Craftsman 247.885680 - Manual (Page 16)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
AUGERS
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft \
hex bolts and hex lock nuts. See figure 16. If 5
foreign object or ice jam, the snow thr(
designed so that the hex bolts will shear.
If the augers will not turn, check to see if the h
have sheared. Two replacement hex bolts ;
lock nuts have been provided with the snow
For future use, order part number 710-0890 (
5/16-18
X 1.5" long) and 712-0429 (hex insert
5/16-18 thread).
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ENGINE
ENGINE OIL
• Only use high quality detergent oil rated v/ith API
service classification SF or SG. Use SAE 5W-30
oil.
• SAE low is an acceptable substitute. (Do not use
10W-40).
• Oil sump capacity:
5 H.P. Engine 1-1/4 pints (19 ounces)
8 H.P. Engine 1-5/8 pints (26 ounces)
• Maintain oil level between “FULL” and "ADD”
marks on dipstick.
• Remove oil fill plug and dipstick.
• Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hale and
tighten securely. Remove dipstick. If oil is not up to
“FULL” mark on dipstick, add recommended oil.
POUR SLOWLY. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil
level is checked.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT FILL ABOVE “FULL” MARK
ON DIPSTICK.
• Install oil fill plug and dipstick, tighten securely.
To Drain Oil:
• Drain oil while engine is warm.
a. Remove oil drain plug. Refer to figure 15. Catch
oil in a suitable container.
b. When engine is drained of ail oil, replace drain
plug securely.
• Refill with fresh oil. Refer to before starting in the
operation section.
• Replace dipstick.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset
to .030" at least once a season or every 50 hours of
operation. See figure 17. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each season. Refer to
engine parts list for correct spark plug type.
NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Spark plug
should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and
washing with a commercial solvent.
FIGURE 17.
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