Servicing the Engine Oil
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service class SJ or
higher)
Oil Capacity: with a filter change, 1.8 L (61 oz); with
no filter change, 1.6 L (54 oz)
Viscosity: See the table below.
Figure 47
Note:
Use of synthetic oil is acceptable.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note:
Check the oil when the engine is cold.
WARNING
Contact with hot surfaces may cause personal
injury.
Keep hands, feet, face, clothing, and other
body parts away from the muffler and other
hot surfaces.
Important:
Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
because that could damage engine. Do not run
engine with oil below the Low mark because the
engine may be damaged.
1.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, and set the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position
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