Adding Oil - Craftsman R1000 Serie Manual Del Usuario

Adding Oil

IMPORTANT: Be sure to check engine on a level surface with the engine stopped.
1. Wipe around dipstick cap and tube with a clean cloth to remove any debris.
See Figure 24.
2. Remove dipstick and wipe clean with a cloth.
3. Pour oil into the dipstick tube. Do not over fill. With an oil filter change the
high level amount of oil for this engine is 1700 ml (57.48 fl-oz.).
4. Install dipstick and turn to locked position before starting engine.
5. Start engine. Allow to run for a few seconds and then shut down the engine.
6. Check the oil level. See Checking Oil Level in the Assembly section of this
manual.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Oil Filter
Figure 23
Figure 24
Air Filter Service
Paper filters cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 100 operating hours;
more often if used in extremely dusty conditions.
Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air filter
element. A fire or explosion could result.
Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the air cleaner
cartridge.
If filters, or covers are not installed correctly serious injury or death
could result from backfire. Do not attempt to start the engine with them
removed.
IMPORTANT: Never run the engine without the air filter. Rapid engine wear will
result.
1. Unscrew the thumb screws and remove the air filter cover. See Figure 25.
Thumb Screw
Air Filter Cover
22
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
Figure 25