Craftsman 247.38824 owner manual Maintenance, General Recommendations, Cleaning

MAINTENANCE

General Recommendations

•Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

•The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed in this manual.

•Changing of engine governed speed will void engine warranty.

•Some adjustments will have to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly.

•All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

•Follow the maintenance schedule given below.

•Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight.

WARNING: Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance or adjustments.

Cleaning

The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent any buildup of grass clippings, leaves, dirt , or other debris. If this debris is allowed to accumulate, it will result in rust and corrosion.

•Disconnect spark plug wire.

•Drain the gasoline from the lawn mower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

•Tip the mower so that it rests on the housing. Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up. Hold it firmly.

•Scrape clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool.

•Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If you had put plastic under the gas cap, make sure to remove it now.

WARNING: Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain into the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem.

NOTE: We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean mower unless the muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can shorten engine life.

Engine Maintenance

WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire, and move it away from spark plug before performing any adjustments or repairs.

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Lubricate wheels

Lubricate casters

Lubricate blade control

Clean deck

Blade care

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Check spark plug

Check spark arrester (if any)

SERVICE

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