Maintenance Schedule; Engine Maintenance; Checking Engine Oil; Changing Engine Oil - Craftsman CMXGBAM1054545 Instruction Manual

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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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.
Interval
Each Use and every 5 hours
1st 5 hours
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Annually or 25 hours
Annually or 50 hours
Annually or 100 hours
Before Storage
Engine Maintenance
Checking Engine Oil
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Item
Engine oil level
loose or missing hardware
Unit and engine.
Engine oil
Spark plug
Control linkages and pivots
Wheels
Gear shaft and Auger shaft
4-Way Chute Control
Engine oil
Spark plug
Fuel system
Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all controls and stop
engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
NOTE: Check the oil level before each use to be sure correct oil level is maintained.
NOTE: 208cc and 243cc engines use 600 ml (approx. 20 oz.).
When adding oil to the engine, refer to viscosity chart below. Do not over-fill. Use
a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality 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.
1. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean.
2. Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do NOT screw it in.
3. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If level is low, slowly add oil until oil level
registers between high (H) and low (l). See Figure 18.
4. Replace and tighten cap/dipstick firmly before starting engine.
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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 Service Center orto schedule service, call
the following toll free number:1-888-331-4569.
Service Service log
Check
Tighten or replace
Clean
Change
Check
lube with light oil
lube with mUltipurpose auto grease
Lube with light oil
Check for cable slackness
Change
Change
Run engine until it stops from lack of fuel
Figure 18
Changing Engine Oil
NOTE: Change the engine oil after the first 5 hours of operation and once a season
or every 50 hours thereafter.
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Drain fuel from tank by running engine until the fuel tank is empty. Be sure
fuel fill cap is secure.
2. Place suitable oil collection container under oil drain plug.
3. Remove oil drain plug and washer (if equipped). See Figure 19.
4. Tip unit to drain oil into the container. Used oil must be disposed of at a
proper collection center.
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