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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as
possible after handling used oil.
Oil Recommendations
When adding oil to the engine, refer to the viscosity chart below
(Figure 10).
Engine oil capacity is 600 ml (approx. 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 require-
ments for service classification SG, SF. Motor oils classified SG, SF
will show this designation on the container.
NOTE:
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is friendly to
the environment. Take it to a recycling center or other collection center.
CAUTION
DO NOT use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil. It could shorten
the engine’s service life.
Changing Engine Oil
WARNING
Shut off the engine and remove the ignition key before performing
any maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up, disconnect the
spark plug boot.
Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if high
level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance will also
ensure a long service life. The required service intervals and the type
of maintenance to be performed are described in the table above.
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur first. More
frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions.
Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when the
engine is warm. Refer to Checking and Adding Oil in the Assembly
Section.
Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and every 50 operating
hours thereafter. Engine should still be warm but NOT hot from recent
use.
Interval
Item
Service
Service Log
Each use
1. Engine oil level.
2. Snow thrower and exhaust
area.
1. Check
2. Clean
1st 5 hours
1. Engine oil.
1. Change.
Every 5 hours
1. Engine oil.
2. Exhaust area.
1. Check.
2. Clean.
25 hours
1. Spark plug.
2. Check.
Every season/50 hours
1. Engine oil
1. Change
Every season/100 hours
1. Spark plug
1. Clean, replace, re-gap
Every season/Before
storage
1. Pivot points
2. Control handle
3. Extension spring
1. Lubricate
2. Lubricate
3. Lubricate
WARNING
Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all
controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come
to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against
the engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses
during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
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
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Figure 10
