allen MSP455 - Engine Oil Maintenance

052793 - 03/2013
SECTION 3
SERVICE
Page 3-5
Engine Oil Maintenance
Engine Oil Level Check
• ALWAYS check the engine oil dipstick before using the riding trowel. At a minimum check engine oil
once per day. Follow the Maintenance and Lubrication Chart contained herein.
• ALWAYS use a good quality engine oil.
• The engine oil ll is the same as the oil dipstick hole and is located on the engine block opposite the
crankcase drain hose and plug.
• Use oil grades appropriate to the surrounding temperature range as shown below. See GRADE OF
OIL CHART under CHANGING ENGINE OIL section below.
• Remove engine oil dipstick to access oil ll hole. To ll engine with oil use a long funnel to avoid spill-
ing or use an oil can lled with the proper weight small engine oil and squirt oil directly into ll hole.
Check oil level with dipstick. Fill the crank case to the full mark on the dipstick. DO NOT overll.
• Replace dipstick.
Change Engine Oil
Important: Engine oil is best drained when the engine is warm. Warm oil ows
freely and carries away more impurities than cold oil.
Note: Change engine oil every 25 hours of operation. On a new engine, change oil after the rst 5
hours of operation.
Note: Trowel must be on a level surface when changing and checking oil.
Note: Viscosities shown in the chart below may be used when the average temperature in your area
is within the indicated range.
• SAE 30 is recommended for general, all-temperature use (above 32°F (0°C)).