INTRODUCTION
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Oil type and capacity
1. To check the oil, twist and remove the dip-stick
from the engine. Clean the oil off of the tip of the
dipstick. Re-insert the dipstick without threading
it in to get the oil level reading.
See Figure 1.3.
• SAE 10W-30 oil with a SF/CD API rating or bet-
ter is recommended for spring and fall weather
operations. SAE 5W-30 is recommended for
winter weather operations.
• The oil capacity is 17.0- 20.3 fl.oz (0.5-0.6 liters).
2. The oil level is determined by the lowest point on
the dipstick that is completely covered with oil.
3. If the oil is noticeably thin, or smells of gasoline,
a carburetor repair may be needed before the
engine can be safely run.
• Check the oil level frequently and change the oil
more frequently in severe operating conditions
such as high ambient temperature, dusty condi-
tions, or high load use in exceptionally thick
grass.
• Synthetic oil is a suitable alternative, but it does
not extend service intervals.
NOTE: MTD recommends the use of petroleum
oil during the break in period to ensure the piston
rings correctly break in.
• Synthetic vs. Petroleum based oil: To simply look
at synthetic oil and to compare it with Petroleum
based oil there is very little difference. However,
when you look at the two through a microscope it
is easy to see the difference. Synthetic is made
up of smaller molecules. This allows the oil to
get into areas that petroleum based oil cannot.
Figure 1.3
• No oil additives or viscosity modifiers are recom-
mended. The performance of a good oil meeting
the API specifications will not be improved by oil
additives.
NOTE: Some oil additives may cause severe
and non warrantable engine damage, constitut
-
ing a lubrication failure.
Changing the oil
NOTE: If the engine has been running, allow the
engine to cool before doing any maintenance
work.
NOTE: The oil should be changed after the first
5 hours of operation and every 25 hours there
after.
1. Drain the oil by removing the drain plug located
at either the base of the engine or from an exten
-
sion drain threaded into the base of the engine,
using a 10mm wrench.
See Figure 1.4.
NOTE: Tighten the drain plug to a torque of 124-
159 in-lbs (14-18 Nm) on installation.
Figure 1.4
Oil drain
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