Oil Recommendations; Oil Change; Air Cleaner Service - MTD 240 Series Operator's Manual

Oil Service
Check oil level regularly.
Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check every five
hours or daily before starting engine. See oil checking
procedure in the Operation section.
OilChange
IMPORTANT: Be sure to check engine on a level surface with the
engine stopped. Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to
assure rapid and complete draining.
1. Remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops
from lack of fuel.
2. Remove drain plug and allow oil to drain into a suitable
container. See Fig. 10-1.
Oil Fill Cap
Figure 10-1
i_ WARNING: Before tipping engine or equipment to
drain oil, drain fuel from tank by running engine
until fuel tank is empty.
3. Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it securely.
4. Refill with the recommended oil (see Operation section)
and check the oil level. See Fig. 10-1.
5. Reinstall the oil fill cap securely.
IMPORTANT: Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly
left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods. Although this
is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still
advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as
soon as possible after handling used oil.
NOTE: Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment. We suggest you take it in a
sealed container to your local service station for reclamation. Do
not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground.
Oil Recommendations
NOTE:This 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.
Before starting engine, fill with oil. Do not over-fill. Oil
capacity is about 20 oz.
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 SG/SF.
Motor oils classified SG/SF will show 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.
_ 20w
__ 20
mlmlllm llmllmllm m3o
2ow4o, _ow5o_____
I v
15w40, O_____m_k_,
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lOw30_____u
(°C)-300 -200 -10 ° 0 ° 10° 200 300 400
(0F)-20o 0° 200 400 600 800 1000
Ambient Temperature
1. Single Viscosity
2. Multi Viscosity
NOTE: Using non detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil could
shorten the engine's service life.
AirCleanerService
Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year
or every 100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely
dusty conditions.
_ WARNING: Never use gasoline or low flash point
solvents for cleaning the air cleaner element. A fire
or explosion could result.
IMPORTANT: Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid
engine wear will result.
SECTION 10
-- ENGINE MAINTENANCE
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