Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
WARNING!
Before tipping
engine
or equipment
to
drain oil, drain fuel from tank by running
engine
until fuel tank is empty.
Carefully disconnect
the spark plug wire and keep it away
from the spark plug. Refer to Fig. 6-2 for spark plug location.
Keep the disconnected
spark plug wire securely
away from the metal parts where arcing could
occur.
Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the
grounding post, if provided.
2,
3.
Figure
6-2
Be sure that the fuel fill cap is on and securely tightened.
Be sure to find correct
oil drain plug location,
if present
(see the equipment
Operator's
Manual instructions
for
additional
information).
4.
Clean area around the oil drain plug.
5.
Place an approved
recyclable
oil container
under the oil
drain plug.
6.
Remove the Oil drain plug.
See Fig. 6-3.
Drain
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Fig. 6-3
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WARNING!
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, iris still
advisable
to thoroughly
wash your hands with soap
and water as soon as possible after handling
used
oil.
7.
Tip engine to position
the oil flow, so it will drain from the
lowest point on the engine.
8.
Drain the oil into an approved
recyclable
oil container.
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.
9.
Install the oil drain plug and tighten
securely.
10.
Clean area around the oil drain plug.
11.
Remove the oil fill cap dipstick.
12.
Fill with the recommended
Oil. See Fig. 6-1.
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.
13.
Wipe away any spilled oil.
14.
Check the oil level by installing
the Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick.
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.
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