Craftsman 247.88355 Manual Del Operador página 17

Checking Engine Oil
1. Be sure engine is upright and level
2. Unscrew oil fill cap from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. See
Figure 7.
3. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely.
4. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap from oil filler tube. Note oil level. If
oil reading on dipstick is below "ADD" mark, slowly add oil to reach
"FULL" level. See Figure 7.
5. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely.
6. Wipe away any spilled oil.
Changing Engine Oil
To avoid engine damage, it is important to:
• Check oil level before each use and every five operating hours.
• Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 25 operat-
ing hours thereafter.
• Engine should still be warm but not hot from recent use.
1. Locate the oil drain plug. See Figure 6.
2. Be sure the gas cap is on and is tightened securely.
3. Clean area around oil drain plug. See Figure 6.
4. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug.
5. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil.
NOTE:Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center.
6. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
7. Refill the engine with recommended oil. See Recommended Oil
Usage chart. The engine's oil capacity is 26 ounces.
8. Wipe away any spilled oil.
MAINTENANCE
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