Craftsman PGT9000 - Changing the Engine Oil; Air Cleaner Maintenance; Spark Plug Maintenance

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Changing the Engine Oil
WARNING
If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and sur-
rounding metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin.
Exercise caution to avoid burns.
NOTE: The oil filter should be changed at every oil change interval. To
complete an oil change, proceed as follows:
With engine OFF but still warm, d1. isconnect spark plug wire and
keep it away from spark plug.
Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube. See Figure 27.2.
Disconnect the oil drain hose from the side of the engine.3.
Turn and remove the oil drain cap. Carefully lower the quick oil 4.
drain into an approved container.
After the oil has drained, install the oil drain cap. Attach the oil 5.
drain hose to the side of the engine.
CAUTION
Usedoilisahazardouswasteproduct.Disposeofusedoilproperly.
Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local authori-
ties or or contact 1-800-4-MY-HOME for a list of safe disposal/
recycling facilities.
Reconnect spark plug wire.6.
Air Cleaner
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
Donotusepressurizedairorsolventstocleantheaircleaner
cartridge.
Remove the air filter cover.1.
To remove the air filter, lift the end of the filter. See Figure 28.2.
Remove the pre-cleaner from the filter.3.
To loosen debris, gently tap the filter on a hard surface. If the filter 4.
is excessively dirty, replace with a new filter.
Wash the pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water. Allow it to 5.
thoroughly air dry. Do not oil the pre-cleaner.
Assemble the dry pre-cleaner to the filter.6.
Install the filter into the engine base and push down until the filter 7.
snaps in place.
Install the cover.8.
Spark Plug
Clean area around the spark plug base. Do not sandblast spark 1.
plug. Spark plug should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing
and washing with a commercial solvent
Remove and inspect the spark plug. Check gap to make sure it is 2.
set at .030”. See Figure 29.
Replace the spark plug (Champion® RC12YC) once a season.3.
Figure 29
Electrode
Porcelain
.030 (.76 mm) gap
Cover
Pre-Cleaner
Filter
Engine Base
Figure 28
Figure 27
Oil Drain Cap
Oil Drain Hose
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick