Minuteman SW5X PB40PH, Instruction Manual

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6.9 Engine
The engine is a robust four-stroke
engine and easy-to-maintain.
Maintenance work is to execute at
regular intervals. Find the details des-
cribed in the following.
Before cleaning or maintai-
ning the machine as well as
before replacing parts, turn
the engine off and pull the
ignition key.
Use appropriate tools for
maintenance, service, set-
ting etc.
As far as aspects of safety
are concerned, spare parts
will have to be at least of
the same quality as the ge-
nuine spare parts.
6.9.1 Check Engine Oil Level
Position the machine on le-
vel ground before checking
the engine oil level as fol-
lows:
Engine oil level check
If the machine has not been
used for a longer time, let
the engine run to have the
oil attained appropriate tem-
perature.
- Turn engine off and pull key.
- Secure machine by engaging par-
king brake
- Open seat hood
- Pull plug (Fig. 23/1) with dipstick.
- Wipe dipstick, push it into opening
until stop and pull it again.
- Oil level has to mark between mini-
mum and maximum, refill engine oil
if required.
- Re-insert plug.
The engine stops automati-
cally in case of insufficient
oil level to preclude dama-
ges.
Maintenance/Service
Fig. 23
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