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Maintenance
OIL IS VERY HOT DURING OPERATION AND CAN
CAUSE BURNS. WAIT FOR ENGINE TO COOL
BEFORE CHANGING OIL.
Wait for the engine to cool, and remove the spark plug wire
before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning
procedures.
Changing the engine oil
1. Make sure the engine is stopped and is level.
2. Close the fuel valve.
3. Place a drain pan underneath the crankcase’s drain plug.
4. Remove the drain plug and, if possible, tilt the crankcase
slightly to help drain the oil out.
5. Replace the drain plug and tighten it.
6. Clean the top of the dipstick and the area around it. Remove
the dipstick by threading it counterclockwise, and wipe it off
with a clean lint free rag.
Note: Do not thread the dipstick in when checking the oil level.
7. Add the appropriate type of oil until the oil level is at the full
level. SAE 10W-30 oil is recommended for general use for
temperatures above 32°F. Use SAE 5W-30 for temperatures
consistently below 32°F.
8. Thread the dipstick back in clockwise.
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE WITH TOO LITTLE
OIL. THE ENGINE WILL BE PERMANENTLY
DAMAGED.
!
WARNING
!
WARNING
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
AVERAGE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE
30W
10W - 30W
5W - 30W
-20 0 20 40 60 80 100°F
