General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman EZ3 917.270912 Owner's Manual

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Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure _#
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems V p
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Check for Loose Fasteners if _7
cA Sh° en,.ep,aoe Mower B,.deo
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Lubrication Chart If
0 Check Battery Level
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Clean Batteryand Terminals _
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension _5
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension V_s
Check Engine Oil Level I_ if
Change Engine Oi_ _23
E Clean Air Filter V,_:
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CleanAir Screen
Inspect Muffler/SparkArrester V _
N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _2
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Clean Engine Cooling Fins
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Replace Spark Plug _#'2 V'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter V'
1 - Change more often when operating ur_der a heavy Io_d or in high ambient temperatures. 5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
2 - Serwce mo_e often when opera*ang in dirty or dusty conditions 6 - Not required if equipped with mainter_nce_ree T0attery.
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oi_ eve_ 50 hours¸ 7 - T_ghten front axle pivot bclt to 35 ft,-Ibs maximum.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy Soil¸ DO not overt_hten.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART
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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and interlock
systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
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_) Front (_)
Wheel
Bearing -_ Bearing
Zerk Zerk
(_ Engine
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"r- _ Gearshift
"-- J _---" Pivots
(_SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil
(_ General Purpose Grease
@ Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE"
Section
IMPORTANT; Do not oil or grease the pivot
points which have special nylon bearings.
Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
that will shorten the life of the self-lubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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