Blade Care - Craftsman 247.388240 Owner's Manual

Blade Care
Pedodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks,
especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when
necessary.
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WARNING: When inspecting the cutting
blade, protect hands by using heavy
gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting
blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
Turn mower on its side making sure that the air
filter and the carburetor are up to check the
blade. If the blade needs to be serviced, refer
to the instructions on blade care in the "Service
& Adjustments" section of this manual.
Lubrication
Wheels
Lubricate the wheels at least once a season
with lightoil or engine oil. Also, if the wheels are
removed for any reason, lubricatethe surface
of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the
wheel with lightoil.
Blade Control Handle
Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control
handle and the brake cable at least once a
season with light oil. The blade control handle
must operate freely in both directions. For
complete lubrication chart, see Figure 15.
Chute Deflector
• Lubricate the torsion spdng and the pivot point
on each end of the chute deflector using a light
oil. This will prevent rustingand ensure that the
deflector, which is a safety device, can always
work properly.
NOTE: Forsake ofclarity,illustrations inthe insetsrepresentviewfrom anotherperspective ratherthanfrom the operating position.
Figure 15: Lubrication Chart
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