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CUSTOMER RESPONSYB LgTnlES
ENGINE HOW TO CHANGE THE OIL
HOW TO CHECK THE OIL
NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs°
1,
2,.
Make sure the unit is level,
Clean the area around the dipstick (Figure 24) Remove the
dipstick, Wipe the oit from the dipstick,,
3, Insert the dipstick into the oil fil! tube, Turn the dipstick clock-
wise until it is tight Remove the dipstick, Checkthe oil level on
the dipstick, The oil level must reach the FULL mark on the
dipstick.
4, If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark on the
dipstick The quantity of oil needed from ADD to FULL is
shown on the dipstick, Do not add too much oil,,
Air Screen
roll Drain C_""-_\\ Engine Shroud
Figure 24
NOTE: Do not drain the oil from a cold engine. Before you drain
the oil, let the engine run for several minutes, Make sure you do
not get oil on the belts,
2,.
Remove the oil drain cap. Drain the oil completely from the
engine. Install and tighten the oil drain cap
Only use a high quality detergent oil
classification SG Select the oil's
according to the expected operating
temperature chart below:
rated with API service
SAE viscosity grade
temperature using the
Required SAE viscosity
I
grades
F20 p2p =4,o _o 8o ioo
c_'o 2_ ..........i'o ....6..................1_ _;.........................3'o 4'o
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc,,)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will
result in increased oil consumption when used above 320 E
Check the engine oil revel more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil,
3,,
4..
Clean the area around the dipstick Remove the dipstick,
S!ow[y pour approximately 32 ounces (1 quart) of oit into 1he
oil extension tube°
Insert the dipstick into the oil extension tube, Turn the dipstick
in a clockwise direction until it is tight Remove the dipstick
Check the oil level on the dipstick, The oil level must reach the
FULL mark on the dipstick
HOW TO CLEAN THE COOLING SYSTEM
The engine is air cooled,. The air that cools the engine enters through 1,
the air screen on top of the engine° Clean the engine every 100
hours or every year as follows 2.
Remove any grass, dirt or debris from the air screen with a
cloth or brush,
Inspect the edge of the engine shroud for grass or debris..
Remove any grass or debris visible at the bottom edge of the
engine shroud
HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER
Check the muffler every 50 hours. Make sure the muffler is correctly
mounted and is not loose.. If the muffler is worn or burnt, replace with
a new muffler° A worn muffler is a fire hazard and can damage the
engine..
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If you mount a spark arrester to the muffler, also check the spark
arrester when you £heckthe muffler:, If the spark arrester is worn or
damaged, replace it with a new spark arrester,. See your nearest
authorized service center for a spark arrester.
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