Poulan 968999516, 968999507 manual Lubrication, Checking the oil level, Changing the Oil Filter

LUBRICATION

Checking the oil level

Check the oil level in the engine when the machine is standing level and the engine is stopped.

Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and then replace it.

The dipstick should be screwed into place.

Take the dipstick out again and read the oil level.

The oil level shall lie between the markings on the dipstick. If the level is approaching the ”ADD” mark, fill the oil to the ”FULL” mark on the dipstick.

Never fill above the ”FULL” mark.

The oil is filled through the hole for the dipstick.

API class SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher must be used

Synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 or 10W30 is recommended at all temperatures.

Mineral oil SAE 5W-30, 10W30 can be used between 0 °F/-18 °C and 40 °F/+5 °C. At temperature above 40 °F/+5 °C single grade SAE 30 must be used.

The engine holds 1.5 quarts (1.4 liters) of oil excluding the filter; including the filter 1.6 quarts (1.5 liters).

2. Changing the Oil Filter

1.Drain the engine oil following the procedure described in Engine Oil/ Change Engine Oil section.

2.Remove the oil filter. If necessary, use a filter remover.

3.Wipe new, clean engine oil on the seal of the new filter.

4.Mount the filter by hand with + 3/4 turn.

5.Run the engine warm, then check that there are no leaks around the oil filter seal.

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Remove the dipstick

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The dipstick markings

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Changing the oil filter Briggs & Stratton

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