Maintenance Schrdule - Craftsman 247.203730 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 anyadjustments or repairs.
BeforeEach Use
Inthe FirstFiveHours
Every10Hours
Every 25 hours
Every 5 0hours
Annually
BeforeStorage
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Engine oil level
Mufflerarea andcontrols
Finger guard
Engine Oil
Hood/Dash air vents
Batteryterminals
Deck spindles andidler bracket
Airfilter'sprecleaner*
Airfilter*
Midsteeringarms,pivotshafts,
andaxles
Front w heelbearings
Front d eckwheels
Engine oil/Oil filter
Muffler
Airfilter
Airfilter'spre-cleaner
Spark plug
Aircoolingsystem*
Fuel f ilter
Steering Gears
Rear W heels
Hood/Dash air vents
Batteryterminals
Midsteeringarms,pivotshafts,
andaxles
Front w heelbearings
Front d eckwheels
Deck spindles andidler bracket
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 contact1-800-659-5917.
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 a ndgrease axles
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
4. Lubricate
5. Lubricate
6. Lubricate
7. Lubricate
Beforeperformingany maintenanceor repairs, d isengagethe 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 causeburnsto the skin. Exercise caution
to avoid burns.
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