MAINTENANCE

ENGINE

HOW TO CHECK THE OIL

Air Street:

Dipstick

NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine

runs,

1 Make sure the unit is level

2Clean the area around the dipstick Remove the dipstick Wipe the oil from the dipstick

3Insert the dipstick into the ell fill tube Turn the dipstick c!ock- wise until it is tight Remove the dipstick Check the oil level on the dipstick The oi! level must teach the FULL mark on the dipstick

4If necessary add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark on the dipstick The quantity of oil needed from ADD to FULL is shown on the dipstick Do not add too much ell

HOW

TO

CHANGE

THE

OIL

 

NOTE:

Do

not

drain

the oil

fromacoidengine

Before you drain

the

oil,

let

the

engine

run for several

minutes

Makesureyoudo

not

get oil on the belts

 

 

 

1 Remove the oil drain cap Drain the oil completely from the engine Install and tighten the oil drain cap

2 UseaSD SEorSFdetergentgradeoii Detergent oil helps to clean the engine Nothing must be added to theoil

3Before you change the oil use the temperature chart below to select tile viscosity grade of the oil to use

Temperature range before the next oil change Oil must be a SD. SE or SF grade oil

Required SAE viscosity grades

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-20 °

0 _

32 ° 40 =

60 °

80 °

100 °

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CAUTION: To protect the starting system, use SAE 5W30 oil

when the temperature is lees than 32 °F

4Clean the area around the dipstick Remove the dipstick

Slowly pour approximately 32 ounces (0 9 liters) of oil into the oil extension tube

5Insert the dipstick into the oil extension tube Turn the dipstick in a clockwise direction until it is tight Remove the dipstick Check the ell level on the dipstick The oil tevet must reach the FULL mark on the dipstick

Clean grass and debris

from bottom edge of shroud

Oil Drain Cap

HOW TO CLEAN

THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

The engine on this unit is air cooled The air that cools the engine enters through the air screen on top of the engine

1Remove any grass dirt or debris from the air screen with a cloth or brush

2Inspect the edge of the engine shroud for grass or debris Remove any grass or debris visible at the bottom edge of the engine shroud

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Sears 502.25502 manual HOW to Check the OIL, HOW Change OIL, HOW to Clean Engine Cooling System