Daewoo DDA80, User Manual

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If the engine comes with an electric starter,turn the starting switch to the“Off”position.
Pull the recoil handle slowly until pressure is felt by your hand
，
this means the piston is on the compression
stroke
；
where the intake and exhaust valves are closed and then let the handle recoil back into the engine
．
This
natural position will prevent rust from occurring when the engine is being stored for long periods of time
．
Perform
these steps only when the engine is off
；
doing so otherwise will damage the engine
．
6. MAINTENANCE
Oil check
During operation
，
it is a good idea to check the oil every morning to ensure the engine has sufficient oil
．
Oil change
Engine oil is a critical factor in determining the life of your engine
．
Change the engine oil on time.Change the
engine oil more frequently if the engine is used in dusty areas
．
Changing the oil while the engine is still warrfl will yield best results for the engine
．
When the oil is still warm
，
you
get rapid and complete draining of the oil
．
Oil change procedures
•Remove the oil filler cap and drain plug to drain the oil
•Install the drain plug
，
and tighten it securely
．
•Refill with the recommended oil and check the oil level
．
•Install the oil filler cap
．
The engine oil capacity is .60 liters or .63 US quart
s
SAWl0W.30 0R
EQUIVALENT
MOTOR ASAE
10W-30
CHANGE THE OIL AFTER THE
FIRST MONTH 0R AFTER 20
HOURS
，
WHICHEVER COMES
FIRST
．
AFTER THIS
．
EVERY 6
MONTHS OR 100 HOURS
．
WHICHEVER COMES FIRST
．
DRAIN FILL 0.6L 0IL
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