Owner's Manual

5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK

1. ENGINE OIL

CAUTION:

Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life.

Non-detergent oils and vegetable oils are not recommended.

Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped.

Use Honda 4-stroke oil or an

equivalent high-detergent, premium

quality motor oil certified to meet or

exceed U.S. automobile manufac-

turer’s requirements for Service

Classification SE or SF. Motor oils

classified SE or SF will show this

designation on the container.

SAE low-40 is recommended for

general, all-temperature use.

-30 -20 -10 0 10

20 30 40°C

Other viscosities shown in the chart

Ambient temperature

may be used when the average

temperature in your area is within the

indicated range.

1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean.

2. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck but do not screw it in.

3. If the level is low, fill to the top of the oil filler neck with the recommend-

ed oil.

CAUTION:

Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine

damage.

Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life.

Nondetergent oils, castor-based oils and 2-stroke engine oils are not

recommended because they have inadequate lubricating character-

istics.