Service And Maintenance; General Recommendations - Craftsman 247.397600 Operator's Manual

Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls
and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete
stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to
prevent unintended starting.
Interval
First Five Hours
Each Use
Annually or 50 hours
Annually or 200 hours
Annually
Before Storage
† Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present.
Always stop engine, allow engine to cool, disconnect spark plug wire, and
ground against engine before performing any type of maintenance on your
machine.

General Recommendations

• Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
• The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been
subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from
warranty, operator must maintain the equipment as
instructed here.
• Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine warranty.
• All adjustments should be checked at least once each season.
• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight.
Lubrication
Blade Control
Lubricate pivot points on the blade and drive control at least once a season with
light oil. These controls must operate freely in both directions. See Figure 16.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING
Item
1. Engine Oil
1. Engine oil level
2. Loose or missing hardware
3. Unit and engine
1. Air cleaner †
2. Engine Oil
3. Control linkages/pivots and wheels
4. Underside of mower deck
1. Air cleaner †
1. Spark plug
1. Fuel system
WARNING
Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes service
guidelines only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of completed
maintenance tasks. To locate the nearest Sears Service Center or to schedule service,
call the following toll free number:1-888-331-4569.
See the Engine Operator's manual packed with the mower for detailed instructions
on how to perform many of the following maintenance items.
Service
1. Change
1. Check
2. Tighten or replace
3. Clean
1. Clean
2. Change
3. Lube with light oil
4. Clean
1. Replace
1. Replace
1. Run engine until it stops from lack of fuel, or
add stabilizer to a full tank of fresh fuel prior
to storage.
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Service Log
Figure 16