Service And Maintenance - Craftsman C459.60102 Operator's Manual

Lawn tractor 21 hp, variation speed 46” deck
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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. Always wear safety glasses during
operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
Interval
Before Each Use
1.
2.
3.
In the First Five Hours
1.
Every 10 Hours
1.
2.
3.
Every 25 hours
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Every 50 hours
1.
2.
Annually
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Before Storage
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
*Service more frequently under dusty conditions.
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Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage the PTO
(Blade Engage Lever), engage the parking brake, stop the engine
and remove the key to prevent unintended starting.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

MAINTeNANCe SCHeDUle
Item
Engine oil level
Muffler area and controls
Finger guard
Engine Oil
Hood/ Dash air vents
Battery terminals
Deck spindles and idler
bracket
Air filter's precleaner*
Air filter*
Mid steering arms, pivot
shafts, and axles
Front wheel bearings
Front deck wheels
Engine oil/ Oil filter
Muffler
Air filter
Air filter's pre-cleaner
Spark plug
Air cooling system*
Fuel filter
Steering Gears
Rear Wheels
Hood/ Dash air vents
Battery terminals
Mid steering arms, pivot
shafts, and axles
Front wheel bearings
Front deck wheels
Deck spindles and idler
bracket
Pedal pivot points
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 Parts &
Repair Service Center or to schedule service, simply contact
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
Service
1.
Check
2.
Clean
3.
Clean
1.
Change
1.
Clean
2.
Clean
3.
Lubricate
1.
Clean
2.
Clean
3.
Lubricate
4.
Lubricate
5.
Lubricate
1.
Change/ Replace
2.
Check
1.
Replace
2.
Replace
3.
Replace
4.
Clean
5.
Replace
6.
Clean
7.
Remove and grease axles
1.
Clean
2.
Clean
3.
Lubricate
4.
Lubricate
5.
Lubricate
6.
Lubricate
7.
Lubricate
If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and sur-
rounding metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin.
Exercise caution to avoid burns.
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Service log
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