MTD 173 cc Manual Del Operador página 12

Oil Service
• Check oil level regularly.
• Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check every five
hours or daily before starting engine. See oil checking
procedure in the Operation section.
Oil Change
IMPORTANT: Be sure to check engine on a level surface with the
engine stopped. Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to
assure rapid and complete draining.
1. Remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops
from lack of fuel.
2. Remove drain plug and allow oil to drain into a suitable
container. See Fig. 6-1.
Oil Fill Cap
Drain
Plug
Drain Plug (If
Accessible)
WARNING:
drain oil, drain fuel from tank by running engine
until fuel tank is empty.
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Figure 6-1
Before tipping engine or equipment to
3. Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it securely.
4. Refill with the recommended oil and check the oil level.
See Fig. 6-2. Refer to the Set-Up Section and follow the
appropriate instructions for a gray or yellow oil fill cap.
Gray Cap
Figure 6-2
5. Reinstall the oil fill cap securely.
IMPORTANT: 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.
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.
Yellow Cap