Lincoln Electric IM635 RED-D-ARC GX 271Chopper LPG - Manual (Page 36)

D-3 MAINTENANCE D-3
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid
and complete draining.
1. Remove the oil filler cap and drain cap, and drain
the oil into a suitable container.
2. Retighten the drain cap securely.
3. Refill to the upper limit mark on the dipstick with
the recommended oil. Tighten the oil filler cap
securely.
Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the
requirements for API service classification SG or SH.
Always check the API SERVICE label on the oil con-
tainer to be sure it includes the letters SG or SH.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all-temper-
ature use, -5 °F to 86 °F (-20 °C to 30 °C). See
Engine Owner’s Manual for more specific information
on oil viscosity recommendations.
Wash your hands with soap and water after handling
used oil.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment. We suggest you
take it in a sealed container to your local service sta-
tion or recycling center for reclamation. Do not throw
it in the trash, pour it on the ground or down a drain.
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Drain the engine oil, and retighten the drain cap
securely.
2. Remove the oil filter, and drain the oil into a suit-
able container. Discard the used oil filter.
3. Clean the filter mounting base, and coat the gasket
of the new oil filter with clean engine oil.
4. Screw on the new oil filter by hand, until the gasket
contacts the filter mounting base, then use an oil
filter socket tool to tighten the filter an additional
1/2 to 7/8 turn.
5. Refill the crankcase with the specified amount of
the recommended oil. Reinstall the oil filler cap.
6. Start the engine and check for oil filter leaks.
7. Stop the engine, and check the oil level. If neces-
sary, add oil to the upper limit mark on the dipstick.
AIR CLEANER SERVICE
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor.
To prevent carburetor malfunction, service the air
cleaner regularly. Service more frequently when oper-
ating the engine in extremely dusty areas.
• Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for
cleaning the air cleaner element. A fire or explosion
could result.
• Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid
engine wear will result from contaminants, such as
dust and dirt being drawn into the engine.
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