Craftsman C950-52930-0 owner manual Engine, SAE Viscosity Grades

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

ENGINE

Check Crankcase Oil Level before starting engine and after each 5 hours of continuous use (see Figure 27). Add proper motor oil as required.

NOTE: Overfilling the engine can affect performance. Tighten the oil fill cap securely to prevent leakage.

Change Oil every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year, even if the snow blower is not used for twenty-five hours. Use a clean, high quality detergent oil Fill the crank

case to FULL line on dipstick (see Figure 27). Be sure original container is marked: A.P.I. service "SF", "SE", "SD" or "SC".

Do not use SAE10W40 oil (as it may not provide proper lubrication). See Chart for oil recommendations.

NOTE: Oil level

must be between full and add mark.

Figure 27

To Drain Oil - Position snow blower so that the oil drain plug is lowest point on engine. Remove oil drain plug and oil fill cap and drain oil into a suitable container (Figure 28).

NOTE: Oil will drain more freely when warm.

Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. Refill crank case with proper motor oil or as indicated in the preceding paragraphs of this section.

Oil F_/cap/Dipstick

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

°F	20	0		20	32	40
	• I	• I	•	I		I	Figure 28
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°C	-30	-20	-10		0		10

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