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Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the
engine oil.
Yearly—Change the engine oil.
If possible, run the engine for a few minutes before
changing the oil because warm oil flows better and
carries more contaminants.
Engine oil capacity
Oil viscosity
API service classification
Use
Figure 31
below to select the best oil viscosity for
the outdoor temperature range expected:
Figure 31
1.
Clean the area around the oil-drain cap
32).
Figure 32
1. Oil-drain cap
2.
Slide an oil-drain pan under the drain extension
and remove the oil-drain cap.
3.
Drain the oil.
Note:
Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
4.
Install the oil-drain cap.
5.
Fill the crankcase with oil.
0.70 L (24 fl oz)
Refer to
Figure
31.
SJ or higher
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Lubricating the Hex Shaft
Service Interval: Yearly—Lubricate the hex shaft.
Lightly lubricate the hex shaft yearly with automotive
engine oil
(Figure
33).
1. Hex shaft
2. Steel friction pulley
Important:
Do not get oil on the rubber wheel or
the steel friction pulley because the traction drive
will slip
(Figure
33).
1.
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
2.
Tip the machine forward onto its auger housing
and block it so that it cannot fall.
3.
Remove the back cover
1. Screws
4.
Move the speed-selector lever to Position R2.
5.
Dip your finger in automotive engine oil and
lightly lubricate the hex shaft.
6.
Move the speed-selector lever to Position 6.
7.
Lubricate the other end of the hex shaft.
8.
Move the speed-selector lever forward and
rearward a few times.
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Figure 33
3. Rubber wheel
(Figure
34).
Figure 34
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