MTD 420CC Operator's Manual

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Brand: MTD

Category: Engine , Lawn Mower

Type: Operator's manual

Model: MTD 277cc , MTD 357cc , MTD 420cc

Pages: 44

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Filling Oil Sump
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Remove the oil fill cap dipstick from oil filler tube by 2.
rotating counter-clockwise and lifting the dipstick out of
the engine. Wipe the dipstick clean with a shop rag.
Insert oil fill cap dipstick back into oil filler tube. On 3.
quarter-turn oil fill caps, tighten by rotating the cap
clockwise until firmly seated.
NOTE: Some units may have a . In this
instance, insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, but
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Loosen and remove the oil fill cap dipstick from the oil 4.
filler tube. Note the oil level, if oil reading on the dipstick is
below the “L” mark, slowly add oil to reach the “FULL” level.
See Fig. 3-2 or 3-3, whichever is applicable.
Insert oil fill cap dipstick back into oil filler tube. Tighten by 5.
rotating the cap clockwise until firmly seated.
Wipe away any spilled oil.6.
NOTE: To change the oil, see Checking and Changing Oil
instructions in the Maintenance Section of this manual.
Checking Oil Level on Engines with Threaded Oil Fill Caps
NOTE: 
engine stopped.
To avoid engine damage, it is important to:
Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating 
hours when engine is warm. Check oil level more
frequently during engine break-in.
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See Fig. 3-3.
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checking. Do not tighten down oil fill cap when
checking the oil on threaded oil fill cap engines.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick 1.
clean. See Fig. 3-3.
Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not 2.
screw it in.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly 3.
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Fig. 3-3.
Replace and tighten cap/dipstick firmly before starting 4.
engine.
Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause smoking,
hard starting, or spark plug fouling.
DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the “L” mark on the
dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunctions or
damage.
To change the oil on your engine, see the Maintenance
Section of this manual.
Fill
between
high
and low
marks
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