Craftsman 247.797900 - Manual (Page 10)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
SERVICE DATES
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Oil Pivot Points a /
Clean Air Sweeper V a /
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Check Engine Oil V
Change Engine Oil V V
Service Air Cleaner V
Clean Engine Cylinder V a /
Spark Plug a / V
Muffler a /
V CHECK
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Colder 32°F Warmer
A
WARNING: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE
AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
5W30 SAE 30
• Periodically check all fasteners and be sure they
are tight.
• Follow the Maintenance Schedule above.
AIR SWEEPER
LUBRICATION
•
Lubricate the pivot points and the spring on the
directional discharge at least once a season using
a light oil.
CLEANING
• The air sweeper may be cleaned by running water
from a hose through the hopper assembly and
chipper chute with the engine running. Allow the air
sweeper to dry thoroughly.
ENGINE
ENGINE OIL
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API ser­
vice classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's vis­
cosity grade according to your expected operating
temperature.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (SAE30, 10W30,
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi- vis­
cosity oils will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°F. Check your oil level more fre­
quently to avoid possible engine damage from run­
ning low on oil.
Your four-cycle engine will normally consume some
oil—therefore, check engine oil level regularly approx­
imately every five hours of operation and before each
usage. Stop engine and wait several minutes before
checking oil level. With engine level, the oil must be to
FULL mark on dipstick (refer to figure 8). 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.
a. Remove oil drain plug. Refer to figure 7. Catch
oil in a suitable container.
b. 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.
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