Maintenance - Craftsman EZ3 917.377284 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for Loose Fasteners I
C[ea_Vlnspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
Clean Lawn Mower _ .
Clean Under Drive Cover
(P0wer-Propefled Mowers)
Check drive be[VpuIleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers )
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
Lubrication Chart
Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers)
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Check Engine Oil Levei
Change Engine Oil ....................
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
Clean or ,Replace Spark Piug
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I - Chef, go more often when operating under a heavy' _oad or in higt'_ an_bient temperatures
2 - Service more often when operating in ditly or dusty concNJons
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season
SERVICE DATES
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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 adjustments will need to be made
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.
• 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,
e Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
o Check engine oil level.
o Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-
TION CHART")_
LUBRICATION CHART
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(_ Engine oil
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(_ Rear door
hinge
(_ Handle bracket
mounting pin
(_ Spay tubricante
(_) Refer to CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE"
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 lubricated, use only
a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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