Craftsman 316.794801 - Manual (Page 11)

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform
maintenance or repairs with unit mnning. Aiways service and
repair a cooi unit. Disconnect the spark piug wire to ensure
that the unit cannot start. See Repiacing the Spark Piug.
Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency
stated in the tabie. These procedures shouid aiso be a part of any
seasonai tune-up.
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require speciai toois
or skiiis. if you are unsure about these procedures take
your unit to a Sears or other quaiified service deaier.
NOTE: Maintenance, repiacement, or repair of the emission
controi devices and system may be performed by a Sears
or other quaiified service deaier.
FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED SEE
Before using
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel
Check oil while the engine is cold P 8
P 8
Every 10 hrs Clean and re-oil air filter p 1 1
1 s t service at 10 hrs
Change oil
Check rocker arm clearance and adjust
Check spark plug condition and gap p 1 1
p 1 2
p 13
2nd service at 40 hrs
Change oil
Check rocker arm clearance and adjust
Check spark plug condition and gap p 1 1
p 1 2
p 13
Every 40 hrs thereafter
Change oil
Check rocker arm clearance and adjust
Check spark plug condition and gap p 1 1
p 1 2
p 13
Every 50 hrs Clean spark arrestor p 13
CHANGING THE OIL
A WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always
turn the unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or
service it.
A WARNING: Wear gloves to prevent injury when
handling unit.
Change the oii per the Maintenance Scheduie. Change the oii whiie the
engine is stiii warm. The oii wiii flow freely and carry away more impurities.
1.
Remove the oil fill plug.
2. Pour the oil out of the oil fill
hole and into a container by
tipping the unit to the side
(Fig. 22). Allow ample time
for complete drainage.
3. Wipe up any oil residue on the
unit and clean up any oil that
may have spilled. Dispose of
the oil according to Federal,
State and local regulations.
4. Tilt the unit 30° to the side
(Fig. 23).
5. Refill the crankcase with
3.04 fluid ounce (90 ml) of SAE 30 SF, SG, SH oil.
NOTE: Use the bottle and spout saved from initial use to measure
the correct amount of oil. The top of the label on the bottle
measures approximately 3.04 ounces (90 ml) (Fig. 23). Check
the level. See Checking the Oil Level. If the level is low, add
a small amount of oil and recheck. Do not overfill (Fig. 23).
6. Replace the oil fill plug.
Fig. 22
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Air Filter
Clean and re-oil the air filter per the Maintenance Schedule. It is an
important item to maintain. Failure to maintain your air filter
properly can result in poor performance or can cause permanent
damage to your engine.
1. Open the air filter cover. Push the locking tab on the under side of
the cover inward. Then pull the air filter cover out and up. (Fig. 24).
2. Remove the air filter (Fig. 25).
----------------------------------------- Fig. 25
3. Wash the filter in detergent and
water (Fig. 26). Rinse the filter
thoroughly and allow it to dry.
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