9. Maintenance
MA8
MA9
■OIL LEVEL
WARNING
To prevent extensive engine wear and damage to the unit, always maintain the proper oil level in the crankcase. Never operate the unit with the oil level below the bottom of the dipstick.
1.Make sure the engine is stopped and is cool so the oil has had times to drain into the crankcase.
2.Place the unit on a flat, level surface to get a proper oil level reading.
3.To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the engine, clean the area around the oil fill plug/dipstick before removing it.
4.Remove the oil plug/dipstick and wipe the oil off. Reinsert it all the way back in.
5.Remove the oil plug/dipstick and check the oil level. The level should be up to the top of the dipstick. (MA9)
6.If the level is low, add a small amount of oil to the crankcase and recheck. Continue to do this until the oil level reaches the top of the dipstick. (MA9)
(1)Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick (2) O-Ring
(3)Top of Dipstick
NOTE
Be careful not to overfill the unit.
CHANGING THE OIL
For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours of operation. Thereafter, change the oil after every 50 hours or before storing the unit for an extended period of time.
It is best to change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities.
WARNING
Wear gloves to prevent injury when handing the unit.
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