Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Checks Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman EZ3 917.258572 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
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i Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
Check for Loose Fasteners
Sharpen!Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
Check Battery Level/Recharge
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Be!t(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oi.I
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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I - Change more ottan when operating under a hea_5_load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or d_sty ce_diflans.
3 - I| equipped with oil fitter, change oil every 50 hours,
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil,
3_SERVICE DATES
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5 - If equipped with adjustabie system.
6 - Not required if equippedwith maintenance-free baftery.
7 _Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Iba, maximum,
DOnot oveltlghten.
GENERAL RECOIVIMENDAT]ONS
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 wil! need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manuai 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 for loose fasteners.
LUBRICAT!ON CHART
SP,NDLE ZERK ---qF'----------_ ['-'_SPINDLE ZERK(_
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PIVOT(S)
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(_) SAE 30 OR lOW30 MOTOR OIL
(_D 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.