Service And Maintenance - Craftsman 247.88705 Operator's Manual

Warning
Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all
controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to
a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the
engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during
operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
interval
Each Use 1.
2.
1st 5 hours 1.
Every 5 hours 1.
2.
25 hours 1.
Every season/50 hours 1.
Every season/100 hours 1.
Every season/Before 1.
storage
2.
3.
engine maintenanCe
Warning
To prevent accidental start-up, shut off the engine and remove the
ignition key before performing any type of engine maintenance.
Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if high
level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance will also
ensure a long service life. The required service intervals and the type
of maintenance to be performed are described in the table above.
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur first. More
frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions.
CHeCking engine oiL
1. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean.
Refer to Figure 4.
2. Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, but DO NOT screw
it in.
3. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly add
oil until oil level registers between high (H) and low (L), Refer to
Figure 4.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling the engine with oil may result in the
engine smoking, hard starting or spark plug fouling.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

maintenanCe sCHedULe
item
Engine oil level.
Snow Thrower and exhaust
area.
Engine oil.
Engine oil.
Exhaust area.
Spark Plug.
Engine oil
Spark plug
Pivot points
Control handle
Extension spring
Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes
service guidelines only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of
completed maintenance tasks. To locate the nearest Sears Service
Center or to schedule service, simply contact Sears at
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
service
1. Check
2. Clean
1. Change.
1. Check.
2. Clean.
2. Check.
1. Change
1. Clean, replace, re-gap
1. Lubricate
2. Lubricate
3. Lubricate
oil recommendations
When adding oil to the engine, refer to the viscosity chart below
(Figure 10). Engine oil capacity is 600 ml (approx. 20 oz.). Do not
over-fill. Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent, premium qual-
ity motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer's
requirements for service classification SG, SF. Motor oils classified SG,
SF will show this designation on the container.
DO NOT use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil. It could shorten
the engine's service life.
-40º
-30º -20º -10º 0º
13
service Log
CaUtion
Synthetic
0W-30
5W-30
-20º 0º 20º 40º
Figure 10