Craftsman 536.8852 Fill OIL, Dipstick. do not overfill. See Figure, Fill GAS

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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.Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and fill the crank case to "FULL" line on

dipstick. DO NOT overfill. See Figure 6.

2.Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

NOTE: For extreme cold operating conditions of 0°F and below, use a par-

FILL GAS:

NOTICE: ENGINES WHICH ARE CER- TIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFOR- NIA AND US EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES:

Are certified to operate on regular un- leaded gasoline. Include the following emission control system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped). Include any user ad- justable features-therefore no other ad- justments are needed.

dicates that alcohol blended

_IL WARNING: Experiences In- 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 dam- age the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

NOTE: To avoid engine problems, the fuel system must be emptied before

tial synthetic 0W30 motor oil for easier starting.

NOTE: S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil may be used to make starting easier in areas where temperature is consistently 20°F, or lower.

NOTE: Oil level must be between full and

Add mark.

Figure 6

storage for 30 days or longer. Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use the car- buretor bowl drain to empty residual

gasoline from the float chamber. Use fresh fuel next season. See the Stor-

age section in this manual for additional information.

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. DO NOT use leaded gasoline. Make sure that the con-

tainer you pour the gasoline from is clean and free from rust or other for-

eign particles. Never use gasoline that may be stale from long periods of storage in the container.

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Contents Snow Thrower General Recommendations Product SpecificationsHorse Power Displacement 10 cu, Fuel Tank Quart Spark P ug Training Maintenance and Storage Let++ IIo A-q Tools Required Contents of Parts Bag actual sizeZAIild ChecklistChoke Control Used to start a cold Know Your Snow ThrowerAuger Drive Lever Starts and stops the auger Discharge Chute Changes thedirecdon the snowisthrownTo Control Snow Discharge HOW to Move ForwardHOW to Throw Snow To Stop Your Snow ThrowerFill GAS Fill OILDipstick. do not overfill. See Figure Cold Start HOW to Start the EngineHOW to Stop the Engine Before Starting the EngineWhenever possible, discharge the snow down wind Warm StartFrozen Starter Snow Throwing TipsSnow Banks and Drifts DRY and Average SnowWET Packed Snow After Each USE Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities AFigure10 HOW to Remove the TOP CoverHOW to Remove the Belt Cover Remove the screws a and nuts B from the belt coverSpark Plug HOW to Change the Engine OILNot Overfill No tension on the idler arm HOW to Adjust Auger Drive CableTurn the adjuster nut See HOW to Adjust TheaugerbrakeHOW to Remove Auger Drive Belt Auger Housing HOW to Remove the AugerTo install the auger, reverse the above steps To adjust To Adjust the CarburetorTo Adjust or Replace the Spark Plug Other Snow ThrowerWater or dirt in fuelsystem CorrectionTroublecause Difficult startingFOO1072M25
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