Before Starting; Filling The Crankcase With Oil - Exmark M216KA, M216KASP Operator's Manual

2. Since the plug is slightly wider than the discharge
tunnel opening, rotate the plug clockwise slightly
while inserting it (Fig. 5).
Note: Ensure that the arrow on the plug decal points
upward.
3. Push the plug all the way in until the spring clip on the
bottom of the plug clicks into place, locking the plug
securely into the discharge tunnel (Fig. 6).
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Figure 6
1. Spring clip
4. Release the discharge door handle to lock the top of
the plug.

Before Starting

Filling the Crankcase with Oil

Initially, fill the crankcase with 30 ounces (0.88 liters) of
oil. Use only high-quality SAE 30 or SAE 10W30 weight
detergent oil that has the American Petroleum Institute
(API) service classification SF, SG, SH, or SJ.
Oil Capacity
With Oil Filter 30 ounces (0.88 L)
Without Oil Filter 24 ounces (0.70 L)
Before each use, ensure that the oil level is between the
Add and Full marks on the dipstick (Fig. 7).
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1. Dipstick
2. Full
Note: When the crankcase is empty, pour about 3/4 of the
crankcase capacity of oil in the crankcase, then follow the
procedure in this section.
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To add oil:
1. Move the lawn mower to a level surface.
2. Clean around the dipstick (Fig. 7).
3. Remove the dipstick by rotating the cap
counterclockwise and pulling it out.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
5. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck, then remove it.
Note: To ensure an accurate oil level reading, you must
fully install the dipstick.
6. Read the oil level on the dipstick (Fig. 7).
7. If the oil level reading is below the Add mark on the
dipstick, slowly pour only enough oil into the filler
hole to raise the oil level to the Full mark on the
dipstick.
Important
run the engine; engine damage will result. Drain the
excess oil until the oil level on the dipstick reads Full.
8. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck and rotate the
cap clockwise until it is tight.
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Figure 7
3. Add
Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and
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