Craftsman EZ3 917.258863 Owner's Manual page 16

CUSTOMER
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___ _._'__ ............
AS YOU COMPLETE
CheckBrakeOperation V # V F
Check TirePressure iV _' If
Check for Loose Fasteners IV _ I _##7 if
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T CheckBattery Leve!/Recharge
0 CleanBattery andTerminals Ik j
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AdjustBlade Belt(s)Tension ..... _5
AdjustMotion DriveBelt(s) T ension V_e ,,., :' ................ , .......... , .
Check Engine 0ii Level ' '" ....
Chan e E"gioe O, ......... ......... V'
CleanAirFilter ........... .....1_2.................
EN CleanAir Screen V_2
G _nspect iu.ier!SparkArresier .... _ ...........
| Replace Oil Filter (ff equipped) V_t.2
Replace Air Fitter Paper Cartridge _/2
ReplaceFuelFilter if .
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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. 6 - Not requited it equipped with maintenance-free battery,
3 - if equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours, 7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 fL.lbs, maximum,
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing In sandy soil,. Do not oved]gh_en
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LU BRIOATION CHART
(_ TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
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.
@ FRONT WHEEL _..:_-_-_. -_1 _ FRONT WHEEL _)
(bCHEC_'ADD'-._ ( _', 5"1
(3:) SAE 30 MOTOR OIL API _ SF/SG
(_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
(_) SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBR|CATE)
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your' tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustmentssection 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 beltsfor 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 for loose fasteners.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS
LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL
SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS.
tFYOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY,
POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
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