Table Of Contents - Craftsman EZ3 917.270622 Owner's Manual

Warranty ................................................. 2
Safety Rules ........................................... 2
Product Specifications ........................... 5
Assembly ................................................ 8
Operation .............................................. 11
Maintenance Schedule ......................... 18
Maintenance ......................................... 18
Service and Adjustments ...................... 22
Storage ................................................. 28
Troubleshooting .................................... 30
Repair Parts ...... ................................... 34
Parts Ordering ....................... Back Cover
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT
For two (2) years 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 repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in matedal 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.
° 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 equipm.ent according to the instructions contained in
the owner's manual.
o Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equip-
ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the bat-
tery wilt not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery 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 taking 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 standard 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 and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
GENERAL OPERATION
• 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 instructions, to operate
the machine.
• 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. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
= Never carry passengers.
2
, Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-
ly necessary. Always look down and
behind before and while backing.
o Be aware of the mower discharge direc-
tion and do not point it at anyone. Do
not operate the mower without either
the entire grass catcher or the guard in
place.
° Slow down before turning.
° Never leave a runningmachine unat-
tended. Always turn off blades, set park-
ing brake, stop engine, and remove
keys before dismounting.