Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman EZ3 917.258591 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ' j"___.i_ _.,_e'_j_ '"
,, YOU ooM ........................
Check Brake Operation _/' @i'
............. B .... ,,,, ,
Check Tire Pressure ............ [ ##'
Check for Loose Fasteners if
R,,. Mowo, Siad,e ......... V',....................
C Lubrication Chart _
T Check Bati'o' ;'Leve,,Rie,c, ';;' ......
0 Clean Battery and Te!m!na!s .... _ _ .....
a Check Transaxte Cooling _ ..... ,.......
Adjust Blade BeEt(s) Tension _i' s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ........... _5
Check Engine Oil Leve, !................ r, _ _.._
Change Engine Oil 1_1,2_ _#'
. ........... : : ................
E _,_€_lean Air Filter .................... ..... _#'2 ..............................
N
Clean Air Screen _=
G Inspect Muffler/spark A;r'ester _' ......
I Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _,2
N ciean Engine Cooling Fins , _;z: ' .......
Replace Spark Plug {if
Repl.'C'e'A'_';F,ter Paper Cartridge ...................... _ .......
Replace FueI Filter .......... _1'
I - Change more o{ten when operating under a heavy {cador in high ambient temperatures
2 _ Service more often when operating In dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - If equipped with oil filler, change o_Ievery 50 hours
4 - Replace biadee more often when mowing in sandy soil
5 - if equipped with adjustable system.
6 - Not required if equipped with mafntenance-h'ee battery
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt 1o 35 ft.-tbs m_{mum
Do not overtighlen
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 periodically 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 Gonger.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation_
• Check tire pressure,,
° Check for loose fasteners.
®
LUBRICATION CHART
SPINDLE ZERK ®
® ®
BEARING ZERK _ BEARING ZERK
®
CLUTCH PIVOT
(_)SAE 30 MOTOR OIL
®GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OtL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS,
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRI-
CANTS 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, POW-
17
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,