Engine-Oil Service
Engine-Oil Specifications
Oil Type Detergent oil (including synthetic) of API service
SJ or higher
Crankcase Capacity 1.9 L (64 fl oz) with oil filter
Viscosity See the table below
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
ARK position.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operating position.
3. Wait for the engine to cool so that the oil has had time to drain into the sump.
4. To keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the engine, clean the area around the oil-fill cap
and dipstick before removing it.
5. Check the engine-oil level as shown.
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