MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
Using nondetergent oil can shorten the engine’s service life, and
using 2-stroke oil can damage the engine.
SAE 1 OW-30 is recommended
for general, all-temperature use.
Other viscosities shown in the
chart may be used when the
average temperature in your I
area is within the indicated range. -i” .A’ !“II 1. 4 ,t, do ; m t, ‘m;,
5. After changing the engine oil, and before starting the engine,
check the oil level with the mower on a level surface:
a. Wipe the dipstick clean.
b. Insert and remove the
dipstick without screwing it
into the filler neck. Check
the oil level shown on the
dipstick.
c. If the oil level is low, add oil
to reach the upper limit
mark on the dipstick. Do not
overfill. 1
1 NOTICE 1
Running the engine with a low
damage.
FILLER CAP/
w DIPSTICK
/
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
oil level can cause engine
d. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick securely.
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