SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
engine Ma inTenanCe
War ning
Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all controls
and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete
stop.
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Be sure engine is upright and level
Maintain oil level
between FULL and ADD
Unscrew oil fill cap from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean.
Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely.
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 13.
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Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely.
Wipe away any spilled oil.
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To avoid engine damage, it is important to:
Figure 13
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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.
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Engine should still be warm but not hot from recent use.
Locate the oil drain plug. See Figure 14.
Oil FIll
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Be sure the gas cap is on and is tightened securely.
Clean area around oil drain plug.
Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug.
Remove oil drain plug and drain oil.
NOTE: Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center.
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Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
Refill the engine with recommended oil. See Recommended Oil
Usage chart. The engine’s oil capacity is 28 ounces.
Recommended Oil Usage
Non-Multi Grade
SAE 30
Oil Drain
Multi Grade
SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30
Figure 14
Synthetic Multi Grade
SAE 0W-30
-20 F
O
0
O
F
20
O
F
32 F
O
40 F
O
60 F
O
80 F
O
100 F
O
-30
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C
-20 C
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-10
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10
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20
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30
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40 C
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Wipe away any spilled oil.
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| Categories | Craftsman Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Craftsman 247.88045 |
| Model Number | 247.88045 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English, Español |
| Product Name | Craftsman 45-Inch Snow Thrower |
| Product Brand | Craftsman. Customer Service Representatives are available by phone: Canada 1-888-225-4886 USA 1-888-384-9939, Snow Blower |
| Product Type | Snowthrower |
| Swath | 45 inch |
| Engine Manufacturer | Craftsman |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 5W30, 4-Cycle Engine Oil (Quart) Recommended for Temperature: - Above 32°F: SAE 30W Straight Grade; - 0°F to 32°F: SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 Multi Grade; - Below O°F: SAE 0W-30 Synthetic |
| Engine Motor Model # | OH358SA-223828 |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | craftsman.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Craftsman (tools) |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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