Craftsman 79960 manual Maintenanceschedule, Important Service Message, Check and Change Engine OIL

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLITiES

IMPORTANT SERVICE MESSAGE

Perform the Maintenance Schedule listed in the chart below to ensure the proper performance and long life of your machine.

If you do not wish to service the machine yourself, you

can bring it to your local Sears Service Center for expert service,

i	CAUTION
	Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the
	machine, stop the engine and make sure that all
	moving parts have come to a complete stop°
[	Disconnectthe spark plug wire and secure it away
	from the spark plug_
i	Failure to follow these instructions can result in
	personalinjuryor propertydamage.
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MAINTENANCESCHEDULE

SERVICE

CheckEngine Oit Level (Page28)

ChangeEngineOil (Page28)

ReplaceAir Filter (Page 28)

CleanCooling System (Page28)

Inspect Spark Arrester (if equipped)

Before	I	Every5	Every25	Every100 As Noted
EachUse			Hours	Hours
		Hours

•	ti"	T
			4
		•	1,2
	tp	"[	2
		t	3

Inspect Spark Plug (Page28)

CleanMachine

Check Bolts and Nuts (Page29)

I	•	•	T
t		[	_	2

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NOTE1 - Changeoil afterfirst two hoursof newoperation,

NOTE2 - Servicemorefrequentlyin extremelydustyor dirbjconditions.

NOTE3 - If engineis equippedwitha sparkarrestor,cleanandinspectfor damageevery50operatinghours NOTE4 - Replaceyearlyor mereoftenif usedinextremelydustyor dirtyconditions

CHECK AND CHANGE ENGINE OIL

QCheck oil level every five operating hours and before each use of the machine_

QChange oil after first two hours of new operation and every 25 operating hours thereafter, IMPORTANT: Change oil more frequently when operating in extremely dusty or dirty conditions,

3. The oil level should be at the "FULL" mark on the

dipstick. If the oil level is low, add recommended oil After checking or adding oil, install the dipstick and

tighten securely.

To Check Oil Level

1.Place the machine on level ground.. Stop the engine and make sure that all moving parts have come to a

complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away from the spark plug.

2.To avoid contaminating the engine oil with dirt, clean

the area around the dipstick (A, Figure 27). Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Screw the

dipstick fully inward and then remove it to check the oil level,

Figure 27: Dipstick (A) and oil drain plug (B),

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