Craftsman EZ3 917.258473 Owner's Manual page 17

CUSTOMER RESPO BILUTIES
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Check Brake Oporat on . . , , , _ . 1
Check Tire Pressure _
Check for LooseFasteners _' !_'7 I_ ' ' ' ' '
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Check Battery Level/Recharge
0 Clean Battery and Terminals _
R checkfrans_le cooling _ , _/
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension _/S ................
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s)Tension Ks
CheckEngine Oil Level IV #' _ ........
Change EngineOi' i_ .......... $/_'1_'.3 ..... 1_'
CleanAir Filter
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U CleanAir Screen ..... _2 .......
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inspectMuffler!SparkArrester
I Replace Oil Filter(if equipped) " ' ' ' ...... ' _.2 '"
N Fins " ' :_/2' ' ' -- i" 'i "
Replace SparkPlug _#' _1'
Replace Air Filter PaperCartridge .... _4'2 ' ' " ' "
ReplaceFue!Filter .
i - Change
2 - Service more often when operating indirty o r dusty conditions
3 - If equipped with oil f_ter, change oli every 50 hours_
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your tractor,
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual shouid be checked at least once each season.
Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean
or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for
wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure
proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer,,
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level
• Check brake operation,,
° Check tire pressure,
. Checkfor loose fasteners,
5 - {f equipped with adjustab{e system
6 - Not required it equipped with maintenance-free battery.
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 it .Ibs maximum
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_SPINDLE ZERK_ SPINDLE ZERK (_)
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(_ FRONT WHEEL"_._'_:I ==========================
BEARING ZERK _ ._
(_ATTACHMENT_ ::::::::::::::'
(_)SAE 30 OR I0W30 MOTOR OIL
(_)GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
_ RONT WHEEL (_)
BEARING ZERK
_ ENG, NE ®
_GEARSH'_O
PIVOTS
(_)REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS° VISCOUS LUBRI-
CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN
THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS, IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.