Dixon 965871801 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
LUBRICATION
Dixon-51
Engine Oil Levels
8011-500
Remove the dipstick
8009-159
The dipstick markings
WARNING!
Engine oil can be very hot if it is
drained directly after stopping the
engine. Allow the engine to cool to a
safe temperature before draining.
Check the oil level in the engine when the machine
is standing level and the engine is stopped.
Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and then
replace it.
The dipstick should be screwed into place.
Take the dipstick out again and read the oil level.
The oil level should lie between the markings on
the dipstick. If the level is approaching the “ADD”
mark, ll the oil to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick.
Never ll to above the “FULL” mark.
The oil is lled through the hole for the dipstick.
API class SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher must be
used. Synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 is
recommended at all temperatures. Mineral oil SAE
5W-30, 10W-30 can be used between -18 °C/0 °F
and +5 °C/40 °F. At temperature above +5 °C/40
°F single grade SAE 30 must be used.
The engine holds 0.88 qt (1.0 liters) of oil
excluding the lter, including lter 2 qt (1.9 liters).
Changing the Engine Oil
The engine oil should be changed for the rst time
after 5-8 hours of operation. Thereafter, it should be
changed every 50 hours. The oil drain valve is located
on the left side of the unit, below the oil lter.
Place the machine on a at surface.1.
Place a container under the engine where the 2.
oil drain valve exits.
Remove the valve cap. 3.
Allow the oil to run out into the container.4.
Reinstall the oil drain valve cap.5.
Replace the oil lter if necessary.6.
Fill with new engine oil in accordance with 7.
Checking the Oil Level.
Start the engine. Run it for 3-5 minutes. Stop 8.
and recheck the oil level.