Craftsman 20411 Manual De Usuario
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING
Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls
and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete
stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to
prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation
or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete
stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to
prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation
or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes service guidelines
only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of completed maintenance tasks. To
only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of completed maintenance tasks. To
schedule service from Sears Parts & Repair, call 1-888-331-4569.
Interval
Item
Service
Service Log
Each use
1.
Mower and exhaust area
2.
Hydraulic Transaxle
3.
Tires and pressure
4.
Deck, mower and drive belts
5.
Blades and bolt tightness
6.
Safety switch operation
1.
Clean
2.
Check for leaks
3.
Check
4.
Check
5.
Check
6.
Check
Every 25 hours
1.
Spindle Bearings
1.
Grease
Every 50 hours
1.
Wear Points
2.
Grease fitting
1.
Lubricate
2.
Lubricate
Every 100 hours
1.
Cooling shrouds and cooling
areas
areas
2.
Fasteners and components
1.
Remove and clean
2.
Check and secure
Every season/Before storage
1.
Pivot points
2.
Control handle
3.
Extension spring
1.
Lubricate
2.
Lubricate
3.
Lubricate
After mowing
1.
Mower and exhaust area
2.
Wear points
1.
Clean
2.
Lubricate
Once Monthly
1.
Spindle Pulleys
2.
V-Belt
1.
Clean
2.
Clean
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage the PTO, move
the drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position, engage the
parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended
starting.
the drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position, engage the
parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended
starting.
Engine Maintenance
Refer to the Kohler Owner’s Manual for all engine maintenance procedures and
instructions.
Changing the Engine Oil
WARNING
If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding
metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise caution
to avoid burns.
metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise caution
to avoid burns.
To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:
1.
1.
Run the engine for a short time to warm the engine oil. The oil will flow more
freely and carry away more impurities. Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.
freely and carry away more impurities. Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.
2.
Locate the oil drain hose on the left side of the engine.
3.
Place an appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart capacity
below the opening of the oil drain tube, to collect the used oil. Remove the
oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.
below the opening of the oil drain tube, to collect the used oil. Remove the
oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.