SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

WARNING

Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.

Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes service guidelines only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of completed maintenance tasks. To locate the nearest Sears Service

Center or to schedule service, simply contact Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
Interval

 

Item

 

ServiceService Log

Each Use and every 5

1.

Engine oil level

1.

Check

 

hours

2.

Loose or missing hardware

2.

Tighten or replace

 

 

3.

Unit and engine.

3.

Clean

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st 5 hours

1.

Engine oil

1.

Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annually or 25 hours

1.

Spark plug

1.

Check

 

 

2. Control linkages and pivots

2.

Lube with light oil

 

 

3.

Wheels

3.

Lube with multipurpose auto grease

 

 

4. Gear shaft and Auger shaft

4.

Lube with light oil

 

 

5.

4-Way Chute Control™

5.

Check for cable slackness

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annually or 50 hours

1.

Engine oil

1.

Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annually or 100 hours

1.

Spark plug

1.

Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before Storage

1.

Fuel system

1.

Run engine until it stops from lack

 

 

 

 

 

of fuel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

NOTE: Check the oil level before each use to be sure correct oil level is maintained.

When adding oil to the engine, refer to viscosity chart below. Engine oil capacity is 600 ml (approx. 20 oz.). Do not over-fill. Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for service classification SG, SF. Motor oils classified SG, SF will show this designation on the container.

1.Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean.

2.Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in.

3.Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly add oil until oil level registers between high (H) and low (L), Figure 12.

4.Replace and tighten cap/dipstick firmly before starting engine.

Fill between high and low marks

Figure 12

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