Customer Responsibilities 3; Maintenance Schedule; Engine - Craftsman EZ3 917.376960 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPO LITIES
FILL IN DATES
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REGULAR SERVICE ._"__/5/_,-_._'_ j_" SERVICE DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners 61' l_ ..........
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Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers)
E €,heck Engine Oil Level t_
N Change Engine oi!
G Clean Air Filter
i Inspect Muffler
N clean or Replace Spark Plug
E,
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge - ' :
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or In high ambient temperatures.
2 _ Service more ellen when operating In dirty or dusty conditions,
3 * Replace blades more often when mowing tn sandy soiJ
4 - Charge 48 hours 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 periodically to
properly maintain your unit..
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual shoutd 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 clean/new air filter element assures proper air,fuet
mixture and helps your engine run better and last
longer,,
= Follow themaintenanceschedule inthis manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level..
• Checkfor loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit welllubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
WHEEL
ADJUSTER
) ENGINE OIL
REAR DOOR
HINGE
(_ HANDLE BRACKET
MOUNTING PIN
(3) SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_ REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SEC-
TION.
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 ONLYA DRY, POWDERED
GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,
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