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9
Operating
Your
Engine
Pre-Operation Check
Oil Recommendations
IMPORTANT: This engine is shipped without gasoline or
oil in the engine. Running the engine with insufficient oil
can cause serious engine damage and void the engine
warranty.
• Before starting engine, fill with oil. Do not over-fill. Oil
capacity is about.6 liter.
Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent,
premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed
U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for service
classification SG, SF. Motor oils classified SG, SF will
show this designation on the container.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all tem-
perature use. If single viscosity oil is used, select the
appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your
area from the chart to the right.
Know Your Engine
1. Single Viscosity
2. Multi Viscosity
IMPORTANT: Using nondetergent oil or 2-stroke engine
oil could shorten the engine’s service life.
Check Oil Level
IMPORTANT: Be sure to check the engine on a level
surface with the engine stopped.
1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick c lean.
See Figure 9-3.
Figure 9-1 - The major components of the engine. The shroud on your engine may differ.
Fuel Cap
Air Cleaner
Spark Plug
Oil Drain
Oil Fill
Cap
Starter
Grip
Muffler
Read this section before starting your lawn mower engine. Compare the illustratio ns in Figure 9-1 with your lawn
mower engine to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustm ents.
Figure 9-2 Ambient Temperature
IMPORTANT
This engine is shipped
without gasoline or oil
in the engine. Running
the engine with insuf-
ficient oil can cause
serious engine damage
and void the engine
warranty.
IMPORTANT
Using nondetergent
oil or 2-stroke engine
oil could shorten the
engine’s service life.
Be sure to check the
engine on a level
surface with the engine
stopped.