Craftsman 247.88110 - Manual (Page 15)

1. Throttle Control—If throttle adjustment becomes
necessary, the throttle control wire may be reset
as follows:
a. Loosen, but do not remove, screw securing throt­
tle control wire assembly at engine.
b. Move throttle control lever on handle to START
position.
c. Move lever to which control wire is fastened to
engine to full START position. Retighten screw
to secure throttle control wire assembly. See fig­
ure 34.
Throttle Conduit
FIGURE 34. THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT
MOWER LUBRICATION
FIGURE 35. REAR WHEEL LUBRICATION
CAUTION
Stop the engine and disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug
before making any adjustments.
2. Throttle—Periodically lubricate throttle control lever
and entire length of throttle wire assembly with
a few drops of SAI: 30 engine oil for ease of oper­
ation.
CAUTION
Stop the engine and disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug
before making any adjustments.
3. Friction point between idler bracket assembly and
deck should be greased once each season with a
multi-purpose grease. See figure
CAUTION
CAUTION
Stop the engine and disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug
before making any adjustments.
1. Wheel bearings are ball bearings front and rear.
Lubricate at least once a season with SAE 30 weight
motor oil.
a. Front wheels to be oiled at the axle bolt.
b. Rear wheels to be oiled at oil caps in rear wheel.
See figure 35.
Stop the engine and disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug
before making any adjustments.
4. Protective Shield—The pivot points on the protective
shield should be lubricated periodically with oil
to prevent any rust or binding up.
CAUTION
Stop the engiine and disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug
before making any adjustments.
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