Service And Maintenance - Craftsman 247.37683 Operator's Manual

WarninG
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.
2.
200 hours 1.
2.
Before Storage 1.
† Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner if very dirty.
†† Change oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

maintenanCe sCHeDUle
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
Spark plug
Air Cleaner
Fuel system
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, simply contact Sears at
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
service
1. Check
2. Tighten or replace
3. Check
4. Clean
1. Change
1. Clean
2. Lube with light oil
3. Clean
1. Change
2. Check
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.
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service log