Before Starting The Engine; Check The Oil - Craftsman 536.887993 Operator's Manual

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2. For ease of maneuverability in light
snow conditions, disconnect the
klick pin from the wheel locked
position and push into the single
wheel drive position (unlocked axle
hole only). See Figure 11.
Klick Pin
Unlocked Single Wheel
Position Drive
Figure 11
NOTE: Make sure that the klick pin is
in the single wheel drive position of the
axle only and not through the locked
position.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Before you service or start the en-
gine, familiarize yourself with the
snow thrower. Be sure you under-
stand the function and location of all
controls.
2. Check the tension of clutch cable
before starting the engine. See To
Adjust The Control Cable para-
graph in the Service & Adjust-
ments section of this manual.
3. Be sure that all fasteners are tight.
4. Make sure the height adjust skids
are properly adjusted. See To Ad-
just Skid Height paragraph in the
Service & Adjustments section of
this manual.
5. Check tire pressure (14-17
pounds), Do not exceed maximum
amount of pressure.
CHECK THE OIL:
NOTE: The engine was shipped from
the factory filled with oil. Check the lev-
el of the oil. Add oil as needed.
To Add Oil
1. Make sure the unit is level.
NOTE: Do not check the level of the
oil while the engine runs.
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2. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick.
Check the oil.
3. If necessary, add oil until the oil
reaches the FULL mark on the oil fill
cap/dipstick (see Figure 12). Do not
add too much oil.
011Fill C_p/Dipstick
_TNOTE: Oil level
_Si Y must be between
Full and Add
mark Figure 12
4. Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely
each time you check the oil level.
NOTE: S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil may be
used to make starting easier in areas
where temperature is consistently 20°F.
or lower.
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FILL GAS:
The engine is certified to comply with
California and US EPA emission regula-
tions for ULGE (Utility or Lawn and Gar-
den Equipment) engines. ULGE
engines are certified to operate on reg-
ular unleaded gasoline.
_IL ARNING: Alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol 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