Craftsman 247.23000 Operator's Manual

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Check Engine Oil1. Checkoil beforeeachuse. Stopengineand wait severalminutesbeforecheckingoil level.With engineon levelground,the oil mustbe to FULLmarkon dipstick.2. Removeoil fill dipstickand wipe cleanwith cloth.3. Replacedipstick intothe oil filler neck,but do not screwitin.Removeand checkoil level. Levelshouldbe at FULLmark.4. If needed,add oil slowly- recheck.Do not overfill.5. Wipedipstickclean, replacebut do not tighten.Removeandcheckoil level.Oil levelshouldbe at FULLline on dipstick.6. Replaceand tighten dipstickfirmlybeforestartingengine.DO NOTuse non-detergentoil or 2-strokeengineoil. It could shortenthe engine'sservicelife.Change Engine Oil• SAE 10W-30is recommendedforgeneral,all temperatureuse.Whenaddingoil to the engine,referto viscositychart intheoperationsection.Usea 4-stroke,or an equivalenthigh deter-gent, premiumqualitymotoroil certifiedto meetor exceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsfor serviceclassificationSG,SR MotoroilsclassifiedSG,SF will showthis designationonthecontainer.• Changeengineoil after thefirst five to eight hoursof operation,and everyfifty hoursor every seasonthereafter.Changeoil everytwentyfive hourswhenoperatingengineunder heavyload or inhigh temperatures.Beforetippingengineor equipmentto drainoil, drain fuel fromtank byrunningengineuntilfuel tank isempty.Used motoroil maycause skincancer ifrepeatedlyleft in contactwiththe skin for prolongedperiods.Althoughthis isunlikelyunlessyouhandleusedoil on a daily basis,itis still advisableto thoroughlywashyourhandswith soapand wateras soonas possibleafter handlingusedoil.3. Removeoil drainend cap locatedat the baseof the engine,anddrain oil intoan appropriatereceptacle.See Figure23.fFigure234. Replaceand tightenthe oil drain end cap.5. Whenengine isdrainedof all oil, placeenginelevel. Refillwithapproximately20 oz. of fresh oil. Fillto FULLline on dipstick.Donot overfill.Referto CheckEngineOil inthis SERVICE&MAINTENANCEsection.6. Replacespark plugwire beforestarting.Transmission LubricationThe transmissionis pre-lubricatedand sealedat thefactory.It requiresno checkingunlessthe transmissionisdisassembled.Tofill withgrease,lay the righthalfof thetransmissionon itsside, add 22 ouncesof Benalene920 grease,and assemblethe left half to it. See anauthorizedSearsServiceCenterto havethe transmissionlubricatedorto scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.To Drain Oil1. Drainthe fuelfrom the tank by runningthe engineuntil thefueltank isempty.Be surefuel fill cap issecure.2. Withengine OFF butstill warm,disconnectspark plugwire andkeepitawayfrom spark plug.Used oil isa hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeof usedoil properlyIDo not discardwith householdwaste.Checkwith yourlocalauthori-_tiesor SearsServiceCenterfor safedisposal/recyclingfacilities.2O