Craftsman EZ3 917.273021 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCnnFTSivina20.0 HPELECTRIC STAR746" MOWERAUTOMATICGARDEN TRA C Model No.917.273021• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance•

IMPORTANT:Checkbellfor properrout-ingin all mowerpulleygrooves. Installbellintoelectricclutchpulleygroove.• Install one front link in top hole of ther

NOTE:Pre-assembleweldnutto latchhookbyinsertingweldnutfromthetopwithhookpointingdown.Tightenhard-waresecurely.• Raise and hold deflector shield in up-

Thesesymbolsmay appearonyourtractoror in literaturesuppliedwiththe product.Learnandunderstandtheirmeaning.BATTERY CAUTIONOR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOWW

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREADTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURTRACTORComparethe illustrationswithyourtractortofamiliarizeyourselfwiththe

Theoperationof anytractorcanresultinforeignobjectsthrownintotheeyes,whichcanresultinsevereeyedamage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshieldswhileoperating

approximateandmayvarydependinguponsoilconditions,heightof grassandtypesof grassbeingmowed.• The average lawn should be cut toapproximately 2-1/2 Inche

NOTE: To protect hood from damagewhen transporting your tractor on a truckor a trailer, be sure hood is closed andsecured to tractor. Use an appropria

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° FAND ABOVE)• When engine starts, slowly push chokecontrol in until the engine begins to runsmoothly. If the engine starts

MOWING TIPS• Tirechainscannotbe usedwhenthemowerhousingis attachedto tractor.• Mower should be properly leveled forbest mowing performance. See "

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Warranty ... 2Safety Rules ... 2Product Specifications ...

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

*Keep battery and terminals clean.Keep battery bolts tight.Keep small vent holes open.Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.TO CLEAN BATrERYAND TERMINAL

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREASTo insure proper cooling, make sure thegrass screen, cooling fins, and otherextemal surfaces of the engine are keptclean

CLEANINGClean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.i of all matter.foreignKeep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc.• Protect pain

TO LEVELMOWERHOUSINGAdjustthemowerwhiletractoris parkedonlevelgroundor driveway.Makesuretiresarepropedyinflated(See=PROD-UCT SPECIFICATIONS'). If

Check primary idler arm and two idlers_to that rotate freely.theyseeBe sure spring is securely hooked to pri-mary idler arm and bolt in mower hous-ing

Left Hand Blade Drive Belt/landrelIdlerArmSPulleyRight HandMandrelCoverBracketTO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCHThe electdc clutch should provide years ofser

BELT INSTALLATION o• Place V part of belt intogrooves onengine pulley and front V-idler, makingsure to route belt inside of all belt keep-ers.• Route

SleevesJam Nuts.TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRSFRONT WHEEL• Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ringandwashers to allow wheel removal• R

TerminelAccessKeps NutHex Bolt'. Positive" CableTerminal Negative (Black)Guard CableTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder

• Tum off blades when not mowing.• Stop engine before removing grasscatcher or unclogging chute.• Mow only in daylight or good artificiallight.• Do no

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLThe choke control has been preset at thefactory and adjustment should not be nec-essary, check adjustment as describedbelow bef

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.AcAUTION: Never store t

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not startHard to startEngine will not tumoverEngine dicks butwillnot start• Out of fuel.• Engine not

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMLossofpowerCAUSE• Cuffing too much gres_oofast.• Throttle in =CHOKE" position.• Build-up of grass, leaves andtrash un

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONMowerbladeswillnot • Frozenidlerpulley. • Replaceidlerpulley.rotate(cont'd) • Frozen blade mandrel.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021SCHEMATICREDo'llllll_BATrlERY SOLENOID35

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021" i,,l;'_,_ ... |--i'_i,_ i26it¢I',_'t---_ ...

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2730201KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray,Battery10 1

TRACTOR o- MODEL NUMBER 917.273021CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES0----_...9519 1008617 1445217102147 1"4_7 1/491768122421738

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PART-NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 150253 Rail, Frame RH 56 1559142 140506 Drawba

• Never make adjustments or repairs withthe engine running.• Grass catcher components are subjectto wear, damage, and deterioration,which could expose

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021GROUND DRIVE133 973210946475348.1114O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.2 7070E Key 114x 2.5 72 STD5414313 7563R Washer, Thrust,Axl

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021STEERING ASSEMBLY223134321S1313, I / // _ 1142

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 1599442 1370943 6855M4 1618495 1618486 6266H7 121748X8 120000299 1212

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2730212521 "__ 2018 15 17 47_,_39÷°42076_j74js_ 4_""" 19 73829\I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I44

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ...2 1610625 132003007 1513968 121361X9 15082810 105432X11 14092312 14399615

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021SEAT ASSEMBLY191221KEYNO.12345678101213PARTNO.14O124140551140675127018X145O06STD541437124181X150176155925121246X121

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27302118 174 1710KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1640942 1495163 1639164 1639175 1408376 1336447 1647578 1648849 16320410 15643911

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021LIFT ASSEMBLY40 43 35 17393834312232O22121519 187#1j3648

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 121006X RodAsm., Lever2 159187 ShaftAsm., LiftVgt3 159189 LeverAsm.,LiftR

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS3ASOLINE :3.5 GALLONS3APACITY UNLEADED_,ND TYPE: REGULAROIL TYPE SAE 10W-30API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30(below 32°F"

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021MOWER DECK464946I4S\I118117I32Ei21 22103102 10518 106'-'_ 1045O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 164210 Deck Weldment 36 STD5510_73 138457 BracketAsm., Sway

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021TRANSAXLE MODLE NO. 222-3010L52

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021TRANSAXLE MODLE NO. 222-3010LKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO- NO-1 164591 Assembly,Housing,LH 72 1537672 16

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021TRANSAXLE - PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021TRANSAXLE - PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144569 Shaft, Pump2 122716X Ring,Retaining3

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551CYUNDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER JJ 7--4129CRANCASE_.J"_,.,

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV26S, TYPE NUMBER 65551HEAD/VALVE/BREATHERKEY PARTNO. NO.CRANKCASE1 24-033-032 24-041-2

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551IGNmONIELECTRICALIe...3AIR INTAKE I3LOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551IGNITION/CHARGINGKEY PART.NO. NO.1 54-755-152 M-04030253 X-25-92

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE(1) Shoulder Bolt1 5/16-18I(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge(1) Knob(2) Screws#10 x 5/8 t(2) Weld Nuts_ (2) Lock#1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV2OS, TYPE NUMBER 65551STARTING SYSTEM I<,ENGINE CONTROLSSI43 _Q 124DIL pAN I LUBRIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551STARTING SYSTEMKEY PART.NO. NO.1 M-08390702 24-096-053 M-0839080

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV2OS, TYPE NUMBER 65551CRANKSHAFT]FUE'SVST_IEXHAUST I1/11462

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273021KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO. NO.1 24-014-722 52-139-09EXHAUSTKEY PARTNO

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILL034_I_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of sl

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

PartspacketseparatelyincartonSeatSteering WheelMulcherVideoCassettePlateManual Parts BagParts Bag contents not shown full size(_(2) Washers 3/8(2) Sho

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledatthe factorywithexceptionof thosepartsleftunassembledfor shippingpurposes.Toensuresafeandproperoperationof yourtractora

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTORCHECK BATTERY• Lifthood to raised position.• If this battery is put into service aftermonth and year indicated on label (lab