LCT 208cc - Engine Oil Level Check; Engine Oil Change; Engine Oil Recommendations

Rev:072409 Copyright © 2009 Liquid Combustion Technology, LLC LCT Engine Service Manual: 208cc, 291cc & 414cc 10
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and with the engine in a level position.
1. Remove either side mounted ller cap dipstick or high oil ll dipstick and wipe it clean.
2. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the ller neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
3. Iftheoillevelislow,lltotheedgeoftheoilllerholewiththerecommendedoil.
4. Securely screw in the ller cap/dipstick. Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
Always check the engine oil before start up.
Engine Oil Change
Draintheusedoilwhiletheengineiswarm.Warmoildrainsquicklyandcompletely.
Avoid contact with hot oil.
1. Place a suitable container below the engine to catch the used oil then remove the
ller cap/dipstick and the drain plug.
2. Allowtheusedoiltodraincompletely,thenreinstallthedrainplug,andtighten
it securely. Do not over tighten. Dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
compatiblewiththeenvironment.Wesuggestyoutakeusedoilinasealed
container to your local recycling center or service station for reclamation. Do not
throwusedoilinthetrash,pouritontheground,orpourdownadrain.
3. Withtheengineinalevelposition,lltotheouteredgeoftheoilllerholewiththe
recommended oil. (see ll limits right)
• NOTICE
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
4. Securely screw in the ller cap/dipstick.
Engine Oil
Recommendations
Engine oil affects performance and service life. Use 4-stroke automotive
detergent oil.
SAE10W-30isrecommendedforgeneraluse.Otherviscositiesshownin
the chart may be used when the average temperature in your area warrants.
The SAE oil viscosity and service classication are in the API label on the oil
container. The manufacturer recommends you use API SERVICE category
SJengineoil,orbetter.
Fillifoilis
belowletter
“L”onthe
llercap
Fillifoil
isbelow
“Add”
onthe
dipstick
Max Upper
Level
Max Lower
Level