FAQ: How To Care For Craftsman Lawn Tractor?

How do you lubricate a Craftsman riding lawn mower?

Simply stick the end of the grease gun onto the grease fittings and pump the grease gun by hand until grease extrudes from the area being lubricated. Grease fitting locations include the pulley and spindle bearings on the mower deck, the front wheel axles and the steering column.

What kind of oil does a Craftsman lawn tractor use?

Craftsman lawnmowers use SAE 30 oil, which is the standard small engine oil. This is a type of all-purpose oil that can be used in push mowers and riding mowers. Craftsman mowers can also use synthetic 5W-30 oil because it protects the engine for longer in all temperature conditions.

How do you maintain a lawn tractor?

How to Maintain Your Riding Lawn Mower

1. Clean Your Riding Mower.
2. Lubricate Your Riding Mower Parts.
3. Change Your Air Filter.
4. Replace Your Spark Plugs Once Per Season.
5. Check Your Riding Mower Belts.
6. Regularly Change Your Oil.

How long should a Craftsman riding mower last?

The average lawnmower lasts eight to 10 years with proper maintenance and care. A lawnmower that is not maintained may last one-half that time. Some manufacturers measure the service life of their lawnmowers and components in hours of use.

Should you wash your riding lawn mower?

Hosing off your mower is OK, but avoid spraying water on the engine and never use a pressure washer to clean your mower. Cleaning after every use is important, decaying grass will eat all your metal components. A thorough clean down at the end of the season is critical to your mowers health.

How often should I grease my lawn mower?

The spindles and caster wheels are generally the most often greased. The spindles and castor wheels should be done around once a month because of the moving interior parts. Commercial mowers that put hundreds of hours on their Ferris mower would be looking at greasing the mower everyday depending on usage.

Can I use marine grease on my lawn mower?

Use it. Any grease is better than no grease at all. Nothing special about Marine grease but the packaging.

Is SAE 30 the same as 10W30?

SAE 10W30 is an oil that has SAE 10W viscosity(thickness) at low temperatures, and SAE 30 viscosity at high temperatures. The W stands for ‘Winter’. At operating temperature, there’ll likely be little difference between SAE 30 and SAE 10W30. In theory, they’re the same at high temperature, which is IIRC set at 100C.

Can I use 10W30 instead of SAE 30 in my lawn mower?

Yes, you can make use 10W30 engine oil instead of the SAE30 in your Lawn Mower. Older engines can use the SAE30, while the 10W30 is for modern engines. Again, the SAE30 is better for warmer temperatures while the 10W30 is suitable for varying temperature ranges and also works well in cold weather.

Is synthetic oil better for lawn mower?

When choosing lawn mower oil, use a high-quality detergent oil classified as “For Service SF, SG, SH, SJ” or higher. Do not use special additives. Synthetic oils are an acceptable oil at all temperatures. The use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil change intervals.

How often should you sharpen your lawn mower blades?

On average, a mower blade should be sharpened after every 20 to 25 hours of use time. This depends on how often and how long you mow.

Can I hose down my lawn mower?

Since lawn mowers are built to withstand heavy rains, it is safe to use a garden hose full force when cleaning your lawn mower. Remove all of the grass buildup, and then wash the underside of the mower deck with the soapy water, and gently rinse. Allow the mower to air dry for about an hour.