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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. Do not overfill.
1
NoT'CE
1 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 non-detergent
oil can shorten the engine's service
life, and using P-stroke oil will damage
the engine.
SAE low-30
is recommended
for
general, all-temperature
use. Other
viscosities shown in the chart may be
-iO -iO -iO i
,b
,
20
30
40-c
used when the average temperature in
your area is within the indicated .range
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FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
FILLER
CAP/DIPSTICK
UPPER
OIL LEVEL
LOWER
OIL LEVEL
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