Figure 8-2. Location of Oil Fill/Check
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE:
Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is
extremely important. Check the oil before each use and change
the oil regularly. Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil,
can cause premature engine wear and failure.
Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service clas-
sification SF, SG or SH. The recommended oil weights include
the following:
• During summer months: SAE 30. An acceptable substitute
is SAE 10W-30. After first oil change, synthetic oil is accept-
able.
• During winter months: SAE 5W-30, Synthetic 5W-20 or 5W-
30. DO NOT USE SAE 10W-40.
The crankcase oil capacity is about 2030 ml (2.1 qt.) with the
oil filter. Without the filter, the oil capacity is 1750 ml (1.8 qt.).
Use no special additives. Make sure that the unit is level
when filling with oil. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly serviced with the recommended oil may
result in an engine failure.
OIL CHANGE PROCEDURE:
Your engine is equipped with an oil filter. Change the oil and
filter after the first eight (8) hours of operation. Change the
oil and oil filter every 100 hours thereafter. If you are using this
engine under dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot
weather, change the oil more often.
Use the following instructions to change the oil while the
engine is still warm:
1. Clean the area around the oil drain plug, remove the plug
and drain the oil completely into a suitable container
(Figure 8-3).
2. When the oil is drained, install and tighten the oil drain plug.
Figure 8-3. Oil Drain Location
Figure 8-4. Removal of Oil Filter
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