Craftsman 316.794801 Maintenance Schedule, THE OiL, Fig, I | | | | | Fill L_ I I, Air Filter

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always service and repair a cool unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensure that the unit cannot start. See Replacing the Spark Plug.

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.

FREQUENCY		MAINTENANCE REQUIRED							SEE
		Fill fuel		tank	with fresh fuel			is cold	p 8
Before using		Check		oil while		the engine			p 8
Every 10 hrs		Clean	and re-oil			air filter			_ p 11
		IChange		oil					p 11
1st service	at 10 hrs	Check rocker arm clearance and adjust							p 12
		Check		spark	plug		condition	and gap	p 13
		i Change		oil					p 11
2nd service	at 40 hrs	Check rocker arm clearance and adjust							p 12
		ICheck		spark	plug		condition	and gap	p 13
		i Change		oil					p 11
Every 40 hrs thereafter		Check rocker arm clearance and adjust							p 12
		i Check		spark	plug		condition	and gap	p 13
Every 50 hrs		Clean	spark		arrestor				p 13
CHANGING	THE OiL
	turn the unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or
_	WARNING:	To avoid serious					personal injury, alwaysj
	service it.
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Change the oil per the Maintenance Schedule. 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 the side ___

(Fig. 22). Allow ample time for 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 regulations.

4.Tilt the unit 30 ° to the side

(Fig. 23). Fig. 22

5.Refill the crankcase with

3.04 fluid ounce (90 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 top of the label on the bottle measures approximately 3.04 ounces (90 ml) (Fig. 23). 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. 23).

6.Replace the oil fill plug.

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Fig. 23

AiR FILTER MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Air Filter

Clean and re-oil the air filter per the Maintenance Schedule. It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain your air filter properly can result in poor performance or can cause permanent damage to your engine.

1.Open the air filter cover. Push the locking tab on the under side of the cover inward. Then pull the air filter cover out and up. (Fig. 24).

er Cover

Fig. 24

2.Remove the air filter (Fig. 25).

Air Filter Tabs

Back Plate

Locking Tab

Fig. 25

3.Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 26). Rinse the filter thoroughly and allow it to dry.

Fig. 26

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