Craftsman EZ3 917.271071 Owner's Manual page 18

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _,'_/_/_o_
Check Brake Operation _
Chock Tire Pressure
Cheek Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems
R" Check for Loose Fasteners ll_ ¥/z ll_
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _I
T
Lubrication Char[ V #
0 Chock Battery Level
a Clean Battery and T_rminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension _s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension 11_5
Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oil _2; V #
E CleanAirFilter _2
N Clean Air Screen
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_1.2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins _11_ 2
Replace Spark Plug _2
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 Change more ellen when operating under a heaVy Iood or in hngh ambient temperatures. 5 If equipped with adjustable system
2 Service more ellen when operQting in dirty or dusty conditions 6 Not required if equtpped w_th mainlenQP, ce-free bOtter-/
3 If equipped w_h oil filter¸ chQnge oil every 50 hours¸ 7 Tighten front aLxle p_vot her to 35 fl .Ibs mRx_mum
4 Replace bh_des more o_en when mowin 0 in sandy sob Do not overtighten
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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The warranty on this tractor does not
cover items tha_ 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 adjustments will need to
be made periodically 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 inter-
lock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
_)Spindle )indle Zerk
Wheel Wheel
zerk Bearing
zerk
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OSAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil
_)General Purpose Grease
(_)Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
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. If you feel
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.