Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman T1600 247.203743 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Beforeperforming anytype of maintenance/service, d isengageall controls
andstop the engine.Wait until all moving partshavecometo a complete
stop.Disconnect sparkplug wire andgroundit againstthe engine to prevent
unintendedstarting. Alwayswearsafety glasses during operationor while
performing any adjustmentsor repairs.
BeforeEach Use
Inthe FirstFiveHours
Every10Hours
Every 25 hours
Every 5 0hours
Annually
BeforeStorage
1. Engine oil level
2. Mufflerarea andcontrols
3. Finger guard
1. Engine Oil
I. Hood/Dash air vents
2. Batteryterminals
3. Deck spindles andidler bracket
1. Airfilter'sprefilter*
2. Airfilter*
3. Midsteeringarms,pivotshafts,
andaxles
4. Front w heelbearings
5. Front d eckwheels
1. Engine oil/Oil filter
2. Muffler
1. Airfilter
2. Airfilter'spre-filter
3. Spark plug
4. Aircoolingsystem*
5. Fuel f ilter
6. Steering Gears
7. Rear W heels
1. Hood/Dash air vents
2. Batteryterminals
3. Midsteeringarms,pivotshafts,
andaxles
4. Front w heelbearings
5. Front d eckwheels
6. Deck spindles andidler bracket
7. Pedal p ivotpoints
*Service morefrequentlyunderdustyconditions.Engine Maintenance
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.
I. Check
2. Clean
3. Clean
I. Change
I. 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 a ndgrease axles
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
4. Lubricate
5. Lubricate
6. Lubricate
7. Lubricate
Beforeperformingany maintenanceor repairs,disengagethe PTO(Blade
EngageLever),engagethe 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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