Blade care, Belt care, Service and maintenance – Craftsman 247.887210 User Manual

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

ADJUSTING SHIFT LEVER CABLE

Periodic adjustment of the six speed shift cable may be necessary due

to normal wear on the cable. Adjustment is needed if all six speeds do
not work. The adjustable cable bracket is located on the left side of the
mower beside the engine. See Figure 17.

1. Start engine and place shift lever in the sixth speed position.

2. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against

engine.

3.

Loosen hex nut which secures the adjustable cable bracket. See
Figure 17.

4.

Push back on the adjustable cable bracket.

5. Tighten hex nut.

BLADE CARE

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warning

When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement,
protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to
hold the blade.

Periodically inspect the blade adapter tor cracks, especially if you
strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. Follow the steps
below for blade service.

1

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2

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Disconnect spark plug boot from spark plug. Turn mower on its
side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are facing
up.

Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which hold the blade

and the blade adapter to the engine crankshaft. See Figure 18.

NOTE: When removing the blade, blade adapter, etc., be careful not
to remove or lose parts above it associated with the engine pulley.
3.

Remove blade and adapter from the crankshaft. See Figure 18.

4.

Remove blade from the adapter tor testing balance. Balance the
blade on a round shaft screwdriver to check. Remove metal from

the heavy side until it balances evenly. When sharpening the
blade, follow the original angle of grind. Grind each cutting edge
equally to keep the blade balanced.

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warning

An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating
at high speeds. It may cause damage to mower and could break
causing personal injury.

5.

Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade

adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter onto the engine
crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of
the blade marked “Bottom” (or with part number) faces the ground
when the mower is in the operating position. Make sure that the
blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter flanges.

6.

Place blade bell support on the blade. Align notches on the blade
bell support with small holes in blade.

7. Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to torque: 450 in. lbs. min.,

600 in. lbs. max.

To ensure safe operation of your mower, periodically check the blade
bolt for correct torque.

BELT CARE

NOTE: Several components must be removed in order to change the
mower’s drive belt. See an authorized Sears Service Center to have
your belt replaced.

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