Maintenance - Ariens AC Series Owner's/Operator's Manual

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand entire
Safety section before proceeding.
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ENGINE OIL
Engine Oil Recommendations
Oil is a major factor affecting performance
and service life. Use 4-stroke automotive
detergent oil.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general
use. Other viscosities shown in the chart may
be used when the average temperature in
your area is within the recommended range.
SAE Viscosity Grades
-20 0 20
-30 -20 -10
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
The SAE oil viscosity and service
classification are in the API label on the oil
container. Use a high-quality detergent API
SERVICE Category SE or SF oil. Do not use
special additives.
CAUTION: This engine is shipped
from factory without oil. Check oil
level before starting engine. If you
start the engine without oil, the
engine will be damaged beyond
repair and will not be covered
under warranty.
• Check the engine oil level with the
engine stopped and in a level position.
• Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and
wipe it clean.

MAINTENANCE

40 60 80 100
0 10 20 30
• Insert the oil filler cap/dipstick into the
oil filler neck as shown, but do not
screw it in, then remove it to check the
oil level.
• If the oil level is near or below the
lower limit mark on the dipstick, fill with
the recommended oil to the upper limit
mark. Do not overfill.
• Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick.
Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick
Engine oil capacities:
LC1P65FC: 0.53L (0.14 US Gal, 0.117 Imp
Gal)
CAUTION: Do not overfill.
Overfilling with oil may cause:
o F
Smoking, hard starting, spark plug
fouling, or oil saturation of air filter.
o
40 C Properly recycle used oil.
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