Craftsman 580.768030 - Manual (Page 13)

ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the
emissiott cojitrol devices and systems may be
performed by any non-road engine repair
establishment or individual.
Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at
least every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level
maintained.
Changing Oil
Change engine oil after the first two hours and pvery
50 hours thereafter. If you are using your cleaning
system under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in
extremely hot weather, change oil more often.
Change oil while engine is still warm from mnning, as
follows: '
• Place a suitable container for draining oil beneath
the engine.
• Clean area around oil drain plug, remove plug and
drain oil completely. When crankcase is empty,
reinstall oil drain plug.
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oil until oil level is is at the full mark on the dipstick.
POUR SLOWLY.
• When engine crankcase is filled to proper level,
install and tighten oil dipstick.
Service Air Cleaner
Your engine will not run properly and may be
damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner.
Replace the air cleaner once every 100 hours of
operation or once each year, whichever comes first.
Replace more often if operating under dirty or dusty
conditions. Do not attempt to clean or oil filter.
Replacements are available at your local Sears
Authorized Sen/ice Center.
To clean or replace the air cleaner, follow these steps:
• Remove wing nut on the air cleaner cover.
Paper Element
Wing Nut
• Remove dirty paper element carefully to prevent
debris from falling into carburetor. Discard.
• Clean inside of filter case.
• Install new paper air filter.
• Reassemble all parts and fasten securely to the
carburetor with the wing nut.
Clean / Replace Spark Plug
Clean or replace the spark plug yearly or every 100
hours of operation.
A CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug and keep wire away from spark plug.
Clean area around spark plug.
Remove and inspect spark plug.
Replace spark plug if the electrodes are pitted,
burned or porcelain is cracked. For replacement
use Champion RN4C or equivalent.
Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set
gap at .030 inches, if necessary.
• Install spark plug, tighten securely.
Carburetor
If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your
nearest Sears Sen/ice Center. Engine performance
may be affected at altitudes above 4000 feet. For
operation at higher elevations, contact your nearest
Sears Sen/ice Center.
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