LUBRICATION
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level.
To Change Engine Oil
NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until tank is empty.
1.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
2.Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on clean surface.
3.Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.
4.Wipe off any spilled oil from mower or side of engine.
5.Replace engine oil cap.
The engine holds 0.90 qt.(0.85L)
6.Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout, stopping every few ounces to check the oil level with the dipstick.
7.Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a minute to allow oil to settle.
8.Continue adding small amounts of oil, rechecking the dipstick until oil level settles at FULL. DO NOT overfill, or engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup.
9.Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick before starting engine.
10.Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
WARNING!
Engine oil can be very hot if it is drained directly after stopping the engine. Allow the engine to cool first.
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Oil Fill
1. Oil Fill
The dipstick markings
