VIII. MAINTENANCE
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VIII. MAINTENANCE
(1) Oil level gauge (2) Upper limit (3) Lower limit
(1) Engine (2) Engine oil filler
e. If the level is lower than the lower limit, replenish
through the engine oil filler to the upper limit with the
same kind of oil as that in the engine.
Caution:
Stop the engine and wait around 5 minutes at least
before checking the oil level. Engine oil is so hot just
after operation as to cause burns and it takes some
time as well for all the oil to return to the oil pan.
Important:
･ Never replenish with a different kind of oil. The
addition of different kind of oil will deteriorate the
quality of the original oil.
･ The oil level should not exceed the upper linmit
Excessive oil will cause engine trouble.
･ Use oil of the quality recommended by ISEKI or 10W-
30 CC grade of API classification or higher quality.
･ Use oil of proper viscosity in accordance with the
atmospheric temperature.
What are explained hereunder are the maintenance
items which you can cope with. When you encounter
any abnormality or trouble which is not mentioned in this
manual, please ask your dealer for service.
Warning:
When lubrication or servicing the lawn mower:
･ Place it on level, hard ground.
･ Stop the engine and remove the starter key.
･ Apply the locking brake pedal securely (UE Type)
･ Apply the parking brake securely. (UGE Type)
･ Push down the front half ( ) of the lift lever and lower
the mower to the ground.
･ Shift the PTO lever to the OFF position ( ).
･ Service the lawn mower after the engine has cooled
down sufficiently. With these items in mind, confirm
the safety conditions for maintenance operation
without fail ahead of time.
1. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
a. Draw out the engine oil level gauge (dipstick) which is
located on the right sidewall of the engine.
b. Wipe the end of the dipstick with dry cloth.
c. Then insert it into the engine properly.
d. Draw it again. Make sure that the oil level is between
the upper and lower limits.
(1) Engine (2) Oil level gauge
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