Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval:
After the first 2 hours
Yearly
If possible, run the engine for a few minutes before
changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and
carries more contaminants.
Engine Oil Specifications
Engine oil capacity
0.60 L (20 fl oz)*
Oil viscosity
Refer to
.
API service classification
SJ or higher
*There is residual oil in the crankcase after you drain
the oil. Do not pour the entire capacity of oil into the
crankcase. Fill the crankcase with oil as directed in
the following steps.
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 (
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Figure 21
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/dipstick.
7.
Unscrew the dipstick and remove it (
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Figure 22
1.
Dipstick
8.
Carefully pour about 3/4 of the engine capacity
of oil into the oil-fill tube.
Note:
You may tip the machine forward (handle
up) a little 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.
Use
to select the best oil viscosity for
the outdoor temperature range expected.
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Figure 23
9.
Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle in the engine.
10.
Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
11.
With the machine in the operating position,
insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube,
but do not
screw it in
, then remove the dipstick.
12.
Read the oil level on the dipstick.
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too low,
carefully pour a small amount of oil into
the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat
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