Engine Lubrication; Spark Plug - Craftsman 143.804062 Owner's Manual

TENANCE
ENGINE ...................
. E(. NOTE: OIL LEVEL
MUST BE BETWEEN
FULL AND
ADD MARK
LUBRICATION
Check the crankcase oil level (See Fig 17) before
starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of con-
tinuous use, Add S,A_E.,10W-30 motor oil or equivalenL
Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check
the oil level, S,AE. 5W-30 motor oil may be used to make
starting easier in areas where the temperature is consis-
tently 20 ° F, or lower°
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FIG, 17
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 25 hours thereafter or at }east once a year if the
snow thrower is not used for 25 hours.• (See Fig., 18).
e Position the snow thrower so the oil drain plug isthe
lowest point on the engine_ Remove the oil drain
plug and oil fill cap/dipstick, Drain the oil into a suit-
able container. The oil will drain more freely when
warm.
Replace the oit drain plug and tighten securely_
Refill the crankcase with SA.E_ 10W-30 motor oi!
(or equivalent)., S,A.E. 5W-30 motor oil may be
used to make starting easier in areas where the
temperature is consistently 20° F. or lower,
SPARK PLUG
o Make su re the spark plug is tightened securely into
the engine and the spark plug wire is attached to the
spark plug,,
o If a torque wrench is available, torque the plug
between 18 and 23 foot pounds.
OIL FILL CAP/
DIPSTICK
@
OJL DRAIN
PLUG
" " ; .......... FIGI ........
Clean the area around the spark plug base before
removal to prevent dirt from entering the engine.
Clean the spark plug and reset the gap periodicatly,
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