Craftsman 247.88845 manual Service and Maintenance, Checking Engine Oil, Changing Engine Oil

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. Remove the ignition key to prevent unintended firing of the engine.

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 eight operating hours.

•Change oil after first 5 to 8 operating hours and every 50 operat- ing hours or once a season thereafter.

1.Place engine level and remove safety key.

2.With engine OFF but still warm, remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an appropriate receptacle. See Figure 13.

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.

3.Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely.

4.Refill the engine with recommended oil. See Recommended Oil Usage chart. The engine’s oil capacity is 20 ounces.

		Recommended Oil Usage
		5W-30, 10W-30
	Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30
-20OF	0O F	20O F	32O F	40OF	60OF	80OF		100OF
-30OC	-20OC	-10OC	0O C	10OC		20OC	30OC	40OC

5.Wipe away any spilled oil.

Checking Spark Plug

fULL

aDD

Oil Drain

Maintain oil level

at FULL

Figure 13

Oil FIll

Figure 14

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