How to Change the Oil in a Craftsman Leaf Blower
Craftsman leaf blowers, like most standard leaf blowers, use a mixture of gasoline and oil for fuel. Changing the oil in a Craftsman leaf blower is not like changing the oil in a car, but it is a relatively quick and easy process. Only a few supplies and a couple of minutes of time are required to prepare a leaf blower for use. As with other appliances, regular maintenance is crucial to ensuring the leaf blower works perfectly every time.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Inspect the leaf blower's gas cap to find the appropriate gas-to-oil ratio. Review the owner's manual if the ratio is not located on the gas cap. Most Craftsman leaf blowers use a ratio of 50:1.
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Pour the amount of oil and fuel as dictated into a gas can. For example, if the leaf blower's gas-to-oil ratio is 50:1, mix 2 oz. of oil with 100 oz. of gas in a gas can.
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Mix the oil and gasoline thoroughly.
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Empty leftover fuel in the leaf blower's tank into a clean gas can. Set the gas can aside for proper disposal.
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Pour the fuel mixture slowly into a clean, empty gas tank. Fill the leaf blower's gas tank with the fresh oil-gas mixture.
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