Use and Care Manual

Set-Up
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Oil & Fuel Specifications
IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped without
gasoline in the engine. See the following
instructions for adding gasoline.
IMPORTANT: Some engines are shipped with oil
already in the engine, others without oil already
in the engine. It is very important to check the
oil level before operating the engine and to
add oil if necessary. Running the engine with
insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage
and void the engine warranty
Oil Recommendations
Before starting engine, fill with engine oil,
capacity is 600 ml/20 oz. Refer to the viscosity
chart (“Figure 3-1”) for oil recommendations.
Do not over-fill. Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent
high detergent, premium quality engine oil
certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile
manufacturer’s requirements for service
classification of a minimum level SJ (higher
letter ratings are acceptable such as SL and SM
grades).
Engine oil will display 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.
Figure 3-1
Checking Oil Level
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 “H” and “L”
marks on dipstick. See “Figure 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 “Figure 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),
“Figure 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
“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 (H)
and low (L)
marks
Figure 3-2
Filling Oil Sump
1. Be sure the engine is upright and level.
2. Remove the oil fill cap dipstick from oil
filler tube by rotating counter-clockwise
and lifting the dipstick out of the engine.
Wipe the dipstick clean with a shop rag.
3. Insert oil fill cap dipstick back into oil filler
tube. On quarter-turn oil fill caps, tighten
by rotating the cap clockwise until firmly
seated.
NOTE: Some units may have a threaded
dipstick. In this instance, insert the cap/
dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not
screw it in to check.
4. Loosen and remove the oil fill cap
dipstick from the oil filler tube. Note the
oil level, if oil reading on the dipstick
is below the “L” mark, slowly add oil to
reach the “H” level. See “Figure 3-2”.
5. Insert oil fill cap dipstick back into oil
filler tube. Tighten by rotating the cap
clockwise until firmly seated.
6. Wipe away any spilled oil.
NOTE: To change the oil, see Checking and
Changing Oil instructions in the Maintenance
Section of this manual.