Craftsman 247.388250 - Manual (Page 14)

Blade Care Lubrication
Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks,
especially if you strike a foreign object. Repiace when
necessary.
WARNING: When inspecting the cutting
blade, protect hands by using heavy
gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting
blade.
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Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to
post on engine.
Turn mower on its side, making sure that the air
filter and the carburetor are up, to check the
blade. If the blade needs to be serviced, refer
to the instructions on “Servicing Blade” on page
15 of this manual.
Wheels
• Lubricate the wheels at least once a season
with light oil or engine oii. Aiso, if the wheels are
removed for any reason, lubricate the surface
of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the
wheel with light oil.
Blade Control Handle
• Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control
handle and the brake cable at least once a
season with light oil. The blade control handle
must operate freely in both directions. For
complete lubrication chart, see Figure 13.
Chute Deflector
• Lubricate the torsion spring and the pivot point
on each end of the chute deflector using a light
oil. This wiil prevent rusting and ensure that the
deflector, which is a safety device, can always
work properly.
NOTE: For sake of clarity, the pictures in the insets represent view from another perspective rather than from the operating position.
Figure 13: Lubrication Chart
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