Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Recommendations; Cleaning; Engine Maintenance - Craftsman 247.388240 Owner's Manual

General Recommendations
Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
The warrantyon thislawn mower does notcover
itemsthat havebeen subjectedtooperatorabuse
or negligence.To receivefull value from the
warranty,operatormustmaintainthe lawn mower
as instructedin this manual.
Changing of engine governed speed will void
engine warranty.
Some adjustments will have to be made
periodically to maintain your unit properly.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments
sectionof this manual shouldbe checked at
least once each season.
Follow the maintenance schedule given below.
Periodicallycheck all fasteners and make sure
these are tight.
WARNING: Always stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire before
performingany maintenanceor adjustments.
Cleaning
The undersideof the mower deck shouldbe cleaned
after each use to prevent any buildupof grass clippings,
leaves, dirt, or otherdebris. Ifthis debdsis allowedto
accumulate, itwillresultin rust and corrosion.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
Drain the gasoline from the lawn mower, or
place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
Tip the mower so that it rests on the housing.
Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up.
Hold it firmly.
Scrape clean the underside of the deck with a
suitable tool.
Put the mower back on its wheels on the
ground. If you had put plastic under the gas
cap, make sure to remove it now.
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WARNING: Never tip the mower more
than 90 degrees and do not leave the
mower tipped for any length of time. Oil
can drain into the upper part of the engine
causing a starting problem.
NOTE: We do not recommend using a garden hose to
clean mower unless the muffler, air filterand
carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in
engine can shorten engine life.
Engine Maintenance
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WARNING: Always stop englne,
disconnect spark plug wire, and move it
away from spark plug before performing any
adjustments or repairs.
.'ustomer Responsibilities
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Lubricate wheels
Lubricate casters <_
0 Lubricate blade control
D. Cleandeck _/_
Bladecare <_
Changeoil _;_ <_
UJ Replace air filter _:_
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_z Cleanengine _/_
uJ Checksparkplug <_
Checksparkarrester(if any) <_
SERVICE
DATES
12