Craftsman EZ3 917.377591 Owner's Manual page 10

As Y oo COMPLETE OAT"o
REGU R S ERWCE ,,,, °
Check for Loose Fasteners 6/' .... _ ....
Clearv'lnspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) 6/ _4'
Clean Lawn MOWer _'
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wO Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Prope,l!e d Mowers)
Check drive beWpulleys
E (Power-Propelled Mowers) 6/
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ChectdSharpewRepiace Blade lY#3
Lubrication Chart
Ciean'"Battery/Rechar! e
(Electric Start Mowers ......... 6/ ..............
i E Check Engine Oil Level ..... V _'
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Chan£ e Engine Oil .............. 6/1,2
G .c!ean Air.Filter
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I Inspect Muffler _ .........
N ciean or Replace Sp_'rk Pl_,g
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 6#'2
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Service more often when opera,rig in dirty or dusty condltions
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
4 - Charge 48 houm at end o! season
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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.
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 fastener&
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-
']'ION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjuster
®
ine oil
i_ Handle bracket f Rear door
mounting pin hinge
(_ Spray lubricant
® Referto Maintenance"ENGINE" section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract
dust and dirt that wilI 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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