Craftsman 486.252444 owner manual Maintenance Schedule

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MAINTENANCE

Refer to the engine manual for instructions on engine maintenance.

 

 

 

 

use

 

 

 

hrs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fill in dates as you

 

 

 

 

 

 

.

 

 

 

season

 

 

season

 

 

 

season

 

 

each

 

 

to

 

 

 

.or

 

.or

 

.

 

 

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

hrs

or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before

 

 

5

 

 

 

hrs

 

 

 

hrs

 

 

 

 

 

early

complete regular service.

 

 

First

 

 

 

25

every

 

50

every

100

every

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Engine Oil Level

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change Engine Oil

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service air cleaner precleaner

 

 

 

 

 

 

X**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service air cleaner cartridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X**

 

 

 

 

 

Replace spark plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Clean cooling system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X**

 

 

 

 

 

Check valve clearance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

Check for loose fasteners

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lubricate Tiller

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lubricate Tiller Transmission

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service Dates

*Change oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures.

**Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if very dirty.

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486.252444 specifications

The Craftsman 486.252444 is a versatile and robust tool designed to meet the demands of both amateur and professional gardeners. It's particularly known for its performance and ease of use, making it a popular choice among those who appreciate efficiency without compromising on quality.

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