User's Manual

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LUBRICATION
3. Engine Oil, Kohler Engine
Changing the Engine Oil
Change oil after every 100 hours of operation
(more frequently under severe conditions).
Refill with service class SG, SH, SJ or higher
oil as specified in the Viscosity Grades table
on page 55.
Change the oil while the engine is still warm.
The oil will flow more freely and carry away
more impurities. Make sure the engine is
level when filling, checking or changing the
oil.
Change the oil as follows:
1. To keep dirt, debris, etc., out of the
engine, clean the area around the oil fill
cap/dipstick before removing it.
2. Remove the oil drain plug and the oil fill
cap/dipstick. Be sure to allow ample time
for complete drainage.
3. Reinstall the drain plug. Make sure it is
tightened to 10 ft. lb. (13.6 Nm) torque.
4. Fill the crankcase, with new oil of the
proper type, to the “FULL” mark on the
dipstick. Refer to Oil Type, page 55.
Always check the level with the dipstick
before adding more oil.
5. Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick and
tighten securely.
6. Start the engine. Run it for a few seconds
and recheck the oil level.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To prevent extensive engine wear or
damage, always maintain the proper oil
level in the crankcase. Never operate the
engine with the oil level below the “ADD”
mark or over the “FULL” mark on the
dipstick.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Used engine oil is a health hazard and
must not be disposed of on the ground or
in nature; it should always be disposed
of at a workshop or appropriate disposal
location.
Avoid skin contact; wash with soap and
water in case of spills.