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Lubrication – Poulan Pro Pro 900 ZX 968999302 User Manual

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LUBRICATION

Checking the oil level

Check the oil level in the engine when the
machine is standing level and the engine is
stopped.

Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and then
replace it.

The dipstick should be screwed into place.

Take the dipstick out again and read the oil
level.

The oil level shall lie between the markings
on the dipstick. If the level is approaching the
”ADD” mark, fill the oil to the ”FULL” mark on
the dipstick.

Never fill above the ”FULL” mark.

The oil is filled through the hole for the
dipstick.

API class SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher must be
used

Synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 or 10W30 is
recommended at all temperatures.

Mineral oil SAE 5W-30, 10W30 can be used
between 0 °F/-18 °C and 40 °F/+5 °C. At
temperature above 40 °F/+5 °C single grade
SAE 30 must be used.

The engine holds 1.5 quarts (1.4 liters) of oil
excluding the filter; including the filter 1.6
quarts (1.5 liters).

2. Changing the Oil Filter

1.

Drain the engine oil following the
procedure described in Engine Oil/
Change Engine Oil section.

2.

Remove the oil filter. If necessary, use a
filter remover.

3.

Wipe new, clean engine oil on the seal of
the new filter.

4.

Mount the filter by hand with + 3/4 turn.

5.

Run the engine warm, then check that
there are no leaks around the oil filter
seal.

8011-500

Remove the dipstick

8009-159

The dipstick markings

8011-707

Changing the oil filter Briggs & Stratton