Changing Oil; Spark Plug; Lubrication; Check V-Belts - Craftsman 247.88700 Owner's Manual

5. Remove dipstick and check. If oil is not up to the
FULL mark on dipstick, add oil.
Changing Oil
Change engine oil after first two hours of operation and
every 25 hours thereafter.
In order to change oil, you will have to first drain the
spent engine oil from the engine and then refill with
fresh oil.
1. Drain oil while engine is warm. Remove oil drain
plug located at the bottom of the recoil starter of the
engine. Catch oil in a suitable container.
2. When engine is drained of all oit, replace drain plug
securely.
3. Remove the dipstick from the oil fill. For location of
the oil fill, see Figure 6. Pour fresh oil slowly
through the plug. Replace dipstick.
4. Check and make sure that the level of oil is up to
the FULL mark on the dipstick.
Spark Plug
Clean spark plug and reset the electrode gap to 0.030"
at least once a season or every 100 hours of operation;
replace every 200 hours of operation.
Clean area around the spark plug base.
Remove and inspect the spark plug.
Replace the spark plug if electrodes are pitted,
bumed, or the porcelain is cracked. See Figure 9.
NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Spark plug should
be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and washing
with a commercial solvent.
Electrodes
.030"
Gap
Figure 9
Porcelain
Lubrication
For a view of the lubrication points on the snow thrower,
see Figure 10.
1. Lubricate pivot points on the auger control bail and
ddve control bail with a light engine oil once a
season.
2. Lubdcate the auger idler bracket with a light engine
oil once a season
Lube
here
Figure 10
Check V-Belts
Follow instructions below to check condition of drive
belts every 25 hours of operation.
1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the
engine by removing two self-tapping screws.
2. Visually inspect for frayed, cracked, or excessively
worn out belts. Replace, if necessary, following
instructions on page 13.
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