Fuel & Oil; Oil Recommendations - MTD 159cc Manual Del Operador

Fuel & Oil
NOTE: The engine is shipped without fuel or oil in the engine.
Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine
damage and void the engine warranty.
WARNING
Always keep hands and feet clear of equipment moving
parts. Do not use a pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are
flammable.

OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

Before starting engine, fill with motor oil, capacity is 600 ml/20
oz. Refer to viscosity chart in Figure 1 for oil recommendations.
Do not over-fill. Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent,
premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed
U.S. automobile manufacturer's requirements for service
classification of a minimum level SJ (higher letter ratings are
acceptable such as SL and SM grades). Motor oil will display this
designation on the container.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all temperature use. If
single viscosity oil is used, select the appropriate viscosity for the
average temperature in your area from the chart below.
Figure 1
1. Single Viscosity
2. Multi Viscosity
Do not use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil. It
could shorten the engine's service life.
NOTE: A 5w30 synthetic oil may be used to improve start ability
for cold weather (temperatures below 40 ° F).
CAUTION
SET-UP
CHECKING OIL LEVEL/ADDING OIL
IMPORTANT: Be sure to check the oil while on a level surface
with the engine off.
To avoid engine damage, it is important to:
• Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating
hours when engine is warm. Check oil level more
frequently during engine break-in.
• Keep oil at the upper limit on the dipstick (Figure 2 inset).
• Be sure oil fill cap is tightened securely when checking.
1. Remove the oil fill cap and wipe the dipstick clean (Figure 2).
2. Insert the oil fill cap into the oil fill neck and securely fasten.
3. Loosen and remove the oil fill cap from the oil fill neck. Note
the oil level, if oil reading on the dipstick is below the upper
limit, slowly add oil to reach the upper limit (Figure 2 inset).
4. Replace the oil fill cap into the oil fill neck and securely fasten
before starting engine.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause smoking,
hard starting, spark plug fouling, or oil saturation of air cleaner.
NOTE: To change the oil on your engine, see Oil Change on page
10.
H
Upper
5
Limit
Figure 2