Maintenance – Craftsman 536.772101 User Manual
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MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
After each 25 hours, appiy a small amount of
engine oil to all moving parts, particularly the
wiheels.
How To Change The Engine Oil
Change the oil in the engine crankcase after
each 25 hours of use.
NOTE: The oil will drain more freely when
the engine is warm.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug.
2.
Remove the
oil drain plug
(see
Figure 11). Drain the oil into a flat pan.
3. After draining all the oil, install and tight
en the
oil drain plug.
4. Remove the
oil fill cap
(see Figure 12).
Fill the engine crankcase. Pour slowly.
Do not overfill. See “Product Specifica
tions” for amount and type of oil. Install
the
oil fill cap.
5. Connect the spark plug wire to the spark
plug.
HOW TO CHANGE THE AIR FILTER
Replace the air filter once a year: more often
in dusty or dirty conditions.
NOTE: DO NOT clean or oil the air filter.
The air filter is not serviceable and must
be replaced.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug.
2. Turn the
cover
to the left (counterclock
wise). Remove the
cover
and the
air fil
ter
from the
flange,
(see Figure 13).
3. Discard the
air filter.
4. Clean the
cover
and the
flange.
5. Install a new
air filter
into the
cover.
6. Push the
cover
firmly against the
flange.
Turn the
cover
to the right
(clockwise) until tight. Make sure the
re
tainers
are locked around the
flange.
7. Connect the spark plug wire to the spark
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CAUTION: Never run the engine without
the air filter. A defective air filter will
cause a loss of engine power. If dirt or
dust enters the engine through the carbu
retor, the result will be excessive wear or
damage to the engine. Replace a dam
aged or clogged air cleaner immediately.
To Remove,
Turn Counterclockwise
Air Filter
Retainer
To Install,
Turn Clockwise
Figure 13