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Engine oil change
It is recommended to change the engine oil after use of this equipment
(according
to the Maintenance Schedule)
.
Switch the engine off. Let the device cool down for a while, so its temperature
drops below 50°C. This will prevent potential burns.
The engine should remain warm still.
Warm oil
drains from the engine more easily.
- Unscrew the OIL PLUG WITH GAUGE.
- Place a container with the minimum capacity of 1 litre
below the drain plug.
- Loosen the drain plug carefully.
- Let the oil drain smoothly into the prepared container.
- Once the oil stopped draining, tip the engine to the
side slightly to let the remaining oil out too.
- Clean the surroundings of the drain plug and re-
tighten the drain plug in its place again.
-
Used engine oil needs to be deposited at one
of the authorised collection points.
Engine oil is hazardous waste!
Fill the engine with the correct amount and type of engine oil. For
engine oil specifications, see below.
- For specific filling volumes refer to the Technical data section.
- Set the pump on a horizontal surface.
Fill the engine with approximately
¾
of the oil amount required.
Screw the plug back into the oil sump. With the engine operation
switch in the
OFF
position, cycle the engine by pulling the starter
cord. Remove the plug, wipe the gauge dry and check the engine oil
level.
CAUTION:
To get the correct reading, the gauge must be fully
screwed in place. Top up the oil to achieve the final level between
the MIN and MAX marks.
Engine oil specifications
Engine oil is one of the factors influencing the performance and service life of
the engine.
The minimum requirements for engine oil are: Viscous grade 10W30 or 10W40 with the quality rating of SF or
higher (SG, SH, SJ).
Use of engine oil grade
10W30
at ambient temperatures exceeding
27°C
may result in higher oil
consumption. The engine oil level therefore requires more attention, when operating the device at such
ambient temperatures using the engine oil grade
10W30
.
It is recommended to use oil grade
10W40 with the quality rating
of
SF or higher (SG, SH, SJ).
The engine oil included in the delivery exceeds the minimum quality requirements highly and it will ensure safe
operation of the engine with minimum wear of their internal components under demanding operating
conditions.
When topping up the engine oil, use the type and brand of oil already matching the
existing filling. Mixing of different oil types is not recommended!
