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Retractable

Starter Handle

Retractable

Starter Housing

Cooling Air Intake

Run-Stop Switch

Choke Lever

Air Cleaner

Cover

Air Cleaner

Cover Knob

Figure 1. Location of Controls and Service Points on C6.

Oil Recommendations

Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase

is extremely important. So is checking oil daily and

changing oil regularly. A minimum of 22 ounces

(651 mL) is required. Failure to use the correct oil, or

using dirty oil, causes premature engine wear and

failure.

Oil Type

Use high quality detergent oil of 

API (American

Petroleum Institute) service class SG, SH, SJ or

higher.

  Select the viscosity based on the air

temperature at the time of operation as shown in the

following table.

NOTE: Using other than service class SG, SH, SJ or

higher oil or extending oil change intervals

longer than recommended can cause engine

damage.

A logo or symbol on oil containers identifies the API

service class and SAE viscosity grade. See Figure 3.

*Use of synthetic oil having 5W-20 or 5W-30 rating is

acceptable.

**Synthetic oils will provide better starting in extreme

cold (below -10°F).

Figure 2. Viscosity Grades Table.

**

*

Figure 3. Oil Container Logo.

Refer to “Maintenance Instructions” beginning on

page 7 for detailed oil check, oil change, and oil

filter change procedures.

Summary of Contents for Command 6 HP XKE Series

Page 1: ...COMMAND 6 HP XKE SERIES OWNER S MANUAL HORIZONTAL CRANKSHAFT...

Page 2: ...ts can cause severe injury Stay away while engine is in operation WARNING Hot Parts can cause severe burns Do not touch engine while operating or just after stopping WARNING Hot Parts Engine component...

Page 3: ...e are some reasons why Efficient overhead valve design and splash lubrication provide maximum power torque and reliability under all operating conditions Dependable maintenance free electronic ignitio...

Page 4: ...American Petroleum Institute service class SG SH SJ or higher Select the viscosity based on the air temperature at the time of operation as shown in the following table NOTE Using other than service...

Page 5: ...asoline Fuel Type For best results use only clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher In countries using the Research method it should be 90 octane minimum Unlead...

Page 6: ...gasoline left over from summer Starting 1 Open fuel shut off valve 2 For a Cold Warm Engine Place the choke control into the on position See Figure 5 Figure 5 Location of Choke Lever 3 Place run stop...

Page 7: ...To prevent severe burns do not touch these areas while the engine is running or immediately after it is turned off Never operate the engine with heat shields or guards removed Maintenance Instructions...

Page 8: ...H SJ or higher oil for the first hour of operation Change the oil after this initial run in period Refill with service class SG SH SJ or higher oil as specified in the Viscosity Grades table Figure 2...

Page 9: ...osen air cleaner cover retaining knob and remove the cover 2 Remove the precleaner from the paper element 3 Wash the precleaner in warm water with detergent Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until all t...

Page 10: ...ll cause engine damage due to overheating Ignition System This engine is equipped with a dependable electronic magneto ignition system Other than periodically checking replacing the spark plug no main...

Page 11: ...filled with clean fresh gasoline Make sure the fuel tank cap vent is not blocked and that it is operating properly If the fuel tank is equipped with a shut off valve make sure it is open If the engine...

Page 12: ...fer to equipment manufacturer s recommendations The recommended low idle speed for basic engines is 1200 RPM To ensure best results when setting the low idle fuel needle the low idle speed must not ex...

Page 13: ...1 Clean the exterior surfaces of the engine 2 Change the oil while the engine is still warm from operation See Change Oil on page 8 3 The fuel system must be completely emptied or the gasoline must be...

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