Craftsman 247.889210 Operator's Manual page 15

• Replace paper element yearly or every 300 hours.
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Do not wash paper element. Do not use pressurized air to clean or
dry paper element.
NOTE: Operating in a dusty condition may require more frequent
maintenance than above.
1. Reinstall the foam element and then the paper element on the air
cleaner body.
2. Reinstall the air cleaner case on the air cleaner
projection (A) on the edge of the air cleaner case into the slit (B)
in the air cleaner body. See Figure 15.
3. Sliding the fasteners (C) toward the air cleaner case, securely fasten
together the case and air cleaner body.
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After servicing the air cleaner, be sure all the removed parts are
reinstalled properly in place. Failure to securely fasten together air
cleaner case and air cleaner body may cause dirt or other foreign
materials to enter the engine while it is running, resulting in engine
troubles or failures.
Check engine Oil
Check oil level before each operation. Be sure oil level is maintained.
1. Remove oil fill dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.
2. Replace dipstick without screwing it in. Remove and check oil
level. Level should be at FULL mark.
3. If needed, add oil slowly - recheck. Do not overfill.
4. Install and tighten dipstick.
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Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to not start,
hard starting, or engine smoking. If over the FULL mark on the
dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil level to FULL mark on dipstick.
Change engine Oil
• Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, SG, SH, or SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscosity
grade according to the expected operating temperature. Refer to
Operation section for viscosity chart.
• Change engine oil after the first eight hours of operation, and
every fifty hours thereafter.
to drain Oil
1. Drain the fuel from the tank by running the engine until the fuel
tank is empty. Be sure the mower is level.
2. With engine OFF but still warm, d
keep it away from spark plug.
3. Tip the mower, keeping the muffler side down.
4. Remove the dipstick from the engine and pour entire oil contents
from the crank case into an appropriate container.
5. Put the mower back to its operating position (on all four wheels).
6. Refill with approximately 18 oz. of fresh oil. Fill to FULL line on
dipstick. Do not overfill. Refer to Gas And Oil Fill-Up in Operation
section.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
body by first fitting the
isconnect spark plug wire and
B
A
7. Replace oil fill dipstick and tighten.
8. Replace spark plug wire before starting.
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.
Service Muffler
• Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if necessary. Replace-
ment parts for the muffler must be the same and installed in the
same position as the original parts.
Temperature of muffler and nearby engine areas may exceed 150˚ F
(65˚C). Avoid contact with these areas.
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.
Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel
system. Use a brush or dry cloth.
Carburetor adjustment
The carburetor on this engine is not adjustable.
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