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MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Checking Engine Oil
WARNING
Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all controls and stop
engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Remove
the safety key to prevent unintended firing of the engine.
NOTE:
Check the oil level before each use and after every five hours of operation to
be sure correct oil level is maintained.
When adding oil to the engine, refer to viscosity chart on the next page. Engine
oil capacity is 600 ml (approximately 20 oz.). Do not over-fill. Use a 4-stroke, or an
equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed
U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for service classification SG, SF. Motor
oils classified SG, SF will show this designation on the container.
1.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean.
2.
Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, turn the cap 1/4-turn until fully
seated.
NOTE:
On some engines, a threaded cap/dipstick may exist instead of a 1/4-
turn cap as described in Step 2. In this instance do not fully tighten the cap
to check the oil level. Simply rest the cap on the threads to check for proper
oil level.
3.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If level is low, slowly add oil until oil level
registers between high (H) and low (L). See Figure 11.
4.
Replace and tighten cap/dipstick firmly before starting engine.
Fill
between
high (H)
and low (L)
marks
Figure 11
Maintenance Schedule
Before servicing, repairing, lubricating or inspecting, disengage all controls
and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
Remove the safety key to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety
glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
WARNING
Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes service
guidelines only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of completed
maintenance tasks. To locate the nearest Sears Service Center or to schedule
service, simply contact Sears at 1-888-331-4569.
Interval
Item
Service
Service Log
Each Use and every 5 hours
1.
Engine oil level
2.
Loose or missing hardware
3.
Unit and engine
1.
Check
2.
Tighten or replace
3.
Clean
First 5 hours
1.
Engine oil
1.
Change
Annually or 25 hours
1.
Spark plug
2.
Auger and drive control
3.
Auger idler bracket
4.
Wheels
5.
Gear shaft and Auger shaft
1.
Check
2.
Lube with light oil
3.
Lube with light oil
4.
Lube with multipurpose auto grease
5.
Lube with light oil
Annually or 50 hours
1.
Engine oil
2.
Belts
1.
Change
2.
Check
Annually or 100 hours
1.
Spark plug
1.
Change
Before Storage
1.
Fuel system
1.
Run engine until it stops from lack of fuel
