Craftsman EZ3 917.273022 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRAFTSMAN+20.0 HPELECTRIC START46" MOWERAUTOMATICGARDEN TRACTORModel No.917.273022• Safety• Assembly• Operation• Maintenance•

IMPORTANT: Chock belt for proper rout-ing in all mower pulley grooves. Installbelt into electric clutch pulley groove.• Install one front link in top

NOTE:Pre-assembleweldnutto latchhookbyinsertingweld nutfromthetopwithhookpointingdown.Tightenhard-waresecurely.• Raise and hold deflector shield inup-

Thesesymbolsmayappearon your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning.BATTERY CAUT]ON OR REVERSE FORWARD

KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOURTRACTORCompare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into theeyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glassesor ey

approximate and may vary dependingupon soilconditions, height of grass andtypes of grass being mowed.• The average lawn should be cut toapproximately

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

WARMWEATHERSTARTING(50° FAND ABOVE)• When engine starts, slowly push chokecontrol in (Jntil the engine begins to runsmoothly. If the engine starts to

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ S_tCE/'DRLL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETE _ At , _ _J_ _ €.jREGULAR SERVICE ATESCheckBrakeOpera5on _l,_

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

TRACTORAlwaysobsewesafety ruleswhen per-forminganymaintenance.BRAKEOPERATIONIftractorrequirosmorethansix (6)feetstoppingdistanceat highspeedinhighestg

_Keep battery and terminals clean.Keep battery bolts tight.Keep small vent holes open.Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINA

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

CLEANING• Clean en_]ine, battery, seat, finish, etc.of all foreign matter.• Keep finished surfaces and wheels freeof all gasoline, oil, etc.• Protect

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

• Check primary idler arm and two idlersto see that they. rotate freely.• Be sure spring 0ssecurely hooked to pd-mary idler arm and bolt in mower hous

LeftHandIdler ArmSpringAnti-Sway-BarBracketPulleyRight HandMandrelCoverTO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCHThe electric clutch should provide years ofservice.

BELT INSTALLATION -• Place V part of belt intogrooves onengine pulley and front V-idler, makingsure to route belt inside of all bolt keepers.• Route b

SleevesTO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRSFRONT WHEEL• Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring andwashers to allow wheel removal.• Repair t

TerminalAccessKeps Nut Hex BoltPositive(Red) CableTerminal Negative (Black)Guard CableTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of

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

TOADJUSTCHOKECONTROLThechokecontrolhasbeenpresetatthefactoryand adjustmentshouldnot benec-essary,checkadjustmentas descdbedbelow before loosening cabl

Immediatelyprepare 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 tostartEngine will not rumoverEngine dicks but will •not start •CAUSE CORRECTION• Out of fuel.• Engine

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEMLossofpowerCAUSE• Cutting too much grass/toofast.• Throttle in"CHOKE" position.• Build-up of grass, leaves andtr

TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONMower blades will not • Frozen idler pulley. • Replace idler pulley.rotate (cont'd) • Frozen blade m

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917_73022SCHEMATIC35

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022248322I3311i25.I2636

ELECTRICALTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022KEYNO.PARTNO. DESCRIPTION1 144927 Batter/2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 114-20x 3/48 7603J Tray,Battery10 14521

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022_ASSIS AND ENCLOSURES! 1719 1008652175638

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURESKEY PART KEY PARTr,JO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 150253 Rail, Frame RH 52 736805002 140506 Dra

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

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022GROUND DRIVE4281466169722lS4_S447,10111210040

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022GROUND DRIVEKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.2 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 72 STD5414313 7563R Washer, Thrust,Ax

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022STEERING ASSEMBLY223432627422819//'/I/ •\\\"\1442

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022STEERING ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 159944X4282 1370943 6855M4 1618495 1618486 6266H7 121748X8 120000299

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2730222521_ 2018 15 17 47-_104O_169_19 73829\J SPARK ARRESTER KIT J44

ENGINETRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 ...2 1610625 132OO3O07 1513968 121361X9 15082810 105432X11 14092312 14399615

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022SEATASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO.1 1401242 1405513 1406754 127018)(5 1450066 STD5414377 124181X8 15017610 15592512 121246

DECALSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27302218 1734 17109KEYNO.123456789101112PARTNO.16409414951616391616391714O8371336441647571648841632O41564394900J146

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022LIFT ASSEMBLY4O3943423835 173431324B

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022LIFT ASSEMBLYKEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 121006X RodAsm., Lever2 159187 ShaftAsm., LiftVgt3 159189 LeverAsm., Uft

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS_ASOLINE 3.5 GALLONSAPACITY UNLEADED '_,NDTYPE: REGULAROIL TYPE SAE 10W-30API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)SAE 5W-30(below 32°F)O

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022MOWER DECK464941116117[3 11819212110310 _18 106--_ I / _--'_ 104 105105 'l_J 103 106101_ _10250

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022MOWER DECKKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.1 164210 DeckWeldment 36 STD5510373 138457 BracketAsm., Sway

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022TRANSAXLE MODLE NO. 222-3010L103'20(2)52

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022TRANSAXLE MODLE NO. 222-3010LKEY PART KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 164591 Assembly,Housing,LH 7

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022TRANSAXLE - PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-12254

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022TRANSAXLE - PUMP- MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION1 144569 Shaft, Pump2 122716X Ring,Retaining3 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE ANO BREATHER41\@I2tCRANCASE__J$--_,.,J I17v

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551HEADNALVEfBREATHERKEY PARTNO. NO.DESCRIPTION1 24-033-032 24-041-

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551IGN ITION/ELECTRICAL I1--O''_AIR INTAKE IBLOWER HOUSIN

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551IGNITION/CHARGINGKEY PARTNO. NO.BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES1 54

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE(1) Shoulder Bolt_1 (1) Washer17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge(1) Knob(2) Washers_3/16 x 3/4 x16 GaugeF -- "X_(2) Scre

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551STARTING SYSTEM I<,7mm0oOENGINE CONTROLS'_'! Ir--$

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551STARTING SYSTEMKEY PARTNO. NO.1 M-08390702 24-095-053 M-08390804

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551CRANKSHAFT IFUEL SYSTEM ImlEXHAUST I/12t462

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273022KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551CRANKSHAFTKEY PARTNO. NO.1 24-014-722 52-139-09EXHAUSTKEY PARTNO

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION,,.,,,SIGHTINGGUIDEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLOperate your Tractor up and down th

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

Parts packet separately in cartonDSeatVideoCassetteSteering WheelMulcher_..._.--.=Parts Bag contents not shown furl size(2) Washers 318x 7/8 x 14 Ga.(

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledat thefactorywithexceptionofthosepartsleftunassembledforshippingpurposes.To ensuresafeandproperoperationof yourtractoral

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