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RegWPMaintenance

Engine Oil Type & Capacity

Select a quality engine oil using the chart in Figure 10.

5.5 HP models require 5/8 quart (0.6L) of oil. 8HP

models require 7/8 quart (0.8L) of oil.

Check Engine Oil Level

Service Interval: Before Each Use

Check the engine oil level at the oil fill and level check

plug (A, Figure 11).

1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2. Remove the oil fill and level check plug (A, Figure 11)

by twisting it counter-clockwise. The oil should be

filled up to the mouth of the filler opening as shown in

the Figure 11 inset.

Change Engine Oil

Service Interval: Every 50 Hours

1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

Allow the unit to cool before changing the oil.

2. Remove the oil fill and level check plug (A, Figure 11)

by twisting it counter-clockwise.

3. Place an oil drain pan below the engine and remove

the oil drain plug (B, Figure 11). Allow the oil to drain

completely.

4. Reinstall the oil drain plug (B). Tighten the plug to

125 inch pounds (14 Nm)

5. Add oil to the oil fill hole (A) until the oil level is even

with the bottom edge of the oil fill hole (Figure 11

inset).

Use oil classifiedAPI Service Class SF,

SG,SH, SJ or betterwith SAEViscosity:

||iP,

, ! ', I ",

°F -20 0 20 32 40 60 80 100

°C -30 -18 -7 0 4 16 27 38

*CAUTION:Air cooled enginesrun hotter than automotive engines.

Theuseof n0n-synthetic multi-visc0sity 0ils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.)

in temperatures above400F (4°0) will result in higherthan normal

0il consumption. When using a multi-visc0sity 0il, check0il level

more frequently.

**CAUTION: SAE30 oil, if used below 400 F(4°0), will result in hard

starting and possible engineboredamagedueto inadequate

lubrication.

Figure 10. Oil Recommendations

Figure 11. Oil Fill and Oil Drain

A. Oil Fill & Level Check Plug

B. Oil Drain Plug

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