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SECTION III - OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, ALWAYS CHECK OIL LEVEL!
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for further details
regarding OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF the engine.
NOTE: ENGINE IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL! FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHECKING OR ADDING OIL OR FUEL.
NOTE: IF YOU START THE ENGINE WITHOUT OIL, THE ENGINE WILL BE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR AND WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
BEFORE STARTING: Oil and Gas
Oil Capacity: | 1 ½ quarts (48 ounces) |
Fuel Capacity: | 9 quarts |
OIL
•Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service SF, SG, SH, SJ” or higher.
•Do not use special additives.
•Choose a viscosity according to the following table.
*CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines. The use of
**CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40 deg. F (4 deg. C), will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication.
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