Craftsman C950.679630 Mode D'emploi page 18

Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every
8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth.
Replace and tighten dipstick. Remove and and check oil
level.
3. Verify oil is at FULL mark (top hole) on dipstick. Replace
and tighten dipstick.
Adding Engine Oil
1. Make sure pressure washer is on a level surface.
2. Check oil level as described in Checking Oil Level.
3. If needed, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the FULL
mark on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
NOTICE Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to not
start, or hard starting.
• DO NOT overfill.
• If over the FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil level to
FULL mark on dipstick.
4. Replace and tighten dipstick.
Changing Engine Oil
If you are using your pressure washer under extremely dirty
or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change oil
more often.
CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact
with used motor oil.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain
laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Change oil while engine is still warm from running, as
follows:
1. Drain fuel tank by running pressure washer until fuel
tank is empty.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark
plug.
3. Clean area around oil fill, remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
Wipe dipstick clean.
4. Tip your pressure washer to drain oil from oil fill into a
suitable container making sure you tip your unit away
from spark plug. When crankcase is empty, return
pressure washer to upright position.
5. Slowly pour recommended oil (about 18 oz.) into oil fill
opening. Pause to permit oil to settle. Fill to "Full" mark
on dipstick.
6. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. DO
NOT overfill.
7. Replace and tighten dipstick.
8. Wipe up any remaining oil.
9. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
Full
Service Air Cleaner
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you
Add
run it with a dirty air cleaner. Service more often if operating
under dirty or dusty conditions. Replacements are available
at your local Sears service center.
To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:
1. Remove screw (A).
A
B
2. Carefully remove air cleaner assembly to prevent debris
from falling into carburetor.
3. Take air cleaner assembly apart and clean all parts.
Wash foam air cleaner (B) in liquid detergent and water.
Squeeze dry in a clean cloth.
4. SATURATE foam air cleaner in engine oil and squeeze in
a clean cloth to remove excess oil.
5. Reinstall clean or new foam air cleaner in base (C).
6. Install air cleaner securely on carburetor with screw.
NOTICE You can purchase new air filter elements by calling
1-800-4-MY-HOME (469-4663).
Service Spark Plug
Changing the spark plug will help your engine to start easier
and run better.
1. Clean area around spark plug.
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.
3. Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned or
porcelain is cracked. Use the recommended replacement
plug. See Specifications.
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