Changing Oil - Troy-Bilt 208cc FLEX Manual Del Operador

Changing Oil

To avoid engine damage, it is important to:
• Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours
when the engine is warm.
• Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and every
50 operating hours thereafter. Engine should still be warm
but NOT hot from recent use.
Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick
WARNING!
drain oil, drain fuel from tank by running engine
until fuel tank is empty.
1. Carefully disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away
from the spark plug. Refer to Figure 6-2 for spark plug
location.
• Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely
away from the metal parts where arcing could
occur.
2. Be sure that the fuel fill cap is on and securely tightened.
3. Clean area around the oil drain plug.
4. Place an approved recyclable oil container under the oil
drain plug.
5. Remove the oil drain plug. See Figure 6-3.
WARNING!
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.
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Before tipping engine or equipment to
Figure 6-2
Used motor oil may cause skin cancer
Figure 6-3
6. Drain the oil into an approved recyclable oil container.
NOTE: Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment. We suggest you take it in a
sealed container to your local service station for reclamation.
Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground.
7. Install the oil drain plug and tighten securely.
8. Remove the oil fill cap dipstick.
9. Fill with the recommended Oil. See Figure 6-1.
NOTE: DO NOT overfill. Doing so may result in oil carry-over
to the equipment and cause malfunction or damage.
NOTE: DO NOT allow oil level to fall below and "L" mark on
dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or
damage.
10. Wipe away any spilled oil.
11. Check the oil level by installing the Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick.
• The Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick requires a quarter-turn
to tighten. Be sure to tighten down the cap to
check the oil level.
NOTE: See the Set-Up section earlier in this manual for
detailed instructions on checking the oil.
12. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly
add oil until oil level registers between the high (H) and low
(L) mark on the dipstick. See Figure 3-6 in the Assembly &
Set-Up section for reference.
13. Repeat Steps 11 & 12 to be sure that the correct oil level has
been achieved.
14. Once the proper oil level has been confirmed, install the Oil
Fill Cap/Dipstick. Tighten securely
15. Carefully reconnect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
NOTE: It is advisable to recheck the oil level after you have
operated the engine for a short while, and the normal engine
operating temperature has been achieved.