Craftsman EZ3 917.258470 Owner's Manual page 17

CUSTOME
ESPO LITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL tN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation =:_ ....... t@#': : l 1
Check Tire Pressure _
Check for Loose Fasteners _ _#'7
SERVICE DATES
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R Sharpen/RePlace Mower Blades _,_
0_ Lub rioa!!ior} iOhar_ ............. . . _" .... _ ......
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Check,Engine,Oil Level V # _
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Change Engine Oil _ _t,2,3 _'
E Clean Air Filter _#'2
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Clean Air Screer_ _2 ...........................
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Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter {If equipped) .......... I _,2
N Clean Engine Cooling F;n'S .................................. _4_2
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Replace Spark Plug ............................................ . ...... _ , _ , . , ' , , , "--
Check Battery Level/Recharge
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating indir[y or dusty conditions.
3 - if equipped with oit filter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
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5 - tf equipped with adjustable system.
6 _Nol required if equipped with maintenanceqree battery,
7 - Tightenfront axle pivot bolt to 35 It,-ibs. maximum,
Do not overtighten,
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 Adjustments 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 assure
proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
o Check engine oil level.
,, Check brake operation.
o Check tire pressure.
• Check for loose fasteners.
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LUBRICATION CHART
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,