Craftsman 247.887210 - Manual (Page 15)

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Check Engine Oil
Check oil level before each operation. Be sure oil level is maintained.
1. Remove oil fill dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.
2. Replace dipstick without screwing it in. Remove and check oil
level. Level should be at FULL mark.
3. If needed, add oil slowly - recheck. Do not overfill.
4. Install and tighten dipstick.
A CAUTION
Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to not start,
hard starting, or engine smoking. If over the FULL mark on the
dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil level to FULL mark on dipstick.
Change Engine Oil
• Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, SG, SH, or SJ. Select the oil's SAE viscosity
grade according to the expected operating temperature. Refer to
Operation section for viscosity chart.
• Change engine oil after the first eight hours of operation, and
every fifty hours thereafter.
To Drain Oil
1. Drain the fuel from the tank by running the engine until the fuel
tank is empty. Be sure the mower is level.
2. With engine OFF but still warm, disconnect spark plug wire and
keep it away from spark plug.
3. Tip the mower, keeping the air cleaner above the oil fill. See
Figure 14.
4. Remove the dipstick from the engine and pour entire oil contents
from the crank case into an appropriate container.
5. Put the mower back to its operating position (on all four wheels).
6. Refill with approximately 18 oz. of fresh oil. Fill to FULL line on
dipstick. Do not overfill. Refer to Gas And Oil Fill-Up in Operation
section.
7. Replace oil fill dipstick and tighten.
8. Replace spark plug wire before starting.
A CAUTION
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly.
Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local authori­
ties or Sears Service Center for safe disposal/recycling facilities.
Oil Fill/ Dipstick
Air Cleaner
Figure 14
Service Muffler
• Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if necessary. Replace­
ment parts for the muffler must be the same and installed in the
same position as the original parts.
A warning
Temperature of muffler and nearby engine areas may exceed 150° F
(65°C). Avoid contact with these areas.
Clean Engine
• Daily or before every use, clean grass, chaff or accumulated
debris from engine. Keep linkage, spring, and controls clean.
Keep area around and behind muffler free of any combustible
debris.
• Keeping engine clean allows air movement around engine.
• Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheat­
ing and ignition of accumulated debris.
A CAUTION
Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel
system. Use a brush ordry cloth.
Carburetor Adjustment
The carburetor on this engine is not adjustable.
Engine Speed
A
warning
Do not tamper with the governor setting or the carburetor setting to
increase the engine speed. Each carburetor is adjusted at the factory
with either a cap or stop plate installed on the mixture screw. Any
adjustments must be performed by a Sears or other qualified service
dealer.
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