Checking the Engine-Oil
Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Move the machine to a level surface.
2.
Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out
1. Full
2. High
3.
Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
4.
Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube, but do not
screw it in, then remove the dipstick.
5.
Read the oil level on the dipstick
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too low
(Figure
11), carefully pour a small amount
of SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 detergent oil into
the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat
steps
3
through
is at the correct level.
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too high
(Figure
11), drain the excess oil until the oil
on the dipstick is at the correct level; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil (page
Important:
If the oil level in the engine is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you
may damage the engine.
6.
Install the dipstick into the oil-fill tube securely.
(Figure
Figure 11
3. Low
(Figure
5
until the oil on the dipstick
16).
Adjusting the Handle
Height
You may raise or lower the handle to a position
comfortable for you.
Rotate the handle lock, move the handle to 1 of 3
positions, and lock the handle into position
11).
12).
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1. Handle lock
11).
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(Figure
Figure 12
2. Handle positions
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