Maintenance; General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman EZ3 917.270711 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
ICE DATES
Check Tire Pressure I_ V e ._
Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems -. Ik_ .
R Check for Loo_ Fasteners V' t/, V'
A Sharpan/ReplaceMowerBlade= • t/,
T Lubr_a.on Chat I/ V'
0 c_._€_ B attery t.qMDI
V',
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clean Battery and Tennirmls/Rectmrge V'
Check Transaxle Cooling V' "
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ! Ks
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ik_s
Check Engine Oil Level V p V'
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
frbm 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
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.
• C_or Io_se fasteners.
BE Clean AW miter " VP= i
Clean Air Screen V'=
Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester V'
Rep_ o. RIt,.-(._._) v_=
N Clean.Englne CoolingFins
Replace Spark Plug _ V p
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I_z
I_i-e_l_F._l_lYilter
I. Change moro often when operating under 8 heavy load or In high mmblent tmnPeratUreL S - If equipped wl81 =dJtmtable system.
2. Sefylr,,e more olten when operating kt dl_y _ dusty €ondttlom=. S - Not rm_'Fdred If equipped with rrmbltemmce-froe batteqf-
3. It equipped wtlh oil _ter, change ol ever_ SO haum. 7 - _ Imnt axle pl_t bolt to 3S It.-Ibe. maxlmwn.
• LUBRICATION CHART
O Spindle
Zerk Zerk
• Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
• Engine
O Attachment
Clutch
Pivot(s)
: O Gear-
shift
I
I ' Pivots
0 SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL
@ General Purpose Grease
O Refer to Maintenance "Engine"Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon bear-
ings. 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, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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