Craftsman 305cc Owners Manual - Page 12

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE p- to Oil Pivot Points a O n- Clean Shredder D,. Check Engine Oil / */ -_/ Change Engine Oil Service Air Cleaner ,,=, Clean Engine Cylinder Spark Plug Muffler _/ CHECK GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS 4 4 _J *J _' 4' _ -_ _f Colder < SERVDIACTEES 32°F _ Warmer AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG _ WWAIRRENINGBE: FOARLWE AYSPERSFTOORPMTINHGE ENGAINNYE MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS, • Periodically check all fasteners and be sure they are tight. • Follow the Maintenance Schedule above. CHIPPER-SHREDDER LUBRICATION Lubricate the pivot points on the release bar, hopper assembly, chute deflector and chipper chute once a season using a light oil. CLEANING • The chipper-shredder may be cleaned by running water from a hose through the hopper assembly and chipper chute with the engine running. Allow the chipper-shredder to dry thoroughly. • 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 approximately every five hours of operation and before each usage. Stop engine and wait several minutes before checking oil level. With engine level, the oil must be to 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 plug. Refer to figure 12. Catch oil in a suitable container. b. When engine is drained of all oil, replace drain plug securely. • Refill with fresh oil. Refer to GAS AND OIL FILLUP section. • Replace dipstick. 12