Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman T1000 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytype of maintenance/service, disengage all controls
andstopthe engine.Waituntilall movingparts havecometo acomplete
stop. D isconnect spark plug wireandground itagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.Always wearsafetyglasses duringoperationor while
performing a nyadjustmentsor repairs.
BeforeEach Use 1. Engine oil level 1.
2. Mufflerarea andcontrols 2.
3. Finger guard 3.
Inthe FirstFiveHours 1. Engine Oil 1.
Every10Hours 1. Hood/Dash air vents 1.
2. Batteryterminals 2.
3. Deck spindles andidlerbracket 3.
Every 25 hours 1. Airfilter'spre-cleaner* 1.
2. Airfilter* 2.
3. Midsteeringarms,pivotshafts, 3.
andaxles
4. Front w heelbearings 4.
5. Front d eckwheels 5.
Every 50 hours 1. Engine oil/Oil filter 1.
2. Muffler 2.
Annually 1. Airfilter 1.
2. Airfilter'spre-cleaner 2.
3. Spark plug 3.
4. Aircoolingsystem* 4.
5. Fuel f ilter 5.
6. Steering Gears 6.
7. Rear W heels 7.
BeforeStorage 1. Hood/Dash air vents 1.
2. Batteryterminals 2.
3. Midsteeringarms,pivotshafts, 3.
andaxles
4. Front w heelbearings
5. Front d eckwheels
6. Deck spindles andidlerbracket
7. Pedal p ivotpoints
*Service morefrequentlyunderdustyconditions.
Follow the maintenance s chedule givenbelow.Thischartdescribes s ervice
guidelines only.Use the Service Logcolumn to keeptrackofcompleted
maintenance t asks.Tolocate the nearest Parts & RepairServiceCenter or to
schedule service, simply contact1-888-331-4569.
Check
Clean
Clean
Change
Clean
Clean
Lubricate
Clean
Clean
Lubricate
Lubricate
Lubricate
Change/Replace
Check
Replace
Replace
Replace
Clean
Replace
Clean
Remove a ndgrease axles
Clean
Clean
Lubricate
4. Lubricate
5. Lubricate
6. Lubricate
7. Lubricate
Beforeperformingany maintenanceor repairs,disengagethe PTO(Blade
EngageLever), e ngagethe parkingbrake,stop the engine andremovethe
keyto prevent unintendedstarting.
If the engine hasbeen recently run,the engine,muffler and surrounding
metal surfaceswill behot andcan causeburns to the skin. Exercise caution
to avoid burns.
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