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Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if
repeatedly left in contact with the skin for
prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely unless
you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still
advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap
and water as soon as possible after handling used
oil.
Tip engine to position the oil flow, so it will drain from the 7.
lowest point on the engine.
Drain the oil into an approved recyclable oil container.8.
NOTE: Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment. We suggest you take it in a
sealed container to your local service station for reclamation.
Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground.
Install the oil drain plug and tighten securely.
Clean area around the oil drain plug.10.
Remove the oil fill cap dipstick.11.
Fill with the recommended Oil, Fig. 6-3.12.
NOTE: DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in oil
carry-over to the equipment and cause malfunction or
damage.
NOTE: DO NOT allow oil level to fall below and “L” mark on
dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or
damage.
Wipe away any spilled oil.13.
Check the oil level by installing the Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick. 14.
For threaded Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick models, rest
the cap on the threads, do not tighten down the
cap to check the oil level.
For quarter-turn Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick models,
tighten down the cap to check the oil level.
NOTE: See the Set-Up section earlier in this manual for
detailed instructions on identifying and checking the oil on
each of these specific engine models.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly 15.
Fig. 3-2 and 3-3 in the Set-Up section.
Repeat Steps 14 & 15 to be sure that the correct oil level has 16.
been achieved.
Once the proper oil level has been confirmed, install the Oil 17.
Fill Cap/Dipstick. Tighten securely
Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, 18.
if present.
Carefully reconnect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
NOTE: It is advisable to recheck the oil level after you have
operated the engine for a short while, and the normal engine
operating temperature has been achieved.
If the engine has been running, the
muffler, engine head and spark plug will be very hot.
Be careful not to touch any of these components
until they have cooled.
Boot
-30º -20º
10w
20w
20
30
40
20w40, 20w50
15w40, 15w50
10w40
10w30
-10º 0º
0º 20º 40º 60º 80º 100º
10º 20º 30º 40º
-20º
(ºC)
(ºF)
Oi
Drain
Oi
Drain
14 se c t i O n 6— Ma i n t e n a n c e