MTD 310-430A - Manual (Page 16)

LUBRICATION
SPECIFICATIONS:
Lubricate once a season or after every 25 hours of
operation.
Oil—Use SAE 30 or equivalent.
Grease—Use automotive multi-purpose grease.
Lubricate chain once a season with engine oil.
Engine—Remove oil fill plug and add oil until it
reaches point of overflowing.
Change Oil—After first two (2) hours of operation
and every twenty-five (25) hours thereafter. Drain
oil from oil drain plug.
Above Freezing Temperature: Use oil with
viscosity grade SAE 30, or SAE 10W-30, or SAE
10W-40.
Below Freezing Temperature: Use oil
viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W.
Capacity—Approximately VA pints.
with
Grease Worm On Chute
Crank Once a Season
Grease Chute Opening Once
A Season
Oil all chains, bearings, gears and the shifting
mechanism at least once a season , Use engine
oil. Avoid getting oil on V-belts and pulleys.
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