Sears EZ3 917.256543 - Manual (Page 15)

CUSTOMER RESPOMSiBlLlTlES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
^5#
Check Brake Operation ife/ 1/
1
1
Check Tire Pressure !✓ i/ 1 '
Check for Loose Fasteners I ^ ✓ t ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
%/ a 1
Lubrication Chart ✓
✓ :
Check Battery Level/Rscharge ✓e
1
Clean Battery and Terminals ✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling 1/
1
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension s/s
1
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ✓s I
Check Engine Oil Level
✓ ✓
1
Change Engine Oil ✓ |f^2,3
1 /
Clean Air Filter ✓ 2
I
Clean Air Screen ^ 2
1
Inspect Mttffler/Spark Arrester ✓
1
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) |/t,2
1
Clean Engine Cooling Fins s/z 1
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓ 1
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
I
Replace Fuel Fitter ✓ 1
1 • Change more olten when operating under a heavy load or 1n high
2 - Service more oflan when operaiing fn dirty or dusty condillorts
3 If equipped with oil (iiter, change oil every SO hours,
4 - Repiace blades more olten when mowing in sandy soil,
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive tui! 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, ciean
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 for loose fasteners.
amblBiif tempstatures 5 • Si equipped with adjustable system
6 - No!required !laquippadwith inaintanaacB-free battery.
7 - Tighten front axta pivot bolt to 3S ft -lbs maxlmtim
Do rto! ovartlghfan
LUBRICATION CHART
15
(J) SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
(D GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(3) 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- IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW­
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,