Check Spark Plug; Maintenance - Craftsman 247.88455 Operator's Manual

1..030 (.76ram) G ap
2. Electrodes
3. Porcelain
Check Spark Plug
Cleanspark plug and resetthe electrodegap to 0.030"at least once
a seasonor every 100hoursof operation;replaceevery200 hoursof
operation.
1. Cleanarea aroundthespark plug base.
2. Removeand inspectthespark plug. Checkgap, makesureit is set
at .030. See Figure18.
3. Replacethe spark plugif electrodesare pitted,burned,or the
porcelainis cracked.
NOTE:Donot sandblastspark plug. Sparkplug shouldbe cleanedby
scrapingor wirebrushingand washingwith a commercialsolvent.
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Figure18
Follow the maintenance schedulegiven below. Some adjustments will have to be made periodicallyto maintain your unit
properly. Periodicallycheck all fasteners and make sure these are tight. Keeptrack of your scheduled service by filling in
the Service Dates field below.
_ ARNING:Beforeservicing, repairing, l ubricating or inspecting, disengageall controlsand stop engine.Wait until all moving
partshavecometo a complete stop.Disconnect s parkplugwire and ground it againstthe engine to prevent u nintendedstarting.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring operation orwhileperforming any adjustmentsor repairs.
Maintenance Schedule
TASKS
SERVICEDATES
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