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VIII. MAINTENANCE What are explained hereunder are the maintenance items which you can cope with. When you encounter any abnormality or trouble which is not mentioned in this manual, please ask your dealer for service.
Warning: When lubrication or servicing the lawn mower: ･ Place it on level, hard ground. ･ Stop the engine and remove the starter key. ･ Apply the locking brake pedal securely (UE Type) ･ Apply the parking brake securely. (UGE Type) ･ Push down the front half ( ) of the lift lever and lower the mower to the ground. ･ Shift the PTO lever to the OFF position ( ). ･ Service the lawn mower after the engine has cooled down sufficiently. With these items in mind, confirm the safety conditions for maintenance operation without fail ahead of time.
(1) Oil level gauge
(2) Upper limit
(3) Lower limit
1. ENGINE OIL LEVEL a. Draw out the engine oil level gauge (dipstick) which is located on the right sidewall of the engine.
(1) Engine (2) Engine oil filler e. If the level is lower than the lower limit, replenish through the engine oil filler to the upper limit with the same kind of oil as that in the engine.
b. Wipe the end of the dipstick with dry cloth. c. Then insert it into the engine properly. d. Draw it again. Make sure that the oil level is between the upper and lower limits.
Caution: Stop the engine and wait around 5 minutes at least before checking the oil level. Engine oil is so hot just after operation as to cause burns and it takes some time as well for all the oil to return to the oil pan. Important: ･ Never replenish with a different kind of oil. The addition of different kind of oil will deteriorate the quality of the original oil. ･ The oil level should not exceed the upper linmit Excessive oil will cause engine trouble. ･ Use oil of the quality recommended by ISEKI or 10W-30 CC grade of API classification or higher quality. ･ Use oil of proper viscosity in accordance with the atmospheric temperature.
(1) Engine (2) Oil level gauge
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