Engine Preparation - Powermate PRTT212 Manual De Operación

Engine Preparation

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Engine Oil
NOTICE
Engine shipped without oil . Failure to add oil will result in
serious engine damage .
A bottle of engine oil is included with your tiller . Refer to the
chart on the right for alternative oil types to use at different
temperatures . Always use a high quality detergent oil
classified "For Service, SG, SH, SJ" or higher . Do NOT use
special additives .
NOTICE
Always use recommended oil type . Using dirty oil or
incorrect oil type such as 2-stroke engine oil will shorten
engine life .
NOTE: Engine Oil Capacity is 19 oz . (550 mL) .
How to Check Oil Level and Fill to Proper Level
WARNING
Before checking oil, make sure engine is off, and spark
plug wire has been disconnected from spark plug .
1 . Place the tiller on a level surface and make sure the depth regulator lever is set so the main frame of the tiller
is level . (See Figure 6)
2. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean with
cloth . (See Figure 6)
3. Insert dipstick into fill spout but do NOT screw in.
Remove dipstick and check oil level .
4 . When oil level is full, the oil will be at upper limit on dip
stick . If oil level is near or below the lower limit, oil must
be added . (See Figure 7)
5 . Add oil slowly until the oil level reaches the upper limit
of the dipstick . Use a funnel or nozzle to reduce spillage .
NOTICE
Frequently check oil level while filling . DO NOT OVERFILL .
DO NOT UNDER FILL . Running engine at improper oil
level will seriously damage engine .
6 . Replace and tighten dipstick .
7 . Clean up any spilled oil .
NOTE: The transmission comes from the factory with the
proper amount and type of gear oil .
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
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TEMP
9
SAE
SAE 10W-30
-20 20
0
-30 -20 -10 0
Ambient Service Temperature
Fuel Tank Cap
Upper Limit
Lower Limit
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SAE 30
60 80 100° F
40
10 20 30 40° C
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Depth Regulator
Lever
Figure 6
Oil Fill Cap/
Dipstick
Figure 7