Craftsman EZ3 917.251481 Owner's Manual page 16

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MAINTEN'ANCE
SCHEDULE
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Check Brake Operation
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CheckforLooseFasteners
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CleanBatteryand Terminals
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Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension
CheckEngineOil Level
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Change Engine Oil
CleanAir Filter
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InspectMuffledSpark Arrester
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ReplaceOil Filter (If equipped)
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ReplaceSparkPlug
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ReplaceAir Filter Paper Cartridge
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Replace Fuel Filter
I - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or In high ambient temperatures,
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
3 - If equipped with oil filler, change oil every 50 hours,
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil,
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5 - If equipped wtlh adjustable system,
6 - Not required If equipped with maintenance-free
battery
7 _ Tighten front axle plvot bolt to 35 fl,-lbs_ maximum,
Do not overtlghtan
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty or] 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
(_)TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
(_ SPINDLE ZERK __
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SPINDLE ZERK (_
(_) FRONT WHEEL-"__...:.
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FRONT WHEEL (_)
®
SECTOR GEAR
"ENGINE (_)
TEETH
BEFORE EACH USE
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Check engine oil level
Check brake operation..
Checktire pressure.
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Check for loose fasteners.
IMPORTANT;
DO NOT OIL OR GREASE
THE PIVOT
POINTS
WHICH
HAVE SPECIAL
NYLON
BEARINGS.
VISCOUS LUBRICANTS
WlLLATTRACT
DUSTAND
DIRT
THAT
W_LL
SHORTEN
THE
LIFE
OF THE
SELF-
LUBRICATING
BEARINGS.
IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST
BE LUBRICATED,
USE
ONLY
A DRY,
POWDERED
GRAPHITE
TYPE LUBRICANT
SPARINGLY..
TRANSAXLE
FLUID
16
(_SAE
30 MOTOR OIL API - SF/SG
® GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_)REFER
TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
"ENGINE"
SECTION
(_)SPRAY
SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)

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