Craftsman 247.25061 Manual Del Usuario página 23

Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage the PTO, move
the drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position, engage the
parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended
starting.
Engine Maintenance
Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after
handling used oil.
Oil Recommendations
High-quality detergent oils (including synthetic) of API (American Petroleum Institute)
service class SJ or higher are acceptable. Select viscosity based on air temperature at
time of operation as shown in Figure 23.
5W-30
°F -20 0 20
-30 -20 -
°C -301 -10 01
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
CAUTION
10W-30
SAE 30
32 40 50 60 80
0 30
10 02 20 03 04
Figure 23
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding
metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise caution
to avoid burns.
To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:
1. With engine OFF but still warm, disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away
from spark plug.
2. Locate the oil drain hose on the engine. See Figure 24.
100
40
0
3. Route the free end of the oil drain hose toward an appropriate oil collection
container with at least a 2.5 quart capacity, to collect the used oil. Remove
the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.
4. While holding the free end of the oil drain hose over the oil collection
container, unscrew the square-head hose plug from the end of the hose. See
Figure 24. Drain the engine oil into the collection container.
5. After draining the oil, wipe any residual oil from the oil drain hose. Thread
the square head plug into the drain hose fitting and fully tighten the plug.
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly. Do
not discard with household waste. Check with your local authorities or or
contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME for a list of safe disposal/recycling facilities.
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WARNING
Oil Drain Hose
Square-Head
Hose Plug
Figure 24
CAUTION