Craftsman EZ3 917.259541 Owner's Manual page 15

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBULR'UES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /__ ._o__o__
FILL IN DATES /__'_'_/_._
AS You C OMPLETE
REGULAR SERV!OE / Y' .YSERV'CE DA'rE s
Check Brake Operation $/ e/
Check Tire Pressure _#',. V _'
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Check for Loose Fasteners 6/ 6f 7
a Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades ......................
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Lubrication Chart _'
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Check Batlery LevellRecharge
0 Clean Battery and Terminals .... 6./ .............. _'
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Check Transaxle Cooling 6,,4"
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ,6/5
Adjust Motion Drive Bell(s) Tension ........................... 6#45
Check Engine Oil Leve!
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filler
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Clean Air Screen
e Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
I Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins ....
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Ca4ridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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1 - Change more ollen when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Service more of Ion when ope_alfng in dtrly or dusty conditions
3 - I1 equipped wilh oil filler, change oil every 50 l_ours
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soll
5 - If equipped wilh adiuslabie system
6 - Not requ[re_! if equipped wilh mainlenance-iree ballery
7 - Tighten t[onl axle pivot bolt to 35 ft -Ibs maximum
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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.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ FRONT WHEE
BEARING ZERK
" FRONT WHEEL (_)
BEARING ZERK
CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
" Check brake operation,
', Check tire pressure
,, Check for loose fasteners,
(9
PIVOTS
(9 SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGtNE" 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-
!5 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY