Craftsman 580.327270 - Manual (Page 10)

MAINTENANCE
To dean or replace air cleaner;
• Remove air cleaner cover; remove paper filter.
• Clean air filter by tapping it gently on s solid surface.
If the filter is too diiiy, replace it with a new one.
Dispose of tile oil filter properiy.
• Clean air cleaner cover then insert newpaper filter inte
cover and assemble to the base of the air cleaner.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or
once each year, whichever comes first. This will help your
engine to start easier and run better. Replace with Cham­
pion RC-J
8 or equivalent type spark plug. Set spark plug
gap (Fig. 9) to 0.030 inch (0.76mm).
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
MAINTENANCE OPERATION Every 5 Hours or
___ Daily
25 Hours or Every
Season
50 Hours or Every 100 Hours or Every
1
Season Season |
Check Oil Level
Change Oil
Service Air Filter
Replace or Clean Spark Plug
Prepare Unit for Storage Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain idle for more than 30 days
NOTE 1: Change oil and oil filter afterfirst2hours of operation and then every SOhours thereafter. Change sooner when
operating under heavy load or in dusty or dirty environment or in high ambient temperature.
NOTE 2: Clean more often when operating the unit under dirty or dusty conditions.