Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval:
After the first 2 hours
Yearly
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil to warm
it. Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
1.
Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved
fuel container, or run the engine until it shuts off.
2.
Move the machine to a level surface.
3.
Place an oil-drain pan under the oil-drain plug, remove
the plug, and tip the machine backward and drain the
used oil in the pan
Figure 29
).
Figure 29
4.
After draining the used oil, return the machine to the
operating position.
5.
Install the oil-drain plug and tighten it securely.
6.
Clean around the oil-fill cap (
Figure 30
).
Figure 30
1.
Oil-fill cap
7.
Unscrew the oil-fill cap and remove it (
Figure 30
).
8.
With the machine in the operating position,
carefully
pour oil into the oil-fill hole to the point of overflow
(
Figure 32
).
Note:
You may tip the machine forward (handle up)
to make adding oil easier. Remember to return the
machine to the operating position before checking the
oil level.
Important:
Do not tip the machine all the way
forward onto its nose, or fuel may leak out of the
machine.
Max fill: 0.60 L (20 oz), type: automotive detergent oil
with an API service classification of SJ, SL, or higher.
Use
Figure 31
below to select the best oil viscosity for
the outdoor temperature range expected.
Figure 31
Figure 32
9.
Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle and add enough to
bring it to the point of overflow.
10.
Screw the oil-fill cap into the oil-fill hole, and tighten
it securely by hand.
11.
Wipe up any spilled oil.
12.
Dispose of the used oil properly at a local recycling
center.
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