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Checking
the OimLevem
, To prevent extensive
• engine wear and
damage to the unit, always maintain the
proper oil level in the crankcase.
Never
operate the unit with the oil level below the
bottom of the dipstick.
The importance of checking and maintaining the proper
oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized.
Check oil before each use:
1. Stop the engine and ailow oil to drain into the crankcase.
2.
Place the unit on a fiat, level surface to get a proper
oil level reading.
3.
Keep dirt, grass clippings and other debris out of the
engine. Clean the area around the oil fill plug/dipstick
before removing it.
4.
Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick
and wipe off oil.
Reinsert it all the way back in.
5. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick and check the oil level.
Oil should be up to the top of the dipstick (Fig. 15).
Changing
the
Oim
For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours of
operation. Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The
oil wiI! flow freely and carry away more impurities.
1
• Wear gHoves to
|
" prevent injury when
handling the unit.
1.
UnpHug spark pHugboot to prevent acddentaH starting.
2.
Remove the oiHfirth pHugidipstick.
3.
Pour the oiHout of the oiHfirth hoHeand into a container
by tipping the unit to a verticaH position (Fig. 17).
AHHow ampHe time for compHete drainage.
Add 1.4_1.5 Oz.
(41_44 ram)
Top of Dipstick
Fig. 15
6.
If the level is low, add a small amount of oil to the oil
firth hoHeand recheck (Fig. 16). Repeat this procedure
untiHthe oiHHeveH reaches the top of the dipstick.
NOTE: Do not overfiHH the unit.
Fig. 17
4. Wipe up any oil residue on the unit and dean up any
oiHthat may have spiHHed. D ispose of the oiH
according to Federal State and HocaH reguHations.
5.
RefiHH the crankcase with 3.4 fluid ounce (100 mH)of
SAE 30 SF, SG, SH oil
NOTE: Use the bottle and spout saved from initial use to
measure the correct amount of oil The top of the
HabeH on the bottHemeasures approximateHy 3.4
ounces (100 ml). Check the level with the dipstick.
If the HeveH is How,add a smaHH amount of oiHand
recheck. Do not overfiHH (Fig. 18).
Fig.
16
NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is in pHace on the oiHfirth
pHug/dipstick when checking and changing the
oiH(Fig. 16).
6_
7.
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Fill Level
Fig. 18
RepHacethe oiHfirth pHugidipstick.
Reconnect the spark pHugboot.
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