Sears 247.8879 Service and Maintenance, Checking Engine Oil, Changing Engine Oil

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all controls and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop.

Checking Engine Oil

1.Be sure engine is upright and level

2.Unscrew oil fill cap from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean.

3.Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely.

4.Unscrew and remove oil fill cap from oil filler tube. Note oil level. If oil reading on dipstick is below “ADD” mark, slowly add oil to reach “FULL” level. See Figure 12.

5.Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely.

6.Wipe away any spilled oil.

FUll

add

Maintain Oil Level

Between FULL and ADD

Changing Engine Oil

To avoid engine damage, it is important to:

Figure 12

•Check oil level before each use and every five operating hours.

•Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 25 operat- ing hours thereafter.

•Engine should still be warm but not hot from recent use.

1.Locate the oil drain plug. See Figure 13.

2.Be sure the gas cap is on and is tightened securely.

3.Clean area around oil drain plug.

4.Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug.

5.Remove oil drain plug and drain oil.

NOTE: Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center.

6.Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.

7.Refill the engine with recommended oil. See Recommended Oil Usage chart. The engine’s oil capacity is 26 ounces.

Recommended Oil Usage

Non-Multi Grade

SAE 30

Multi Grade

SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30

Synthetic Multi Grade

SAE 0W-30

-20OF		0O F	20O F	32O F	40OF	60OF	80OF	100O F
-30OC	-20OC	-10OC		0O C	10OC	20OC	30OC	40OC

Oil FIll

Oil Drain

Figure 13

8.Wipe away any spilled oil.

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