Engine Manual 4
III. Before Operation
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your equipment, it is very important
to take a few moments before you operate the engine to check its condition. Be sure to
take care of any problem you nd, or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you
operate the engine.
WARNING
Improperly maintaining this engine or failing to correct a problem before operation,
could cause a malfunction in which you could be seriously injured. Always perform
a pre-operation inspection before each operation and correct any problem.
Before beginning your pre-operation checks, be sure the engine is level and the ignition
switch is in the OFF position (per equipment manufacturers specication).
A. Check Oil Level
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.
• Keep oil level between “FULL” and “ADD” marks on the oil dipstick.
• Be sure oil dipstick is inserted securely.
Notes
• DO NOT overfill. Doing so may result in oil carry-over to the air cleaner and
equipment and cause malfunction or damage.
• DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the “ADD” mark on oil dipstick. Doing so may
result in equipment malfunction or damage.
B. Filling Oil Sump
1. Be sure engine is level.
2. Remove oil dipstick from oil ller tube and wipe
dipstick clean. See Figure 2, page 5.
3. Insert dipstick back into oil ller tube securely.
4. Remove oil dipstick from oil ller tube. Note oil level. If oil reading
on dipstick is below “ADD” mark, slowly add oil to reach “FULL” level.
5. Insert oil dipstick back into oil ller tube securely.
6. Wipe away any spilled oil on or around the engine.
FULL
OK
ADD
Fill between
“Full” and “Add”
FIG. 1
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