Service And Maintenance - Craftsman 247.374900 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.
†† Change oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures.
^ Check and clean more often if mower is typically used in the mulching configuration.

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
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
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