Operation; Before Starting The Engine - Craftsman 536.772321 Operator's Manual

Before Starting The Engine
CAUTION
This engine was shipped from the factory without
oil. If you start the engine without oil, the engine
will be damaged beyond repair and will not be
covered under warranty.
Eye Protection
Always wear safety glasses. If you wear eye glasses,
put a Wide Vision Safety Mask over your eye glasses.
WARNING
the unit.
Oil Capacity
The engine holds approximately 20 ounces (0.6 liter)
of oil,
Oil Recommendation
Choose a viscosity from the following chart.
SAE 30 40°F and higher (5°C and higher)
is good for all purpose use above 40°F, use below
40°F will cause hard starting.
10W-30 0 to 100°t= (-18 to 38°C)
is better for varying temperature conditions. This
grade of oil improves cold weather starting, but may
increase oil consumption at 80°F (27°C) or higher.
* Check oil level frequently at higher temperatures,
Synthetic 5W-30 -20 to 120°t= (-30 to 40°C)
provides the best protection at all temperatures as
well as improved starting with less oil consumption,
5W-30 40°t= and below (5°C and below)
is recommended for winter use, and works best in
cold conditions,
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Check Oil Level
Before you start the engine, check the oil level.
Make sure the engine is level. Remove the dipstick
(A) from the engine oil fill (B).
Make sure that the oil level is at the FULL mark
shown on the dipstick (see Figure 6).
Check oil level daily, or after every eight (8) hours.
Add Oil
1 Make sure the engine is level.
2 Clean the engine oil fill area of debris.
3 Remove the dipstick from the engine oil fill. Wipe
the dipstick with a clean cloth.
4 Install and tighten the dipstick. Remove and check
the oil level.
5 To add oil, pour the oil slowly into the engine oil fill.
6 Fill to the FULL mark shown on the dipstick (see
Figure 6), Pour slowly, Do not overfill,
B
Figure 6."Oil Fill
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