Sears 536.885410 - Manual (Page 15)

MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Check the crankcase oil level (See Fig, 17) before
starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of con-
tinuoususe. Add S,A.E. 10W-30 motor oil or equivalent.
Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check
the oil level, S.A E 5W-30 motor oil may be used to make
starting easier in areas where the temperature is consis­
tently 20° F, or lower.
Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and
every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the
snow thrower is not used for 25 hours. (See Fig., 18).
® Position the snow thrower so the oil drain plug is the
lowest point on the engine. Remove the oil drain
plug and oil fill cap/dipstick Drain the oil into a suit­
able container. The oil will drain more freely when
warm.
® Replace the oil drain plug and tighten securely.
Refill the crankcase with S A E. 10W-30 motor oil
(or equivalent). S,A E 5W-30 motor oil may be
used to make starting easier in areas where the
temperature is consistently 20° F. or lower,
SPARK PLUG
® Make sure the sparkplug is tightened securely into
the engine and the spark plug wire is attached to the
spark plug
® If a torque wrench is available, torque the plug
between 18 and 23 foot pounds.
® Clean the area around the spark plug base before
removal to prevent dirt from entering the engine.
® Clean the spark plug and reset the gap periodically,
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