Craftsman 247.88045 manual 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 13.

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

6.Wipe away any spilled oil.

Changing Engine Oil

To avoid engine damage, it is important to:

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 14.

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 28 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

8.Wipe away any spilled oil.

FULL

Maintain oil level

between FULL and ADD

aDD

Figure 13

Oil FIll

Oil Drain

Figure 14

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Contents Form no 28/2007Product Specifications Model Number Table of ContentsWarranty Statement Preparation Safety InstructionsTraining Maintenance & Storage OperationSafety Labels USE CLEAN-OUT Tool to Unclog Discharge ChuteRemoving From Crate AssemblyAssembly Place the shift lever in the F6 positionDrift Cutters Chute Clean-Out ToolSet-Up Skid Shoes AdjustmentsTire Pressure ControlAdjusting Drive and Auger Controls Testing Auger Drive ControlTesting Drive Control & Shift Lever Retighten nuts and bolts securelyOperation Skid Shoes Chute AssemblyThrottle Control Recoil Starter HandleStarting The Engine Clean-Out ToolBefore Starting Engine To Engage Drive Replacing Shear PinsStopping The Engine To Engage AugersChanging Engine Oil Service and MaintenanceChecking Engine Oil Oil FIll Oil DrainLubrication Shift Rod Shave Plate and Skid ShoesShave Plate Chute ControlChute Bracket Belt replacementDrive Control Auger ControlLoosen the bolt shown in securing the belt keeper Auger Belt ReplacementHousing forward and pulling up the handles Drive Belt Replacement If also replacing the drive belt, proceed to the Drive BeltChanging Friction Wheel Belleville Washer Slide Hex Shaft Out Right SideGas in the tank † Under heavy load or in high temperatures Each Use Engine oil level CheckPreparing Snow Thrower OFF-SEASON StoragePreparing Engine Short-Term StorageTroubleshooting Parts List Craftsman Snow Thrower ModelHousing, Auger 684-04151 39 -04020 Spacer, 1.004 x 1.375 x 721-0146Parts List 61 -0199A Bumper, Rubber 784-5619B 41 -0963 Connector, Shift Rod79 -04220 Harness 80 -1364 Housing 81 -0225 Grommet 77 -1658 Lamp 725-166979 8 1478 61 49 3173 37 -0104 Pin, Internal Cotter From previous Craftsman Engine Model OH358SA-223828 For Snow Thrower Model Oil Drain Extension Not Available 37083 Cylinder Incl , 20, 72Dowel Pin 30969 Extension Cap, 1/4-18 NPT 28277 Flat Washer37085 Intake Pipe 35079A Key Switch Bracket Incl a28425 35691 Governor Link400 36947B 351 32180C Primer Line 355Packaged 740053B MarkedPage Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage This page applicable in the U.S.A. and Canada onlyPage Repair Protection Agreement Especificaciones DEL Producto ÍndiceDeclaración DE Garantía Número DE ModeloPreparativos Instrucciones DE SeguridadCapacitación Operación Mantenimiento y almacenamientoExtracción de la unidad del cajón Coloque la palanca de cambios en posición F6Montaje MontajeCortadores de desplazamiento de nieve ConfiguraciónHerramienta de limpieza del canal Zapatas antideslizantes AjustesPresión de los neumáticos Vea Ajuste de transmisión y controles de barrena Prueba de control de transmisión y palanca de cambiosPrueba del control de la transmisión de la barrena Llave de encendido Palanca de cambiosOperación FaroBotón del arrancador eléctrico Control del estranguladorManija del arrancador de retroceso Salida del arrancador eléctricoHerramienta de limpieza Control del canal de 2 direccionesControl direccional del canal Antes de encender el motorProcedimiento para engranar las barrenas Detención del motorProcedimiento para engranar la transmisión Arrancador de retrocesoControl del aceite del motor Servicio Y MantenimientoMantenimiento de Motor Cambio de aceite del motorLubricación Varilla de cambio Placa de raspado y zapatas antideslizantesPlaca de raspado Control del canalSoporte del canal Cambio de correaControl de la transmisión Control de la barrenaNota Asegúrese que la posición del regatón en la vara de Reemplazo de la correa de la barrenaDel motor. Vea la Figura Holgazán de taladro es mantenidaMotor e instale nuevamente la cubierta de la correa Reemplazo de la correa de transmisiónBarrena al eje de entrada Ranura de polea AdaptadorCambio de la rueda de fricción Eje hexagonalDeslice el separador sobre el extremo del eje hexagonal Cada Uso Nivel del aceite de motor Comprobar Tanque † Bajo carga pesada o en temperaturas altasPreparación de la máquina quitanieve Almacenamiento Fuera DE TemporadaPreparación del motor Almacenaje a Corto plazoSolución DE Problemas Esta página se aplica sólo en EE.UU. y Canadá Piezas con garantíaMotor certificado Acuerdo DE Protección Para Reparaciones Get it fixed, at your home or ours

247.88045 specifications

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