Craftsman 247.772460 Operator's Manual page 17

4. If you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube (E), keep the spark
plug end of the engine (F) up. See Figure 18. Drain the oil into an
approved container.
F
E
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If you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube, the fuel tank must be
empty or fuel can leak out and result in a fire or explosion. To empty
the fuel tank, run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
Add oil
• Place engine level.
• Clean the oil fill area of any debris.
• See the Specifications section for oil capacity.
1. Remove the dipstick (G) and wipe with a clean cloth. See
Figure 19.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Figure 18
H
G
J
Figure 19
2. Pour the oil slowly into the engine oil fill (H). Do not overfill. After
adding oil, wait one minute and then check the oil level.
3. Install and tighten the dipstick.
4. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. It should be at the
FULL mark (J) on the dipstick.
5. Install and tighten the dipstick.
HoW To SeRviCe THe AiR FiLTeR
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
• Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner assembly or the
air filter removed.
Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the filter. Pressurized
air can damage the filter and solvents will dissolve the filter.
1. Remove the screw (A) from the top of the air filter assembly (B).
See Figure 20.
2. To prevent debris from falling into the carburetor, carefully remove
the air filter assembly.
3. Remove the foam element (C) from the air filter base.
4. Wash the foam element in liquid detergent and water. Squeeze
dry the foam element in a clean cloth.
5. Saturate the foam element with clean engine oil. To remove the
excess engine oil, squeeze the foam element in a clean cloth.
6. Install the foam element into the air filter base.
7. Install the air filter assembly onto the carburetor and secure with
screw.
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CAUTioN
A
B
C
Figure 20