Axion ZT18533 Change Engine Oil & Filter, the engine for a few minutes, then shut the engine

Engine Maintenance Items	Use oil classified API Service Class SF,
	SG, SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity:

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Service Interval: Before each use, and every 8 hours.								30 Conventional**
1.	Turn the engine off, and set the parking brake lever to				5W-30
					10W-30
	ENGAGE.
				Conventional*
2.	Clean the area around the dip stick (C, Figure 36).				Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30
3.	Remove the dip stick (C) and clean it with a paper	˚F	-20	0	20	32	40	60	80	100
	towel.
		˚C	-30	-18	-7	0	4	16	27	38

4.	Insert the dip stick back into the engine. Thread the			*CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines.
	cap back into the tube (D).			The use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.)
				in temperatures above 40º F (4ºC) will result in higher than normal
5.	Remove the dip stick and read the oil level. The oil			oil consumption. When using a multi-viscosity oil, check oil level
				more frequently.
	level should be between the “FULL” and “ADD” marks			**CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40º F (4ºC), will result in hard
	(D). If not, add oil according to the oil			starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate
				lubrication.
	recommendations chart (Figure 35).
		ReproductiFigure 36. oOil Changen- Briggs & Stratton Models
CHANGE ENGINE OIL				Figure 35. Recommended Engine Oil -
				B iggs & Stratton Models
Service Interval: 50 hours or once per season.				D
NOTE: Change engine oil while the engine is warm. Run				B
the engine for a few minutes, then shut the engine
and allow it to cool from hot to warm.				A
1.	Clean the area around the dip stick (C, Figure 36)
	and oil drain tube (A).
2.	Remove the oil drain plug (A) from the end f the oil
	drain tube. Remove the dip stick (C). Allow ample
	time for complete drainage.
3.	Reinstall the oil drain plug (A) and route the h se
	next to the engine.
4.	Fill the crankcase with oil. See CHECK ENGINE OIL
	LEVEL above.			C
5.	Start and run the engine at SLOW sp		for 30
	seconds. Stop the engine and recheck the oil level.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER
Service Interval: 100 hours or once per season.				A. Oil Drain Tube
				B. Oil Filter

NOTE: Change engine oil while the engine is warm. Run	C. Dip Stick
the engine for a few minutes, then shut the engine off
	D. Checking Oil Level
and allow it to cool from hot to warm.

1.Clean the area around the dip stick (C, Figure 36) and oil drain (A).

2.Remove the oil drain plug (A) and dip stick (C). Allow ample time for complete drainage.

3.Remove the oil filter (B). Discard the filter.

4.Using a drop of oil on your finger tip, wet the rubber gasket on the bottom of the new filter.

5.Turn the filter clockwise until the rubber gasket meets the filter base. Then turn 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.

6.Reinstall the oil drain plug (A).

7.Fill the crankcase with oil. See CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL above.

8.Start and run the engine at SLOW speed for 30 seconds. Stop the engine and recheck the oil level.

9.Test run the engine to check for leaks. Stop the engine for 1 minute, then recheck the oil level.

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