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Craftsman 247.38814

Gas Walk Behind Mower — service parts and specifications. Also written 24738814.

Spark plug gap
.030 p.17, 21
Engine oil
SAE10W-30 · SAE30 (above) p.2, 33
Air filter
698369 (foam) · 698472 (foam) p.28

What these parts do

Spark plug gap — Set with a feeler gauge before installing. A wrong gap causes hard starting and rough running.

Engine oil — Grade depends on operating temperature, not on the machine. Several grades listed below are all correct — pick by season.

Air filter — Check every 25 hours, more often in dusty conditions. A clogged filter shows up as black smoke and power loss.

All values found, with sources

ItemValueContextPage
Spark plug gap.030Replacewitha Champion RJ19LMsparkplug. 3. Checkthegapwitha wire gauge. See Figure11. Sparkpluggap shouldbe0.030in (0.76 ram). If necessary, resetthe …17
Engine oilSAE10W-30… state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Noffman Estates, IL 60179 Engine Oil Type: SAE10W-30 Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline Spark Plug: Champion RJ19LM Engine …2
Engine oilSAE30… rangeexpected. f 16so4s6 o** " 2 ¸32 14 o4 40 30 20 10 °30 * Below40°F (4°C) the use of SAE30 will resultin hardstarting. **Above80°F (27°C) the …14
Air filter698369Dipstick Tube 525 691320 Tube-Dipstick 529 692189 Grommet 534 691417 Screw (Air Cleaner) 535 698369 Filter-Air Cleaner Foam 536 698472 Cleaner-Air …28
Air filter698472… 529 692189 Grommet 534 691417 Screw (Air Cleaner) 535 698369 Filter-Air Cleaner Foam 536 698472 Cleaner-Air 562 691119 Bolt (Governor Control …28

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