LUBRICATION
English-53
Engine Oil Levels
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.
Rotate dipstick counterclockwise until the cap drops
down to the bottom of the threads.
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 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 1.6 qt (1.7 liters) of oil excluding
the lter, including lter 1.7 qt (1.9 liters).
8011-500
Remove the dipstick
The dipstick markings
8009-159