Sears 247.88853 owner manual Spark Plug, Checking Oil Level, Changing Oil

Refer to the viscosity chart for proper selection of engine oil.

Checking Oil Level

CAUTION: Before operating the snow thrower, check the engine oil level.

•With engine on level ground, the oil must be to FULL mark on dipstick.

•Stop engine and wait several minutes before checking oil level. Remove oil fill cap and dipstick.

•Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten securely.

•Remove dipstick and check. If oil is not up to the FULL mark on dipstick, add oil.

Changing Oil

Change engine oil after first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter.

In order to change the oil, you will have to first drain the spent engine oil from the engine and then refill with fresh oil.

•Drain oil while engine is warm. Remove oil drain cap located at the bottom of the recoil starter of the engine. Catch oil in a suitable container.

•When engine is drained of all oil, replace drain plug securely.

•Remove the dipstick from the oil fill. For location of the oil fill, see Figure 17. Pour fresh oil slowly through the plug. Replace dipstick.

WARNING: Temperature of muffler and

nearby areas may exceed 150o F(65oC). Avoid these areas.

Spark Plug

•Clean area around the spark plug base.

•Remove and inspect the spark plug.

•Replace the spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned, or the porcelain is cracked. See Figure 25 .

•Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to 0.030" at least once a season or every 50 hours of operation. See Figure 25 .

•Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each season. Refer to engine parts list for correct spark plug type.

NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Spark plug should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and washing with a commercial solvent.

Electrodes

.030”	Porcelain
Gap

Figure 25

	MAINTENANCE
	SCHEDULE
	Lubricate pivot points
PRODUCT	Clean snow thrower
	Clean skid shoes
	Clean shave plate
	Check V-belts
	Check friction wheel
	rubber
	Check engine oil
	Change engine oil
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	Check muffler
	Empty fuel system

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