LUBRICATION
1. Engine oilWARNING!
The engine should be warm (but not hot) whenEngine oil can be very hot if it is
changing the oil. Warm oil flows out faster anddrained directly after stopping the
leaves a smaller quantity of old oil inside the engine.machine. Allow the engine to cool
somewhat.
1. Place a suitable vessel underneath the oil
drainage screw. Remove the oil dipstick (1)
and the oil drainage screw (4).
Tip: Make a channel using a piece of cardboard to
lead the oil directly into the vessel and avoid soiling
the machine chassis.
2. Allow the engine oil to drain into the vessel;
then replace the drainage screw. Tighten it
moderately.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Used engine oil is a health hazard and
legislation prohibits disposal on the ground
or in nature; it should always be disposed of8011-045
at a workshop or appropriate disposal
location. Avoid skin contact; wash with soap
and water in case of spills.
3. Make sure the machine is parked on even
ground. Fill the new oil using the appropriate
viscosity according to the diagram, API Service
SF-SG, to the upper level mark on the dipstick
= threads on the oil dipstick. The engine takes
0.6 liters/0.63 US qt of oil. When checking the
oil level, the dipstick should not be screwed in.
4. Check that the rubber gasket is in position and
screw the dipstick back into place. Do not
tighten it askew or too hard or you may
damage the threads.8011-046
5. Wipe up any spilled oil.
Checking the engineOs oil level.
Make sure that the machine is parked on even
ground with the engine stopped when checking the
oil level.
1. Unscrew the dipstick and wipe it using paper
towel or a lint-free rag.
2. Replace the dipstick without screwing it in.
Remove and check the level on the dipstick.
3. Fill oil as necessary to the lip of the dipstick
hole. Oil type, see above.
4. Check that the rubber gasket is in position and8011-020
screw the dipstick back into place. Do not
tighten it askew or too hard or you may
damage the threads.
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