Craftsman 247.28984 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageall
controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo
acompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit againstthe
engineto preventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring
operationorwhileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.
Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes
serviceguidelinesonly.Usethe ServiceLogcolumnto keeptrack
of completedmaintenancetasks.Tolocate the nearest Parts &
Repair Service Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontact
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
BeforeEachUse
In theFirst FiveHours
Every10Hours
Every25 hours
Every50 hours
Annually
BeforeStorage
1. Engineoillevel
2. Mufflerareaandcontrols
1. EngineOil
1. Hood/Dashair vents
2. Batteryterminals
3. Deckspindlesandidler
bracket
1. Airfilter'sprecleaner*
2. Airfilter*
3. Mid steeringarms,pivot
shafts,andaxles
4. Frontwheelbearings
5. Frontdeckwheels
1. Engineoil
2. Muffler
1. Airfilter
2. Airfilter'spre-cleaner
3. Sparkplug
4. Aircoolingsystem*
5. Fuelfilter
6. SteeringGears
7. RearWheels
1. Hood/Dashair vents
2. Batteryterminals
3. Mid steeringarms,pivot
shafts,andaxles
4. Frontwheelbearings
5. Frontdeckwheels
6. Deckspindlesandidler
bracket
7. Pedalpivotpoints
1. Check
2. Clean
1. Change
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
4. Lubricate
5. Lubricate
1. Change
2. Check
1. Replace
2. Replace
3. Replace
4. Clean
5. Replace
6. Clean
7. Removeandgreaseaxles
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
4. Lubricate
5. Lubricate
6. Lubricate
7. Lubricate
*Servicemorefrequentlyunderdustyconditions.
(BladeEngageLever),engagethe parkingbrake,stopthe engine
removethe keyto preventunintendedstarting.
If the enginehasbeenrecentlyrun,theengine,mufflerand sur-
roundingmetalsurfaceswill behotandcan causeburnstothe skin.
Exercisecautiontoavoidburns.
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