Craftsman 536.88502 owner manual Engine, Spark Plug, Dipstick

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NOTE: Any greasing or oiling of the above components can cause contamination of the friction wheet tf the disc

drive plate or friction wheel come in contact _th grease or oil, damage to the friction wheel will result.

Should grease or oil come in contact with the disc dd_e plate or friction wheel, be sure to clean the plate and wheel thoroughly.

NOTE! For storage, the hex shaft and gears should be wiped _with 10W-30 motor oil to prevent rusting (See Fig. 19).

®Auger Gear Box - The auger gear box has been factory lubricated for life. Iffor some reason lubricant Sl_ould leak out, have auger gear case checked by a co[npetent repairman

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OIL FILLCAP/

DIPSTICK

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Check, the crankcase oil level (See Fig. 21) before

startin_l the engine and after each five (5) hours of contin'uous use. Add SAE 10W-30 motor oil or

equivale'ntoTighten fill cap/dipstick securely each time

you ch_ck the oil level° S.A.E. 5W-30 motor oil may beOIL DRAIN PLUG used to make starting easier in areas where temperature

is consistently 20 ° F or lower..

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Change the oil after first two hours of operation and every 25 hot_rs thereafter or at least once a year if the snow thrower is not used for 25 hours (See Fig. 22).

®Pbsition snow thrower so that the oil drain plug is lowest point on the engine, Remove oil drain plug

and oil fill cap/dipstick Drain oil into a suitable

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container. Oil will drain more freely when warm.

oReptace oil drain plug and tighten securely Refill crankcase with SAE. 10W-30 motor oil (or equiva- lent).. SA E. 5W-30 motor oil may be used to make sBrting easier in areas where temperature is con- si_tently 20 ° F or towerr

SPARK PLUG

•Make sure that the spark ptug is tightened secu rely

i_o the engine and the spark plug wire is attached

.re the spark plug..

elPa torque wrench is available, torque plug to 18 to

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23 foot pounds

eClean the area around the spark plug base before

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r_moval to prevent d_rtfrom entering the engine

eClean the spark plug and reset the gap periodically

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