Craftsman ZTS 7500 Operator's Manual

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CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVELService Interval: Before each use, and every 8 hours.1. Turn the engine off, and set the parking brake toPARK.2. Clean the area around the dip stick (C, Figure 27).Remove the dip stick (C) and clean it with a papertowel.3.4.5.Insert the dip stick back into the engine. Thread thecap back onto the tube (D).Remove the dip stick and read the oil level. The oillevel should be between the "FULl" and "ADD" marks(D). If not, add oil according to the oilrecommendations chart (Figure 26).CHANGE ENGINE OILService Interval: 50 hours or once per season.Oil Capacity: Approximately 44 ounces (1.3L) withoutfilter change. If changing oil without changing the filter,use the engine oil dip stick to determine oil level.NOTE: Change engine oil while the engine is warm. Runthe engine for a few minutes, then shut the engine offand allow # to cool from hot to warm.1. Clean the area around the dip stick (C, Figure 27)and oil drain tube (A).2. Remove the oil drain plug (A) from the end of the oildrain tube. Remove the dip stick (C). Allow ampletime for complete drainage.3. Reinstall the oil drain plug (A) and route the hosenext to the engine.4. Fill the crankcase with oil. See CHECK ENGINE OILLEVEL above.5. Start and run the engine at SLOW speed for 30seconds. Stop the engine and recheck the oil level.CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTERService Interval: 100 hours or once per season.Oil Capacity: 48 ounces (1.42L) 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 from hot to warm.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. Using a drop of oil on your finger tip, wet the rubbergasket on the bottom of the new filter.Useoil classifiedAPI Service Class SF,SG, SH, SJ or betterwith SAEViscosity:vI I i --°F -20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100°C -30 -18 -7 O 4 16 27 38*CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines.Tile use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.)in temperatures above 400 F(4°0) will result in higher than normaloil consumption. When using a multi-viscosity oil, check oil levelmore frequently.**CAUTION: SAE30 oil, if used below 400F (4°0), will result in hardstarting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequatelubrication.Figure 26. Recommended Engine Oil -Briggs & Stratton ModelsFigure 27. Oil Change =Briggs & Stratton ModelsA. Oil Drain TubeB. Oil FilterC. Dip StickD. Checking Oil Level6. Turn the filter clockwise until the rubber gasket meetsthe filter base. Then turn 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.7. Reinstall the oil drain plug (A).8. Fill the crankcase with oil. See CHECK ENGINE OILLEVEL above.9. Start and run the engine at SLOW speed for 30seconds. Stop the engine and recheck the oil level.10. Test run the engine to check for leaks. Stop theengine for 1 minute, then recheck the oil level.23