Safety & Operating Instructions

Adding Engine Oil and Gasoline

Capacities

Engine

See engine owner’s manual

Fuel Tank

Unleaded gasoline, 4 US quarts (3.79 L)

Tip: To avoid confusion, we recommend leaving the caps on the gas and oil fills until you are ready to pour either

gasoline or oil into the correct fill.

Note:

Use SAE 30 high detergent oil classified “For Service SF, SG, SH, SJ” or higher. Do not use special additives. Other

types of oil could cause problems operating your machine. Please refer to your Engine Owner’s Manual for detailed oil

information.

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You must add oil before starting the engine. This machine is shipped without oil. Traces of oil may be in the

reservoir from factory testing, but you must add oil before starting the engine. Fill the reservoir slowly checking the

dipstick frequently to avoid overfilling.

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To get an accurate reading when checking the oil level:

The machine should be on a level surface.

The dipstick should be pushed all the way down and turned a quarter turn clockwise for the WC475 Model (long

Dipstick) to ensure an accurate oil level reading.

The dipstick should not be screwed in for the WC575E Model (short Dipstick) to ensure an accurate oil level reading.

Figure 20a: WC475

Model

Gas Fill Cap

Oil Check/Fill

Gas Fill Cap

Oil Check/ Fill

Adding Oil

Place the machine on a level surface and remove the Dipstick (clean the

end of the Dipstick with a rag) (Figure 20a and 20b).

Machines are shipped with no oil. Add 1/2 of the SAE 30 high

detergent oil recommended by the engine manufacturer and wait one

minute for the oil to settle.

3. WC475 Model: Install the Dipstick fully and turn a quarter turn clockwise to

ensure an accurate reading and then remove it to check the oil level.

WC575E: Insert the Dipstick, but do not screw in, to ensure an

accurate reading and then remove it to check the oil level.

Figure 20b: WC575E Model

Gas Fill Cap

Oil Check/Fill

Oil Check/ Fill