Spec Sheet
Set-Up
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Gas & Oil
NOTE: The engine is shipped without gasoline and with motor
oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before
insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the
engine warranty.
WARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of
equipment moving parts. Do not use a pressurized
starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.
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.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all temperature use. If
single viscosity oil is used, select the appropriate viscosity for the
average temperature in your area from the chart below.
-30º -20º -10º 0º
0º 15º 30º 50º 70º 85º 105º
10º 20º 30º 40º
-20º
(ºC)
(ºF)
5W-30
30
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
Figure 3-1
CAUTION: Do not use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil. It
could shorten the engine’s service life.
NOTE: A 5w30 synthetic oil may be used to improve start ability
for cold weather (temperatures below 40
Checking Oil Level
NOTE:
engine stopped.
1. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick
clean.
2. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck. Turn the dipstick
3-2.
Upper
Level
Oil Fill
Cap/Dipstick
Figure 3-2
3. Remove dipstick to check the oil level.
4. If the level is low, slowly add oil to the upper limit on the
5. Reinsert the dipstick and turn to locked position before
starting the engine.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause
smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling, or oil saturation
of air cleaner.