Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval:
After the first 2 hours
Yearly
If possible, run the engine for a few minutes before
changing the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and
carries more contaminants.
Engine Oil Specifications
Engine oil capacity
0.60 L (20 fl oz)
Oil viscosity
Refer to
.
API service classification
SJ or higher
1.
Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank into an
approved fuel container, or run the engine until
it shuts off.
2.
Move the machine to a level surface.
3.
Place an oil-drain pan under the oil-drain plug,
remove the plug, and tip the machine backward
and drain the used oil in the pan (
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Figure 20
4.
After draining the used oil, return the machine to
the operating position.
5.
Install the oil-drain plug and tighten it securely.
6.
Clean around the oil-fill cap (
).
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1.
Oil-fill cap
7.
Unscrew the oil-fill cap and remove it (
8.
With the machine in the operating position,
carefully
pour oil into the oil-fill hole to the point
of overflow (
Note:
You may tip the machine forward (handle
up) to make adding oil easier. Remember to
return the machine to the operating position
before checking the oil level.
Important:
Do not tip the machine all the
way forward onto its nose, or fuel may leak
out of the machine.
Use
below to select the best oil
viscosity for the outdoor temperature range
expected.
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9.
Wait 3 minutes for the oil to settle and add
enough oil to bring it to the point of overflow.
10.
Screw the oil-fill cap into the oil-fill hole, and
tighten it securely by hand.
11.
Wipe up any spilled oil.
12.
Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
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