Craftsman EZ3 917.258562 Owner's Manual page 15

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _,#__/_/._o_ _/_ '*"
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
/_,_.._/¢_'_._ E RV iCE DATES
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Chack Brake Oparatl°n _ _
Check Tire Pressure
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Check for Loose Fasteners ll/ V"t V #
R Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4
C Lubrication Chart
T Check Battery Level/Recharge
0 Clean Battery and Terminals I/
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Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Vfs
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension V's
Check Engine,Oil Level _ I_
Change Engine Oi! I_'1.2_
Clean AIr Filter I_:
BE Clean Air Screen
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester V'
I Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _,2
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins _i
Replace Spark Plug I1 #
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operadng under a heavy load or in high ambient ternperatums. 5 - If equipped with adjustable JP/st e m.
2 -Setv;ce more often when operating In dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil evePi 50 bourn.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing tn sandy soil.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on thistractordoes notcover itemsthat have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receivefull value fromthewarranty, operatormustmaintain
tractor as instructedin this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodicallyto
properly maintain your tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments sectionof
this manual should be checked at least once each season.
6 - Not required if equipped wlth rnaintBnance4me benery.
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bblt to 35 ft,-Ibs, maximum.
0o not ovenighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_)SPINDLE ZERK_SPINDLE ZERK (_)
® mONT FRO r WHEEL ®
BEARING ZERK _ _ [ _ BEARING ZERK
• Once a year you shouldreplace the spark plug, clean
or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for
wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter
assure _'J'/CLUTCN
proper air-fuel mixtureand helpyourengine runbetter PIVOT(S)
and last longer.
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BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level,
• Check brake
operation.
• Check tire pressure,
• Check for loose fasteners.
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PIVOTS
(_ 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-
15 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.