Craftsman EZ3 917.387151 Owner's Manual page 10

AS YOU COMPLETE
.EOU 'RSERV,CE y ,/BERV'CE DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners IV#' ll/
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped) If _ i__
oi Clean Lawn Mower
Clean Under Drive Cover
Power-Propelled Mowers) il/
W Check drive belUpulleys
(Power-Propelled Mowers) I_
R ChecWSharperVReplace Blade _=/:1
Lubrication Chart !l / if
Clean eattery/Rechar e
Electric Start Mowe_ IV/ I,/4
E Check Engine Oil Level It/
GN Change Engine Oil I/1.2
Clean Air Filter
I lnspect Muffler _i_
Clean or Replace Spark Plug I/'i/2
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy lOad or In high ambient temperatures,
2 - Service more often when operating in dirly _ dusty conditions,
3 - Rep_ce blades m(_e often when mowing in sandy so_.
4 - C_ 48 heu{i at end of season.
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
periedically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustTnents 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 clearVnaw air liter
element assures proper ai-fuel mixture and
helps your engine run better and last longer.
• Fallow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See 'I_UBRICATION
CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjusters
Brake spring
/
(_) Rear
door (_ Handle bracket
hinge mounting pin
(_) SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_ SAE30 MOTOROIL. REFERTO
ENGINE- CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES 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 d_J, powdered graphite
type lubricant sparingly.
10