Set-Up - MTD 1R61RU Operator's Manual

Set-Up

Gas & Oil
NOTE: The engine is shipped without gasoline or oil in the
engine. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause
serious engine damage and void the engine warranty.
WARNING!
equipment moving parts. Do not use a pressurized
starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.
Oil Recommendations
Before starting engine, fill with motor oil, capacity is 400 ml/14
oz. Refer to viscosity chart in Figure 3-1 for oil recommendations.
Do not over-fill. Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent,
premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed
U.S. automobile manufacturer's requirements for service
classification of a minimum level SJ (higher letter ratings are
acceptable such as SL and SM grades). Motor oil will display this
designation on the container.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all temperature use. If
single viscosity oil is used, select the appropriate viscosity for the
average temperature in your area from the chart below.
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20w40, 20w50
15w40, 15w50
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10w40
10w30
(ºC) -30º -20º
(ºF)
-20º 0º
1. Single Viscosity
2. Multi Viscosity
CAUTION: Do not use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil. It
could shorten the engine's service life.
NOTE: A 5w30 synthetic oil may be used to improve start ability
for cold weather (temperatures below 400 F).
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Always keep hands and feet clear of
10w
20w
20
40
-10º 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º
20º 40º 60º 80º
Figure 3-1
Checking Oil Level
IMPORTANT: Be sure to check the oil while on a level surface with
the engine stopped.
NOTE: Your engine may be equipped with either a short or
extended oil dipstick. Follow the appropriate instructions below
for the engine on your unit.
1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. See
Figure 3-2.
2. Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not
screw it in.
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3. Remove dipstick. If the level is low, slowly add oil until oil
level registers between high (H) and low (L). See Figure 3-2
inset.
4. Replace and tighten cap/dipstick firmly before starting
engine.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause
smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling, or oil saturation
of air cleaner.
100º
Fill
between
high & low
marks
Figure 3-2
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