Check & Fill Engine Oil; Change Engine Oil; Change Engine Oil & Filter - Simplicity Regent Serie Manual Del Operador

Regular Maintenance
Check & Fill Engine Oil
1. Turn the engine off, and set the parking brake to PARK.
2. Clean the area around the dip stick (C, Figure 8).
3. Remove the dip stick (C) and clean it with a paper towel.
4. Insert the dip stick (C) back into the engine and thread the
cap back onto the tube.
5. Remove the dip stick and read the oil level. The oil level
should be between the "FULL" and "ADD" marks (D). If not,
add oil according to the oil recommendations chart
(see Figure 9).

Change Engine Oil

NOTE: Change engine oil while the engine is warm. Run
the engine for a few minutes, then shut the engine off and
allow it to cool from hot to warm.
1. Clean the area around the dip stick (C, Figure 8) and oil
drain valve (A).
2. Drain engine oil.
3. Fill the crankcase with oil. See CHECK & FILL ENGINE OIL.
Change Engine Oil & Filter
NOTE: Change engine oil while the engine is warm. Run
the engine for a few minutes, then shut the engine off and
allow it to cool from hot to warm.
1. Clean the area around the dip stick (C, Figure 8) and oil
drain valve (A).
2. Drain engine oil.
3. Remove the oil filter (B). Discard the filter.
4. Using a drop of oil on your finger tip, wet the rubber gasket
on the bottom of the new filter.
5. Turn the filter clockwise until the rubber gasket meets the
filter base. Then turn 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.
6. Fill the crankcase with oil. See CHECK & FILL ENGINE OIL.
7. Test run the engine to check for leaks. Stop the engine for
1 minute, then recheck the oil level.
A
Figure 8. Check & Fill Engine Oil
A. Oil Drain Valve
B. Oil Filter
C. Dip Stick
D. Checking Oil Level
Use oil classified API Service Class SF,
SG, SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity:
10W-30
Conventional*
Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30
˚F -20 0
˚C -30 -18
*CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines.
The use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.)
in temperatures above 40º F (4ºC) will result in higher than normal
oil consumption. When using a multi-viscosity oil, check oil level
more frequently.
**CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40º F (4ºC), will result in hard
starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate
lubrication.
Figure 9. Recommended Engine Oil
20
C
B
30 Conventional**
5W-30
20 40 60 80
32
-7 4 16 27
0
100
38