Service And Maintenance; General Recommendations - Craftsman 247.374302 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
Each Use 1.
2.
3.
4.
1st Month or 5 hours 1.
Annually or 25 hours 1.
2.
3.
Annually or 50 hours 1.
Annually 1.
2.
Before Storage 1.
† Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner if very dirty.
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 control at least once a season with light oil. This
control must operate freely in both directions. See Figure 13.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING
Item
Engine oil level
Loose or missing hardware
Air cleaner
Unit and engine
Engine oil
Air cleaner †
Control linkages/pivots and wheels
Underside of mower deck
Engine oil
Spark plug
Air Cleaner
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.
Service
1. Check
2. Tighten or replace
3. Check
4. Clean
1. Change
1. Clean
2. Lube with light oil
3. Clean
1. Change
1. Replace
2. Replace
1. Run engine until it stops from lack of fuel, or
add stabilizer to a full tank of fresh fuel prior
to storage.
13
Service Log
Figure 13