Use and Care Manual

5
SET-UP
Fuel & Oil
IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped without fuel in the engine.
See the following instructions for adding fuel.
IMPORTANT: Some engines are shipped with oil already in the
engine. It is very important to check the oil level 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 motor oil, capacity is 600 ml/20
oz. Refer to viscosity chart in Figure 1 for oil recommendations.
Do not over-fill. Use a 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 of a minimum level SJ (higher letter ratings are
acceptable such as SL and SM grades). Motor 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 1
CAUTION
Do not use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil. It
could shorten the engine’s service life.
CHECKING OIL LEVEL/ADDING OIL
NOTE: Be sure to check the oil while on a level surface with the
engine off.
NOTE: To install or remove the oil fill cap, rotate 1/4 turn or push/
pull it from the oil fill neck.
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
(Figure 2).
• Be sure oil fill cap is installed securely when checking.
1. Remove the oil fill cap and wipe the dipstick clean (Figure 2).
2. Insert the oil fill cap back into the oil fill neck and securely
fasten.
3. Loosen and remove the oil fill cap from the oil fill neck. Note
the oil level, if oil reading on the dipstick is below the “L”
mark, slowly add oil to reach the “H” level (Figure 2).
4. Replace the oil fill cap into the oil fill neck and securely fasten
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 Changing the Oil on
page 13.
High
Low
Figure 2