Engine Oil Type And Capacity; Check Engine Oil Level; Change Engine Oil - Simplicity 1694910 Operator's Manual

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Engine Oil Type & Capacity
Select a quality engine oil using the chart in Figure 10.
5.5 HP models require 5/8 quart (0.6L) of oil. 8HP
models require 7/8 quart (0.8L) of oil.
Check Engine Oil Level
Service Interval: Before Each Use
Check the engine oil level at the oil fill and level check
plug (A, Figure 11).
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove the oil fill and level check plug (A, Figure 11)
by twisting it counter-clockwise. The oil should be
filled up to the mouth of the filler opening as shown in
the Figure 11 inset.
Change Engine Oil
Service Interval: Every 50 Hours
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Allow the unit to cool before changing the oil.
2. Remove the oil fill and level check plug (A, Figure 11)
by twisting it counter-clockwise.
3. Place an oil drain pan below the engine and remove
the oil drain plug (B, Figure 11). Allow the oil to drain
completely.
4. Reinstall the oil drain plug (B). Tighten the plug to
125 inch pounds (14 Nm)
5. Add oil to the oil fill hole (A) until the oil level is even
with the bottom edge of the oil fill hole (Figure 11
inset).
Use oil classifiedAPI Service Class SF,
SG, SH, SJ or betterwith SAEViscosity:
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°F -20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100
°C -30 -18 -7 0 4 16 27 38
*CAUTION:Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines.
The use of n0n-synthetic multi-visc0sity 0ils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.)
in temperatures above400F (4°0) will result in higherthan normal
0il consumption. When using a multi-visc0sity 0il, check 0il level
more frequently.
**CAUTION: SAE30 oil, if used below 400 F (4°0), will result in hard
starting and possible engine bore damage dueto inadequate
lubrication.
Figure 10. Oil Recommendations
Figure 11. Oil Fill and Oil Drain
A. Oil Fill & Level Check Plug
B. Oil Drain Plug
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