Craftsman 536.88113 operating instructions Lubrication, To Change Engine OIL, Spark Plug

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driveplateorfrictionwheelcomein contactwithgreaseoroil damageto

the friction wheel will result.

Should grease or oil come in contact with the disc drive plate or friction wheel, be sure to clean the plate and wheel thorough[y,

NOTE: For storage, the hex shaft and sprockets should be wiped with 5W30 motor oil to prevent rusting.

2.Auger Gear Box - The auger gear box is lubricated at the factory and

should not require additional lubrica- tion. Iffor some reason the lubri-

cant should leak out, have auger gear case checked by a competent repairman.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five

(5)hours of continuous use. See Figure 21. Add S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil as needed. Tighten fill cap/dipstick se-

curely each time you check the oil lev- el.

Oil Fill Cap/Di_,

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Figure 21

Change the oil every twenty-five (25) hours or at least once a year if the

snow thrower is not used for twenty- five (25) hours.

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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

1.Position the snow thrower so that the oil drain plug is at the lowest point on the engine.

2.Remove the oil drain plug and the oil fill cap/dipstick. Drain the oil into a suitable container.

NOTE: The oil will drain more freely when the engine is warm.

3.After draining all the oil, reinstall the oil drain plug securely.

4.Fill the engine crankcase with S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil, pouring slowly. DO NOT OVERFILL.

SPARK PLUG

Check the spark plug every twenty- five (25) hours. Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked.

1.Make sure the spark plug is clean. Clean the spark plug by carefully scraping the electrodes (do not sand blast or use a wire brush),

2.Check the spark plug gap with a feeler gauge and reset gap to 0.30" if necessary. See Figure 22.

3.Before installing the spark plug, coat the threads lightly with oil for easy removal. Tighten the spark plug to a torque of 15 foot-pounds.

Feeler Gauge

0.030"

Spark Plug

Figure 22

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536.88113 specifications

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