DR Power Self-Propelled 6.75 (2004 - September 2010) - Manual (Page 44)

40 DR ® TRIMMER/MOWER
Engine Oil - All models
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE
(5) MINUTES TO ALLOW ALL PARTS COOL. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AWAY FROM
THE SPARK PLUG.
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IF YOU HAVE THE COMMERCIAL OR SELF-PROPELLED MODEL, ALSO CHANGE THE OIL FILTER AT THIS
TIME. SEE THE NEXT PAGE.
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BE CERTAIN TO FILL WITH OIL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE. SEE PAGE 12.
Tools and Supplies Recommended:
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SAE 30 HD Oil (refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual for quantity required)
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Suitable container for used oil
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Rags
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Wooden pallet or workbench
NOTE: Drain the oil when the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and completely.
1. For convenience, place the machine up on a wooden pallet or workbench.
2. Remove the Oil Filler Cap and position a suitable oil receptacle beside the Oil Fill Tube.
3. Make sure to securely tighten the Gas Fill Cap.
4. Using the handle of the DR TRIMMER/MOWER, tip the machine to the left and drain the oil out through
the Oil Filler Tube into a suitable receptacle (Figure 35).
5. Refill the engine oil using SAE 30 HD oil to the level indicated on the dipstick. See page 12.
6. Reattach the spark plug wire.
NOTE: If you are not reusing the oil, be sure to use environmentally safe disposal procedures in the disposing of the
used oil.
Figure 35
Pallet
Tightened Fuel Fill Cap
Oil Fill Tube