How To Check The Oil I; How To Change The Oil; How T0 Clean The Cooling System; How To Check The Muffler - Craftsman 536.270211 Owner's Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
ENGINE
HOW TO CHANGE THE OIL
HOW TO CHECK THE OIL
NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs.
1. Make sure the unit is level.
2. Clean the area around the dipstick (Figure 26). Remove the
dipstick. Wipe the oil from the dipstick.
3. Insert the dipstick into the oilfi![ tube. Turn the dipstick clock-
wise until it istight. Remove the dipstick. Check the oil level on
the dipstick. The oil level must reach the FULL mark on the
dipstick.
4. If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark on the
dipstick The quantity of oil needed from ADD to FULL is
shown on the dipstick Do not add too much oil.
Air Screen
Dipstick
Oil Dram Cap_ Engine Shroud
Figure 26
NOTE: Do not drain the oil from a cold engine. Before you drain
the oil, let the engine run for several minutes. Make sure you do
not get oil on the belts.
1.
2.
Remove the oil drain cap. Drain the oil completely from the
engine. Instalt and tighten the oil drain cap
Only use a high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SG Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to the expected operating temperature using the
temperature chart below:
Required SAE viscosity grades
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TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, !0W30, etc.)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will
result in increased oil consumption when used above 320 F.
Check the engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil.
4.
Clean the area around the dipstick Remove the dipstick.
Slowly pour approximately 32 ounces (1 quart) of oil into the
oil extension tube.
insertthe dipstick intothe oil extensiontube Turn the dipstick
in a clockwise direction until it is tight. Remove the dipstick
Check the oil level on the dipstick. The oil level must reach the
FULL mark on the dipstick,
HOW TO CLEAN THE COOLING SYSTEM
The engine is air cooled The air that cools the engine enters through 1.
the air screen on top of the engine. Clean the engine every 100
hours or every year as follows 2.
Remove any grass, dzrtor debns from the air screen with a
cloth or brush
laspect the edge of the engine shroud for grass or debris.
Remove any grass or debris visible at the bottom edge of the
engine shroud
HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER
Check the muffler every 56 hours. Make sure the muffler is correctly
mounted and is not Ioose If the muffler is wom or burnt, replace with
a new muffler A worn muffler is a fire hazard and can damage the
engine
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If you mount a spark arrester to the muffler, also check the spark
arrester when you check the muffler. If the spark arrester is worn or
damaged, replace it with a new spark arrester See your nearest
authorized service center for a spark attester