Eliet E401 - Maintenance after 20 Hours of Operation; Changing the Oil

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11.5 Maintenance after 20 hours of operation
11.5.1 Changing the oil
• Ensurethattheengineisonanevensurfaceandturnedoff.
• Attherearoftheengine,belowtheenginefoot,aplugisscrewedintothecrankcase.(Seethe
engine manual.)
• Getaonelitrecollectionreservoirbeforeunscrewingtheplug.
• Emptythefullcontents(approx.0.75l)fromtheengine.
• Replacetheplug.Wipeawayanyspilledoilwithacleancloth.
• Relltheenginewithfresh4strokeoil.ELIETrecommendsatopqualityhigh-detergentoil:
SUNOCO DENALUBE SAE 20W50 API SF / CC.
• Fillapprox.0.75litresofoilintotheoillleropening.Removeanyspilledoilafterlling.Foran
accurate dipstick reading of the oil level, allow sufficient time for the oil to settle in the crank-
case.
• Placethedipstickinthelleropeningwithoutfasteningit.Afterpullingitoutagain,theoil
attached to the dipstick should reach the maximum mark. If not, more oil must be added.
Warning:
Oil shortage causes severe engine damage.
Caution:
The action described here may slightly differ from what applies to your model.
Read the engine manual to be sure.