Sears 247.88853 owner manual Spark Plug, Checking Oil Level, Changing Oil

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Refer to the viscosity chart for proper selection of engine oil.

Checking Oil Level

CAUTION: Before operating the snow thrower, check the engine oil level.

With engine on level ground, the oil must be to FULL mark on dipstick.

Stop engine and wait several minutes before checking oil level. Remove oil fill cap and dipstick.

Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten securely.

Remove dipstick and check. If oil is not up to the FULL mark on dipstick, add oil.

Changing Oil

Change engine oil after first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter.

In order to change the oil, you will have to first drain the spent engine oil from the engine and then refill with fresh oil.

Drain oil while engine is warm. Remove oil drain cap located at the bottom of the recoil starter of the engine. Catch oil in a suitable container.

When engine is drained of all oil, replace drain plug securely.

Remove the dipstick from the oil fill. For location of the oil fill, see Figure 17. Pour fresh oil slowly through the plug. Replace dipstick.

WARNING: Temperature of muffler and

nearby areas may exceed 150o F(65oC). 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.

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Figure 25

 

MAINTENANCE

 

SCHEDULE

 

Lubricate pivot points

 

PRODUCT

Clean snow thrower

Clean skid shoes

 

Clean shave plate

 

Check V-belts

 

Check friction wheel

 

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Contents Snow Thrower Warranty Information Table of ContentsTraining Safe Operation PracticesMaintenance & Storage Hardware Pack Assembly Attaching Chute Crank Attaching ChuteAttaching Clutch Cables Attaching Turn Triggers Attaching Shift RodAuger Control Lamp WiringFinal Adjustments Chute Clean-Out ToolTire Pressure Pneumatic Tires Skid ShoeSkid Shoe Knowing Your Snow Thrower OperationOperating Controls Before Starting Engine Stopping Snow ThrowerCold Start To Start EngineFill Oil Electric StarterRecoil Starter To Engage DriveTo Engage Augers To Throw SnowBefore Stopping Operating TipsTo Stop The Snow Thrower General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Check V-Belts Engine MaintenanceCheck Friction Wheel Nearby areas may exceed 150o F65oC. Avoid these areas Spark PlugChecking Oil Level Changing OilAdjustments Service & AdjustmentsReplacing Belt ServiceCarburetor AugersPush Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to Changing Friction Wheel RubberDrive Belt Between the friction wheel plate. See FigureCarburetor Preparing the Engine OFF-SEASON StorageProblem Cause Remedy TROUBLE-SHOOTING777I20727 Labels List & LocationRepair Parts Key Description Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Polo Green Powder Black Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow Thrower Model Model Sears Craftsman 9.0 H.P. Snow ThrowerPage Key Part Description Qty Recoil Starter Carburetor Numero De Modelo Garantia DE InformaciónFuncionamiento Practicas Seguras DE OperacionCapacitación PreparaciónSu responsabilidad Mantenimiento & Almacenamiento20 x Conjunto DE Ferreteria DE Ferreteria16-18 x Ensamblado Fijacion De La Manivela De La Canaleta Fijacion De La CanaletaCanaleta de descarga De la Pasador Casquillo plástico Manija de La canaletaManija SuperiorFijacion De Los Gatillos De Giro Fijacion De La Vara De CambiosHerramienta de limpieza de la canaleta Cableado de la LámparaAjustes Finales Conociendo a su expulsor de nieve OperacionConozca Su Expulsor De Nieve Antes de poner en marcha el motor Detencion Del Expulsor De NieveLlenado De Aceite Para Poner En Marcha El MotorEnganche De La Propulsion Como Apagar El MotorManejo De La Limpiadora De Nieve Herramienta de limpieza de canale Broche de cabello Enganche De Las Espirales Sin FinPresion De La Ruedas Consejos De OperacionEje De Engranajes MantenimientoRecomendaciones Generales LubricacionVerificar La Rueda De Fricción Verificar Las Correas EnBujia Mantenimiento Del MotorAceite De Motor Cambio De AceiteService Service & AjustesAjustes Reemplazo De La Correa Plancha Raspadora Y Zapatas DeslizantesCorreas de la espiral sin fin Nota Sea precavido para evitar apretar el cable de control Correa propulsoraCubrierta del propulsor Cambio De La Goma De La Rueda De FriccionCarburador Carburador Drenaje del tazón Almacenamiento DE Fuera DE TemporadaPreparación del motor Preparación del Expulsor de NieveTabla DE Localizacion DE Fallas Problema Causas Accion correctoraSears Parts & Repair Center Canada