Textron ST480, Owner'S Manual & Service Manual

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OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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If oil is required, remove oil fill cap and add oil slowly to bring level to the
FULL mark.
Do not overfill.
Replace dipstick fully into dipstick tube and firmly replace the oil fill cap.
When adding oil between oil changes, do not mix
brands and viscosity grades of oil. Both the oil dip-
stick and fill cap must be in place before operating the engine.
Failure to install the dipstick and fill cap will result in oil becoming
contaminated and/or oil being discharged into the engine com-
partment.
CHANGING THE OIL
Tool List Qty. Required
Pliers......................................................................................1
Oil drain pan ..........................................................................1
Clean cloth.............................................................................2
For maximum performance and longevity, the engine oil should be
replaced after the first five (5) to eight (8) hours of operation. After the
initial oil change, it should be changed per the Periodic Service Sched-
ule (Ref Fig. 22 on page 3-26).
Fig. 24 Oil Fill Cap, Dipstick and Fuel Filter
Fig. 25 Clean Entire Dipstick
Fuel Line
From Tank
Fuel
Pump
Fuel
Filter
Oil
Dipstick
Oil Fill
Cap
ADD FULL
Fig. 26 Check Oil Level on Dipstick
Maximum oil level
DO NOT OVERFILL
ADD FULL