Fill Oil; Fill Gas - Craftsman 536.881400 Operator's Manual

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FILL OIL:
NOTE: Engine may already contain
some residual oil. Check frequently
when filling the crankcase. DO NOT
overfill.
The snow thrower was shipped with a
container of 5W30 motor oil. This oil
must be added to the engine before op-
erating.
1. Make sure the unit is level.
2. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and
fill the crank case to "FULL" line on
dipstick. DO NOT overfill. See
Figure 6.
3. Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely
each time you check the oil level.
NOTE: Synthetic oil can assist with
starting in extreme cold temperatures.
Synthetic 5W30 is acceptable for all
temperatures. DO NOT mix oil with
gasoline.
OII Fill Cap/Dipstick
NOTE: Oil level must be at FULL mark.
Figure 6
FILL GAS:
This engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control
System: EM (Engine Modifications).
_ ARNING: Alcohol blended
fuels (called gaeohol or
those using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture
which leads to separation and
formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage.
NOTE: To avoid engine problems, the
fuel system must be emptied before
storage for 30 days or longer. Start the
engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh
fuel next season. See the Storage
section in this manual for additional in-
formation.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
1. Fill the fuel tank only with a fresh,
clean, unleaded regular, unleaded
premium, or reformulated automo-
tive gasoline with a minimum of 85
octane. DO NOT use leaded gaso-
line. We recommend that you add
fuel stabilizer to the gasoline. Use
the fuel stabilizer supplied with the
unit or purchase Craftsman Fuel
Stabilizer No. 3550. Make sure that
the container you pour the gasoline
from is clean and free from rust or
other foreign particles. Never use
gasoline that may be stale from long
periods of storage in the container.
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