Craftsman 247.775860 - Manual (Page 12)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE
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2. CLEANING
• Clean the chipper-shredder by running water
• from a hose through the hopper assembly and
chipper chute with the engine running. Allow
the chipper-shredder to dry thoroughly.
• Wash the bag periodically with water. Allow to
dry thoroughly in the shade. Do not use heat.
3. ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
• Only use high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select
the oil’s viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature. Refer to
page 9 of this manual for viscosity chart.
• The four-cycle engine of your chipper­
shredder will normally consume some oil.
Therefore, check engine oil level regularly
approximately every five hours of operation
and before each usage.
• Stop engine and wait several minutes before
checking oil level. With engine on level ground,
the oil must be to FULL mark on dipstick .
• Change engine oil after the first five hours of
operation, and every twenty-five hours
thereafter.
To Drain Oil
Drain oil while engine is warm. Follow the
instructions given below.
• Remove oil drain plug. Catch oil in a suitable
container.
• When engine is drained of all oil, replace drain
plug securely.
• Refill with fresh oil. Refer to GAS AND OIL
FILL-UP section.
• Replace dipstick.
Air Cieaner
The air cleaner prevents damaging dirt, dust, etc.,
from entering the carburetor and being forced into
the engine and is important to engine life and
performance. The air cleaner consists of a pre­
cleaner or foam filter, and a paper filter. Never run
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