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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
EngineLubrication
Only use high quality detergent oil
with API service classification SF,
SG, SH, or SH/CD. Above 32OF,use
SAE 30; below 32OF,use 5W30. DO
NOT USE SAE 10W40 OIL.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils
(5W30, 10W30, etc.) improve start-
ing in cold weather, these oils will re-
suit in increased oil consumption
when used above 32OF. Check en-
gine oil more frequently to avoid pos-
sible engine damage from running
low on oil.
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"_ ' 5W30 = SAE 30
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0il Fill
Figure4-3: Off Fill Plug location.
• Check the engine oil level frequent-
ly during the first two hours of en-
'gine break-in operation.
• Check the engine oil level before
starting the engine. When operat-
ing the tiller, stop the engine and
check oil level every 5 operating
hours. Keep oil level at the over-
flow point in the oil fill hole.
o Change the oil after the first two op-
erating hours and every 10 operat-
ing hours thereafter. Change the oil
more often if the machine is operat-
ed in extremely dusty or dirty condi-
tions. See Page 21.
WARNING
Stop the engine, allow it to
cool, disconnectthe spark plug
wire and preventit from touch-
ing the spark plug before
changingthe engineoil. Donot
touch any engine parts which
may behot.
Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or property
damage.
CheckingEngineOil Level:
1. Move the tiller to a level area.
2. Pull the Depth Regulator Lever all
the way up until it is in the bottom
notch. The tines must be in contact
with the ground-- move the anti-re-
verse stake back if necessary.
3. Unscrew the oil fill plug from right
side of engine (see Figure 4-3).
4. If the oil level is correct, the level
will crest at the top of, or begin to
flow from, the oil fill tube. Reinstall
the oil fill plug.
5. If the level of the oil was below
the very top of the fill tube, oil must
be added as follows.
AddingEngineOil:
1. Insert a clean funnel into the oil
fill hole.
2. Above 32°F, use SAE30 oil; be-
low 32Ol, use SAE 5W30 oil. Do not
use SAE 10W40 oil
3. Slowly pour oil into the funnel.
Check the oil level frequently while
pouring. (Remove the funnel when
checking.) When the oil just begins
to overflow, the level is correct.
4. Replace the oil fillplug securely.
Changing Engine Oil
1. Start engine and let itwarm up,
Then turnthe engine off.
2. There are two engine oil drain
plugs on either side of the engine
base. Use whichever one is most
conveniently located for you.
3. Place a 2"x 4" wood board under
the wheel opposite the drain plug
you'll be removing.
4. Place a drain pan with a minimum
capacity of 1-quart beneath the drain
plug.
5. Use a 3/8" open end wrench to re-
move the drain plug (see arrow in
Figure 4-4). Put it aside. Let all of
the old engine oil drain completely
intothe drain pan.
6. Reinstallthe drain plug securely.
7. Remove the wood board from be-
neath the wheel.
8. Refill the engine with the correct
type and weight engine oil. Above
32°F, use SAE30 oil; below 32OF,
use SAE 5W30 oil. Do not use SAE
10W40 oil.
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9. Check the oil level to be sure it is
correct before starting the engine.
ain Plug
Figure 4-4: Draining engine oil.
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