Maintenance
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Tsurumi’s Operation, Service, and Repair Manual
4-2 Changing Engine Oil
A. An initial oil change should be performed after the first twenty- (20) hours of use.
Thereafter, change oil every 100 hours.
B.
Before changing the oil, check for a suitable way to dispose of the used oil. Do not pour it
down sewer drains, onto garden soil or into open streams. Refer to your local zoning and
environmental regulations for disposal and handling requirements.
C.
Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining.
D.
Remove the oil filler dipstick/cap and drain plug. Allow oil to drain from the engine (refer to
Figure 4-1).
E.
Install the drain plug, and tighten it securely.
F.
Refill with the recommended oil (refer to Figure 2-2).
G.
After filling with oil, check the oil level.
H.
When oil reaches the upper limit, install the oil filler dipstick/cap (Figure 4-2).
NOTE:
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Engine oil capacity: 1.1 liters (1.16 U.S. Quart)
Figure 4-1: Draining Engine Oil
Figure 4-2: Checking Oil Level
