Craftsman EZ3 917.271642 Owner's Manual page 18

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon thistractor 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 adjustmentswill need to be made
periodically to propedy 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
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper opera-
tion.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
@Spindle_ f'_ -- @ Spindle
Zerk i'_: Zerk
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@FrontWheel ,-. /
Beadng _ --" .......
@Engine,]-_,,,"
@SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL
@REFERTO Maintenance "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bearings. Viscous lubricantswill attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of
the self-lubricating] b earings. If you feel
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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)FrontWheel
Boadng Zerk
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