Craftsman 536.270320 Owners Manual - Page 24

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE HOW TO CHECK THE OIL NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs. 1. Make sure the unit is level. 2. Clean the area around the dipstick (Figure 26). Remove the dipstick. Wipe the oil from the dipstick. 3. Insert the dipstick into the oilfi![ tube. Turn the dipstick clock- wise until it istight. Remove the dipstick. Check the oil level on the dipstick. The oil level must reach the FULL mark on the dipstick. 4. If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark on the dipstick The quantity of oil needed from ADD to FULL is shown on the dipstick Do not add too much oil. HOW TO CHANGE THE OIL NOTE: Do not drain the oil from a cold engine. Before you drain the oil, let the engine run for several minutes. Make sure you do not get oil on the belts. 1. Remove the oil drain cap. Drain the oil completely from the engine. Instalt and tighten the oil drain cap 2. Only use a high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to the expected operating temperature using the temperature chart below: Required SAE viscosity grades < + Dipstick Air Screen • c, 3o 2_ TEMPERATURE ..... • 1'o o RANGE ANTICIPATED 1_ BEFORE I I _;0 _ NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, !0W30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 320 F. Check the engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. Oil Dram Cap_ Engine Shroud Figure 26 Clean the area around the dipstick Remove the dipstick. Slowly pour approximately 32 ounces (1 quart) of oil into the oil extension tube. 4. insertthe dipstick intothe oil extensiontube Turn the dipstick in a clockwise direction until it is tight. Remove the dipstick Check the oil level on the dipstick. The oil level must reach the FULL mark on the dipstick, HOW TO CLEAN THE COOLING SYSTEM The engine is air cooled The air that cools the engine enters through the air screen on top of the engine. Clean the engine every 100 hours or every year as follows 1. Remove any grass, dzrtor debns from the air screen with a cloth or brush 2. laspect the edge of the engine shroud for grass or debris. Remove any grass or debris visible at the bottom edge of the engine shroud HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER Check the muffler every 56 hours. Make sure the muffler is correctly If you mount a spark arrester to the muffler, also check the spark mounted and is not Ioose If the muffler is wom or burnt, replace with arrester when you check the muffler. If the spark arrester is worn or a new muffler A worn muffler is a fire hazard and can damage the damaged, replace it with a new spark arrester See your nearest engine F-99636 authorized service center for a spark attester 24 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine