General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman EX3 917.270850 Owner's Manual

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Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
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Intedock Systems I1_
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Check for Loose Fasteners Id f _7 I_
A Shaqoen/Replace Mower Blades _4
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Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
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Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Ks
Adjust Motion Drive Bait(s) Tension I_s !
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
E Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
Inspec3t Muffler/Spa_'k Attester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling
Fins'
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge •
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a h_vy load or u:lhigh _bient tet'nperatur=m 5 - If equipped with adjuatable system.
2 - Set_dce mobil often when operating m dirty or dumb/oondltions 6 - Not required Ptequipped with maintensnca-free battery
3 - If =quipped with oi_fl Y_er,change oil evee/50 hours 7 - TJg_tln fto_ a.uJepivot bot_to 35 ft,-Ibs. _imum.
4 * Replace blades more often when mowing in s_mdy s_l, DO not overtighten
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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.
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
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Zerk _-_- ' Zerk
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_Front Wheel
Bearing Bearing Zerk
Zerk
shift
Pivots
OSAE 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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