Craftsman 247.37683 - Manual (Page 18)

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Check Engine Oil
Check oil level before each operation. Be sure oil level is maintained.
1. Check the oil with the engine stopped and level.
2. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe It clean.
3. Insert the oil filler cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck as far as It will
go, but do not screw It in, then remove It to check the oil level.
4. If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark on the dipstick,
remove the oil filler cap/dipstick, and fill with the recommended oil
to the upper limit mark. Do not overfill.
5. Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick.
Change Engine Oil
Change engine oil after the first month or five hours of operation, and
every fifty hours or once a season thereafter.
Drain the engine oil when the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly
and completely.
1. Turn the fuel valve (Fig. 11) to the OFF position to reduce the
possibility of fuel leakage.
2. Place a suitable container next to the engine to catch the used oil.
3. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and drain the oil into the
container by tipping the engine toward the oil filler neck. See
Figure 14.
A CAUTION
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly.
Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local authori­
ties or Sears Service Center for safe disposal/recycling facilities.
4. With the engine in a level position, fill to the upper limit mark on
the dipstick with the recommended oil.
NOTE: Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine
damage.
5. Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.
Clean Engine
• Daily or before every use, clean grass, chaff or accumulated
debris from engine. Keep linkage, spring, and controls clean.
Keep area around and behind muffler free of any combustible
debris.
• Keeping engine clean allows air movement around engine.
• Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheat­
ing and ignition of accumulated debris.
A CAUTION
Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel
system. Use a brush or dry cloth.
Oil Fill/ Dipstick
Air Cleaner
Figure 14
LUBRICATION
Blade and Drive Control
Lubricate pivot points on the blade and drive control at least once
a season with light oil. These controls must operate freely in both
directions. See Figure 15.
Wheels
Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil).
If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate surface of the pivot
arm and inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Figure 15.
Rear Discharge Door/ Side Mulch Plug
Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot points on the rear discharge
door and side mulch plug periodically with light oil to prevent rust. See
Figure 15.
Transmission
The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory and does
not require lubrication.
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