Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance General Recommendations; Before Each Use; Lubrication Chart - Craftsman EZ3 917.273070 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..,_ _ =_.._o_ _o_'_"_o_ /
FILL IN DATES
Check Brake Operation _1_ _1_
Check Tire Pressure _ ql_
Ch_:k Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems
R CheckforLooseFasleners it_
V_7 _1
SharpenlReplacs Mower Blades 11_4
T
Lubrication Chart It_ I1 #
0 Check Sattew Level I_e
R
Clean Batteryand Terminals Ik/ I_
Check Transaxle Cooling I_
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension _s
Check Engine Oil Level _t_ _1_
Change Engine Oil _1_12: I_ #
E Clear= Air Fillet VJ2
N ; Clean Air Screen _J#2
G
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
NI Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I_t
2
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins 1_12
Replace Spark Plug _
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2
Replace Fuel Filter
1. Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambienl temperatures 5. If oqu_oped wilh adjustable system
2 Service more oiler when operating in dirty or dusty com_itions
3 If equipped with o$1filter change oil every 50 hours
4. Replace b_a_t,es more o ftett when mowing in _ndy =oil
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 periodi-
cally to properly maintain your tractor. All
adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
ments 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
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
6 . Not required _f equipped w_l_ maintenance.f_ee battery
7 Tighten f,ont _xle pwot bolt to 35 I1 .Ibs m,_x_nun_
DO r_ overtighten
LUBRICATION CHART
® Tie Rod Ball Joints
•@ Spindle
Zerk Zerk
®Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
Bearing Zerk
Gear
Teeth
{_Check/
Transaxle
Fluid
SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil
General Purpose Grease
Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
_ Spraysiliconelubriant (Move Bootsto
Lubricate)
bearings. Viscous lubricants 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.
powdered graphite type lubricant
19 sparingly.