Maintenance; General Recommendations - Craftsman 536.270321 Operator's Manual

PROCEDURE
Tires, Check
M
Blade, Inspect and Sharpen
O
W
Battery, Check and Charge
E
Battery, Clean
R
Lubrication
Oil, Check
Oil, Change
E
Cooling System, Clean / Check
N
G
Muffler, Check
I
Pre-Cleaner Filter, Service
N
Air Cleaner Cartridge Filter, Service
E
Spark Plug, Check
Spark Plug, Replace
* Change oil every 25 hours when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
** Clean cooling system more often if operating under dusty conditions.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

1. The owner's responsibility is to maintain this product. This will
extend the life of the product and is also necessary to maintain
warranty coverage.
2. Check the spark plug, drive brake, lubricate the unit, and clean
the air filter once a year.
3. Check the fasteners. Make sure all fasteners are tight.
4. Follow the Maintenance and the Service And Adjustment sec-
tion to keep the unit in good operating condition.
CHECK THE TIRES
Check the air pressure in the tires. Tires with too much air pressure
will cause the unit to ride rough. Also, the wrong air pressure will
keep the mower housing from cutting level. The correct air pressure
(PSI) is shown on the side of the tire.
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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE TABLE
FIRST EVERY
EACH
2
USE
HOURS HOURS
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Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices
and systems may be performed by any Sears or other qualified
service dealer. Regular maintenance will improve the performance
and extend the life of the engine.
22
EVERY EVERY
8 25 50
HOURS HOURS
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WARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust-
ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the
spark plug. Remove the wire from the spark plug to
prevent the engine from starting by accident.
EVERY
BEFORE
100
STORAGE
HOURS
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