4. Preparations before Startup
Caution
Preparation before startup must be performed while the engine is not in operation. If the engine is
running, accidents or injuries may result.
Checking/adding oil
Caution
Before checking or adding oil, be sure the machine is located on a flat, level surface. If not, oil may
be overfilled or shortage may occur. If oil amount is low, pump failure occurs.
This product has been shipped without oil in the engine and pump. Be sure to fill engine oil before
use.
Tighten the oil filler cap and the engine oil gauge. If they remain loose, oil may leak out.
Use engine oil SAE10W-30 of grade SE or higher.
Checking/adding oil to the pump
When using the machine for the first time, fill oil to
the red mark at the center of the oil gauge.
MSW1012(CE),1017(CE) --- Approx. 0.3 liter
MSW1515(CE) --- Approx. 0.4 liter
* Adding oil excessively may cause oil to spill out
from the oil filler cap during operation. Do not fill oil
excessively.
[1] Check if oil is filled to the red mark at the center of
the oil gauge.
[2] If the oil level is low, add new oil.
If the oil is dirty or significantly discolored, it should
be changed.
For the timing and method of oil change, refer to
p. 22.
[3] After oil filling, securely tighten the oil filler cap.
Checking/adding oil to the engine
When using the machine for the first time, fill oil to the engine.
MSW1012(CE),1017(CE) (Robin EX170, 210) --- Approx. 0.6 liter
MSW1515(CE) (Robin EX270) --- Approx. 1.0 liter
[1] Check if the oil level is above the lower limit.
[2] If the oil level is low, add up to the upper level with the new oil.
If the oil is dirty or significantly discolored, should be change.
For details, read the engine instruction manual carefully.
[3] After oil filling, securely tighten the oil gauge.
Caution
The engine has an oil sensor. The engine will stop automatically when the oil level falls below the
safety limit. Fill the crankcase with oil up to the proper level.
Lower limit
(Must be refilled)
Oil gauge
(Do not screw in,
but simply insert.)
Upper level
Checking oil
Center of oil gauge
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Oil filler cap
Oil filler port
Oil filling
oil