Checking Oil Level - Craftsman SNOW THROWER 247.88853 Owner's Manual

Refer t otheviscosity chart f orproper s election o f
engine oil.
Checking Oil Level
CAUTION: Before operating thesnow thrower, check
theengine oillevel.
• Withengine onlevel g round, theoilmust b eto
FULL mark ondipstick.
• Stop engine andwait s everal minutes b efore
checking o illevel. R emove o ilfillcapanddipstick.
• Wipedipstick c lean, i nsert i tintooilfillhole and
tighten securely.
• Remove d ipstick a ndcheck. Ifoilisnotuptothe
FULL mark ondipstick, addoil
Changing Oil
Change e ngine oilafter f irsttwohours ofoperation and
every 25hours t hereafter.
Inorder t ochange t heoil,youwillhave tofirstdrain the
spent e ngine oilfrom theengine a ndthenrefill w ith
fresh oil
• Drain oilwhile engine iswarm. R emove o ildrain
caplocated a tthebottom oftherecoil starter o fthe
engine. Catch oilina suRable container.
• When engine isdrained o falloil,replace d rain plug
securely.
• Remove t hedipstick f rom theoilfie Forlocation o f
theoilfill,seeFigure 17.Pour f resh oilslowly
through t heplug. R eplace d ipstick.
,_ WARNING:
Temperature of muffler and
nearby areas may exceed 150 ° F(65°0).
Avoid these areas.
Spark Plug
• Clean area around the spark plug base.
• Remove and inspect the spark plug.
• Replace the spark plug if electrodes are pitted,
burned, or the porcelain is cracked. See Figure 25.
• Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to 0.030" at
least once a season or every 50 hours of operation.
See Figure 25.
• Spark plug replacement is recommended at the
start of each season. Refer to engine parts list for
correct spark plug type.
NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Spark plug should
be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and washing
with a commercial solvent.
Electr_
Gap
Figure 25
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Lubricate pivotpoints
Clean snow thrower
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Clean shave plate
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I_ Clean skid shoes
Check V-belts
Check friction wheel
rubber
Check engine oil
Change engine oil
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Check spark plug
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Check muffler
Empty foel system
SERVICE
DATES
19