Craftsman EZ3 944.609760 User Manual

SF.ARS
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO,
944.609760
Caution:
Read and follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
£RAFTSMAN°
16.0 HP
ELECTRIC START
42" MOWER
6 SPEED TRANSAXLE
LAWN TRACTOR
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer Responsibilities
• Service and Adjustments
• Repair Parts
£Z 3
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

Craftsman EZ3 944.609760 Specifications

General

Drive System	Rear-wheel drive
Engine Type	4-Cycle
Engine Displacement	140cc
Cutting Height Positions	6
Cutting Width	21 inches
Cutting Height	1.25-3.75 inches
Fuel Tank Capacity	0.5 gallons
Warranty	2 years
Starter	Recoil

Summary

SAFETY RULES

GENERAL OPERATION SAFETY

Essential practices for safe lawn mower operation.

SLOPE OPERATION SAFETY

Guidelines for safe mowing on inclines and slopes.

CHILD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Precautions to prevent accidents involving children.

SERVICE SAFETY GUIDELINES

Safety considerations during maintenance and repair.

OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR

TRACTOR CONTROL IDENTIFICATION

PARKING BRAKE AND STOPPING PROCEDURES

STARTING AND MOVING THE TRACTOR

Procedures for starting, moving forward/backward, and operating.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

REGULAR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

ENGINE OIL AND AIR FILTER SERVICE

Procedures for changing engine oil and servicing the air filter.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

MOWER HOUSING LEVELING

BRAKE AND STEERING ADJUSTMENTS

ENGINE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

Adjusting throttle cable and carburetor for optimal engine performance.

TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON ISSUES

ENGINE AND OPERATION PROBLEMS

Diagnosing and correcting common tractor starting, running, and performance issues.