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CheckingOilLevelon Engineswith Quarter-TurnOil Fill Caps

NOTE: Be sure to check the oil while on a level surface with the

engine stopped.

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.

See Fig. 3-3.

Be sure oil fill cap/plug is tightened securely when

checking.

Figure 3-3

1. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick

clean. See Fig. 3-3.

2. Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, and tighten

the cap until seated.

3. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly add

oil until oil level registers between high (H) and low (L), Fig. 3-3.

4. Replace and tighten cap/dipstick firmly 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 the Maintenance

Section of this manual.

CheckingOilLevelon Engineswith Threaded OilFill Caps

NOTE: Be sure to check the oil while on a level surface with the

engine stopped.

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.

See Fig. 3-4.

Be sure to rest oil fill cap on the threads when

checking. Do not tighten down oil fill cap when

checking the oil on threaded oil fill cap engines.

I. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick

clean. See Fig. 3-4.

Figure 3-4

Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not

screw it in.

3. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly

add oil until oil level registers between high (H) and low (L),

Fig. 3-4.