Maintenance; General Recommendations; Lubrication; Edger/Trimmer - Craftsman 536.797571 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE
CHECK LIST
SERVICE RECORD
FILLIN DATES
ASYOU COMPLETE
REGULARSERVICE
BEFORE STORAGE
BEGINNING EACH SEASON
EVERY 25 HOURS OF USE
EVERY 10 HOURS OF USE
EVERY 5 HOURS OF USE
FREQUENTLY
BEFORE EACH USE
AFTER FIRST 2 HOURS OF USE
LubriCateall Pivot Points
LubricateWheal Axles
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Replace Air Cleaner Filter
Check Spark Plug
Check Drive Belt
TbghtanAll So'ews and Nuts
Check Blade Wear/Damage
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyonthis edger/trimmerdoes not cover items
that have been subjected to operator abuse or negli-
gence. To receive full value from the warranty, the
operator mustmaintain the edger/trimmeras instructed
inthismanual. The followingMaintenance Check LISt is
supplied to assist the operator properly maintain the
edger/trimmer.
LUBRICATION
EDGER/TRIMMER
• Applylight machineoil after each 25 hours of use to
all movingparts, particularlythe wheels.
ENGINE
• The oil in the crankcase must be changed alter the
first2 hoursof operation anclafter each 25 hours of
use therealter.
NOTE: If the edger/trimmer Is being used In sandy or
dusty areas, change the oll more frequently to pre-
vent premature engine wear.
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5W30 SAE30
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Only use highquality detergent oil rated with API service
classificationSG. Select the oil's SAE viscositygrade
accordingto your expected operatingtemperature:
NOTE: Althoughmulti-viscosity oils(5W30, 10W30, etc.)
improvestartingin coldweather, these multi-viscosity oils
will resultin increasedoil consumption when used above
32°F. Checkyourengine oillevel morofrequentlyto avoid
pessPoleengine damage from runninglow on oil.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
• Disconnectthe spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• Remove the oildrain plug(See Fig. 10) and drain the
oil into a flat pan.
• After draining all the oil, reinstall the oil drain plug
securely.
NOTE: The oil will drain more freely when the engine is
warm.
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