Craftsman 987.889 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MaintenanceChart
ITEM -SERVICEINTERVAL*
Eachuse MowerBlade
LooseorMissingHardware
Belts
EngineOilLevel
Controls
MulchingCover
AsRequired
TightenorReplace
Check
Check
Checkfor ProperOperation
Checkfor ProperCoverInstallation
1st2 hours EngineOil Change
25 hours EngineOil.... Change
FoamAirFilter*** Clean
MowerBlade(s) : SharpenandBalance
ControlLinkagesandPivots LubewithLightOil
50 hours EngineOil Change
BladeDriveBeltAdjust AdjustTension
EngineCoolingFins Clean
GreaseFittings** Grease
Annuallyor 100hours Air FilterElement*** Replace
SparkPlug Clean/Replace,Re-gap
Monthly Linkages Adjust
Belts Check/Replace,Adjust
Annuallyor50 hours FrontWheelBearings Grease
*Intervaldescribesrunningtime.
**A hand-typegreasegunisrecommendedwhengreasingyour
unit. High-pressuretypegreasegunscouldcausedamageto
fittings/seals.
***Clean moreoftenunderdustyconditionsorwhenairbornede-
brisIs present.Replaceaircleanerparts,if verydirty.
****ChangemoreoRenunderdustyconditions,
LubricationChart
ITEM
EngineCrankcase
INTERVAL
First2 hours
25 hours (more oftenin
dustyconditions)
LUBRICATIONTYPE
Change 0il
ChangeOil
(LobdcaUonIntervals Vary
with Operating Conditions
and Typeof Oil Used)
FrontWheel Bearings 50 hours Grease(1-3 Strokes)
Control Linkages/Pivots 25 hours LightOil (Afew drops)
* A hand-type grease gun is recommended.
LUBRICATION
Oil and grease the mower
according to the recommen-
dations listed in the Lubrica-
tion Chart.
Stop engine, wait for all
parts to stop moving, and
disconnect spark plug
wire before performing
any lubrication proce-
dures.
The transmission has been
factory sealed and requires
no lubrication. If a leak
should develop, contact your
local Sears Service Center.
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