Chainsaw User Manual

MK CX-3 Revision 09/04, Effective Date September 17, 2004 Page 27
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
8. 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.
100ºF
-20ºF 0ºF 20ºF 40ºF 60ºF 80ºF
10W-30
5W-30
30
-20ºC -10ºC 0ºC 10ºC 20ºC 30ºC 40ºC -30ºC
(E)
Remove the Drain Cap using
two 1/2 –inch or adjustable
wrenches
(C)
Free the Oil Drain Line
(F)
Drain Oil the engine oil (conform to
Federal, State and Local laws for
disposal)
(B)
Lower the CX-3 to its lowest
position
(A)
Remove the Diamond Blade
(See Blade Removal /Installation
section)
Remove
(D)
Place a catch basin below the
Oil Drain Line
Catch
Basin
Lower
CX-3
Oil Drain Line
Wrench
Wrench
Drain Completely