Craftsman Gcv160 Schedule, Maintenance, Beforeafterevery Every Every Before, Lubrication Chart

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

Check for Loose Fasteners

_ lean /Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires

_ Check Drive Wheels

Clean Lawn Mower ....

M Clean under Drive Cover ***

OCheck Drive Belt / Pulleys ***

W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade

_ Lubrication

Clean and Recharge Battery **

--Check Engine Oil level

I_ Change Engine Oil

N Clean Air Filter

_ Inspect Muffler

N Replace Spark Plug

IE Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer

BEFOREAFTEREVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE

EACH EACH 10

USE USE HOURS25HOURS 100 STORAGE OR SEASON HOURS

1_#

1_

v"

i,/

t/3

v'

_4

_,2

_4

_4

*

(if so equipped)

1

-

Change

more

often

if operating

under

a heavy

load

or in high outdoor temperatures.

**

Electric-Start mowers

2

-

Service

more

often

if operating

in dirty

or

dusty

conditions.

***

Power-Propelled

mowers

3

- Replace

blades more often when mowing

in sandy

soil.

****

Use a scraper

4

- Charge

48 hours at

end

of season.

to clean under

deck

5

- And after each

5 hours

of use.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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 unit as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

o At least once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assure proper air-fuel mixture and help

your engine run better and last longer.

o Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

o Check engine oil level.

o Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated

(See "LUBRICATION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

(_ Wheel adjuster (on each wheel)

(_) Engine oil

(_ Mulcher door hinge pin

(_ Rear door hinge

(_ Handle bracket mounting pins

(_ Spray lubricant

(_) See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of

the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered

12graphite type lubricant sparingly.