LUBRICATION
Lubricating With The Schedule
Caster wheels
Lubricate with a grease gun. One zerk for each bearing, two strokes. Use only good quality grease. See General in Lubrication.
Engine Oil
Changing the Engine Oil
The engine oil should be changed for the first time after
1.Place the machine on a flat surface.
2.Remove the yellow cap and fit a hose to the drain valve.
WARNING!
Engine oil can be very hot if it is drained directly after stopping the engine. Allow the engine to cool for a
Caster wheel zerk
3.Place a container under the engine where the hose from the oil drain valve exits.
4.Remove the dipstick and open the drain valve by turning and pulling out the black sleeve.
5.Allow the oil to run out into the container.
6.Then close the oil drain valve.
7.Remove hose and install the yellow cap. The cap must be installed to stop flow if the valve is opened by mistake.
8.Replace the oil filter if necessary.
9.Fill with new engine oil in accordance with Checking the Oil Level.
10.Start the engine. Run it for a few seconds. Stop and recheck the oil level.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Used engine oil is a health hazard and must not be disposed of on the ground or in nature; it should always be disposed of at a workshop or appropriate disposal location.
Avoid skin contact; wash with soap and water in case of spills.
Oil drain valve
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