Before Each Use; Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman EZ3 944.609050 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE f__'>__; _SERVICE DATES
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems V'
Check for Loose Fasteners V _ _7 if
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 1_4
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Lubrication Chart K Vw
0 Check Battery Level
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Clean Battery and Terminals I_
Check Transaxle Cooling If
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension V_s
Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension ills
Check Engine Oil Level _ I_
Change Engine Oil 1_1,2.3 If
E Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I_ #
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _._
N Clean Engine Cooling Rns
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Replace Spark Plug _ I_
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Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter V'
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I..' PIVOTS
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
2 - Service more often when operating In dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - if equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
BEARING ZERK
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 main-
tain 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 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.
(_)SAE SOOR lOWS0 MOTOR OIL
®GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
®REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSlBIUTIES "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT= DO NOT OIL 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
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FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.