Sears 536.25587 - Manual (Page 21)

CUSTOMER RESPONSlBiUTIES
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Read ENGINE instructions in this section and OPERATION
section of this manual before trying to start engine,
NOTE: Be sure oil has been added to engine crankcase
before trying to start engine.
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SG Select the oil's SAE viscosity g rade according
to your expected operating temperature:
RECOMMENDED VISCOSITY GRADES
32“F
COL№^<- :»W^MER
5W30 SAE30
NOTE; Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc,)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosHy oils will
result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F,
Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs, 18 & 19)
Raise and lower hood slowly 1o avoid personal injury or
damage to tractor.
® Be sure tractor is parked on a level surface
0 Oil will drain more freely when warm.
@ Clean area around oil fill drain and cap before removing
dipstick.
® Catch oil in a suitable container
® Remove oil fill cap/dipstick Be careful not to allow dirt
to enter the engine when changing oil
e Remove oil drain plug,
® After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain
plug and tighten securely.
® Refill engine crankcase with oil through oil fill tube. Pour
slowly. Do not over fill. For approximate capacity see
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual.
e Usagaugeonoilfillcap/dipstickforcheckinglevel Besure
oil fill cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep
oil at FULL line on dipstick,
AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 19)
Engine air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to
prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean air screen with
compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.
ENGINE COOLING FINS
(See Fig. 20)
Grass, chaff or dirt may clog the rotating screen and the air
cooling system, especially after prolonged service in cutting
tall dry grasses. Yearly or every 100 hours, whichever occurs
first, remove the blower housing and clean internal cooling
fins and surfaces as shown to avoid overheating and engine
damage. Clean more often if necessary.
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