Operation
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Operation
Before Starting The Engine
This engine was shipped from the factory without
oil. If you start the engine without oil, the engine
will be damaged beyond repair and will not be
covered under warranty.
CAUTION
Eye Protection
Always wear safety glasses. If you wear eye glasses,
put a Wide Vision Safety Mask over your eye glasses.
Thrown debris can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can cause severe eye damage.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while
you assemble, operate or do maintenance to
the unit.
WARNING
Oil Capacity
The engine holds approximately 20 ounces (0.6 liter)
of oil.
Oil Recommendation
Choose a viscosity from the following chart.
SAE 30 40ºF and higher (5ºC and higher)
is good for all purpose use above 40ºF, use below
40ºF will cause hard starting.
10W-30 0 to 100ºF (−18 to 38ºC)
is better for varying temperature conditions. This
grade of oil improves cold weather starting, but may
increase oil consumption at 80ºF (27ºC) or higher.
Check oil level frequently at higher temperatures.
Synthetic 5W-30 −20 to 120ºF (−30 to 40ºC)
provides the best protection at all temperatures as
well as improved starting with less oil consumption.
5W-30 40ºF and below (5ºC and below)
is recommended for winter use, and works best in
cold conditions.
Add Oil
1 Make sure the engine is level.
2 Clean the oil fill cap (A) of debris.
3 Remove the oil fill cap and wipe with a clean cloth.
4 Slowly fill the engine crankcase. DO NOT
OVERFILL. The engine holds approximately 20
ounces (0.6 liter) of oil.
5 Install and firmly tighten the oil fill cap.
A
Figure 9: Oil Fill
