Craftsman 247.88110 - Manual (Page 16)

5. Blade Spindle Assembly
The blade spindle assembly, located on the underside
of the mowing deck, is equipped with a grease fitting
Use grass discharge chute for access to the fitting lo­
cated under the deck. Use multi-purpose grease. Lubri­
cate prior to initial use and every 25 hours thereafter.
See figure 36.
CAUTION
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Be sure spark plug wire is disconnected
and grounded.
6. Gear Box
Check lubricant in the self-propelled drive gear box.
This must be maintained half full at all times and
should be checked after each 25 hours of operation.
The gear box is packed at the factory with Alduralube
Heavy or Temprite No. 2. It is suggested that this or an
equivalent type and quality fibrous high heat wheel
bearing grease be used in maintaining this mechanism.
Grease can be ordered by part number 727-111. Hori­
zontal
bronze bearings under the self-propelled drive
mechanism should be lubricated with SAE 30 engine
oil. Refer to figure 37.
CAUTION
Stop the engine and disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug
before making any adjustments.
1. Position equipment so that engine is setting level.
Remove oil filler plug. See figure 38.
FIGURE 38. OIL FILL LOCATION
2. Pour oil into opening which you removed the oil
filler plug from.
3. During initial "Break-in" period oil level should
be watched closely.
Oil . . . Use the following:
Summer—Above 32° F—SAE 30 (SAE 10W30 is
an acceptable substitute).
Winter-Below 32°F-SAE 5W20 (SAE 10 or
5W30 are acceptable subsitutes).
Winter-Below 0°F Only—SAE 1OW with 10%
kerosene.
4. Change oil first two (2) hours of operation and
check oil level every five (5) operating hours or
each time equipment is used.
FIGURE 37. GEAR BOX LUBRICATION
7. Chute Deflector—The torsion spring and pivot point
should be lubricated periodically with oil to prevent
any rust or binding up. Deflector must work freely.
5. Change oil every twenty-five (25) operating hours
or sooner if equipment is operated in extremely
dusty or dirty conditions.
6. Oil can be changed by removing the oil drain plug
located on the right hand side of the engine. See
figure 39.
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