Servicing the Engine Oil
Oil Type:
Detergent oil (API service SG, SH, SJ, or
SL)
Crankcase Capacity:
with a filter change, 2.1 L (2.2
US qt); without a filter change, 1.8 L (1.9 US qt)
Viscosity:
See the table below.
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Note:
Use of multi-grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30, or
10W-40) will increase oil consumption. Check the oil
level more frequently when using them.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
Note:
Check the oil when the engine is cold.
WARNING
Contact with hot surfaces may cause personal
injury.
Keep your hands, feet, face, clothing and
other body parts away from the muffler and
other hot surfaces.
Important:
Do not overfill the crankcase with oil
because damage to the engine may result. Do not
run the engine with oil below the low mark; the
engine may be damaged.
1.
Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control
levers to the neutral-locked position and engage
the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position (
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