Craftsman EZ3 917.273113 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRnFTSMnN22.0 HPELECTRIC START46" MOWER6 SPEEDGARDEN TRAC 133eR-Model No.917.273113• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance•

INSTALLMOWERANDDRIVEBELTBesuretractoris on levelsurfaceandmowersuspensionarmsareraisedwithattachmentliftcontrol.Engageparkingbrake.• Cutandremovetiess

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plateusing screw, washer, lock washer, andweldnut as shown.NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to la

These symbols may appear on your tractoror in literaturesupplied with the product.Leam and understand their meaning.BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREADTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURTRACTORComparethe illustrationswithyourtractorto familiarizeyourselfwith t

Theoperationof anytractorcanresultinforeignobjectsthrownintotheeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glassesor eye shields w

• Tum knob counterclockwise(0)tolowercuttingheighLThe cuttingheightrangeis approximately1-1/2"to 4-1/2". The heightsaremea-suredfromthegroun

when transportingyour tractoron .a t.nJokor a trailer, be sure hood is closeo anasecured to tractor. Use an appropriatemeans of tying hood to tractor

to pushthecontrolin slowly.• The attachmentsandgrounddrivecannowbeused.If theenginedoesnotaccepttheload,restarttheengineandallowit towarmupfor oneminu

MULCHINGMOWING TIPSIMPORTANT:.Forbestperformance, keepmower housing free of built-up grass andtrash. Clean after each use.• The special mulching blade

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE__ ____ES_ER_VIC*_E DFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE f_ ATESR cm_ _x Loo_ Fastmm V* t/'7 I

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

_A_ORAlways observe safety rules when per-forming any maintenance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than six (6) feetstopping distanceat high sp

TO CLEANBA'I-rERYANDTERMINALSCorrosionanddirt onthebatteryandter-minalscancause the battery to "leak"power.• Remove terminal guard.• Di

CLEANAIRINTAKE/COOLINGAREASTOinsurepropercooling,makesurethegrassscreen,coolingfins,andotherexternalsurfacesoftheenginearekeptcleanatall times.Every10

CLEANING• Cleanengine,battery,seat,finish,etc.of all foreignmatter.• Keepfinishedsurfacesandwheelsfreeof all gasoline,oil,etc.• Protectpaintedsurfaces

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGAdjust the mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make suretiros are propedy inflated (See "PROD-UCT SPE

TOREPLACEMOWERDRIVEBELTMOWERDRIVEBELTREMOVAL• Parktractorona levelsurface.Engageparkingbrake.• Remove screws from left hand mandrelcover and remove co

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVEBELTPark the tractoron level surface. Engagepa_ng brake.• Remove mower ddve belt (See =TOREPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

TO REPLACEMOTIONDRIVEBELTParkthetractoronlevelsurface. Engageparkingbrake_Foreaseof servicetheremsa belt installation guide decal on bottomof left foo

TO REMOVEWHEELFORREPAIRSFRONT WHEEL* Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ringandwashers to allow wheel removal.• Repair fire and rea

TO REPLACEHEADUGHTBULB• Raisehood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in thebackside of the gdll.• Replace bulb inholder and push bulbholder securely b

• 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 CARBURETORThe carburetor has been present at thefactory and adjustment should not be nec-essary. However, minor adjustment maybe required to

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.,A CAUTION: Never store

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMWill not startHard to startEngine will nottumoverEngine clicks butwill not startCAUSE CORRECTION• Out of fuel.• Engine not

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:'ROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngineclicksbut • Faultysolenoidorstarter. • Check/replacesolenoidorwill notstart(cont) starter.Los

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTCAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEMMower blades willnot rotate.Poor grass dis-chargeHeadlight(s) notworking (if soequipped)Battery will notch

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113SCHEMATIC35

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2731132211I36

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Battery2 74760412 BoltHex Head 1/4-20 x 3/48 7603J Tray,BaSely10 1452

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES_7 147>_ 68 3138

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 150253 Rail, Frame RH 50 152728,2 1

• Never make adjustments or repairs withthe engine running.• Grass catcher components are subjectto wear, damage, and detedoration,which couldexpose m

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113GROUNDDRIVE28\73937365O154769274O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 9858M1 Key,Woodruff 36 1494123 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle

TRACTOR ' - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113STEERING ASSEMBLY22344219276 /"//16/\\\'\\42

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159944X4282 1370943 6855M4 1618495 1618486 6266H7 121748X8 120(XX_99

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27311378239_j743829\I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I44

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ...2 1610625 132O03OO7 1513968_ 121361X9 15082810 105432X11 14092312 14399615

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273113SEAT ASSEMBLY12 1921KEY PARTNO. NO.1 1401242 1405513 1406754 127018X5 145OO66 STO5414377 124181X8 15017610 15,5_512

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2731137161396 321--232--231012 1KEYNO.1234567891011PARTNO.163266164085163916163917149516133644163210164760163204156

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273113LIFT ASSEMBLY4O433822122335 17702342920 19732 31 098_1Ii 3lS18$1648

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMB ER 917.273113UFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 121006X Red Asm., Lever2 159137 ShaftAsm., Uft Vgt3 159189 LeverAsm., Lif

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGASOLINE 3.5 GALLONSCAPACITY UNLEADEDAND TYPE: REGULAROIL TYPE SAE 10W-30API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30(below32_F)OILCAPAC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113MOWER DECK46I46\44 iiii aIiii_10246211162218so

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 164811 DeckWeldment. wlAdj.GWB 39 144917 Pulley

TRANSAXLETRACTOR " " MODEL NUMBER 917.2731137 23Iio6277470737252

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113TRANSAXLEKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 4197R Axle Shaft2 120(XX)34 Retaining Ring 52 811

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV22S,TYPENUMBER67544CYLINDER HEAD VALVE • BREATHER i4I3mXII__r6_S'%1_,.,s i00--854

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544HEADNALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544IGNrrlON I ELECTRICALJt- 2e..-31- [_4BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLESKEY PART KEY PARTN

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544STARTINGSYSTEMOiL PAN LUamCATIONiENGINE CONTROLS!_f _:_1 _f¶|--=

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544STARTING SYSTEMKEY PART-NO. NO.1. M.083g0702. 24-096-053. M.083_

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE(1) Shoulder5/16-18Im m(1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge(1) Knobi(2) Screws#1oxs/8 ql k ,2) Weld Nuts - (#1_ Washe

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544-1EXHAUST I1FUEL SYSTEM/19 98/gT/t211\ _iI"-146O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273113KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67544CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO. NO.1. 24-014-722. 52-139-09EXHAUSTKEY PART

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Forthe repairor replacementpartsyouneeddelivereddirectlyto yourhomeCall7 am- 7 pm,7 daysa week1-800-366-PART(1-800-366-7278)Para ordenar piezas con en

Parts packet separately In carton Parts Bag contents not shown full sizeJl___jL,[-1SeatVideoCassetteSteering WheelMulcherPlateParts BagManual-f• @• (4

Yournew tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts leftunassembled for shippingpurposes. To ensure safe and proper operat

_" ooO woOO°'..;INSTALL SEATAdjust seat before tightening adjustmentknob.• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.• Place seat on seat pan and