MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
HOW TO CHECK THE OIL | Air Street: |
Dipstick |
NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine
runs,
1 Make sure the unit is level
2Clean the area around the dipstick Remove the dipstick Wipe the oil from the dipstick
3Insert the dipstick into the ell fill tube Turn the dipstick c!ock- wise until it is tight Remove the dipstick Check the oil level on the dipstick The oi! level must teach the FULL mark on the dipstick
4If necessary add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark on the dipstick The quantity of oil needed from ADD to FULL is shown on the dipstick Do not add too much ell
HOW | TO | CHANGE | THE | OIL |
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1 Remove the oil drain cap Drain the oil completely from the engine Install and tighten the oil drain cap
2 UseaSD SEorSFdetergentgradeoii Detergent oil helps to clean the engine Nothing must be added to theoil
3Before you change the oil use the temperature chart below to select tile viscosity grade of the oil to use
Temperature range before the next oil change Oil must be a SD. SE or SF grade oil
Required SAE viscosity grades
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0 _ | 32 ° 40 = | 60 ° | 80 ° | 100 ° |
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CAUTION: To protect the starting system, use SAE 5W30 oil
when the temperature is lees than 32 °F
4Clean the area around the dipstick Remove the dipstick
Slowly pour approximately 32 ounces (0 9 liters) of oil into the oil extension tube
5Insert the dipstick into the oil extension tube Turn the dipstick in a clockwise direction until it is tight Remove the dipstick Check the ell level on the dipstick The oil tevet must reach the FULL mark on the dipstick
Clean grass and debris
from bottom edge of shroud
Oil Drain Cap
HOW TO CLEAN
THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
The engine on this unit is air cooled The air that cools the engine enters through the air screen on top of the engine
1Remove any grass dirt or debris from the air screen with a cloth or brush
2Inspect the edge of the engine shroud for grass or debris Remove any grass or debris visible at the bottom edge of the engine shroud
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