Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman 247.289150 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytype ofmaintenance/service, disengage allcontrols
andstopthe engine.Waituntil all movingpartshavecometo acomplete
stop. D isconnect spark plug wireandground itagainstthe engineto prevent
unintended s tarting.Always wearsafetyglasses duringoperation o rwhile
performing a nyadjustmentsorrepairs.
BeforeEach Use 1. Engine oil level 1.
2. Mufflerarea andcontrols 2.
3. Finger guard 3.
Inthe FirstFiveHours 1. Engine Oil 1.
Every10Hours I. Hood/Dash air vents I.
2. Batteryterminals 2.
3. Deck spindles andidlerbracket 3.
Every 25 hours 1. Airfilter'sprecleaner* 1.
2. Airfilter* 2.
3. Midsteeringarms,pivotshafts, 3.
andaxles
4. Front w heelbearings 4.
5. Front d eckwheels 5.
Every 50 hours 1. Engine oil/Oil filter 1.
2. Muffler 2.
Annually 1. Airfilter 1.
2. Airfilter'spre-cleaner 2.
3. Spark plug 3.
4. Aircoolingsystem* 4.
5. Fuel f ilter 5.
6. Steering Gears 6.
7. Rear W heels 7.
BeforeStorage 1. Hood/Dash air vents 1.
2. Batteryterminals 2.
3. Midsteeringarms,pivotshafts, 3.
andaxles
4. Front w heelbearings
5. Front d eckwheels
6. Deck spindles andidler bracket
7. Pedal p ivotpoints
*Service morefrequentlyunderdustyconditions.
Follow the maintenance s chedule givenbelow.Thischartdescribes s ervice
guidelines only.Use the Service Logcolumn to keeptrackofcompleted
maintenance t asks.Tolocate the nearest Parts & RepairServiceCenter or to
schedule service, simply contact1-800-4-MY-HOME _.
Check
Clean
Clean
Change
Clean
Clean
Lubricate
Clean
Clean
Lubricate
Lubricate
Lubricate
Change/Replace
Check
Replace
Replace
Replace
Clean
Replace
Clean
Remove a ndgrease axles
Clean
Clean
Lubricate
4. Lubricate
5. Lubricate
6. Lubricate
7. Lubricate
Beforeperformingany maintenanceor repairs, d isengagethe PTO(Blade
EngageLever),engagethe parkingbrake,stop the engine andremovethe
keyto prevent unintendedstarting.
If the engine hasbeen recently run,the engine,muffler and surrounding
metal surfaceswill behot andcan causeburnsto the skin. Exercise caution
to avoid burns.
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