Craftsman 79585 Owner's Manual

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICEp-to Oil Pivot PointsaOn- Clean ShredderD,./ SERVICE4*/ 4DATESCheck Engine Oil -_/Change Engine Oil _J *JService Air CleanerClean Engine Cylinder _' 4'Spark Plug _ -_Muffler _f,,=,_/ CHECKGENERALRECOMMENDATIONS Colder < 32°F _ Warmer_ WARNING: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINEAND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUGWIRE BEFORE PERFORMING ANYMAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS,• Periodically check all fasteners and be sure theyare tight.• Follow the Maintenance Schedule above.CHIPPER-SHREDDERLUBRICATIONLubricate the pivot points on the release bar, hopperassembly, chute deflector and chipper chute once aseason using a light oil.CLEANING• The chipper-shredder may be cleaned by runningwater from a hose through the hopper assemblyand chipper chute with the engine running. Allowthe chipper-shredder to dry thoroughly.• Wash the bag periodically with water. Allow to drythoroughly in the shade. Do not use heat.ENGINEENGINE OILOnly use high quality detergent oil rated with APIservice classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil'sviscosity grade according to your expected operatingtemperature.5W30 SAE 30NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (SE30, 10W30,etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi- vis-cosity oils will result in increased oil consumptionwhen 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 someoil--therefore, check engine oil level regularly approx-imately every five hours of operation and before eachusage. Stop engine and wait several minutes beforechecking oil level. With engine level, the oil must be toFULL mark on dipstick (refer to figure 12). Changeengine oil after the first five hours of operation, andevery twenty-five hours thereafter.To Drain Oil:• Drain oil while engine is warm.a. Remove oil drain plug. Refer to figure 12. Catchoil in a suitable container.b. When engine is drained of all oil, replace drainplug securely.• Refill with fresh oil. Refer to GAS AND OIL FILL-UP section.• Replace dipstick.12