Craftsman 247.799620 - Manual (Page 13)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Colder 32°F Warmer
A WARNING: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE
AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
• Periodically check all fasteners and be sure they
are tight.
• Follow the Maintenance Schedule above.
CHIPPER-VACUUM
LUBRICATION
Lubricate the pivot points on the height adjustment
mechanism once a season using a light oil.
CLEANING
• Clean the chipper-vacuum thoroughly after each
use.
• Wash the bag periodically with water. Allow to dry
thoroughly in the shade. Do not use heat.
ENGINE
ENGINE OIL
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API
service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil’s
viscosity grade according to your expected operating
temperature.
5W30 SAE 30
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (SE30, 10W30,
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi­
viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°F. Check your oil level more
frequently to avoid possible engine damage from
running 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 cooled down, the oil
level must reach FULL mark on dipstick (refer to
figure 12). Change engine oil after the first five hours
of operation, and every twenty-five hours thereafter.
To Drain Oil:
• Drain oil while engine is warm.
a. Remove oil drain cap. Refer to figure 12. Catch
oil in a suitable container.
b. When engine is drained of all oil, replace drain
cap securely.
• Refill with fresh oil. Refer to GAS AND OIL FILL­
UP section.
• Replace dipstick.
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