Service & Maintenance - Craftsman C459-52306 Operator's Manual

Before servicing, repairing, lubricating or inspecting, disengage all controls
and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
Remove the key to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses
during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
Interval
Each Use and every 5 1.
hours
2.
3.
1st 5 hours 1.
Annually or 25 hours 1.
2.
3.
4.
Annually or 50 hours 1.
Annually or 100 hours 1.
Before Storage 1.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Checking Engine Oil
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 and after every five hours of operation to
be sure correct oil level is maintained.
When adding oil to the engine, refer to viscosity chart below. Engine oil capacity
is 600 ml (approx. 20 oz.). 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, turn the cap 1/4 turn until fully
seated.
NOTE: On some engines, a threaded cap/dipstick may exist instead of a 1/4
turn cap as described above. In this instance do not fully tighten the cap to
check the oil level. Simply rest the cap on the threads to check for proper oil
level.
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 11.
4. Replace and tighten cap/dipstick firmly before starting engine.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
WARNING
Maintenance Schedule
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
Engine oil
Spark plug
Fuel system
WARNING
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. Tighten or replace
3. Clean
1. Change
1. Check
2. Lube with light oil
3. Lube with multipurpose auto grease
4. Lube with light oil
1. Change
1. Clean, adjust gap, or replace if
necessary
1. Run engine until it stops from lack
of fuel
Fill
between
high
and low
marks
Changing Engine Oil
NOTE: Change the engine oil after the first 5 hours of operation and once a season
or every 50 hours thereafter.
1. 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. See Figure 12.
4. Tip engine to drain oil into the container. Used oil must be disposed of at a
proper collection center
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Service Log
Figure 11