Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman EZ3 917.271014 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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REGULAR SERVICE
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Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T InterloCk Systems
a Check for Loose Fasteners
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4
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Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery. Level
R Clean Battery and Termin_Js
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
! Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oi! Level
Change Engine Oil
E Clean Air Filter
a Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace OiJ Filter (If equipped)
NE CJean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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I - Chenge more often when operating under a hesvy load o_ in high ambietd temper_tufe_ 5 - If equipped with adjustable sy_em.
2 * Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty cOndetions
3 _ If equipped with oil filter, che=nge oil every 50 hours¸
4 _ Re placG I_ades more ohen when mowing ir_Sandy soil
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 Adjust-
ments 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 as-
sure 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 interlock
systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
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6 Not r_quired if equipped with rnaintenance_fTee batlery
7 - 71ghten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs m_aximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
Spindle
Zerk
Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk Bearing Zerk
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a i _ , Pivots
SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor O0il
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, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.