Craftsman 247.797855 - Manual (Page 11)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
A
WARNING: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE
AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
® Periodically check ail fasteners and be sure they
are tight.
® Follow the Maintenance Schedule above.
CHIPPER-SHREDDER
LUBRICATION
Lubricate the pivot points on ttre release bar, hopper
assembly, chute deflector and chipper chute once a
season using a light oil.
ENGINE
ENGINE OIL
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API ser­
vice classification SG, Select the oil’s viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
Colder 32°F Warmer
5W30 SAE 30
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (SE30, 10W30,
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi- vis­
cosity oils will result in Increased oil consumption
when used above 32®F. Check your oil level more fre­
quently to avoid possible engine damage from run­
ning low on oil.
Your four-cycle engine will normally consume some
oil—^therefore, check engine oil level regularly approx­
imately every five hours of operation and before each
usage. Stop engine and wait several minutes before
checking oil level. With engine level, the oil must be to
FULL mark on dipstick {refer to figure 14) , Change
engine oil after the first five hours of operation, and
every twenty-five trours thereafter.
To Drain Oil:
® Drain oil while engine is warm.
a. Remove oil drain plug. Refer to figure 12. Catch
oil in a suitable container.
b. When engine is drained of all oil, replace drain
plug securely,
® Refill with fresh oil. Refer to GAS AND OIL FILL­
UP section.
® Replace dipstick.
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