Engine Maintenance - Craftsman 247.88833 Operator's Manual

ENGINE
MAINTENANCE
Beforelubricating, r epairing, o r inspecting, disengageall controlsand
stopengine.Waituntilall movingpartshavecometo a completestop.
Removetheignition keyto preventunintended firingof theengine.
Checking Engine Oil
1. Be sureengine isuprightand level
2. Unscrewoil fill capfrom oil fillertubeand wipe dipstickclean.
3. Screwoil fill capback intooil fillertube. Tightensecurely.
4. Unscrewand removeoil fill cap from oil filler tube. Noteoil level.
If oil readingon dipstick isbelow"ADD"mark,slowlyadd oil to
reach"FULL"level.See Figure13.
5. Screwoil fill capback intooil fillertube. Tightensecurely.
6. Wipeawayany spilledoil.
Changing Engine Oil
Toavoidenginedamage,it is importantto:
• Checkoil levelbeforeeachuseand every eightoperatinghours.
• Changeoil afterfirst 5 to 8 operatinghoursand every 50 operat-
ing hoursor oncea seasonthereafter.
1. Placeengineleveland removesafety key.
2. Withengine OFF butstill warm,removeoil drain plug and drainoil
intoan appropriatereceptacle.See Figure13.
Used oil isa hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeof usedoil properly.
IDo not discardwith householdwaste.Checkwith yourlocalauthori-
_ties or SearsServiceCenterfor safedisposal/recycling facilities.
3. Reinstalloil drain plug and tightensecurely.
4. Refillthe enginewith recommended oil. See Recommended Oil
Usagechart.The engine'soil capacityis 20 ounces.
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5. Wipeawayany spilledoil.
Checking Spark Plug
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