Craftsman 987.889000 - Manual (Page 23)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintenance Chart
INTERVAL* ITEM SERVICE
Each use Mower Blade As Required
-
Loose or Missing Hardware Tighten or Replace -
Belts Check
Engine Oil Level Check
Controls Check for Proper Operation
Mulching Cover Check for Proper Cover Installation
1 St 2 hours Engine Oil Change
25 hours Engine Oil"** Change
Foam Air Filter*** Clean
- Mower Blade(s) : Sharpen and Balance
Control Linkages and Pivots Lube with Light Oil
50 hours Engine Oil Change
Blade Drive Belt Adjust Adjust Tension
Engine Cooling Fins Clean
Grease Fittings** Grease
Annually or 100 hours Air Filter Element*** Replace
Spark Plug Clean/Replace, Re-gap
Monthly Linkages Adjust
Belts Check/Replace, Adjust
Annually or 50 hours Front Wheel Bearings Grease
*lnterval describes rtinning time.
**A hand-type grease gun Is recommended when greasing your
unit. High-pressure type grease guns could cause damage to
iittings/seals.
***Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne de­
bris Is present. Replace air cleaner parts, if very dirty.
****Change more often under dusty conditions.
Lubrication Chart
ITEM INTERVAL LUBRICATION TYPE
Engine Crankcase First 2 hours Change Oil
25 hours (more often in
dusty conditions) Change Oil
(Lubrication Intervals Vary
with Operating Conditions
and Type of Oil Used)
Front Wheel Bearings 50 hours Grease (1-3 Strokes)
Control Linkages/Pivots 25 hours Light Oil (A few drops)
* A hand-type grease gun is recommended.
LUBRICATION
Oil and grease the mower
according to the recommen­
dations listed in the Lubrica­
tion Chart.
•
Stop engine, wait for all
parts to stop moving, and
disconnect spark plug
wire before performing
any lubrication proce­
dures.
•
The transmission has been
factory sealed and requires
no lubrication, if a leak
should develop, contact your
local Sears Service Center.
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