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Craftsman 4 Cycle Weedwacker Manual
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Whether it's a 4-cylinder automobile engine or a 4-cycle trimmer motor, one of the best things you can do for it is to change the oil regularly. Old engine oil carries fine shards of metal created by the movement of the piston against the cylinder, and these can infiltrate the piston seal and cause a leak. When you change the oil, you not only eliminate these shards, you improve lubrication, because old oil loses its effectiveness as it wears out. Craftsman trimmers take SAE 30 motor oil, which is the same type of oil you put in your car.
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Craftsman 30cc Weedwacker Manual
Remove the wire from the spark plug of the Craftsman trimmer by pulling off the boot. This prevents the trimmer from accidentally starting up while you're working.
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Place a 1-quart container, such as an old paint can or a jar, on your workbench. Unscrew and remove the oil plug. Hold the trimmer vertically over the container and let the oil drain into it. Be patient. It may take a few minutes for all the oil to drain.
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Set the trimmer down on the bench, wipe up any oil that spilled on the bench and clean oil off the trimmer housing, using a rag.
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Fill a plastic measuring cup with 3/8 cup of SAE 30 motor oil. If your cup is graduated in metric units, that's 90 milliliters. Pour the oil into the crankcase.
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Look into the oil fill hole with a flashlight to check the oil level. It should be just touching the bottom thread. Top it off if it's lower than that.
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Replace the oil plug and snap the boot back onto the spark plug.
Things You Will Need
- 1-quart container
- Rag
- Plastic measuring cup
- Flashlight
Tips
- If you change the oil of the Craftsman trimmer often, store the old oil in a larger container and recycle the contents when it's full. Most auto service centers accept old motor oil for recycling.
- Make sure the O-ring is on the fill plug when you replace the plug. If it isn't, oil will leak from the plug.
- Change the oil in the Craftsman trimmer after every 25 hours of use.
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About the Author
Chris Deziel has a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in humanities. Besides having an abiding interest in popular science, Deziel has been active in the building and home design trades since 1975. As a landscape builder, he helped establish two gardening companies.
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