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 1100 ml/37.2 oz. Refer to viscosity
chart in 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 the Oil Level
Some engines will have a quarter-turn oil fill/
dipstick cap, others may have a threaded oil fill/
dipstick cap. Follow the instructions next that
apply to your engine model.
Checking Oil Level on Engines with
Quarter-Turn Oil Fill Caps
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
Checking Oil Level on Engines with
Threaded Oil Fill Caps
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 3-3”.
• Be sure to rest oil fill cap on the
threads when checking. Do not
tighten down oil fill cap when
checking the oil on threaded oil fill
cap engines.
1. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and
wipe the dipstick clean. See “Figure 3-3”.
2. Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler
neck, but do not screw it in.
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 3-3”.
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 3-3