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Check Oil Level
The importance of checking and maintaining the
proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be
overemphasized. Check oil BEFORE EACH USE as
follows:
1. Make sure the engine is stopped, level, and is
For a new engine, change oil after the first 5 hours
cool so the oil has had time to drain into the
of operation. Thereafter, change oil after every 25
sump.
hours of operation.
2. To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the
engine, clean the area around the oil fill tube/
dipstick before removing it.
Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil
will flow freely and carry away more impurities. Make
sure the engine is level when filling, checking, or
changing the oil.
3. With threaded plug-type dipstick, remove and
wipe oil off -
reinsert, but do not turn plug in. To
check oil level, shoulder plug on top of hole. After
checking, again turn plug all the way into
crankcase. With extended oil fill tube and
dipstick, push dipstick all the way down in tube
then take reading.
Change the oil as follows:
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To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the
engine, clean the area around the drain plug and
dipstick before removing it.
4. If the level is low, add oil of the proper type, up to
. the “F” mark on the dipstick. (Refer to “Oil Type”
on page 4.) Always check the level with the
dipstick before adding more oil.
Remove the oil drain plug and dipstick. Tilt the
engine slightly towards the oil drain to obtain
better drainage. Be sure to allow ample time for
complete drainage.
NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or
damage, always maintain the proper oil
level in the crankcase. Never operate
the engine with the oil level below the ‘IL”
mark or over the “F” mark on the
dipstick.
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Reinstall the drain plug. Make sure it is tightened
securely.
Fill the crankcase, with new oil of the proper type,
to the “F” mark on the dipstick. Refer to “Oil
Type” on page 4. Always check the level with the
dipstick before adding more oil.
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“F” Mark
Figure 5. Oil Level Dipstick.
Oil SentryTM
Some engines are equipped with an optional Oil
SentryTM
oil level monitor switch. If the oil level drops
below an acceptable level, the Oil SentryTM will either
shut off the engine or activate a warning signal,
depending on the application.
NOTE: Make sure the oil level is checked BEFORE
EACH USE and is maintained up to the “F”
mark on the dipstick. This includes engines
equipped with Oil SentryTM.
Change Oil
Reinstall the oil fill cap or plug and tighten
securely.
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NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or
damage, always maintain the proper oil
level in the crankcase. Never operate
the engine with the oil level below the “L”
mark or over the “F” mark on the
dipstick.
Service Precleaner and Air Cleaner Element
This engine is equipped with a replaceable, high
density paper air cleaner element. Some engines are
also equipped with an oiled, foam precleaner which
surrounds the paper element. See Figure 6.
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