Maintenance-52-5EngineEngine Oil• Always stop engine and remove ignition key before servicing.• An engine that has been running is very hot. Allow engine to cool beforeservicing, or severe burns may result.• Keep fire and spark away when servicing.1. Park machine on a level surface.2. Open engine hood.3. Pull out dipstick and wipe it clean.4. Insert dipstick fully and pull it out.• Make certain to fill engine with correct grade of oil to the specified level.Insufficient amount or wrong grade of oil reduces performance and may causepermanent damage to engine.• Dispose of the drained oil properly.Inspecting5321M-0506-010EDipstick• To obtain correct reading, check oil level before starting, or wait about 10 minutesafter stopping engine to allow oil to drain back to oil pan.• Always check oil level on a level surface.• Oil to Use: Page 43.• Oil Capacity: Page 43.NOTE