Craftsman 316.794830 manual Maintenance Schedule, Frequency Maintenance Required, See

WARNING:Topreventseriousinjury,neverperform

maintenanceorrepairswithunitrunningAlwaysservice.

andrepaircoolunitDisconnectthesparkplugwireto.

ensurethattheunitcannotstart.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.

NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to a Sears or other qualified service dealer.

NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by a Sears or other qualified service dealer.

In order to assure peak performance of your engine, inspection of the engine exhaust port may be necessary after 50 hours of operation. If you notice lost RPM, poor performance or general lack of acceleration, this service may be required. If you feel your engine is in need of this inspection, refer service to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for repair. DO NOT attempt to perform this process yourself as engine damage may result from contaminants involved in the cleaning process for the port.

FREQUENCY

MAINTENANCE

REQUIRED

Before

starting

engine

Fill fuel

tank

with

fresh fuel

Check

oil

Every

10

hours

Clean and re-oil

air filter

1st change

at 10 hours

Change

oil

2nd change

at 40 hours

Change

oil

Every

40

hours

after

Clean spark

arrestor and change

oil

10 hours

on new engine

Check

rocker

arm to valve clearance

and

adjust

Every

40

hours

Check

rocker

arm to valve clearance

and

adjust

Every

40

hours

Check

spark

plug condition

and

gap

200 hours

Take unit to

a Sears or other

qualified

service center for service

SEE

p. 7 p. 10

p. 11

p. 10 p. 10

p. 13 & 10

p. 12

p. 12

p. 13

CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL

WARNING: Wear gloves to prevent injury when handling unit.

complete drainage.

3. Wipe up	any oil residue on
the unit and clean up		any oil
that may	have spilled.
Dispose	of the oil according
to Federal, State and		local

Oil Fill Plug _'_ _ _

°1'

The importanceof checking and
maintaining the proper oil level in the	r
crankcase cannot be
overemphasized. Check oil before	4
each use:	_"
1. Stop the engine and allow	U
oil to drain into the
crankcase.

2.Place the engine on a level surface (Fig. 16).

3.Clean the area around the oil

plug before removing it. Keep dirt, grass clippings, and other debris out of the engine.

4.Remove the oil fill plug.

5.Look into the oil fill hole (use a flashlight if needed). The oil should be just touching the innermost thread (Fig. 17).

6.If the oil level is not touching the innermost thread on the oil fill hole, add a small amount of oil to the oil fill hole and recheck (Fig. 17). Repeat this procedure until the oil level reaches the innermost thread on the oil fill hole.

NOTE: Do not overfill the unit.

NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is in place on the oil fill plug when checking and changing the oil (Fig. 18).

Fig. 16

Oil Fill

InnermostHole

Thread

--Fig. 17

regulations.

4. Refill the crankcase with 2.03

fluid ounce (60 ml) of SAE 30

SF, SG, SH oil.

NOTE: Use the bottle and spout saved from initial use to measure the correct amount of oil. The fill line on the label on the bottle measures approximately

2.03ounces (60 ml) (Fig. 20). Check the level, See Checking the Oil Level. If the level is low, add a small amount of oil and recheck. Do not overfill (Fig. 17).

5.Replace the oil fill plug.

6.Reconnect the spark plug boot.

Fig. 18

Fig. 19

Fill Level

CHANGING THE OIL

For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours of operation. Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities.

1.Remove the oil fill plug.

2.Pour the oil out of the oil fill hole and into a container by tipping the unit to a vertical position (Fig. 19). Allow ample time for

I 4-Cyde Motor Oil

-LFill Line

Fig. 20

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