Table Of Contents - Craftsman EZ3 917.272021 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Safety Rules2
Slope Operation2
Children2
Safe Service2
Product Specifications4
Customer Responsibilities4
Contens Of Hardware Pack5
Parts Bag Contents Shown Full Size5
Parts Packed Separately In Carton6
Assembly7
Tools Required For Assembly7
To Remove Tractor From Carton/Before Rolling Tractor Off Skid/Attach Steering Wheel7
To Roll Tractor Off Skid7
How To Set Up The Tractor8
Necessary Checks8
Installing The Seat8
Check Mower Levelness/Proper Position Of All Belts9
Installing Mulcher Plate9
To Convert To Bagging Or Discharging9
Checklist10
Operation11
Symbols Meaning11
Controls View And Description12
How To Use The Tractor13
To Set Parking Brake/Stopping Mower Blade, Ground Drive, Engine13
Throttle Control/To Move Forward And Backward13
To Adjust Mower Cutting Height13
To Adjust Gauge Wheels14
To Operate Mower14
To Operate On Hills14
To Transport14
Before Starting The Engine15
Check Engine Oil Level15
Add Gasoline15
To Start Engine15
Purge Transmission16
Mowing Tips17
Mulching Mowing Tips17
Maintenance Schedule/Recommendations18
Checks Before Each Use18
Lubrication Chart18
Brake Operation19
Tires/Operator Presence System19
Blade Care/Removal/Sharpening19
Battery19
V-Belts20
Transaxle Cooling20
Transaxle Pump Fluid20
Engine Lubrication/To Change Engine Oil20
Clean Air Screen/Air Intake/Cooling Areas21
Air Filter/To Service Pre-Cleaner21
Engine Oil Filter/Muffler/Spark Plugs21
In-Line Fuel Filter21
Service And Adjustments22
Cleaning22
To Remove/Install Mower22
To Level Mower Housing23
To Replace Mower Drive Blade24
To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt25
To Adjust Brake25
To Replace Motion Drive Belt26
To Adjust Motion Control Lever26
Transmission Removal/Replacement26
To Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment/Front Wheel Toe-In/Camber/To Remove Wheel For Repairs26
To Start Engine That Has A Weak Battery/Replacing Battery27
To Replace Headlight Bulb/Fuse27
Interlocks And Relays27
To Remove Hood And Grill Assembly27
Engine Maintenance28
To Adjust Throttle Control Cable28
To Adjust Carburetor28
Acceleration Test28
Storage29
Troubleshooting Chart30
Schematic Diagram34
Repair Parts35
Electrical Parts Diagram35
Chassis And Enclosures Diagram37
Ground Drive Parts View39
Ground Drive Diagram39
Steering Assembly Diagram41
Engine Parts Diagram43
Seat Assembly Parts Diagram45
Decals46
Wheels And Tires Parts Diagram46
Lift Assembly Parts Diagram47
Mower Deck Parts Diagram49
Hydro Gear Transaxle Parts Diagram51
Kohler Engine Parts Diagram53
Kohler Engine Parts Diagram (Cont.)55
Kohler Engine Parts Diagram (End)57
Kohler Engine - Model Number Cv16S, Type Number Ps-43512 Parts Diagram59
Suggested Guide For Sighting Slopes For Safe Operation61