Craftsman PGT9000 247.28984 Operator's Manual page 19

Beforeperforming anytypeof maintenance/service, disengage all
controlsandstoptheengine. W aituntilall movingpartshavecometo
a completestop.Disconnect sparkplugwireandgroundit against t he
engineto prevent u nintended starting. A lwayswearsafetyglasses during
operation or whileperforming anyadjustments o r repairs.
Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.This chart describes
serviceguidelinesonly. Usethe Service Logcolumnto keeptrack
of completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest Parts &
Repair Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontact
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
BeforeEachUse
In the First FiveHours
Every 10 Hours
Every25 hours
Every50 hours
Annually
BeforeStorage
1. Engineoil level
2. Mufflerarea and controls
1. EngineOil
1. Hood/Dash air vents
2. Batteryterminals
3. Deckspindlesand idler
bracket
1. Air filter'sprecleaner*
2. Air filter*
3. Mid steeringarms,pivot
shafts,andaxles
4. Frontwheelbearings
5. Frontdeck wheels
1. Engineoil
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. Mid steeringarms,pivot
shafts,and axles
4. Frontwheelbearings
5. Frontdeck wheels
6. Deckspindlesand idler
bracket
7. Pedalpivot points
1. Check
2. Clean
1. Change
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
4. Lubricate
5. Lubricate
1. Change
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
7. Lubricate
*Servicemorefrequentlyunderdustyconditions.
(Blade EngageLever),engagethe parkingbrake,stop the engine
removethe key to preventunintendedstarting.
If the enginehasbeen recentlyrun,theengine,mufflerand sur-
roundingmetal surfaceswill be hotand can cause burnsto the skin.
Exercisecautionto avoidburns.
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