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2. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out (Figure 8).
Figure 8
1. Dipstick
2. Full mark
3. Pour about 3/4 of the crankcase capacity of oil in the
crankcase.
Note: The oil capacity of the engine crankcase
(with oil filter) is 29 ounces (0.85 liters). Use only
high-quality SAE 30 or SAE 10W30 weight detergent
oil that has the American Petroleum Institute (API)
service classification SF, SG, SH, or SJ.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
5. Insert the dipstick fully into the filler neck, then remove
the dipstick.
6. Read the oil level on the dipstick (Figure 8).
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If the oil level is below the Add mark on the
dipstick, slowly pour a small amount of oil into
the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps 4
through 6 until the oil level is at the Full mark on
the dipstick.
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If the oil level is above the Full mark on the
dipstick, drain the excess oil until the oil level
on the dipstick is at the Full mark. Refer to
Changing the Engine Oil (page 16).
Important: If the oil level in the crankcase is
too low or too high and you run the engine,
you may damage the engine.
7. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck securely.
3. Add mark
Product Overview
1. Handle
2. Throttle-control lever
3. Grass bag
4. Fuel tank
5. Oil filter
Controls
1. Blade-control bar
2. Throttle-control lever
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Figure 9
6. Air filter
7. Cutting-height lever
8. Spark plug
9. Oil fill/dipstick
10. Blade-control bar
Figure 10
3. Recoil-starter handle
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