Craftsman EZ3 917.256710 Owner's Manual page 17

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
FILL IN DATES
AS Y ou c O PL E
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REGULARSERVICE
Check Brake Operation _
CheckTirePressure
_T Checkfor LooseFasteners _ Vw_ V w
R
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades I,/',
LubricationChart
i/
T Check Battery Level/Recharge
CleanBattery and Terminals V'
R
CheckTransaxleCooling
If
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
V's
Adjust Moti.on Drive Belt(s)Tension I_s
Check Engine
Oil
Level I_
I_
Change Engine Oil V' 1_1.2._ If
Clean Air Filter _l_:
NE Clean Air Screen
G
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
V'
ReplaceOil Filter
(If equipped)
1_1.2
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins
i_11
ReplaceSparkPlug V'
Replace
Air Filter
Paper Cartridge
ReplaceFuel Filter If
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in h_Jhambient temperatures,
2 - _e_'ice more often when operating in dirty or dusty con#Utons.
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
6 - Not required if eq, itl_Oed with maintenance4ree battery.
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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.
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
PINDLE ZERK (_
(_ SEARING ZERK
Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean
or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for (_)
CLUTCH
wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure PIVOT(S)
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.
"FRONT WHEEL(_)
BEARING ZERK
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(_SAE 30 OR 10W30 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-
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.