Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman EZ3 944.609760 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ " '_,_ ",/_,_s/_ _/_,_/_ _//_"_
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REGU 'R SERV,CE
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Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems
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Check for Loose Fasteners l_ V/7 V _
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i4
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Lubrication Chart V'
0 Check Battery Level
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Clean Battery and Terminals !_
Check Transaxle Cooling I_
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension V's
Check Engine Oil Level V' If
Change Engine Oil _2.3 V P
E Clean Air Filter _:
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Clean Air Screen
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G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arraster
N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 11_1.2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins V'2
Replace Spark Plug _V'2 V_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartddge
Replace Fuel Filter ll_
1 * Change more ottetl when eperating under a heaw load or _ hi_n P, mbienttemperatures. 5 - If equipped v/_th edjustable syslam.
2 - Se_ce more otlan when operating In dirtyor dusty cond_ons. 6 - Not requiredifequippedwith maintenance-freebattery,
S - If eputpped w#h oltfiner, ot_angedil eveP/50 hours. 7 - "l-_htenfm_t axle pivot bdit to 35 ft,-Ibs, maximum.
4 - Replace blades more o(ten when mowingin sandy soil, Do not overUghten,
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
LUBRICATION CHART
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 mustmaintain
tractor as instructed in this manual.
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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.
BEARING ZERK
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 runbetter CLUTCH
and last longer. PIVOT(S)
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BEARING ZERK
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BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil level.
-;, Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
Check for loose fasteners.
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PIVOTS
(_)SAE 30 OR lOW30 MOTOR OIL
@GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
@REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRI-
CANTS 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, POW-
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DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.