Craftsman EZ3 917.251630 Owner's Manual page 16

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OUSTO#ER RESPONSIBHLITIES
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_,NCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REaU R SERVtCE
Check BrakeOpemiion........... 6# 4 6##
CheckTire
Pressure _/
T Check
for Loose
Fasteners _
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Sharpen/Replace
Mowe_'
Blades
64'4
C .Lubrication Chart .......... 6_
T Check Battery LeveVRecharge
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Clean Battery and Terminals _4
R Check TransaxleCooling , _T_ _ i 644
Adjust Blade Bell(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level 6## 6# #
Change Engine Oil 6/ 6_,2._
E CleanAir Filter 6/'2
N Clean Air Screen 6/'2 ...
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Inspect MuffleriSparkArrester
6##
i ReplaceOil Filter (If equipped)
N Clean EngineCooling Fins :
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Replace SparkPlug
ReplaceAir Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
I =Change more ellen when operating under a heavy toad or tn high ambient lempatatures
2 - Service more often when operaflng in d_rty or dusty conditions
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change o1_even 50 hours
4 - Replace blades mine often when mowing in sandy soil
SERVICE DATES
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5 - tf equipped wtfh adlustable system
6 * Not ;required if equipped wtlh rnaln{enanee4ree battery
7 - Tighten {rent axle pivot boll to 35 ft -Ibs maximum
Co not over_{ghten,
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..
Ail adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section'of
this manual should be checked at least once each season..
o 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.
LUBRIlCATUON CHART
BEFORE EACH USE (_
TRANSAXLE
° Check engine oil level FLUID
= Check brake operation.
- Checktire pressure.
,, Check for loose fasteners.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT
POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS.
VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DtRT
THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-
LUBRICATING BEARtNGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST
BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED
GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.,
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(DSAE 30 MOTOR OIL APt - SF/SG
(_! GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
® REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONStBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
®SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)