Craftsman YT3000 Manual: Essential Maintenance and Care Guide

Craftsman Essential Maintenance Guide for YT3000 Lawn Mowers

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

RT Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems

A Check for Loose Fasteners

C Check/Replace Mower Blades

T Lubrication Chart

0 Check Battery Level

RClean Battery and Terminals

Clean Debris Off Steering Plate Check Transaxle Cooling

Check Mower Levelness Check V-Belts

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)

NE Clean Air Filter

GClean Air Screen

Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester

N Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)

E Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

m R_._place Fuel Filter

BEFORE

EACH

USE

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1 - 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.

Replace

blades

often

when

mowing

in sandy

soil.

5 - See Cleaning

in Maintenance

Section.

Not required

equipped

with

maintenance-free

battery.

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 pe- riodically to properly maintain your tractor. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

•At least 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 en- gine 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 ROS systems for proper operation.

5.Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

_SAE 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-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lu- bricant sparingly.