Craftsman EZ3 917.273031 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRAFTSMAN20.0 HPELECTRIC START46" MOWER6 SPEEDGARDEN TRAC Model No.917.273031• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance• Repai

• Connectanti-swaybartochassisbrack-etunder left footrest and retain withdoubleloop _r spring.• Turn height adjustment knob clockwiseto remove slack f

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE• Install two latch hooks to mulr.her plateusing ecmw, washer, lock washer, andwold nut as shown.NOTE: Pre-sssambie weld nut to l

Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractororin literaturesuppliedwiththe product.Learnand understandtheirmeaning.A, =BA1TERY CAUTION ORWARNINGENGINE ON ENGINE

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORComparethe illustrationswithyourtractorto familiarizeyoursef

I[_ Theoperationofanytractorcanresultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe Ieyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses Ior eye sh

• Theaveragelawnshouldbecuttoapproximately2-1/2inchesdudngthecoolseasonandtoover3inchesduringhotmonths.Forhealthierandbetterlookinglawns,mowoftenandaf

TOWINGCARTSANDOTHERATTACHMENTSTowonlytheattachments that are recom-mandedbyand complywithspecificationsofthe manufacturerof yourtractor.Usecommonsense

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° FANDBELOW)• When engine starts, slowly push chokecontrol in un_l the engine begins to runsmoothly. Continue to push the cho

• Certaintypeeofgrassandgreescond'Ptionsmayrequirethatanareabemulchedasecondtimetocompletelyhidethec{ipping_Whendoingasec-ondcut,mowacrossorperpe

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Z__f___S E_VIC E DFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE ATESCheck Brake Operation V'Check Tim Pressure 1_ IfCheck Oper

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TRACTORAlwaysobee_vesafetyruleswhenper-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distance at high spee

TOCLEANBA'n'ERYANDTERMINALSCorrnsionanddirtonthebatteryandter-minalscancausethebatteryto"leak"power.• Remove terminal guard.• Disc

NOTE:Operatingtheenginewithablockedgrassscreen,dirtyorpluggedcoolingfins,and/orcoolingshroudsre-moved will cause engine damage due tooverbearing.AIR F

_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

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

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELTMOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL• Park tractor on a level surface. Engageparking brake.• Remove screws from left hand mandrelcover

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTPark the tractoronlevelsurface. Engageparkingbrake.Removemowerdrivebelt(See '*TOREPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELl" in

Operating'--_ArmNut "A"Jam NutTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELTPark the tractor on level surface. Engageparkingbrake. For ease of service th

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRSFRONTWHEEL• Blockupaxlesecurely.• Removeaxlecover,retainingringandweshemto allowwheelremoval.• Repairtireand reassemble.• R

TOREPLACEHEADLIGHTBULB• Raisehood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in thebackaide of the grill.• Replace bulb inholder and push bulbholder securely

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

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROLThe chokecontrolhas beenpresetat thefactoryand adjustmentshouldnotbe nec-essary. Checkadjuslmantas describedbelowbeforeloosenin

Immediatelyprepareyourtractorfor stor-age at the end of the season or if the trac-tor will not be used for 30 days or more.,A CAUTION: Never store the

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARTPROBLEMWUlootstartHard to startEngine will not turn_ver;ngine clicks butlill net startCAUSE* Out of fuel.• Engine not "CHOKED

TROUBLESHOO_NG CHARTPROBLEM CAUSELees M powerExcessive vibrationEngine continues torun when operatorleaves seat with at-tachment dutchengaged-Poor cut

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONMower blades will • Obstruction in clutch mech- • Remove obetruction.not rotate anism.• Worn/damaged mowe

TRACTOR- - MODELNUMBER917.273031SCHEMATIC[AMMETERf IGNITIO_SWITCH.ELA_0REMOVABLECONNEC_ONSIGNITION SWI'FCH- ;llllll -BAI3"ERY =SOLENOID;c--

TRACTOR - - MODEl. NUMBER 917.273031ELECTRICAL4122

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031ELECTRICALKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144926 BattePJ2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray, Batterj10 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES12238

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 150253 Rail, Frame RH 50 152728 .2 140506 Drawb

• Nevermakea<_ustmentsorrepairswiththeenginerunning.• Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,damage,anddeterioration,whichcould exposemoving portso

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031GROUND DRIVE39373640

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031GROUND DRIVEKEY PARTNO. NO, DESCRIPTION1 9858M1 Key.Woodruff 36 1494123 7563R Washer, Thrust, A_e 37 121749X4 17490

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273031STEERING ASSEMBLY3432274219//-//" 16L 15232231173S1418@42

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159944X428 Wheel, Steedng2 137094 Axle Asm., Fro_3 6855M F_ng, Grease

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27303121_2018 1516 $ -_27 37 3939 7632 29/I SPARK ARRESTER KIT44

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031KEYNO.12578910111215161718192021222425262728293233353738394O414243454748515455656974757679PARTNO. DESCRIPTION

TRACTOR- - MODELNUMBER917.273031SEATASSEMBLYKEY- P_ART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCR|PT|ON1 140124 Seat . 14 72050412 Boit, Carriage 1/4-2

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27303176 3211210KEY PARTNO. NO,1 1632572 1640853 1639164 1639175 1495166 1336447 1632108 1654079 16320410 15643911

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031LIFT ASSEMBLY40 43 35 1739 *_7O4234730 1\1548

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 121006X Rod Asm., Lever2 159187 Shefl Asm., LiftVgt3 159189 Lever Asm., U

PRODUCT SPECIRGATIONSGASOLINE 3.5 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADED_ID TYPE: REGULAROILTYPE SAE 30_.PI-SFiSG/SH): (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30(below32°F)OIL CAPACITY:

TRACTOR- -MODELNUMBER917.273031MOWERDECK4649 413231116 1173 118 ,5O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031MOWER DECKKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1642103 1384575 STD6240086 1308328 8508579 STD55113710 14029611 16381912 12989513 137553

TRANSAXLETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031o'i65"7473356215252452

TRANSAXLETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031KEY PARTNO. NO.1 4197R2 120000343 4199R4 4216R5 4215R5 4217R7 62561"18 7402(_529 7392M10 13726111 498

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-E151"k REQU1RI_$PECIALTOOLS 190 q

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-E1556517102255

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031BRIGGS & STRATTONENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-E1119 |823351 I56

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-E15448O3801_48257

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-E1O116DI116B Q101115r_il_ 823918 0,e.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273031BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0122-E1KEY PART KEY PARTNO, NO. DESCRIFqlON NO. NO. D

PartsBagcontentsshownfullsizemm/(I) Knob©(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/15 x 12 Gauge(1) ShoulderBolt 5/16-18(2)washers3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge(2) WeldNuts #10@(2

TRACTOR- - MODELNUMBER917.273031BRIGGS&STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER407777,TYPENUMBER0122-E1KEY PARr KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPllON2

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIONGUIDE TH_ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLo_(oj,i_ Operate your Tractor up end down the

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PartspackedseparatelyincartonManualSeatIIIIVideoCassetteIIIIIiIiIPads BagMulcherI PlataSteeringWheel(2) ShoulderBolts(2) Gauge Wheels©(2) Washers 3/8x

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledatthefactorywithexceptionofthosepartsleftunassembledforshippingpurposes.Toensuresafeandproperoperationofyourtractorallpo

HOWTOSETUPYOURTRACTORCHECKBATTERY• Lifthoodto raised po6ition.• Ifthis battery is put into service aftermonth and year indicated on label (labellocate