• Do a check of the crankcase oil level before you
start the engine and after each eight (8) hours of
operation.
• Tighten the oil fill cap/dipstick each time you do a
check of the oil level.
To do a check of the engine oil level
The engine in the product is filled with engine oil for
ambient temperatures of more than 32° F (0° C). For
operation in ambient temperatures of less than 32° F
(0° C), use the correct engine oil to make the product
easier to start. Refer to
Technical data on page 40
.
1. Park the product in level ground.
2. Remove the oil fill cap and dipstick and clean it
with a cloth.
3. Put the dipstick into the oil fill tube. Do not turn
the oil fill cap onto the oil fill tube.
4. Remove the dipstick. Use the gauge on the
dipstick to examine the engine oil level. If
necessary, fill engine oil until the mark “FULL”
on the dipstick is reached. Do not fill too much
engine oil.
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5. Put the dipstick into the oil fill tube. Make sure
that the oil fill cap is fully tightened.
Note:
To replace the engine oil, Refer to
To
replace the engine oil on page 32
.
To replace the engine oil
If the engine is cold, start the engine for 1–2 minutes
before you drain the engine oil. This makes the
engine oil warm and faster to drain.
WARNING:
Do not operate the
engine for more than 1–2 minutes before
you drain the engine oil. The engine oil
becomes very hot and can cause burn
injuries. Let the engine become cool
before you drain the engine oil.
WARNING: Use protective gloves.
If you spill engine oil on your body, clean
with soap and water.
1. Put the product on a level surface and stop the
product. Refer to
To stop the product on page
18
.
2. Remove all dirt around the oil tank cap.
3. Remove the oil tank cap and dipstick.
4. Remove the yellow cap (A) from the oil drain
valve (B).
5. Install the oil drain tube (C) to the oil drain valve.
6. Put a container below the engine to collect the
engine oil and put the other end of the oil drain
tube into the container.
7. Push in and turn the oil drain valve
counterclockwise to unlock it.
8. Pull out on the drain valve to open it.
9. Let the engine oil drain into the container.
10. Push in and turn the oil drain valve clockwise to
close and lock it.
11. Remove the oil drain tube.
12. Install the yellow cap.
13. Fill with new oil in the oil filler tube and do a
check of the engine oil level. Refer to
To do a
check of the engine oil level on page 32
.
14. Install the oil tank cap and dipstick.
Note:
For safe disposal of used engine oil, refer to
Disposal on page 39
.
To replace the engine oil filter
WARNING:
Use protective gloves.
If you spill engine oil on your body, clean
with soap and water.
1. Drain the engine oil from the oil tank. Refer to
To
replace the engine oil on page 32
.
2. Turn the engine oil filter counterclockwise to
remove it.
3. Lightly lubricate the rubber seal on the new oil
filter with new engine oil.
4. To install the new oil filter, turn it clockwise until
the rubber seal fits correctly, then tighten a half
turn more.
5. Fill the oil tank with new engine oil. Refer to
To
replace the engine oil on page 32
.
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