Craftsman 79194 Operation Manual - Page 10

CHECKING, THE OIL LEVEL, Fig. 18, Max Oil Fill, Fig. 19, Oil Fil, Fig. 20, CHANGING, THE OIL, ARNING

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CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized. Check oil before each use: 1. Stop the engine and allow oil to drain into the crankcase. 2. Place the engine on an elevated, level surface with the cutting head shield hanging off the surface to get a proper oil level reading (Fig. 18). ( Fig. 18 3. Keep dirt, grass clippings and other debris out of the engine. Clean the area around the dipstick before removing it. 4. Remove the oil fill plug. 5. Look into the oil fill hole, use a flashlight if needed. The oil should be just touching the innermost thread (Fig. 19). 6. If the oil level is not touching the innermost thread on the oil fill hole, add a small amount of oil to the oil fill hole and recheck (Fig. 19). Repeat this procedure until the oil level reaches the innermost thread on the oil fill hole. NOTE: Do not overfill the unit. NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is in place on the oil fill plug when checking and changing the oil (Fig. 20). Oil Fil__ CHANGING THE OIL _ hanAdRliNngINGu:nit. Wear gloves to prevent injury when For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours of operation. Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities. 1. Unplug spark plug boot to prevent accidental starting. 2. Remove the oil fill plug. 3. Pour the oil out of the oil fill hole and into a container by tipping the unit to a vertical position (Fig. 21). Allow ample time for complete drainage. 4. Wipe up any oil residue on the unit and clean up any oil that may have spilled. Dispose of the oil according regulations. 5. tRoefFilel dtheeralc, raSntkacteasaendwiltohcal 3.04 fluid ounce (90 ml) of SAE 30 SF, SG, SH oil. / Fig. 21 NOTE: Use the bottle and spout saved from initial use to measure the correct amount of oil. The top of the label on the bottle measures approximately 3.04 ounces (90 ml) (Fig. 22). Check the level; see Checking the Oil Level. If the level is low, add a small amount of oil and recheck. Do not overfill (Fig. 22). Max Oil Fill Line / Fig. 19 Fig. 20 \\ Fill Level L 4-Cycle Motor Oil Fig. 22 6. Replace the oil fill plug. 7. Reconnect the spark plug boot. 10

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CHECKING
THE OIL LEVEL
The importance
of checking
and maintaining
the proper
oil level in
the crankcase
cannot
be overemphasized.
Check oil before each
use:
1.
Stop the engine
and allow oil to drain into the crankcase.
2.
Place the engine on an elevated,
level surface with the cutting
head shield
hanging off the surface to get a proper
oil level
reading (Fig. 18).
(
Fig. 18
3.
Keep dirt, grass clippings
and other debris out of the engine.
Clean the area around the dipstick
before removing
it.
4.
Remove the oil fill plug.
5.
Look into the oil fill hole, use a flashlight
if needed. The oil
should be just touching
the innermost
thread (Fig. 19).
6.
If the oil level is not touching
the innermost
thread
on the oil fill
hole, add a small amount
of oil to the oil fill hole and recheck
(Fig. 19). Repeat this procedure
until the oil level reaches the
innermost
thread on the oil fill hole.
NOTE:
Do not overfill the unit.
NOTE:
Make sure the O-ring
is in place on the oil fill plug when
checking
and changing
the oil (Fig. 20).
Max Oil Fill
Line
/
Fig. 19
Oil Fil__
Fig. 20
CHANGING
THE OIL
_
ARNING:
Wear gloves to prevent
injury when
handling
unit.
For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours
of
operation.
Change
the oil while the engine
is still warm. The oil will
flow freely and carry away more impurities.
1.
Unplug
spark plug boot to prevent
accidental
starting.
2.
Remove the oil fill plug.
3.
Pour the oil out of the oil fill
hole and into a container
by
tipping the unit to a vertical
position
(Fig. 21). Allow
ample time for complete
drainage.
4.
Wipe up any oil residue on
the unit and clean up any oil
that may have spilled.
Dispose
of the oil according
to Federal, State and local
/
regulations.
5.
Refill the crankcase
with
3.04 fluid ounce (90 ml) of
SAE 30 SF, SG, SH oil.
Fig. 21
NOTE:
Use the bottle and spout saved from initial
use to measure
the correct
amount
of oil. The top of the label on the bottle
measures
approximately
3.04 ounces
(90 ml) (Fig. 22).
Check the level; see Checking
the Oil Level. If the level is
low, add a small amount
of oil and recheck.
Do not overfill
(Fig. 22).
\
\
Fill Level
L
4-Cycle
Motor
Oil
Fig. 22
6.
Replace the oil fill plug.
7.
Reconnect
the spark plug boot.
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