Craftsman 247.77012 manual Lubrication, Clean Equipment

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Check Engine Oil

1.Stop engine and wait several minutes before checking oil level. With engine on level ground, the oil must be to FULL mark on dipstick.

2.Remove oil fill dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.

3.Replace and tighten dipstick. Remove and check oil level. Level should be at FULL mark.

4.If needed, add oil slowly - recheck. Do not overfill.

5.Wipe dipstick clean, replace and tighten. Remove and check oil level. Oil level should be at FULL line on dipstick.

CAUTION

Do not overfil. Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to not start, or hard starting. If over the FULL mark on the dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil level to FULL mark on dipstick.

Change Engine Oil

•Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to the expected operating temperature. Refer to opera- tion section for viscosity chart.

•Change engine oil after the first five to eight hours of operation, and every fifty hours or every season thereafter. Change oil every twenty five hours when operating engine under heavy load or in high temperatures.

Clean Engine

•Daily or before every use, clean grass, chaff or accumulated debris from engine. Keep linkage, spring, and controls clean. Keep area around and behind muffler free of any combustible debris.

•Keeping engine clean allows air movement around engine.

•Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of over- heating and ignition of accumulated debris. This is especially important if cutting tall grass.

CAUTION

Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel system. Use a brush or dry cloth.

Carburetor Adjustment

The carburetor on this engine is not adjustable.

Engine Speed

WARNING

Do not attempt to alter the engine speed by tampering with the engine’s governor linkage. Doing so could result in serious personal injury and damage to the engine. The engine RPM has been set at the factory.

To Drain Oil

1.Drain the fuel from the tank by running the engine until the fuel tank is empty.

2.Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug.

3.With engine OFF but still warm remove oil fill dipstick.

4.Tip unit on its side (spark plug side up) to drain through the oil fill tube into appropriate receptacle.

CAUTION

Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local authori- ties or Sears Service Center for safe disposal/recycling facilities.

5.When engine is drained of all oil, place engine level. Refill with approximately 18 oz. of fresh oil. Fill to FULL line on dipstick. Do not overfill. Refer to Gas And Oil Fill-Upin OPERATION section.

6.Replace oil fill dipstick and tighten.

7.Replace spark plug wire before starting.

WARNING

Temperature of muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150˚ F (65˚C). Avoid these areas.

Service Muffler

•Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if necessary. Replace- ment parts for the muffler must be the same and installed in the same position as the original parts, otherwise fire can occur.

LUBRICATION

•Wheels- Place a few drops of SAE 30 oil on each shoulder screw once a season.

•Nozzle height adjustment levers- Lubricate nozzle height adjustment levers with light oil.

•Locking Rod- Lubricate the lock rod and compression springs which attach to the mounting bracket.

CLEAN EQUIPMENT

•Clean the Yard Vacuum thoroughly after each use.

•Wash bag periodically with water. Allow to dry thoroughly in shade.

•If the flail screen becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed below.

NOTE: Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is not recommended as it could contaminate the fuel system.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Warranty Table of ContentsProduct Specifications Model NumberRepair Protection Agreement Preparation Safety InstructionsTraining Do not modify engine Maintenance & StorageOperation This page left intentionally blank To Avoid Serious Injury Safety LabelsOpening Carton AssemblyRemoving Unit from Carton Loose Parts in CartonAttaching the Handle Snap bag clip to the top of the lower handle Attaching the BAGAttaching the Blower Chute Nozzle Height AdjustmentLocking rod to secure chute in place, as in Figure SectionOperation Choke Control Throttle ControlStarter Handle GAS and OIL FILL-UPTion when operating the Yard Vacuum Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark plugTo Start Engine To Stop EngineTo Remove Blower Chute To Empty BAGEngine Maintenance Service and MaintenanceServicing the Air Cleaner General RecommendationsLubrication Clean EquipmentRemoving the Flail Screen Sharpening or Replacing Chipper Blade Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire to retaining postService and Maintenance Each Use Engine oil level Check Maintenance ScheduleGas in the tank † Under heavy load or in high temperatures Preparing the yard vacuum OFF-SEASON StoragePreparing the Engine Troubleshooting Yard Vacuum Model No Parts ListDescription 121 11A 24 23 781-04068 Upper Housing Blower Chute AssemblyHeight Adjustment Bearing Pivot Arm AssemblyCraftsman 6.5 H.P. Engine Model No T02 For Yard Vacuum Model  1  engine gaSkeT SeT Kit-Bushing/Seal Cylinder Assembly299819S† Seal-Oil Magneto Side Sump-Engine66538S Boot-Spark Plug 692310 Switch-Stop690662 281505496116 Base-Air Cleaner Primer 692017 Assembly-Dipstick/Tube692298 Cover-Air Cleaner 691669 Screw Air Cleaner Primer BracketOwner’s Warranty Responsibilities Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty CoverageSears Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions This page applicable in the U.S.A. and Canada onlyPage Garantía ÍndiceEspecificaciones DEL Producto Número DE ModeloAcuerdo DE Protección Para Reparaciones Preparativos Instrucciones DE SeguridadCapacitación No modifique el motor OperaciónMantenimiento y almacenamiento Apertura DE LA Caja DE Cartón MontajeCómo Sacar LA Unidad DE LA Caja Piezas Sueltas Dentro DE LA CajaFigura Montaje DE LA ManijaMontaje DE LA Bolsa Ajuste DE LA Altura DEL Pico Instalar EL Canal DE SopladoCuando deslice la varilla de seguridad. Vea la figura En la siguiente secciónOperación Control de obturación Control del estranguladorManija del arrancador Llenado DE Gasolina Y AceitePara Detener EL Motor Para Encender EL MotorConecte el cable de la bujía y la manga de goma a la misma Mantenga Siempre el control del estrangulador en posiciónCortadora Descarga DE LA BolsaExtracción DEL Canal DE Soplado Recomendaciones Generales MantenimientoMantenimiento de Motor Servicio a La BujíaLimpieza DEL Equipo LubricaciónExtracción DE LA Pantalla DE DES Granado Retire el montaje de la bolsa o el canal de soplado Afilado O Reemplazo DE LAS Hojas DE LA CortadoraPico de plástico negro Tornillos con reborde Tanque † Bajo carga pesada o en temperaturas altas Lista DE MantenimientoCada Uso Nivel del aceite de motor Comprobar Preparación del Motor Almacenamiento Fuera DE TemporadaLa preparación del vacío de yarda Ya que los motores almacenaron más de 30 díasSolución DE Problemas Flujo de aire restringido El motor recalienta El nivel de aceite del motor es bajoMotor y alojamiento de soplador Quite la bujía y ajuste el huecoPiezas con garantía Esta página se aplica sólo en EE.UU. y CanadáMotor certificado Notas Get it fixed, at your home or ours

247.77012 specifications

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