Recommended Oil Type; Oil And Fuel Information - MTD Pro MP425 Manual Del Operador

WARNING:
CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Check and maintain the proper oil level in
the crank case; it is important and cannot
be overemphasized. Check the oil before
each use and change it as needed. See
Changing the Oil.

RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE

Using the proper type and weight of oil in
the crankcase is extremely important.
Check the oil before each use and change
the oil regularly. Failure to use the correct oil, or using
dirty oil, can cause premature engine wear and failure.
Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil of API (American
Petroleum Institute) service class SF, SG, SH.
ADDING OIL TO CRANKCASE: INITIAL USE
NOTE: This unit is shipped without oil. In order to avoid
damage to the unit, put oil in the crankcase
before you attempt to start the unit.
Your unit is supplied with one 3.04 fluid oz. (90 ml.)
bottle of SAE 30 SF, SG, SH oil (Fig. 6).
NOTE: Save the bottle of oil. It can be used to measure
the correct amount during future oil changes.
See Changing the Oil.
1. Unscrew the top of the bottle of oil and remove the
paper seal covering the opening. Replace the top.
Next, cut the tip off the funnel spout (Fig. 6).
Funnel Spout
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OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION

OVERFILLING OIL
CRANKCASE MAY
Fig. 6
2. Place the unit on a flat level surface (Fig. 7).
Oil Fill
3. Remove the oil plug / dipstick from the crankcase
(Fig. 8).
O-Ring
Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick
Oil Fill Hole
4. Pour the entire bottle of oil into the oil fill hole
(Fig. 7).
NOTE: Never add oil to the fuel or fuel tank.
5. Wipe up any oil that may have spilled and reinstall
the oil fill plug / dipstick.
Check oil before each use and change as needed. Refer
to Changing the Oil.
Fig. 7
Fig. 8