Maintenance; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman EZ3 917.271024 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
BE 0 .e SERV,OE .......
DATES
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ChockBr.oO.,ation
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems
R
Check for Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
T
Lubncation Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
! Adjust Motion Drive Ball(s) Tension
Cheek Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
E
Clean Air Filter
N
Clean Air Screen
G
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
E Clean Engir_e Cooling Fins
Replace Spark PI_J
Replace Ai: Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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3 - I1equipped wilh oil f_ltsr* change o[I every 50 hc_is
4 - RePlace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
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 Adjust-
ments 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 as-
sure proper air-fuel mixture and 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,
7 - Tighlen fronl axle 13ivolboll to 35 tl-IUS maximum
Do not ovemghten
LUBRICATION CHART
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Zerk _,_=.::=:::::
_'_;1 -.._ _ Front Wheel 1(3)
Front Wheel .... I _ _ . "-,
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Bearing zerk ,_ ..... j
';'" i Engine (_
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l_)General Purpose Grease
_Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
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, pew-
1 8 dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.