Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations - Craftsman 247.374302 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Each Use
Beforeperforming any type of maintenance/service, d isengageall controls
and stop the engine.Wait until all moving parts havecome to a complete
stop. Disconnect s parkplug wire and groundit againstthe engineto
prevent unintended starting.
1stMonth or5hours
Annually or25hours
Annually or50hours
Annually
Before S torage
1. Engine oil level
2. Loose or missinghardware
3. Aircleaner
4. Unitandengine
I. Engine oil
I. Aircleaner f
2. Control l inkages/pivots a ndwheels
3. Underside of mowerdeck
I. Engine oil
I. Spark plug
2. AirCleaner
I. Fuel s ystem
Follow the maintenance s chedule givenbelow.Thischartdescribes s ervice
guidelines only.Use the Service Logcolumn to keeptrackofcompleted
maintenance t asks.Tolocatethe nearest S ears Service C enter o r toschedule service,
callthe following tollfreenumber:l-888-331-4569.
Check
Tighten or replace
Check
Clean
Change
Clean
Lubewith lightoil
Clean
Change
Replace
Replace
Run engineuntil it stopsfrom lackoffuel, or
addstabilizerto afull tankof freshfuel prior
to storage.
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Clean moreoftenunderdustyconditions or whenairbornedebrisispresent.Replace a ir cleaner i f verydirty.
Alwaysstop engine,allow engine to cool, disconnectsparkplug wire, and
ground against engine beforeperforming any type of maintenanceon your
machine.
GeneralRecommendations
Always observe safetyruleswhenperforminganymaintenance.
Thewarrantyonthislawnmowerdoesnot coveritemsthat havebeen
subjected to operatorabuse or negligence. Toreceive full valuefrom
warranty, o peratormustmaintainthe equipment a s
instructed here.
Changing of engine-governed s peed will voidengine warranty.
All adjustments shouldbe checked a t leastonceeachseason.
Periodically c heck all fasteners andmakesurethesearetight.
Lubrication
Blade Control
Lubricate pivot pointsonthe bladecontrol a t leastonceaseason with lightoil.This
control m ustoperate freelyinbothdirections. S eeFigure 13.
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