General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Craftsman EZ3 917.387160 Owner's Manual

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence.To receive full
value from the warranty operator must maintain
mower as instructed in this manual
Some adjustrnents wi!l need to be made /,
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periodically to properly maintain your unit, ,
All adjustments in the Service and _"
Adjustments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season
o Once a year. replace the spark plug, replace
air filter element and check blade for wear, A
new spark plug and clean!new air filter
element assures proper air-fuel mixture and
helps your engine run better and last longer.
. Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
, Check engine oil level
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
2 Wheet
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(_ Brake spring
bracket
_gine oit
(_ Rear I_ Handle bracket
door
hinge mounting pin
(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_) SAE 30 MOTOR OIL. REFERTO
ENGINE- CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILfTI ES SECTION.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings, Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self
lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be
._ubdcated, use only.,a_d_j,-po_de_e&graphite ....
type lubricant sparingly.
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