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WARNING, Engine oil

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LUBRICATION 1. Engine oil The engine should be warm (but not hot) when changing the oil. Warm oil flows out faster and leaves a smaller quantity of old oil inside the engine. 1. Place a suitable vessel underneath the oil drainage screw. Remove the oil dipstick and the oil drainage screw (5) on the back surface of the engine. WARNING! Engine oil can be very hot if it is drained directly after stopping the machine. Allow the engine to cool somewhat. 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 of at a workshop or appropriate disposal location. Avoid skin contact; wash with soap and water in case of spills. 8011-187 3. Make sure the machine is parked on flat ground. Fill with 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 (2). The engine takes 1.16 qts. (1.1 liters) 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 thighten it askew or too hard or you may damage the threads. 5. Wipe up any spilled oil. Checking the engine's oil level. Make sure that the machine is parked on flat ground with the engine stopped when checking the oil level. 8011-045chg 8011-046 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 and screw the dipstick back into place. DO NOT tighten it askew or too hard or you may damage the threads. 8011-020 41

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Used engine oil is a health hazard and
legislation prohibits disposal on the
ground or in nature; it should always be
disposed of at a workshop or appropriate
disposal location. Avoid skin contact; wash
with soap and water in case of spills.
Engine oil can be very hot if it is drained
directly after stopping the machine. Allow
the engine to cool somewhat.
WARNING!
LUBRICATION
The engine should be warm (but not hot) when
changing the oil. Warm oil flows out faster and
leaves a smaller quantity of old oil inside the engine.
1.
Place a suitable vessel underneath the oil
drainage screw. Remove the oil dipstick and
the oil drainage screw (5) on the back surface
of the engine.
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.
3.
Make sure the machine is parked on flat ground.
Fill with 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 (2). The engine takes 1.16 qts.
(1.1 liters) 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
thighten it askew or too hard or you may
damage the threads.
5.
Wipe up any spilled oil.
1.
Engine oil
Checking the engine’s oil level.
Make sure that the machine is parked on flat 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 and
screw the dipstick back into place. DO NOT
tighten it askew or too hard or you may damage
the threads.
8011-187
8011-020
8011-045chg
8011-046