5.
Install the air-cleaner cover with the breather cap
down, and rotate so that the retaining clamps
lock the cover in place
(Figure
52).
Servicing the Engine Oil
Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SG, SH, SJ, or
higher)
Oil Capacity: with a filter change, 2.1 L (71 oz); with
no filter change, 1.8 L (61 oz)
Viscosity: See the table below.
Note:
Use of multi-grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30, or
10W-40) increase oil consumption. Check the oil level
more frequently when using them.
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 your 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 damage to the engine may result. 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 engage 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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Figure 53
EUTRAL
(Figure
54).
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