Craftsman EZ3 917.259573 Owner's Manual page 17

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILIT!
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL [N DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
;heck Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
T I Check for Loose Fasteners
R I" SharpenlReptace Mower Blades
A l" Lubrication Chart
Cl.
T [ Check Battery Level/Recharge
0 I Clean Battery a_td Terminals
R [ Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Biade Belt(e)Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt{s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Lever
Change Engine Oil
F_..} Clean Air Filter
N 1 Clean Air Screen
G I inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
I Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
N I clean Engine Cooling Fins
El
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
I - Change more often when operating under a heavy iced or in high ambient temperatures,
2 - Service mo_a often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions-
3 - I1 equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours,
4 - Replaceblades more oftenwhen mowing in sandysoil
;ERVICE DATES
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5 - If equippedwith adjustabtesystem,
6 * Not requiredif equippedwith maintenance4reebattery.
7 - Tightenfront axle pivot bo{tto 35 ft.4bs, 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
property 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 ptug 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 for loose fasteners.
(_) SPINDLE
LUBRICAT|ON CHART
•_PINDLE ZERK (_)
(_) FRONT
BEARING ZERK
-FRONT WHEEL (_)
BEARING ZERK
ENGINE (_
0
CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
(_) SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
(_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_ REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" 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. tF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-
17 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.