Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman 247.25000 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all
controls and stoptheengine.Waituntilall moving partshavecometo
a completestop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgrounditagainst t he
engine to prevent u nintended starting. A lways wearsafety glassesduring
operation orwhileperforming anyadjustments o r repairs.
Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.This chart describes
serviceguidelinesonly.Use the ServiceLog columnto keeptrackof
completedmaintenance tasks.
To locate the nearest Parts& Repair Service Center or to
scheduleservice,simplycall (800)659-5917.
BeforeEachUse
In the FirstFive Hours
Every 10 Hours
Every25 hours
Every50 hours
Annually
BeforeStorage
1. Engineoil level
2. Air Filter
3. Mufflerarea and controls
1. EngineOil
1. Hood/Dash air vents
2. Batteryterminals
3. Deckspindleand idler
bracket
1. Air filter'sprecleaner*
2. Air filter*
3. Mid-steering arms, pivot
shafts,rackand axles
4. Frontwheelbearings
1. Engineoil/Oil filter
2. Muffler
1. Air filter
2. Air filter'spre-cleaner
3. Sparkplug
4. Air coolingsystem*
5. Fuelfilter
6. SteeringGears
7. RearWheels
1. Hood/Dash air vents
2. Batteryterminals
3. Midsteeringarms,pivot
shafts,and axles
4. Frontwheelbearings
5. Deckspindleand idler
bracket
6. Pedalpivot points
1. Check
2. Clean/Replace
3. Clean
1. Change
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
4. Lubricate
1. Change/Replace
2. Check
1. Replace
2. Replace
3. Replace
4. Clean
5. Replace
6. Clean
7. Removeand greaseaxles
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
4. Lubricate
5. Lubricate
6. Lubricate
*Servicemorefrequentlyunderdustyconditions.
Beforeperformingany maintenance or repairs,disengagethe PTO
(BladeEngageLever),engagethe parkingbrake,stopthe engine
and removethe key to preventunintendedstarting.
If the enginehas beenrecentlyrun,the engine,mufflerand sur-
roundingmetalsurfaceswill be hot and cancause burnsto the skin.
Exercisecautionto avoidburns.
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