Oil & Fuel Specifications
IMPORTANT: Your equipment may or may not have been
shipped with oil in the engine. You must, however, check the oil
level prior to operating the equipment. Running the engine with
insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the
engine warranty.
WARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of
equipment moving parts. Do not use a pressurized
starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.
Oil Recommendations
Before starting engine, fill with motor oil, capacity is 600 ml/20
oz. Refer to viscosity chart in Fig. 3-1 for oil recommendations.
Do not over-fill. Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent,
premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed
U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for service
classification of a minimum level SG or SF (higher letter ratings
are acceptable such as SJ, SL and SM grades).
Motor oils will show this designation on the container.
NOTE: Do not use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil. It
could shorten the engine’s service life.
Checking Oil Level
Some engines will have a quarter-turn oil fill/dipstick cap, others
may have a threaded oil fill/dipstick cap. Follow the instructions
next that apply to your engine model.
Checking Oil Level on Engines with Quarter-Turn Oil Fill Caps
NOTE: Be sure to check the oil while on a level surface with the
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.
• Keep oil level between the high (H) and low (L) marks
on dipstick. See Fig. 3-2.
• Be sure oil fill cap/plug is tightened securely when
checking.
1. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick
clean. See Fig. 3-2.
2. Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, and tighten
the cap until seated.
3. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly
add oil until oil level registers between high (H) and low (L),
Fig. 3-2.
4. Replace and tighten cap/dipstick firmly before starting
engine.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause smoking,
hard starting, or spark plug fouling.
NOTE: DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the low (L) mark on
the dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunctions or
damage.
NOTE: To change the oil on your engine, see the Maintenance
Section of this manual.
Fill
between
high
and low
marks
Figure 3-1
Figure 3-2
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