Craftsman EZ3 917.256611 Owner's Manual page 17

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULARSERVICE
SERVICE DATES
Check BrakeOperation
CheckTire Pressure _ if
Checkfor Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/ReplaceMower Biades
LubricationChart
Check BatteryLevel/Recharge
Clean Battery-andTerminals
CheckTransaxleCooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension
Adjust Motion DriveBelt(s)Tension
Check EngineOil Level _
Change EngineOil _
Clean Air Fi{ter
C ean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/SparkArrester
ReplaceOil Filter (if equipped)
Clean EngineCooling Fins
Replace Spark P]ug
Replace Air Filter PaperCartridge
Reelace Fuel Filter
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1 - Change more often when opera[ing under a heavy load or in high amDter t_ temperatures
2 - Service more o_en when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - if equipped with oil fi_ter, cnange oil every 50 hours.
4 - Re_ ace blades more o_en when mowing in sandy soJ
5 - It equipped with adjustable system
S - Not reeuired if eauiDDed with maintenance-free battery.
7 - Tighten front a×ie _ivot boil to 35 ft,-Ibs, ma×lrnum.
Do not over[ighten.
GENERAL RECOIVIMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
beer subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full valuefrom 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 manua! 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 eng meoil level.
Check brake operatlon.
Check tire pressure.
Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRiCATiON CHART
BEARING ZERK
C
CLUTCH PIVOT
®
(_)SAE 30 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-L JBRICATING BEARINGS, IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED= USE ONLY A DRY, PeW
7 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LL _RICANT SPARINGLY.