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1. Remove the oil dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth.
2. Insert the oil dipstick into the filler neck without screwing it in.
3. Remove the oil dipstick and check the oil level. Make sure the oil is at the FULL mark on the
dipstick.
4. If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark on the dipstick, fill with the recommended
oil. Do not overfill. After adding oil, wait one minute and then recheck the oil level.
5. Replace and tighten the oil dipstick.
Fuel Recommendations
Unleaded gasoline: U.S. Pump octane rating 86 or higher. Except U.S. Research octane rating 91 or
higher. Pump octane rating 86 or higher.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher (a
research octane rating of 91 or higher).
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. If the engine has been running, allow it to
cool first. Never refuel the engine inside a building where gasoline fumes may reach flames or sparks.
You may use unleaded gasoline containing no more than 10% ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by
volume. In addition, methanol must contain co solvents and corrosion inhibitors. Use of fuels with
content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above may cause starting and/or performance
problems. It may also damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system. Engine damage or
performance problems that result from using a fuel with percentages of ethanol or methanol greater
than shown above are not covered under warranty.