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CHECKING
THE OIL LEVEL
CAUTION: To prevent
extensive
engine wear and
damage to the unit, a lways maintainthe
properoil level inthe crankcase.Never
operate the unitwith theoil level below the
bottom of the dipstick.
The importance of checking and maintaining the proper
oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized.
Check oil before each use:
1. Stop the engine and allow oil to drain into the crankcase.
2.
Place the unit on a flat, level surface to get a proper
oil level reading (Fig. 9).
3.
Keep dirt, grass clippings and other debris out of the
engine. Clean the area around the oil fill plug/dipstick
before removing it.
4.
Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick
and wipe off oil.
Reinsert it all the way back in.
5.
Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick and check the oil level.
Oil should be up to the top of the dipstick (Fig. 15).
Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick
CHANGING
THE OIL
For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours of
operation. Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The
oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities.
CAUTION:
Wear gloves to
prevent injury when
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hand ng the un t.
1.
Unplug spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting.
2.
Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick.
3.
Pour the oil out of the oil fill hole and into a container
by tipping the unit to a vertical position (Fig. 17).
Allow ample time for complete drainage.
Full---_
Add 1.4-1.5 Oz.
(41-44 ml)
Top of Dipstick
Fig. 15
6.
If the level is low, add a small amount of oil to the oil
fill hole and recheck (Fig. 16). Repeat this procedure
until the oil level reaches the top of the dipstick.
NOTE: Do not overfill the unit.
Fig. 17
4.
Wipe up any oil residue on the unit and clean up any
oil that may have spilled. Dispose of the oil
according to Federal, State and local regulations.
5.
Refill the crankcase with 3.04 fluid ounce (90 ml) of
SAE 30 SF, SG, SH oil.
NOTE: Use the bottle and spout saved from initial use to
measure the correct amount of oil. Pour fresh
fuel into the bottle and fill it to the top of the
label. The top of the label on the bottle measures
approximately 3.04 ounces (90 ml). Check the level
with the dipstick. If the level is low, add a small
amount of oil and recheck. Do not overfill (Fig. 18).
O-Ring
Oil Fill Plu(
Oil Fill Hole
Fig. 16
NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is in place on the oil fill
plug/dipstick
when checking and changing the
oil (Fig. 16).
6.
7.
Fig. 18
Replace the oil fill plug/dipstick.
Reconnect the spark plug wire.
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