Table Of Contents; Safety Rules; General Operation - Craftsman EZ3 917.273030 Owner's Manual

Warranty ................................................. 2
Safety Rules ........................................... 2
Product Specifications ..; ........................ 5
Assembly .............. .; ...................... . .......... 8
Operation .............................................. 12
Maintenance Schedule ............... ;........ 19
Maintenance .................................. :...... 19
Service and Adjustments ...................... 23
Storage..., ............................................. 31
Troublesh°oting .................................... 32
Repair Parts ......................................... 36
Parts Ordering ....................... Back Cover
LIMITED TWO _'EAR WARRANTy ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) yea_ from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is main-
tained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual,
Sears will _epair'or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in matedat or
workmanship.
This Warranty does not cover:.
o Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark
plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.
o Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails,
thorns, stumps, or glass.
o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or acci-
dent or the failure to maintain the equipment accordirtg to the instructions contained in
the owner's manual.
o Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purpbses.
LIMITED _0 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety i90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equip-
ment proves defective in matedat or workmanship and bur testing determines the bat-
tery will not hold a Charge, Sears will replace the batter_ at no charge. In-home warranty
service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from
the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the
date of purchase, warranty service is available by takin_ your Craftsman riding equip-
ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (in-home warranty service will still be avail-
able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a stanciard trip charge will apply). This
warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This Warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to
state.
Sears, Roebuck an_l Co., D/_17 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
GENERAL OPERATa0N
= Read, understand, and follow all instruc-
tions in the manual and on the machine
before starting.
° Only allow responsible adults, who are
familiar with the itlstructions, to operate
the machine.
o Clear the area of,objects such as rocks,
'/toys, wire, etc., which could be picked
up and thrown by the blade.
o Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Sto p rnachine if anyone
enters the area.
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o Never carry passengers.
° Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-
ly necessary.Always look down and
behind before and while backing.
° Be aware of the mower discharge direc-
tion and do not point it at anyone. Do
not operate the mower withouteither
the entire grass catcher or the guard in
place.
o Slow down before turning.
o Never leave a runningmachine unat-
tended. Always turn off blades, set park-
ing braise,stop engine, and remove
keys before dismounting.