Craftsman ZTS 7500 Operator's Manual page 25

CHECK ENGINE OiL LEVEL °
BF{JGGS & STRATTON MODELS
Service intervaJ: Before each use, and every 8 hours.
1. Turn the engine off, and set the parking brake to
PARK.
2. CHeanthe area around the dip stick (C, Figure 31 ).
3. Remove the dip stick (C) and dean it with a paper
towel
4,
5.
Hnsert the dip stick back into the engine. Thread the
cap back onto the tube (D).
Remove the dip stick and read the oH HeveL The oH
HeveH shouHd be between the "FULE' and "ADD" marks
(D). ff not, add oH according to the oH
recommendations chart (Figure 30).
CHANGE ENGINE OiL °
BF{JGGS & STRATTON MODELS
Service intervaJ: 50 hours or once per season.
Oil Capacity: 1=7/8 quarts (1.8L) without fluter change.
NOTE: Change engine oil while the engine b warm. Run
the engine for a few minutes, then shut the engine off
and allow it to cool from hot to warm.
1. CHeanthe area around the dip stick (C, Figure 31 )
and oil drain tube (A).
2. Remove the oil drain plug (A) from the end of the oil
drain tube Remove the dip stick (C). Allow ample
time for complete drainage.
3. Reinstall the oil drain plug (A) and route the hose
next to the engine.
4. Fill the crankcase with oil. See CHECK ENGINE OIL
LEVEL above.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER
BF{JGGS & STRATTON MODELS
Service mntervaJ: 1OOhours or once per season.
Oil Capacity: 2 quarts (1 .gL) with oil filter change.
NOTE: Change engine oil while the engine is warm. Run
the engine for a few minutes, then shut the engine off
and allow it to cool from hot to warm.
1. Clean the area around the dip stick (C, Figure 31 )
and oil drain (A).
2. Remove the oil drain plug (A) and and dip stick (C).
Allow ample 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 rubber
gasket on the bottom of the new filter.
Use eli classified API Service Class SF,
SG, SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity:
J I J
"F -20 0 20 32 40 60 80 1
°C -30 -18 -7 0 4 16 27 38
*CNJTHON:Air cooled engines run better than automotive engines.
Tbe use of nomsyntbetic muttiwiscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.)
in temperatures above 40'_F: ( 4°0) will result in bigher tban normal
oil consumption When using a multi-viscosity oil, cheek oil level
more frequently,
**CAUTHON:SAE30 oil, it used below 40'_F (4°0), wifl result in hard
stmling and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate
lubrication
Figure 30. Recommended Engine Oil -
Bciggs & Stratton Modets
Figure 31. OH Change - Briggs & Stratton Modets
A. OH DrainTube
B. OH FHter
C. Dip Stick
D. Checking Oil Level
5. Turn the filter clockwise until the rubber gasket meets
the filter base. Then turn 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.
6. Reinstall the oil drain plug (A).
7. Fill the crankcase with oil. See CHECK ENGINE OIL
LEVEL above.
8. Test run the engine to check for leaks. Stop the
engine for 1 minute, then recheck the oil level.
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