Craftsman 107.28791 Operator's Manual

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23Figure 26. Recommended Engine OilUse oil classified API Service Class SG,SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity:10080604020 320-203827164-7 0-18-30˚F˚C5W-20, 5W-30Conventional5W-20, 5W-30Synthetic**Recommended: Synthetic oils provide better starting below -10˚F.10W-30, 30 ConventionalOr SyntheticEngine Maintenance ItemsCHECK ENGINE OIL LEVELService Interval: Before each use, and every 8 hours.1. Turn the engine off, and set the ground speedcontrols to PARK. Park on a level surface. Allow theengine to cool.2. Clean the area around the dip stick (C, Figure 27).3. Remove the dip stick (C) and clean it with a papertowel.4. Insert the dip stick back into the engine, and pushfirmly into place.5. Remove the dip stick and read the oil level. The oillevel should be between the “F” and “L” marks (D). Ifnot, add oil according to the oil recommendationschart (Figure 26).CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTERService Interval: 100 Hours.Oil Capacity: 1.6 Quarts (1.5L) with oil filter change.Note: Change engine oil while the engine is warm. Runthe engine for a few minutes, then shut the engine offand allow it to cool.1. Clean the area around the dip stick (C, Figure 27)and oil drain (A).2. Remove the oil drain plug (A) and dip stick (C). Allowample time for complete drainage.3. Remove the oil filter (B). Discard the filter.4. Turn the new filter upside down and fill with freshengine oil. Allow the oil to seep into the new filter fortwo minutes.5. Using a drop of oil on your finger tip, wet the rubbergasket on the bottom of the new filter.6. Dump the oil out of the filter and install the filter onthe filter base. Turn the filter clockwise until therubber gasket meets the filter base. Then turn 2/3 to1 full turn more.7. Reinstall the oil drain plug (A) and route the oil drainhose along side the engine.8. Fill the crankcase with oil. See CHECK ENGINE OILLEVEL above.9. Test run the engine to check for leaks. Stop theengine for 1 minute, then recheck the oil level.Figure 27. Oil ChangeA. Oil Drain TubeB. Oil FilterC. Dip StickD. Checking Oil LevelACDCB