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Engine
Oil
-1
En gine oil is a major
factor
affecting
engine
performance
and
service
life.
Running
the engine
with
insufficient
oil can cause
serious
engine
damage.
Non-detergent
oil
and
2-stroke
engine
oil
are
not
recommended.
Be sure to check the engine
oil on a level surface
with
the engine
stopped
and the wheels
blocked
(if installed).
Use only high-detergent
premium
quality
motor oil certified
to meet or ex-
ceed American
Petroleum
lnstitue
(API) Service
Classification
CE, CD, or
CDII. (Motors
oils intended
for diesel service
CE, CD, or CDII will show this
designation
on the container).
SAE 15W-40
is recommended
for general
use. Select the appropriate
viscosity
from the chart below
for the average
temperature
in your area.
NOTE:
SAE low-30
with
a API Service
Classification
SG, SF/CC, or CD
may be used if a diesel service
classification
CE, CD, or CDII is unavailable.
1. Open the maintenance
cover
(see page 13).
2. Remove and wipe the oil level gauge clean.
3. Insert the oil level gauge
into the oil level inspection
hole as shown.
4. Check
the oil level on the oil level gauge
as shown.
If near the lower
level,
remove
the oil filler cap and,fill
to the upper level with the recom-
mended
engine
oil.
n
OIL:API CE, CD,CDII SC
0
20
40
60
00
100°F
Ambient
temperature
OIL FILLER CAP
1
OIL LEVEL
GAUGE
14

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