Engine Operation; Oil Recommendations - Craftsman 18M Operator's Manual

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EngineOperation
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Fuel Cap
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Starter-
Grip
Air Cleaner
OU Fill
Cap
Mumer
Spark Plug
Pre-0perationCheck
Oil Recommendations
NOTE:This engine is shipped
without
gasoline
or oil in the
engine. Running
the engine
with insufficient
oil can cause
serious engine damage
and void the engine warranty.
Before starting
engine, fill with oil. Do not over-fill.
Oil
capacity
is about 20 oz.
Use a 4-stroke,
or an equivalent
high detergent,
premium
quality
motor
oil certified
to meet or exceed
U.S. automobile
manufacturer's
requirements
for service classification
SG/SF.
Motor oils classified SG/SF will show this designation
on the
container.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended
for general, all temperature
use. If
single viscosity
oil is used, select the appropriate
viscosity
for the
average temperature
in your area from the chart to the right.
Figure 9-1
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20w
__
20
mlmlllm Iilmllm
m,3o
2ow4o, _ow5o_____
I
15w40,
O_____m/b.
Q
lOW40
Iilmmmmlll
ml_lmmlmmmmmm
lOw30_____u
(°C)-300
-200 -I0 ° 0 °
I0 °
200 300 400
(°F)-20o
200
400
600 800
1000
Ambient
Temperature
1.
Single Viscosity
2.
Multi Viscosity
NOTE: Using non detergent
oil or 2-stroke engine
oil could
shorten
the engine's service life.

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