Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman 247.203691 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytype of maintenance/service, disengage all controls
andstopthe engine.Waituntilall movingparts havecometo acomplete
stop. D isconnect spark plug wireandground itagainst t he engine to prevent
unintendedstarting.Always wearsafetyglasses during operationor while
performinganyadjustmentsor repairs.
BeforeEach Use
IntheFirst F ive Hours
Every 1 0Hours
Every 2 5hours
Every 5 0hours
Annually
BeforeStorage
1. Engine oil level
2. AirFilter
3. Mufflerarea andcontrols
1. Engine Oil
1. Hood/Dash air vents
2. Batteryterminals
3. Deck spindleandidlerbracket
1. Airfilter'sprecleaner*
2. Airfilter*
3. Mid-steering arms,pivot shafts,
rackandaxles
4. Front w heelbearings
1. Engine oil/Oil filter
2. Muffler
1. Airfilter
2. Airfilter'spre-cleaner
3. Spark plug
4. Aircoolingsystem*
5. Fuel f ilter
6. Steering Gears
7. Rear W heels
1. Hood/Dash air vents
2. Batteryterminals
3. Midsteeringarms,pivotshafts,
andaxles
4. Front w heelbearings
5. Deck spindleandidlerbracket
6. 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 nearestParts& Repair ServiceCenteror to schedule service,
simply call 1-888-331-4569.
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. Remove a ndgrease axles
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
4. Lubricate
5. Lubricate
6. Lubricate
Beforeperformingany maintenanceor repairs,disengagethe PTO(Blade
EngageLever),engagethe parkingbrake,stop the engine andremovethe
keyto prevent unintendedstarting.
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If the engine hasbeen recently run, the engine,muffler and surrounding
metal surfaceswill behotandcan causeburns to the skin. Exercise caution
to avoid burns.