Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.796120 Instruction Manual page 10

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
_,WARNING: Be sure to read
the fuel information in the safety rules
before you begin. If you do not under-
stand the safety rules, do not attempt
to fuel your unit. Call 1-800-235-5878.
OIL CAPACITY
The engine holds approximately 3
ounces of oiL Use only high quality
detergent oil rated with API service
classification SJ-SL. Select the oil's
SAE viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature. For
most applications, SAE-30 oil is rec-
ommended. Do not use special addi-
tives.
NOTE: Synthetic oil meet-
ing ILSAC GF-2, API certifi-
cation mark and API ser-
vice symbol (shown at left)
with "SJ/CF ENERGY CON_
SERVING" or higher, is an
acceptable oil at all temper-
atures. Use of synthetic
oil does not alter required
oil change intervals.
Grades
CAUTION: Air cooled engines run
hotter than automotive engines. The
use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity
oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) in tempera-
tures above 40°F (4°C) will result in
higher than normal oil consumption.
When using a multi-viscosity oil,
check oil level more frequently to
avoid possible engine damage from
running low on oil.
*CAUTION: Synthetic oil must be
used when operating engine under
40°F (4°C) or engine damage will oc-
cur.
**CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, if used be-
low 50°F (10°C), will result in hard
starting and possible engine damage
due to inadequate lubrication.
ADD OIL
Your trimmer is shipped without oil in
the engine. The engine holds approxi-
mately 3 fluid ounces (90 ml) of oil
when at the FULL mark on the oil dip-
stick. Included with this tdmmer is a 3.4
ounce (90 ml) container of SAE 30 SJ-
SL oil for properly filling the engine with
oil for first time use only. Pour the entire
contents of this 3A ounce container of
oil into the oil till spout
NOTE: The dipstick will show slightly
above FULL. This is acceptable for
first time use only as the engine
breaks in. After the first time oil fill, sim-
ply refill the engine with oil to the FULL
mark on the dipsfick as needed.
CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with
oil or it will smoke on start-up.
CAUTION: KEEP ENGINE LEVEL
Engine must be level, with oil fill facing
Jp, to check oil. If engine is not level,
Jipstick reading will not be accurate.
This wilt lead to possible over or under
]Uing causing damage to the engine.
• Check oil level before starting the en-
gine.
• Check oil level before every use.
• Keep oil level at FULL.
• DO NOT overfill. Use a measure cup for
filling.
• Add only I ounoe--O.8 ounce at a time.
1 ounce ........._Q
0.5 ounce ---_
1. Be sure engine is level and area
around oil fill is clean.
2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill
spout.
3. Using a measure cup, pour oil
slowly down the oil fill spout into
the engine. Do not overfill.
NOTE: Engine holds approximately 3
ounces (90 ml) of oil.
Oil fill
4. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle.
Insert and hand tighten dipstick.
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