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CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
_ib AUTION: To prevent extensive engine wear I
and damage to the unit, always maintain the I
proper oil level in the crankcase. Never
operate the unit with the oil level be ow 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 engine and allow oil to drain into the crankcase,
2. Place the unit on a flat, evel surface to get a proper
oil level reading.
3. Keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the engine.
Clean the area around the oilfill plug/dipstick before
removing it.
4. Remove the oil fil! plug/dipstick and wipe off oil.
Reinsert it all the way back in.
5. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick and check oil level.
Oit should be up to the top of the dipstick (Fig. 39).
Oil Fill
O-Ring
Add 1.4"1.5Oz.
(41-44 ml)
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Top of Dipstick
Fig. 39
6. If the level is low. add a small amount of oil to the oil
fill hole and recheck [Fig. 40). Repeat until the oil
evel reaches the top of the dipstick.
NOTE: Do not overfillthe unit,
O-Ring
Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick.
Oil Fill Hole
Fig,40
NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is in place on the oil fill
plug/dipstick when checking and changing the
oil (Fig. 40).
CHANGING THE OIL
For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours of
operation. Change the oil whilst the engine isstill warm.
The oil will flow freely and carry away more mpurities.
CAUTION: Wear gloves to prevent injury 1
when handling the unit.
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1. Unplug spark plug boot to eliminate starting
2. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick.
3. Pour the oil out of the oilfill hole and into a container
by tipping the unit to a vertical position (Fig. 41).
Allow ample time for complete drainage.
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Fig. 41
4. Wipe up any oil residue on the unit and clean up any
oil that may have spilled.
5. Refill the crankcase with lg0m] (3.4ozl of SAE30
SF, SG_ SH oil.
NOTE: For cold weather operation, temperatures below
4°C (40°F) use a high-quality SAE lOW30 weight
oil of API (American Petroleum Institute) service
class SF, SG. SH.
NOTE: Use the bottle and spout saved from initial use to
measure the correct amount. 100 ml (3.4 oz) is
approximately to the top of the label on the
bottle (Fig. 42). Check the level with the dipstick.
If the level is low, add a small amount of oil and
recheck (Fig. 39). Do not overfill.
Fill Level
RYO I,
.Cycle Motor Oil
Fig. 42
6. Replace the oil fitl plug/dipstick.
7. Reconnect Spark plug boot.
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