Maintenance; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman EZ3 917.270921 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVtCE ";ERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure _
Check Op_rmor Preser,x_ s_J
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Interlock Systems I_
R Check forLooseFeatenem I1_
_7
Shamen/Repl,,ceMowerBlad_ _l_, 4
Lubdcatlon Chert I_
RO Check Battery Level _ I
I Clean Battery and Terminals ' I_
Check TreJ_saxle Cooling , _
Adjust Blade Estt(s) Tension Ks
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension _s
p
Check Engine Oit Lever II_ Ikdt
Change Engine Oil _! ll_
NE! Clean Air Rlter
Clean Air Screen
G !
Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester I_
i_ Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _.2
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins 1_2
Replace Spark Plug _
Replace Air Fil_r P=q_erCartridge I_=
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a hea'_" load or in high ambient temperatures. 5 - ff equippedwith adjustable system.
2 - SeNine more often when Qpemtingin dl_lyor dustycondition=, 6 - hbl required if equippedwith maintenance-freebattE
3. tt _:lulppnd w;_no_l_ter, _ge olt every 50 hours. 7 - Tightonfrom axle pivotboif to 35 fr,-'bo,maximum,
4 - Replace blades n'_re often when mowing in sandy Soil, DO not overitghten,
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not
cover items that have been subjected to Zerk
operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty,
operator must maintain tractor as
instructed in this manual. _Front Wheel
Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing
periodically to properly maintain your Zerk
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual
should 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 end
help your engine run better and last
longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners. 18
LUBRICATION CHART
Zerk
Beadng Ze_
(t_leneral Purpose Grease
(_Refer to Maintenance =Engine" Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
_vot points which have special nylon
afings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of
the seif-tubricatinQ bearings. If you feel
they must be lubncated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.