Set-Up
3
Gas&OU
NOTE:The
engine is shipped
without
gasoline
or oil in the
engine. 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.
0il 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 synthetic
or non-synthetic
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
SG, SF. Motor oils classified
SG, SF will show
this designation
on the container.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended
for general, all temperature
use. If
single viscosity
oil is used, select the appropriate
viscosity
for the
average temperature
in your area from the chart below.
_
m_l_mm
20w
___
20
__30
40 I! II1_
20w40, !0w50 ____mlbb
I
,v
15w40, 15w50 _____mullll_
®,
(°C)-300
-200 -10 ° 0 °
10°
200 300 400
(°F)-20o
0°
200
400
600 800
1000
J
Figure 3-1
1.
Single Viscosity
2.
Multi Viscosity
CAUTION:
Do not use non-detergent
oil or 2-stroke
engine oil. It
could shorten
the engine's service life.
NOTE:A 5w30 synthetic
oil may be used to improve
start ability
for cold weather
(temperatures
below 400 F).
CheckingOilLevel
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to check the oil while on a level surface with
the engine
stopped.
NOTE: Your engine
may be equipped
with either
a short or
extended
oil dipstick.
Follow the appropriate
instructions
below
for the engine on your unit.
Short Dipstick
I.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick
and wipe the dipstick
clean. See Fig. 3-2.
f
Fill
between
high and
low marks
%
2.
3.
4.
Figure 3-2
Insert the cap/dipstick
into the oil filler neck, but do not
screw it in.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick.
If the level is low, slowly
add oil until oil level registers between
high (H) and low (L).
See Fig. 3-2.
Replace and tighten
cap/dipstick
firmly before starting
engine.
NOTE: Do not overfill.
Overfilling
with oil may cause
smoking,
hard starting,
spark plug fouling,
or oil saturation
of air cleaner.