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Craftsman 247.8897 0W-30, 5W-30, Changing Engine Oil, Checking Spark Plug

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Changing Engine Oil

NOTE: Change the engine oil after the first 5 hours of operation and once a season or every 50 hours thereafter.

1.Drain fuel from tank by running engine until the fuel tank is empty. Be sure fuel fill cap is secure.

2.Place suitable oil collection container under oil drain plug.

3.Remove oil drain plug. See Figure 13.

4.Tip engine to drain oil into the container. Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center.

CAUTION

Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local authorities or Sears Service Center for safe disposal/recycling facilities.

5.Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it securely.

6.Refill with the recommended oil and check the oil level. See Recommended Oil Usage chart. The engine’s oil capacity is 20 ounces.

Synthetic

0W-30

5W-30

-40º -20º 0º 20º 40º -30º -20º -10º 0º

CAUTION

DO NOT use non detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil. It could shorten the engine’s service life.

7.Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.

CAUTION

Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil.

Checking Spark Plug

WARNING

DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.

WARNING

If the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the muffler.

NOTE: Check the spark plug once a season or every 25 hours of operation. Change the spark plug once a season or every 100 hours. To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits.

Oil Drain

Plug

Figure 13

Spark Plug

Spark Plug Boot

Figure 14

1.Remove the spark plug boot and use a spark plug wrench to remove the plug. See Figure 14.

2.Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard the spark plug if there is apparent wear, or if the insulator is cracked or chipped. Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if it is to be reused.

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Contents

Page Craftsman Limited Warranty Two Years on Snow Thrower Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL Model Number Serial Number WARNING DANGER California Proposition SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Training Safe Handling of Gasoline Operation Maintenance & Storage Do not modify engine Notice Regarding Emissions Spark Arrestor Symbol 5.READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL aVoid injUry from rotating aUger - keeP Hands, feet and CLotHing aWay Removing From Carton assembly Set-Up Shear Pins Chute Clean-OutTool Tire Pressure Adjustments Skid Shoes CAUTION Auger Control Shift Lever Forward Reverse Chute Assembly Ignition Key Throttle Control Drive Control/ Auger Control Lock Primer Recoil Starter Handle Electric Starter Button Clean-OutTool Before Starting Engine Oil Gasoline Starting The Engine Recoil Starter Stopping The Engine To Engage Drive To Engage Augers Replacing Shear Pins MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Center or to schedule service, simply contact Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME® Interval Item Service Changing Engine Oil 0W-30 Checking Spark Plug Lubrication Gear Shaft Wheels Auger Shaft Shave Plate and Skid Shoes Shift Cable fastest Drive Control Chute Control Belt Replacement Auger Belt Page Drive Belt Friction Wheel Removal C A Page Preparing Engine Preparing Snow Thrower Problem Cause Remedy Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: Defects Warranty Requirements for 1995 and Later Small Off-RoadEngines: Page Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index Information On Your Engine Emissions Label Moderate: Intermediate: Extended: •Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs Product replacement Discount of 10% Fast help by phone *Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at Garantía Limitada Craftsman Dos Años en Lanzador de Nieve Número de modelo Número de serie Fecha de compra Proposición 65 de California Manejo seguro de la gasolina Funcionamiento Mantenimiento y Almacenamiento No modifique el motor Aviso referido a emisiones Guardachispas Símbolo Extracción de la unidad de la caja MOntaje Configuración Pasador de cuchilla Herramienta de Limpieza del Canal Presión de los neumáticos Ajustes Zapatas antideslizantes PRECAUCIÓN Prueba de control de la barrena Palanca de cambios Avance Llave de encendido Retroceso Montaje del canal Control del estrangulador Cebador Manija del arrancador de retroceso Botón del arrancador eléctrico Salida del arrancador eléctrico Herramienta de limpieza Antes de encender el motor Aceite Gasolina Encendido del motor Arrancador eléctrico Arrancador de retroceso Detención del motor Procedimiento para engranar la transmisión Procedimiento para engranar las barrenas LISTA DE MANTENIMIENTO Intervalo Artículo Servicio Tronco de Servicio Cambio de aceite del motor Control de la bujía Lubricación Eje de engranaje Ruedas Eje de la barrena Placa de raspado y zapatas antideslizantes ajustes Cable de cambios Control de la transmisión Control del canal Control de la barrena Reemplazo de la correa La Correa de la barrena La correa de la transmisión Extracción de la rueda de fricción Page Preparación del motor Preparación de la máquina quitanieve Problema Causa Remedio Page Declaración de Garantía del Sistema de Control de Emisiones (Derechos y obligaciones del propietario según la garantía contra defectos) COBERTURA DE LA GARANTÍA DEL FABRICANTE: RESPONSABILIDADES DEL PROPIETARIO SEGÚN LA GARANTÍA: DE 1995 Y VERSIONES POSTERIORES: Page la etiqueta de emisiones de su motor motor certificado Servicio experto Servicio ilimitado sin cargo Reemplazo del producto Descuento de 10% Servicio de instalación de Sears Page 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663)