How To Replace The Spark Plug; How To Change The Oil - Craftsman 247.796510 Operator's Manual

HOW TO CHANGE THE OIL HOW
TO REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG
1. Withthe engine off, removethe sparkplug.See Figure15.
NOTE: Replacewith a ChampionRJ19LMspark plug.
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Figure15
Checkthe gap (A, Figure16)with a wiregauge (B). Sparkplug
gap shouldbe 0.030in (0.76ram).If necessary,resetthe gap.
Installand tightenthe sparkplug to the recommended torque(180
Ib-in[20 Nm]).
Figure16
Gasolineand its vaporsare extremelyflammableand explosive.
Fireor explosioncan cause severeburnsor death.
Fireor explosioncancause severeburnsor death.
• If you drainthe oil fromthe top oil fill tube, the fueltank mustbe
emptyor fuelcan leakout and resultin a fire or explosion.
Usedoil is a hazardous wasteproductand must be disposedof
properly.Donot discardwith householdwaste.Checkwith your
localauthorities,servicecenter,or dealerfor safe disposal/recycling
facilities.
Remove Oil
You candrain the oil from the bottomdrain hole,side drainhole,or
from the top oil fill tube.
1. With engineoff but still warm,disconnectthe sparkplug wire(A)
and keepit awayfrom the sparkplug.See Figure15.
2. The engineis equippedwith a bottomdrain (B, Figure17)and/or
a side drain (C). Removetheoil drain plug.Drainthe oil into an
approvedcontainer.
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Figure17
Note:Any of the oil drain plugs(D) shownmay be installedin the
engine.
3. After the oil hasdrained,install and tightenthe oil drain plug.
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