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5. PRE-OPERATION
CHECK
ENGINE OIL
Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped
and the mower on a level
surface.
1. Remove the oil filler cap, and wipe the dipstick
clean.
2. insert the dipstick
into the oil filler neck, but do not screw
it in.
3. Check the oil level shown
on the dipstick.
If near the lower level, fill to the
upper level with
the recommended
oil.
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Running
the engine
with
a low oil level will cause engine
damage.
Use high-detergent,
premium
quality
4-stroke
engine oil, certified
to meet or
exceed
U.S.
automobile
manufacturers'
requirements
for
API
Service
Classification
SG, SF/CC, CD.
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Using
nondetergent
oil can shorten
the engine's
service
life, and using 2-stroke oil will damage
the engine.
SAE
low-30
is recommended
for
_
general,
all-temperature
use. Other
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I
1
1
4
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
4O'C
viscosities
shown
in the chart may be
used when the average temperature
in
your area is within the indicated
range.
FILLER
CAP/DIPSTICK
UPPER
OIL
LEVEL
LOWER
FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
OIL LEVEL
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