MTD YM26BC - Manual (Page 11)

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SECTION 4: OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION
DANGER : OVERFILLING OIL CRANKCASE
MAY 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 3.4 fluid oz. (100 ml.)
bottle of SAE 30 SF, SG, SH oil. See Figure 16.
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. See Figure 16.
2. Place the unit on a flat level surface.
3. Remove the oil plug / dipstick from the crankcase.
See Figure 17.
Oil Fill
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.
Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick
Oil Fill Hole
4. Pour the entire bottle of oil into the oil fill hole. See
Figure 18.
O-Ring
Funnel Spout
Figure 16
Figure 18
Figure 17