Maintenance and troubleshooting, Changing oil – MK Diamond MK-2005G User Manual
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MK-2005G
Revision 12/00, Effective Date December 26, 2000
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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
13. Changing Oil:
Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life. Use 4-stroke automotive detergent oil.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general use. Other viscosity oil shown in the chart below may be used
when the average temperature in your area is within the recommended range.
NOTES:
1. Drain used oil while the engine is warm.
2. Conform to Federal, State and Local laws, codes and ordinances relative to environmental
protection for oil disposal.
(D)
Install Oil Drain
(C)
Drain Oil
(conform to Federal, State and
Local laws for disposal)
(B)
Place container below Oil Drain
Open Oil Drain
(A)
Raise Cutting Head
(E)
Fill Oil Reservoir
(See Checking Oil Level)
100ºF
-20ºF 0ºF
20ºF
40ºF
60ºF
80ºF
10W-30
5W-30
30
-20ºC
-10ºC
0ºC
10ºC
20ºC
30ºC
40ºC
-30ºC
Cutting Head
Loosen Locking
Handle to adjust
Cutting Head
Drain Completely
5/8-inch
Wrench
3/4-inch
Wrench
5/8-inch
Wrench
3/4-inch
Wrench
Fill through
Reservoir fill hole