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OPERATION
PRIOR STARTING OIL CHECK
Oil Recommendations
Oil Capacity
CHECKING AND ADDING OIL
NOTICE:
This Victa engine was shipped from its manufacturing location without oil. Retailers or dealers
may have added oil to the engine. Before you start the engine for the first time, make sure to
check the oil level and add oil as specified by the instructions in this manual. If you start the
engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under
warranty.
Use only high-quality detergent oils classified for service SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher. Do not use
special additives. Outdoor temperatures determine the correct oil viscosity for the engine. Use
the chart to select the best viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected. For Australian
and New Zealand garden maintenance applications, SAE 30 oil is preferable.
For oil capacities refer to the Specification page in this manual
CAUTION
Before you start the engine, make sure to check the oil level and add oil as specified by the
instructions in this manual. If you start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond
repair and will not be covered under warranty.
1. Before checking or adding oil
• Make sure the engine is level.
• Clean the oil fill area of any debris.
2. Remove the dipstick, by pulling away from the oil fill tube until it ‘clicks’ free, and wipe with a
clean cloth.
3. Install the dipstick fully - until ‘click’ is felt.
4. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Correct oil level is at the top of the high (“H”)
indicator on the dipstick.
5. If oil level is low (“L”), slowly add oil into the engine oil fill tube. Do not overfill. After adding oil,
wait one minute and then check the oil level again.
6. Reinstall the dipstick, ensuring it ‘clicks’ into the closed position.
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