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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Replace and tighten the oil drain end cap.
4.
When engine is drained of all oil, place engine level. Refill with
5.
approximately 20 oz. of fresh oil. Fill to FULL line on dipstick.
Do not overfill. Refer to Check Engine Oil in this SERVICE &
MAINTENANCE section.
Replace spark plug wire before starting.
6.
Figure 20
oil
Drain
check engine oil
Check oil before each use. Stop engine and wait several minutes
1.
before checking oil level. With the tiller on level ground, the oil
must be to FULL mark on dipstick.
Remove oil fill dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.
2.
Replace dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in.
3.
Remove and check oil level. Level should be at FULL mark.
If needed, add oil slowly - recheck. Do not overfill.
4.
Wipe dipstick clean, replace but do not tighten. Remove and
5.
check oil level. Oil level should be at FULL line on dipstick.
Replace and tighten dipstick firmly before starting engine.
6.
change engine oil
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all temperature use.
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When adding oil to the engine, refer to viscosity chart in the
operation section. Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high deter-
gent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S.
automobile manufacturer’s requirements for service classification
SG, SF. Motor oils classified SG, SF will show this designation on
the container.
Change engine oil after the first five to eight hours of operation,
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and every fifty hours or every season thereafter. Change oil every
twenty five hours when operating engine under heavy load or in
high temperatures.
To Drain oil
Drain the fuel from the tank by running the engine until the fuel tank is
1.
empty. Be sure fuel fill cap is secure.
With engine OFF but still warm, d
2.
isconnect spark plug wire and
keep it away from spark plug.
Remove oil drain end cap located at the base of the engine, and
3.
drain oil into an appropriate receptacle. See Figure 20.
caUTion
DO NOT use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil. It could shorten
the engine’s service life.
Warning
Before tipping engine or equipment to drain oil, drain fuel from tank by
running engine until fuel tank is empty.
Warning
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly
Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local authori-
ties or Sears Service Center for safe disposal/recycling facilities.
Warning
Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with
the skin for prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely unless you
handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly wash
your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling
used oil.
