Engine Lubrication - Craftsman 536.888110 Operator's Manual

CHAIN LUBRICATION
EVERY 25 HOURS
1. Position speed selector lever in first
(1) forward gear.
2. Stand the snow blower up on the
auger housing end.
NOTE: When the crank case if
filled with oil, do not leave the
snow blower standing up on the
auger housing for an extended
period of time.
3. Remove the bottom panel.
4. Lubricate the chains with a chain
type lubricant.
5. For storage, wipe the hexshaft and
sprockets with 5W30 motor oil.
NOTE: Clean all excess grease or
oil found on the rubber friction
wheel or the disc drive plate.
CAUTION: Do not allow grease or
oil to contact the rubber friction
wheel or the disc drive plate.
6. Install the bottom panel.
Chain
Hexshaft
Figure 22
AUGER GEAR BOX
The auger gear box is lubricated at the
factory and should not require addition-
al lubrication. If for some reason the
lubricant should leak out, have auger
gear case checked by a competent re-
pairman.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Check the crankcase oil level before
starting the engine and after each eight
(8) hours of continuous use. See
Figure 23. Add S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil
as needed. Synthetic 5W30 is accept-
able for all temperatures. Tighten fill
cap/dipstick securely each time you
check the oil level.
Oi! Fill Cap/Dipstick
Oil Drain
Pluc
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Change the oil every fifty (50) hours or
at least once a year if the snow thrower
is not used for fifty (50) hours.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
1. Position the snow thrower so that
the oil drain plug is at the lowest
point on the engine.
2. When the engine is warm, remove
the oil drain plug and the oil fill
cap/dipstick (see Figure 23). Drain
the oil into a suitable container.
3. After draining all the oil, reinstall the
oil drain plug securely.
4. Fil! the engine crankcase with the
recommended motor oil, pouring
slowly. DO NOT OVERFILL. See
"To Add Oil" in the Operation Sec-
tion.
NOTE: FULL mark.
Figure 23
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