Craftsman 247.77013.0 manual Service And Maintenance, Maintenance Schedule, Interval, Service Log

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

WARNING

Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.

Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes service guidelines only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of completed maintenance tasks. To locate the nearest Sears Service

Center or to schedule service, simply contact Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

Interval		Item		Service	Service Log
Each Use	1.	Engine oil level	1.	Check
	2.	Loose or missing hardware	2.	Tighten or replace
	3.	Unit and engine.	3.	Clean
1st 5 - 8 hours	1.	Engine oil	1.	Change
25 hours	1.	Engine oil†	1.	Change
	2.	Air cleaner	2.	Clean or replace
	3.	Control linkages and pivots	3.	Lube with light oil
50 hours	1.	Engine oil	1.	Change
Annually or 100 hours	1.	Spark plug	1.	Clean, replace, re-gap
Before Storage	1.	Fuel system	1.	Run engine until it stops from lack of
				fuel or add a gasoline additive to the
				gas in the tank.
† Under heavy load or in high temperatures

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