Craftsman 247.887210 - Manual (Page 16)

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
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warning
Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against
engine before performing any type of maintenance on your machine.
Blade Control
Lubricate pivot points on the blade control at least once a season with
light oil. The blade control must operate freely in both directions. See
Figure 15.
Wheels and Casters
Lubricate the wheels and casters at least once a season with light oil
(or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate the axle
bolt and inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Figure 15.
Grass Catcher Adapter
Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point on each end of the grass
catcher adapter door at least once a season with light oil to prevent
rust. See Figure 15.
Transmission
The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory and does
not require lubrication.
CLEANING DECK
Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent build-up
of grass clippings or other debris. Follow steps below tor this job.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn mower or
place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
2. Tip mower so that it rests on the housing, keeping the muffler side
down. Hold mower firmly.
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warning
Never tip the mower more than 90° in any direction 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.
3. Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool.
Do not spray with water.
IMPORTANT: Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean
your unit. These may cause damage to bearings, or the engine. The
use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.
4. Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If you had put
plastic under the gas cap earlier, make sure to remove it now.
REPLACING REAR FLAP
To replace rear flap, proceed as follows:
1. Cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck.
See Figure 16.
2. Attach the new flap and new rod to the deck, bending the ends of
the new rod over to secure to deck.
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