Craftsman 247.38824 User Manual
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Oil cylinder bore
After you have drained the fuel tank, protect the
inside of the engine as follows:
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inside of the engine as follows:
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Remove spark plug, pour approximately one
ounce (30 ml) of engine oil into spark plug hole,
and crank slowly to distribute oil.
ounce (30 ml) of engine oil into spark plug hole,
and crank slowly to distribute oil.
WARNING:
Avoid spray from spark plug
hole when cranking the engine slowly.
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Replace spark plug; do not connect spark plug wire.
Change oil
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Change oil if it has not been changed in the last
three months. For instructions on how to
change oil refer to the Maintenance section of
this manual.
three months. For instructions on how to
change oil refer to the Maintenance section of
this manual.
Clean engine
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Clean engine and remove any grass clippings,
dirt, or chaff from the exterior of the engine.
dirt, or chaff from the exterior of the engine.
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Remove any dirt or debris from cooling fins, air
intake screen, levers, and linkage.
intake screen, levers, and linkage.
OTHER
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Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
another.
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Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.
Rust and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause
problems. Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not
store next to corrosive materials, such as
fertilizer.
Rust and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause
problems. Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not
store next to corrosive materials, such as
fertilizer.
NOTE: If storing in an unventilated or metal storage
shed, be certain to rustproof the equipment by coating
with a light oil or silicone.
shed, be certain to rustproof the equipment by coating
with a light oil or silicone.