Craftsman 247.25000 Operator's Manual page 23

To replace the Oil Filter:
1. Drain the oil as instruction previously in this section.
2. Remove the oil filter. Dispose of the old oil filter properly.
3. Lube gasket of new oil filter with clean oil.
4. Install and turn oil filter by hand until the gasket comes in contact with
the sealing surface of the crankcase cover, then tighten the oil
filter, 10-12 Nm (88.5-106.2 in-lb), 1/2-3/4 turn.
5. Add oil as previously instructed.
6. Make sure dipstick is installed.
7. Start and run engine. Check for leaks.
8. Stop engine. Wait a few minutes and check the oil level. See
Checking The Oil Level in the Assembly section of this manual.
Adding Oil
IMPORTANT: Be sure to check engine on a level surface with the
engine stopped.
1. Wipe around dipstick cap and tube with a clean cloth to
remove any debris. See Fig. 22.
2. Remove dipstick and wipe clean with a cloth.
3. Pour oil into the dipstick tube. Do not over fill. With an oil
filter change the high level amount of oil for this engine is
1700 ml (57.48 fl-oz.).
4. Install dipstick and turn to locked position before starting
engine.
5. Start engine. Allow to run for a few seconds and then shut
down the engine.
6. Check the oil level. See Checking Oil Level in the Assembly
section of this manual.
Air Filter Service
Paper filters cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 100
operating hours; more often if used in extremely dusty conditions.
WARNING
Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air filter
element. A fire or explosion could result.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Figure 22
Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the air cleaner
cartridge.
If filters, or covers are not installed correctly serious injury or death
could result from backfire. Do not attempt to start the engine with
them removed.
IMPORTANT: Never run the engine without the air filter. Rapid
engine wear will result.
1. Unscrew the thumb screws and remove the air filter cover. See
Fig. 23.
Thumb
Screw
Air Filter
Cover
2. Remove the air filter. See Fig. 24.
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CAUTION
WARNING
Figure 23
Figure 24