Honda HSS760A Manuel De L'utilisateur page 51

Engine oil change
If the engine oil is dirty, engine wear will occur more rapidly. Change
the oil at designated intervals. Maintain the oil at the proper level.
OIL CHANGE INTERVAL: First month or 20 hrs., or every year, before
RECOMMENDED OIL: Use 5W-30 4-stroke motor oil that meets or
QUANTITY SPECIFIED: 0.60 L
How to change the oil:
1.Let the engine oil cool before changing the oil.
2.Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and com-
plete draining. Place the snow thrower on a level surface. Before you
drain the oil, set the snow thrower in the HIGH position by operating
the height adjust lever (see page 22) (only for track type).
CAUTION:
If you drain the oil immediately after stopping the engine, its
temperature will be high and may cause burns.
3.Remove the engine oil filler cap/dipstick, drain bolt, and sealing
washer.
4.Install a new sealing washer and drain bolt and tighten the bolt
securely.
TORQUE: 11 N•m
5.Fill with new oil (see page 26) up to the upper limit, as indicated by
the oil filler cap/dipstick. (In checking the oil level with the oil filler
cap/dipstick, do not screw the cap/dipstick in.)
6.After replacing the oil, securely tighten the engine oil filler cap/
dipstick.
operation.
exceeds the requirements for API service
classification SJ or later (or equivalent).
Always check the API service label on the oil
container to be sure it includes the letters SJ or
later (or equivalent).
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