Check Spark Plug; Maintenance Schedule - Craftsman 247.88255 Operator's Manual

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1, .030(.76 ram)Gap
2. Electrodes
L Porcelain
Check Spark PRug
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 sparkplug if electrodesare pitted,burned,or the
porcelainis cracked.
NOTE:Donot sandblastspark plug. Sparkplug shouldbe cleanedby
scrapingor wirebrushingand washingwith a commercialsolvent.
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Figure 18
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,
WARNING: Beforeservicing, repairing,lubricating or inspecting, disengageall controls and stop engine.Wait until all moving
parts havecome to a completestop. Disconnectspark plug wire and ground it againstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.
Always wearsafety glassesduring operation or while performingany adjustmentsor repairs.
Maintenance Schedule
TASKS SERVICEDATES
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