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Craftsman EZ3 917.271141 User Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.271141
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Owner's Manual
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16.5 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
AUTOMATIC
LAWN TRACTOR
Model No.
917.271141
, Safety
Assembly
° Operation
Maintenance
° Repair Parts
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CAUTION:
Read and follow all Safety Rules
and Instructions before operat-
ing this equipment.
For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:
1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat
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Table of Contents

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Craftsman EZ3 917.271141 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine BrandBriggs & Stratton
Engine Type4-cycle
Displacement140 cc
Cutting Width21 inches
Drive SystemSelf-Propelled
Cutting Positions6
Speed SettingsVariable
Oil Capacity20 oz
Mulching CapabilityYes
Bagging CapabilityYes
Side Discharge CapabilityYes
Fuel Capacity1.6 qt
Cutting Height1.25 - 3.75 in
Fuel Tank Capacity1.6 qt

Summary

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION

Instructions for safe operation of the tractor.

SLOPE OPERATION

Guidelines for safe operation on slopes.

CHILDREN SAFETY

Safety precautions regarding children.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Operator's duties for maintenance and use.

UNASEMBLED PARTS

ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

Tools needed for putting the tractor together.

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

Steps to connect the steering wheel assembly.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

Instructions for checking and charging the battery.

INSTALL SEAT

Steps for mounting the tractor seat.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

Procedure for safely removing the tractor from its shipping skid.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING

Instructions for switching mower functions.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

Identification and function of tractor controls.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Steps to engage the parking brake.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

How to control tractor movement.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

Procedure for setting the grass cutting height.

MOWING TIPS

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

How to set the mower deck's support wheels.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

Safety and operational guidance for mowing slopes.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Procedure for verifying engine oil quantity.

ADD GASOLINE

Instructions for fueling the tractor.

TO START ENGINE

Steps for initial engine startup.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

General advice on maintaining the tractor.

BEFORE EACH USE

Daily checks before operating the tractor.

TRACTOR MAINTENANCE

BRAKE OPERATION

How to check and adjust the brake system.

BLADE CARE

Information on mower blade maintenance.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

Instructions for sharpening mower blades.

ENGINE LUBRICATION

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Steps for cleaning battery components.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Procedure for replacing engine oil.

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

Maintaining engine cooling surfaces.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

Information on replacing the fuel filter.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REMOVE MOWER

Steps for detaching the mower deck from the tractor.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Procedure for adjusting mower deck levelness.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

Procedure for adjusting mower deck front/back level.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the transmission control lever.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

Procedure for starting with a weak battery.

REPLACING BATTERY

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

Steps for removing the tractor hood and grill.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

ACCELERATION TEST

Testing and adjusting engine acceleration.

STORAGE PREPARATION

ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM

Preparing the fuel system for storage.

ENGINE OIL

Engine oil procedures for storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

SCHEMATIC

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

List of electrical parts.

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

GROUND DRIVE

STEERING ASSEMBLY

ENGINE

DECALS

WHEELS & TIRES

Information on tire types and sizes.

LIFT ASSEMBLY

MOWER DECK

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE

KOHLER ENGINE MODEL CV16.5S

CRANKCASE

Components of the engine crankcase.

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER

Engine cylinder head components.

KOHLER ENGINE MODEL CV16.5S

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

Engine ignition and electrical system components.

AIR INTAKE

Engine air intake system parts.

KOHLER ENGINE MODEL CV16.5S

STARTING SYSTEM

Engine starting system components.

ENGINE CONTROLS

Engine control mechanism parts.

KOHLER ENGINE MODEL CV16.5S

CRANKSHAFT

Engine crankshaft components.

FUEL SYSTEM

Engine fuel system components.

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SLOPES

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