt not startLoss of powerCAUSE° Out of fuel,• Engine

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMCAUSE• Build-up of grass, leavesand trash under mower.• Di_y air filter. Low oil level/dirty oil.• Faulty spark plug.Loss

IMPORTANT,'Thiscuttingmacllineiscapableof amputatinghandsand feetand throwingobjects_Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscouldresult

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART_ROBLEM CAUSEPoor grassdischargeHeadlight(s) notworking=(if so equipped)will notchargeLoss of driveEngine "backfires"wh

SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271141SOLENOIDIi STARTERRELAY--e_ ---O---NON-REMOVABLEREMOVABLECONNECTIONS CONNECTIONSWIRING INSULATED CLIPSNOTE

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27114132

ELECTRICALTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,271141KEY PARTNO. NO+ DESCRIPTIONt 163465 Battery2 74760412 8olt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/48 156417 Case Battery16 161343

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917,27!141CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES3112556O7437ii20834

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271141CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION1 1698302 1690613 170606125 1552729 I68337X01310 STD5337101t I5592

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271141GROUND DRIVE74 "73 1636

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,271141GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO,t ... Transaxle Hydro Gr 314-0510 71 t69183(See Breakdown)

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271141STEERING ASSEMBLY1 ... I tl_:t:!g.._47

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,271141STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO, NO, DESCRIPTION1 1397682 1544273 1698404 1698395 6266H6 121748X7 192720168 120000299 336

• Keep chifdrenout of the mowingareaand underthe watchfulcareof anotherresponsibleadult.• Be alert and turnmachineoffif childrenenterthe area.° Before

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,2711413140333329lOPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSpark Arrester4O

ENGINETRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27114.1KEY PARTNO. NO,I 1621522 177204103 -- ...4 15942013 12-041-0314 1328032815 1320030016 STD55123723 16983729

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271141SEAT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO.I 1401232 1405513 711106164, 191316105 1450086 STD.5414377 124181X8 170006169 191316141

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27114174111 2KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1564392 ! 632053 1716984 1716995 1689206 1336447 1717659 16320411 15681113 14604614 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271141LIFT ASSEMBLY28 2725 242311493034 261913321913152O44

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271141LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1594602 1594713 105767X4 120000025 192116216 120183X7 125631X8 122365X11 !

MOWER DECKTRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271141342114 29"X ,18\28252746

MOWER DECKTRACTOR - - MODEL NUM BER 917.27t 141KEY PART'NO. NO.1 1658922 STD5331073 1380174 1654605 STD6240086 1308328 8508579 STD55113710 140296

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271141HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510KEY PART KEY PARTNO+ NO+ DESCRIPTION NO, NO.1 1703512 1703523 1703534 1

Look for this sy.mbol to point o_ im,por-safety precautions. It means u!_u..TIONl!l BECOME AWARE!!! YOURSAFETY tS INVOLVED._,CAUTION_ In order to prev

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.271141KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527i, , ,,,,, ,,,',,",,,',, , ,, ,,, ,, ,,,,L.,_

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271141KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527CYLINDER HEAD/VAL.VEiBREATHERKEY PARTNO. NO,CRANKCASEKEY PART

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271141KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527IGN mON lELECT'RI'CA_Li l,Uli,, ..._6 _ _GB

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271141KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527IGNITIONtELECTRICALBLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27114tKOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527_ING SYSTEM jt18-- IE.G_.ECO.T.OLS_t1t==n =nHOIL PAN ! LUBR

TRACTOR . - MODEL NUMBER 917.271141KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S_ TYPE NUMBER PS-43527STARTING SYSTEMENGINE CONTROLSKEY PART KEY PARTNO_ NO. DESC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271141KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5S, TYPE NUMBER PS_43527-_ANKS,AF_''j'... 1FUEL SYSTEM !7//!46/56

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271141KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16,5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43527FUEL SYSTEMKEY PARTNO. NOo1 M-64t060-S2 X-22-11-S3 M-629116-

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL.NOT ACROSS HILLO1LOSIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LINE OR TREE,ill

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

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCHECK BATTERYo Lift seat pan to raised position andopen battery box door.° if this battery is put into service aftermonth an

CHECK 'TIREPRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflatedat the factory for shipping purposes_.Correct tire pressure is important for bestcu