Use and Care Manual

MAINTENANCE 23
Oil Level Check
Check oil level daily and before each time of oper-
ation. Be sure oil level is maintained. See “PREPA-
RATION” chapter.
Engine Oil Capacity
1.8 L (1.9 US·qt)
[when oil filter is not removed]
FS651V
FS691V
FS730V
2.1 L (2.2 US·qt)
[when oil filter is removed]
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Oil Change
Change oil after first 8 hours of operation . There-
after change oil every 100 hours.
•
Run the engine to warm oil.
Be sure the engine (equipment) is level.
Stop the engine.
Remove the oil drain plugs (A) and drain the oil
into suitable container while engine is warm.
WARNING
Hot engine oil can cause severe burns.
Allow engine temperature to drop from hot to
warm level before draining and handling oil.
•
Install the oil drain plugs.
Remove oil gauge and refill with fresh oil (See
“FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS” chap-
ter).
Check the oil level (See “PREPARATION” chapter
for oil level check).
A. Oil Drain Plug
B. Suitable Container
WARNING
Engine oil is a toxic substance. Dispose of
used oil properly. Contact your local author-
ities for approved disposal methods or pos-
sible recycling.
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