General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman EZ3 917.270611 Owner's Manual

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....... MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .___o_y
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.... RrEGU . SE.V,C / "rSERV,CE DATES
Check Brake Operation If V _' ....................
Check Tire Pressure _
.... check Operator Presence and ..............................
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Interlock Systems
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Check for Loose Fasteners tf Q/_'7 _ .......
Sha e 'Roplaoo
Mowe, BiaSes
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F_ Check Battery Level
Ciean Battery and Term|nalslRechargei
Adjust Blade Bett(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine 0tl
E Clean Air Filter
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Clean Air Screen _/'2
(_ Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester _ _.2
Replace 011 Filter (if equipped)
NE Clean ,Eng,fneCoolfng Fins ..... !f_=.
Replace Spark Plug V _' _'
Replace 'Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2
Replace Fue! Filler fi
1 - Change more oft,an when opomling under a heavy toad or fr_ hlgh ambient temporatural, 5 - II equipped wi_h adJust,_bla rejoice,
2 * Service more often when operating In dirty or dusty candll_orts, 6 - Not Toqulred tf equipped w|th maintenance-free baltery.
3 + If equipped wl_ oil flltar_ change oil every SO hour_ 7 - llghton front axle phtot boll to 35 _-I1_a_ maxlmurn_
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 periodi-
cally to properly maintain your 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 and help your
engine run better and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
° Check engine oil level.
o Check brake operation.
o Check tire pressure.
- Check operator presence and interlock
systems for proper operation.
° Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
O Sf Spindle
Zerk Zerk
Front
O Front Wheel Wheel
Bearing Zerk Bearing
Zerk
_t Engine
@ Attachment
Clutch
Pivot(s)
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@ SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL
(it General Purpose Grease
Refer to Maintenance "Engine" Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon bear-
ings. Viscous lubricants 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, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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