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Engine Maintenance
Engine Safety
•
Fuel is flammable and explosive, and can cause
personal injury.
•
Check all fuel lines for tightness and wear
regularly. Tighten or repair them as needed.
•
Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak.
Do not tip the machine at an angle greater than
25°. If fuel comes in contact with the fuel cap,
replace the cap.
•
Run the engine dry or remove the fuel with a hand
pump; never siphon the fuel. If you must drain the
fuel tank, do it outdoors.
Servicing the Engine Oil
Service Interval:
After the first 20 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 50 hours
Fill the crankcase with approximately 0.6 L (20 fl
oz) of the proper viscosity oil before starting. The
engine uses a high-quality oil that has the American
Petroleum Institute (API) service classification of SE or
higher. Select the proper oil viscosity (weight) based
on the ambient temperature.
illustrates the
temperature/viscosity recommendations.
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Note:
Multi-grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30 and 10W-40)
increase oil consumption. Check the engine-oil level
more frequently when you use these oils.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
1.
Park the machine on a level surface and clean
the area around the oil-level gauge (
).
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