Manual

14 PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Fuel
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions.
Before refueling, turn the engine switch to
the OFF position. Do not smoke. Make sure
the area is wel| ventilated and free from any
source of flame or sparks, including any ap-
pliances with a pilot light.
Never fill tank so that fuel level rises into
the filler neck. If tank is overfilled, heat may
cause fuel to expand and overflow through
vents in tank cap.
After refueling make sure tank cap is se-
curely closed.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it up immediately.
• Level the engine before fueling.
• Remove the fuel tank cap.
• Slowly pour fuel into the tank through the fuel
strainer.
• Close the tank cap securely.
Engine Oil
Check the engine o,I datly before startmg the en-
gine otherwise shortage of the engine oil may cause
serious damage to the engine such as seizure
• Place the engine on level surface Clean area
around the o_1gauge before removing It
• Remove the oil gauge (A) and wtpe it with a clean
cloth
• Pour the od slowly to"FU LL" mark on the oil gauge
• Insert the oil gauge into tube (B) WITHOUT
SCREWING IT IN.
• Remove the otl gauge (A) to check the oil level
The level should be between "ADD" and FULL'
marks Do not overfill
• Install and tighten the oil gauge (A)
Engine Oil Ca oacity
FH601V 1 5 L (1.6 US qt)
FH641V i [when oil filter is not removed]
FH661V 1 7 L (1.8 US qt)
FH680V i [when oil filter is removed]
15L(1.6 USqt)
FH721V i[when o!! filter !s not removed]
1 8 L (1.9 US qt)
I [when or1filter is removed]
PREPARATION 15
CAUTION
The engine is shipped without engine oil.
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