Sears 536.884821 - Manual (Page 16)

MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Check the crankcase oit level {See Rg. 18) before
starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of
continuous use. Add S,A, E. 10 W-30 motor oil or equ iva-
lent. Tighten 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 iwhere the temperature
is 20° F or lower.
Changethe oil afterfirsi 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. 19).
• Position snow thrower so that the oil drain plug is
lowest point on the engine . Remove oil drain plug
and oit fill cap/dipstick. Drain oil into a suitable
container. Oil will drain more freely when warm
• Replace oil drain plug and lighten securely. Refill
crankcase with S. A E,. 10W-30 motor oil (or equiva­
lent). 5W-30 motor oil may be used to make
starting easier in areas where the temperature is
20° F or tower,
SPARK PLUG
• Makesurethatthespark plug islightened securely
into the engine and the spark plug wire is attached
to the spark plug.
• If a torque wrench is available, torque plug to 18 to
23 loot 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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